The Knicks are one game away from their first NBA championship in 53 years, a remarkable ascendance for a once beaten-down franchise that has the entire New York City area in a frenzy.

Tens of thousands of fans have gathered at watch parties across the tri-state to root for their orange and blue. Some of those parties turned raucous. More than 80 people were taken into custody, nearly 30 of them charged, amid utter fan chaos outside Bryant Park and Madison Square Garden within the last week.

The MSG watch party was called off for Game 3 on Monday, given the attendance of President Donald Trump. It was supposed to be back for Game 4 on Wednesday — the city and Knicks announced it, a permit was issued, barricades were set up. Closer to gametime, though, there were still no screens.

Knicks owner James Dolan abruptly called the party off, blaming Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Hall for trying to curtail the celebratory atmosphere with a heavy dose of security. Mamdani and the NYPD say the secure zone is necessary for public safety, especially given the rowdiness that erupted at Bryant Park last week.

No-pedestrian and no-vehicle zones that were supposed to be in place just for Trump’s visit ended up staying part of the plan, meaning no fans at all could even get within a few blocks of Madison Square Garden.

The city approved a ticketed event for 999 people, the maximum amount it says MSG requested. Dolan argued that wasn’t enough, and that it would shut out tens of thousands of fans eager to be part of the festivities.

A statement from MSG late Thursday said they declined to use the permit granted by the city “due to the fact that only 1,000 people would be allowed into the area and they would need to be ticketed, leaving the tens of thousands of people who want to come to The Garden to celebrate the Knicks out in the cold. We did not think it was fair to just allow a small group to celebrate outside The Garden when everybody else was being shut out.”

Mamdani has said MSG didn’t apply for a bigger permit.

This Saturday brings another complication, with a concert happening at MSG. 5 Seconds of Summer is performing its “EVERYONE’S A STAR!” World Tour with special guest The Band Camino.

The Wollman Rink at Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl are also hosting free official watch parties. There was no update on the potential for an MSG one as of mid-afternoon Friday.

Tyla embraced the clear heels trend while performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City, where she sang the South African national anthem before her home country faced Mexico in the tournament’s opening Group A match.

The “Chanel” singer performed the song while in Jeffrey Campbell‘s Booyah style, a sandal with a wedge heel featuring a cutout in it and an upper consisting of a wide transparent vinyl strap. The shoe also features a metallic ring detail around the heel which helps to further distinguish it. From Jeffrey Campbell, the Booyah style in white retails for $170, while the tan suede version is $195.

Tyla paired the shoes with a color-blocked body-con dress that was sleeveless with a knee-length hemline that flared slightly. She wore her hair in an updo with a lock falling down from the bun.

Tyla is never one to shy away from a bold or unexpected shoe choice. For the 2026 Met Gala, the singer and Pandora ambassador was outfitted in head-to-toe Valentino Garavani, including her aquamarine-hued Open Toe Révélé Pumps, which featured a dramatic front cutout. She has also favored more classic styles, like Christian Louboutin’s So Kate Pump and Miu Miu slingback pumps for red carpets and more formal settings.

When it comes to performance shoes, however, her style runs the gamut. At the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, where the “Chanel” singer both hosted and performed, she cycled through several silhouettes, from Rene Caovilla’s Cleo Satin Crystal Snake Wrap sandals to Nike Dunk Low sneakers to Gladiator-style sandals.

Tyla’s World Cup appearance also connects to “Game Time,” her track with Future from the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ album, which she is set to perform on Friday. The project includes songs from artists including Daddy Yankee, Jelly Roll, Shakira, the Rolling Stones and more. “Being part of the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ album feels like a full circle moment — from South Africa hosting the World Cup in 2010. I’m so excited to perform at the opening ceremonies! Let’s go Bafana Bafana,” Tyla said in an official release.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19, with 48 countries participating in 104 matches throughout the tournament. Tyla is also slated to appear at the U.S. opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday, where she joins a lineup that includes Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa and Rema before the U.S. Men’s National Team faces Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif.