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Brookfield Dad’s Epic Meltdowns Make Family TikTok Famous, Turning Pranks Into Career
When Michael Bambino, 20, posted his first prank video on his dad, he never imagined it would become a viral sensation. The clip — featuring his father’s short fuse and trademark over-the-top reactions — racked up 200,000 views overnight.
Now, Michael’s playful antics with his 56-year-old, Brookfield-based construction worker dad, Anthony Bambino, have become social media gold. Their TikTok handle, @theragingitalian_, and Instagram page, @theragingitalian, are closing in on 2 million followers combined — just six months after launching.
The channel’s name says it all. Most videos show Micha…
Norwalk Barber Gets Shoutout From 'Today' Show Host, Westport Resident Craig Melvin
Connecticut's Craig Melvin said he wanted to look his best for his new position on the "TODAY" show, so he turned to the one man he knew he could trust for the job — DJ Fresh.
Melvin, who lives in Westport with his wife, sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, and their two children, gave the Norwalk barber a shoutout on Friday, Jan. 10, during an exchange with weatherman Al Roker.
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"Welcome back, and I love the haircut — very clean," Roker told Melvin during the broadcast.
"Oh, well thank you. I appreciate that, and…
Area Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports.
The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ.
Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
