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Charlestown, MA
Lifestyle
Jennifer Coolidge Returns To Emerson College For Commencement; Will Receive Honorary Doctorate
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress Jennifer Coolidge will return to her alma mater, Emerson College, to deliver this year's commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate. The Boston native will give the keynote speech at the university’s graduation ceremony on May 11, Emerson College announced. Coolidge will also be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of her contributions to the arts. “Emerson College is deeply honored to welcome the incredibly talented and always funny Jennifer Coolidge back to her alma mater as our commencement keynote speaker,” Emer…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge is trending, yet again, this time for her speeches at the Golden Globe Awards where she made "White Lotus" creator Mike Lotus weep tears of joy. While the Norwell, MA native has long been known for her roles in "American Pie," "A Mighty Wind" and the "Legally Blonde" series, her career recently had a resurgence — thanks to her role as Tanya McQuaid in White's wildly popular HBO show. On Jan. 10, she won best actress in a limited series at the 80th Golden Globes. Here are six things you probably didn't know about 61-year-old Coolidge: 1. She pretended to be Ernest Hemingw…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester Native Don McLean To Celebrate 'American Pie' 50th Anniversary With NY Concerts
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter Don McLean of "American Pie" fame is coming back to the state where he was born, New York, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his hit record. Born in New Rochelle, the 76-year-old McLean recently announced he is coming to the Empire State with stops in NYC and Albany during the 2022 American Pie tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his biggest hit. The song, which marked the death of Buddy Holly, Richie Valenz, and The Big Bopper was released in 1971 and hit No. 1 in 1972. Last month, the eight-and-a-half-minute song was the longest No. 1 song…
Rutherford, NJ
News
Hasbrouck Heights Native Jason Biggs Stars In New Parenting Show (And His Mom Is Super Proud)
Hasbrouck Heights native Jason Biggs is starring in a new FOX show about parenting -- and his mom couldn't be more proud. In the new series "Outmatched" that aired last week, Biggs plays Mike, a father described as an “uncultivated guy’s guy” raising four kids with his wife, Cay, played by Maggie Lawson, in Atlantic City. The kicker? Three of Biggs' on-screen children are certified geniuses. Biggs, now 41, was raised in Hasbrouck Heights and graduated from Has. Heights High School in 1996. His mother, Angela, still lives in the house they grew up in. IQ levels aside, the premise of the sh…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home
Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Boonton Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writerChatham Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab") Ben Bailey on Cash CabBaltz & Company Nick Mangold (New York Jets) Chester James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013) Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")Denville Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin …
