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Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO) Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO)
Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (Video) Madison Curbelo is back, baby. To NBC's "The Voice," that is (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madison Curbelo (@madison_curbelo) The 22-year-old singer from Westfield appeared on Season 20 of the show in 2021, but her audition back then fell flat. Things couldn't be more different for Curbelo this time around. On Monday, March 4, she returned to "The Voice" and performed "Stand By Me" with her guitar for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. All four judges whipped around …
'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants 'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants
'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants If you have what it takes to lounge by a beach in a tropical paradise along with a dozen beautiful men and women vying for your affection, then Peacock is looking for you.  The NBC streaming service recently announced it had begun the casting process for the sixth season of the reality dating show "Love Island." Producers are looking for men and women from all parts of the country to join.  Contestants are paired up on the island and must compete as a couple. Those pairings are tested and pushed to their breaking points through challenges and shake-ups within the show.  …
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence A 21-year-old mother of two who was killed in Lawrence on Christmas Day will be remembered in a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Jan. 4. Diomaris Mejia was found dead at her Lawrence apartment on Salem Street after family members asked officers to perform a welfare check around 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 26. The candlelight vigil to honor her will be held at 5 p.m. at 243 Salem St. in Lawrence. Related: Man Accused Of Killing Diosmary Mejia Arrested In Texas: DA Santana Guerrero Temporo was arrested on Friday, Dec. 29, as a fugitive in connection with Mejia’s death, authorities said.&nbs…
SEE INSIDE: New ‘Friends’-Themed Cafe In Boston Honors Matthew Perry SEE INSIDE: New ‘Friends’-Themed Cafe In Boston Honors Matthew Perry
SEE Inside: New ‘Friends’-Themed Cafe In Boston Honors Matthew Perry Central Perk Coffeehouse, a first-of-its-kind cafe inspired by the hangout spot on the TV show "Friends," opened its doors in Boston this week. And owners are paying tribute to Matthew Perry, one of the six members of the original cast, who died unexpectedly on Oct. 28.  Designed by Glen & Company, the inaugural Central Perk Coffeehouse is stuffed with Easter eggs for fans of the show that ran for a decade on NBC. That includes the iconic orange couch from the cafe in the series.  And no "Friends"-themed cafe could be complete without the iconic orange couch from the coffeehouse in…
'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice' 'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice'
'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice' A 2021 Berklee College of Music put her training to the test Monday night, Oct. 30, during an "absolutely brilliant" performance on NBC's musical competition series “The Voice.” Taylor Deneen took on AZÁN during the show's battle round. They both performed Chloe x Halle’s “Do It." During the round, coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and the duet’s own coach, John Legend, pick two members of their team to perform one song together. The better performance moves on to the knockout round. The Voice “Taylor, I thought you were absolutely brilliant. To be honest, I didn’t hear…
Mass Native Matthew Perry Dies: Hollywood Mourns Star of 'Friends,' Films Mass Native Matthew Perry Dies: Hollywood Mourns Star of 'Friends,' Films
Mass Native Matthew Perry Dies: Hollywood Mourns Star of 'Friends,' Films New England's own Matthew Perry, best known as the sarcastic, spastic, and overly-dramatic Chandler Bing on "Friends," died unexpectedly at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, Oct. 28, multiple outlets reported.  The Berkshire County native was just 54 years old.  Police were called to his home around 4 p.m. and found him unresponsive in his hot tub. No drugs were found at the scene, and no foul play is expected, according to the LA Times. The immediate cause of death is unclear.  Perry parlayed his superstardom on NBC's "Must See TV" lineup into several films and other major television rol…
Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You' Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You'
Mass Singer Leaves 'AGT' Judges Stunned With Finals Performance: 'The World Loves You' Lavender Darcagelo brought another legendary performance to "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday, Sept. 26., and made her case for why she should be crowned champion.  The Fitchburg phenom performed “You Will Be Found” from the musical “Dear Evan Hansen" in the finals of the NBC Competition show to rapturous applause.  “I am so very proud of you,” said judge Heidi Klum. “I found you. You found me. We found each other, and no matter what happens tomorrow, you know that you always have me.” Lavender Darcangelo performs "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen on NBC's "America's Got Talen…
(Watch) Blind Central Mass Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical' (Watch) Blind Central Mass Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical'
(Watch) Blind Central Mass Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical' "America's Got Talent" judges couldn't get enough of Lavender Darcangelo, a 27-year-old woman from Worcester County, on Tuesday night's episode, July 11.  The blind and autistic woman Fitchburg resident had one of the most electric performances of the season with her rendition of Irene Cara's "Out Here On My Own." “That was sensational,” Simon Cowell said. “Everything about that was just magical. Magical. You have such a talent. You have such an amazing personality. “This is an audition I’ll never forget." Lavender Darcangelo receives the Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum for her perform…
Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled
Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Jennifer Coolidge's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut will have to wait. In the wake of the Writers Guild of America strike, "Saturday Night Live" has cancelled its remaining three shows of the season. And what a lineup they had planned: Saturday, May 6 was set to feature Pete Davidson returning to the show after eight years as a cast member with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost during "Weekend Update" on SNL.Will Heath/NBC Saturday, May 13 would've seen Kieran Culkin host for the second time, fresh off another season of "Succession" twist and turns. The Sat…
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28.  A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service.  Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78 Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78
Massachusetts College Alum, 'Law & Order' Star Richard Belzer Dies At 78 Richard Belzer, an actor with New England ties who appeared in one of the most popular crime shows on television has died, the producer of "Law & Order" franchise, Dick Wolf, confirmed on Sunday, Feb. 19. Belzer was 78 years old. Belzer's death was mourned by an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and friend Laraine Newman confirming the actor's death on Twitter. "I'm so sad to hear of Richard Belzer's passing," Newman wrote. I" loved this guy so much. "He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to do SNL. We used to go out to dinner every week at Sheepshead Bay…
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Popular comedian Jay Leno is yet again recovering from injuries sustained from an incident related to a classic vehicle: this time, a motorcycle. Earlier Report - New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Leno, the 72-year-old former host of the Tonight Show, broke several bones on Tuesday, Jan. 17 when he was thrown from his vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle, according to multiple reports.  The comedian said that he was riding down a road when he smelled a gas leak and tried pulling over to assess the situation. However, he chose the wro…
Traffic Closed For Second Day After Car Rammed Into Roslindale Building Traffic Closed For Second Day After Car Rammed Into Roslindale Building
Traffic Closed For Second Day After Car Rammed Into Roslindale Building Traffic delays continued the day after a car rammed into a block of shops, causing so much destruction to the building that it nearly collapsed. A car crashed into the block of shops on Sunday, Dec. 18. on Corinth Street in Roslindale, the Boston Fire Department said on Twitter.  A full evacuation was needed, and the Boston fire department used movement-detecting laser scanners were used to make sure every inhabitant in a nearly-collapsed building had escaped. Companies are using a laser to monitor the building to see if there is any movement. We are waiting on a structural engineer t…
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries
Greater Boston Area's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries Former late night king Jay Leno is already back on stage following his 10-day hospital stint for severe burns he suffered in a garage fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native performed a one hour stand-up comedy show for a sold-out crowd at a Los Angeles-area club on Sunday, Nov. 27, Cracked reports.  Previous Report: New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Addressing reporters before the show, Leno made a few jokes about himself. “We’ve got two shows tonight - regular and extra crispy,” he said. “I never t…
WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
Watch: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit.  Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version.  The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
WATCH: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats WATCH: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats
Watch: Worcester Singer Leaves 'The Voice' Judges Spinning In Their Seats A 34-year-old Worcester woman recently appeared on NBC's popular singing competition "The Voice" and wowed the judges, but she finished the night having to make one of the biggest choices of her career.  Cara Brindisi sang Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" during a blind audition on Monday's episode, Sept. 26, and got a lot of love from judges Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who both chose to represent her. She also had first-year judge Camila Cabello dancing in her seat to the performance.  Cara Brindisi performs Taylor Swift on "The Voice." Her version was good enough to get two of the j…
Filmmaker Behind Some Of TV's Most Bingable Shows Shooting New Movie In South Boston Filmmaker Behind Some Of TV's Most Bingable Shows Shooting New Movie In South Boston
Filmmaker Behind Some Of TV's Most Bingable Shows Shooting New Movie In South Boston A writer behind some of the most popular shows in recent years is filming scenes for his new movie in Boston on Monday, May 29.  Four Point Boston reported recently that several streets in South Boston would be shut down or partially blocked for work on a new movie with the working title, "Untitled Novelist Project. Filming is set for the intersection of Congress Street and A Street from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Though, you can expect production vehicles to jam streets around that area all day Monday.  The movie follows a struggling novelist who returns to Boston for family-r…
COVID-19: Part-Time New England Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again COVID-19: Part-Time New England Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again
Covid-19: Part-Time New England Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again Late-night funnyman Seth Meyers said he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will have to cancel upcoming tapings of his show.  The 48-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum tweeted Wednesday, July 27, that he'd tested earlier this week, but that changed earlier that day. He said he is canceling tapings of his show for the rest of the week as he goes into quarantine again.  After negative tests Monday and Tuesday I tested positive for COVID this morning. Canceling shows the rest of this week. Apologies to our scheduled guests and loyal viewers! — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyer…