NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit
NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit New Jersey native and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was spotted in Hershey’s Chocolate World by a large group of cheerleaders. Newark-born, Shaq, as he's popularly known, had just arrived at Hershey's around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 when cheerleading teams in town for the PIAA Competitive Spirit State Championship spotted the Basketball Hall-of-Famer.  The approximately 7-foot-tall athlete would stand out in a crowd.  Several of the teams shared photos they took with the founder of Big Chicken on Facebook.  Daily Voice reached out to some of the teams. Central Valley…
JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock' JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock'
JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock' Joanne Carducci, the woman behind the popular JoJoFromJerz twitter account, was just as surprised as you when she saw herself on "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, Jan. 27. Carducci was featured as a guest on "The Barry Gibb Talk Show" a popular recurring skit where Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake play Barry and Robin Gibb where they discuss political issues in between singing in their famous falsetto.  Carducci, a Hackettstown resident and mother of two, was portrayed by host Dakota Johnson. Umm… so, I guess I was on SNL. 😮 https://t.co/ehlpO90n3g — Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) January 2…
Contamination Concerns Prompt Nationwide Robitussin Cough Syrup Recall Contamination Concerns Prompt Nationwide Robitussin Cough Syrup Recall
Contamination Concerns Prompt Nationwide Robitussin Cough Syrup Recall Two types of Robitussin cough syrup products sold nationwide are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, federal authorities announced. This week, New Jersey-based Haleon announced a recall of several lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult that could be contaminated, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recalled items include:  Four- and eight-ounce Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult with these lot numbers/expiration dates:  T18010 with an expiration date of Oct. 31, 2025; T08730 with an…
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Do you have a sense of the macabre? Do you want to do something that will send shivers down your spine? The thriller film "Roosters" is looking for actors as it prepares to shoot in Somerville in March. The movie is directed by Brian Vadim and produced by Refuse to Walk The Line productions.  "Roosters" is about a secret society for wealthy, powerful men who consider themselves entitled to occasional forays into sordid entertainment like torture, human cockfighting to the death and cannibalism, according to a synopsis.  When the heir-apparent to the society tries to find a w…
Couple's NJ Restaurant, 2 Area Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards Couple's NJ Restaurant, 2 Area Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards
Couple's NJ Restaurant, 2 Area Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards A Monmouth County restaurant and two Garden State chefs are among the nominees for the prestigious James Beard Awards. The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards on Wednesday, Jan 24. The awards recognize the nation's best restaurants, chefs, food writers, and others in the hospitality industry. Lita, an Iberian cuisine restaurant in Aberdeen by Chef David Viana and his girlfriend Neilly Robinson, was among the 30 semifinal nominees for the best new restaurant award. According to its website, the Route 34 restaurant spe…
'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor' 'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor'
'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor' Lauren and Allie's plan was to let Joey Graziadei get to know them separately. But Philadelphia's Hollinger sisters, both contestants on this season of ABC's "The Bachelor," foiled their own plan before the end of the night. And it wasn't long before things turned ugly. Lauren Hollinger, the older sister, shotguns a beer with Joey Graziadei. Disney/John Fleenor ** WARNING: Story may contain spoilers ** Lauren, 28, brought beers for her and the former Collegeville tennis player to shotgun as she stepped out of the limo, but it was ultimately her 26-year-old little sis who stole…
Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations
Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations New Jersey will be well represented at the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Thelma Schoonmaker, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, was nominated for Best Film Editing for "Killers of the Flowers Moon." Schoonmaker is a longtime collaborator of director Martin Scorsese and has been nominated for nine Oscars, winning for "Raging Bull," "The Aviator" and "The Departed." "Killers of the Flowers Moon" is a 206-minute epic Western about the murder of the Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma after oil is discovered on their tribal land. The movie received 10 nominations, including Best Picture.  Edwa…
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Pop punk icon Avril Lavigne will go on tour this summer, rocking out two New Jersey locations. The "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated" singer announced the details of her "Greatest Hits Tour" on Monday, Jan. 22. "This is gonna be too much stupid fun celebrating my career with my friends and fans," Lavigne posted on social media. Tour dates for 2024 baby! I’ll be doing the Greatest Hits from all of my albums and along with some of your favorites,... Posted by Avril Lavigne on Monday, January 22, 2024 Lavigne will perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Friday, Aug. 23. After shows i…
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach's season airs Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Graziadei will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, three of whom are from the Philly area: 27-year-old Lanie, 27; and sisters, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren. According to their bios on the "Bachelor" website, Allison and Lauren have dated the same guy before — but at different times. Disney/John Fleenor You can click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read about the locals an…
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The new season starring the Pennsylvania tennis coach will air Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Among the 32 contestants who will meet 28-year-old Graziadei is 25-year-old leasing agent and model, Erika Cardenas, of North Bergen. On Monday evening, all of the women will meet Joey at the Bachelor mansion, and have only one shot to make their very first impression.  Erika is up against two sisters from Philadelphia, a radiochemist, a guidance counselor, and more than two dozen hopefuls from across the U.S. Click her…
Massive Music, Surfing Festival SeaHearNow Returns For Another Year In Asbury Park Massive Music, Surfing Festival SeaHearNow Returns For Another Year In Asbury Park
Massive Music, Surfing Festival SeaHearNow Returns For Another Year In Asbury Park A music festival known for high-profile rock acts and surfing fun is returning to Asbury Park in 2024. The Sea.Hear.Now Festival said it will return for its sixth year, according to an announcement on its social media accounts posted on Thursday, Jan. 18. The two-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15. A concert lineup has not been finalized yet. "We can't wait to see you back in Asbury Park for our best year yet," the festival posted. SEA.HEAR.NOW RETURNS — September 14-15, 2024! 🏄‍♂️ We can't wait to see you back in Asbury Park for our best year y…
'Visionary Force:' Atlantic City IT Tech Named To '40 Under 40' List 'Visionary Force:' Atlantic City IT Tech Named To '40 Under 40' List
'Visionary Force:' Atlantic City IT Tech Named To '40 Under 40' List An IT technician for Atlantic City's government is getting recognized for his other passions: Music and being an entrepreneur. Kyshawn Wyman, 31, was named to the 2024 list of "40 Under 40" for The NYC Journal. Atlantic City's government praised Wyman and shared the news on its social media accounts. Very proud of Kyshawn Wyman - an IT technician here at City of Atlantic City - Government - for being named to The NYC Journal's 40 Under 40 2024 list 👏👏 Posted by City of Atlantic City - Government on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Wyman is the CEO and executive director of Hit Nation E…