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Atlantic City Slots Player Turns $3.75 Bet Into $415K Jackpot
A lucky slots player at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City turned a $3.75 bet into a $415,733.03 jackpot. The guest placed the bet over the weekend on a wide-area progressive Wheel of Fortune slot machine with a 25-cent denomination, the casino said in a press release. According to slot manufacturer IGT Jackpots, its Wheel of Fortune slot machines are the nation’s most popular slots. The jackpot amount is based on a 20-year annual annuity payout, and the lucky winner declined publicity. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City features an award-winning gaming floor that offers 2…
Lifestyle
Meet Whoopi Goldberg In North Jersey
An EGOT winner is coming to Bergen County. The legendary actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who has won an Emmy, Oscar, Tony and Grammy, will be signing copies of her new book, "The Change," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. The graphic novel is about Isabel Frost, an amazing gamer, who develops superpowers and becomes The Change, known only to her comic-loving grandson and her best friend, according to a synopsis. A prolific author, Goldberg, a longtime West Orange resident, has written numerous books, including a relationship advice book, a book called "Book,"…
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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Rocks Out To 2000s Boy Bands At Paramus Show: 'Pop Dreams Coming Alive'
Stars: They're just like us. Jenni "Jwoww" Farley, one of the cast members of MTV's "Jersey Shore" thrilled fans with an unexpected appearance at the POP 2000s Tour Saturday, June 29 at Westfield's Garden State Plaza. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Fans spotted Farley backstage at the show, hosted by NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick and featuring legendary boy bands of the era. Turns out, the "Jersey Shore" star was a boy band-obsessed teen, just like many of us who got to live out childhood…
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Kevin Hart, Gabriel Iglesias Among Celebs Closing Out 3-Week Entertainment Fest In Newark
The third and final week of New Jersey's North 2 Shore Festival features some of the biggest names. The festival, which launched in 2023 and drew crowds of 25,000 people, features a diverse array of talent at more than 100 venues across the state. It concludes this week with shows scheduled in Newark from June 23 to 30, the prior two weeks featuring big-name acts in Asbury Park and Atlantic City. Some of the most famous acts in the lineup include Kevin Hart on his "Acting My Age" tour; Matchbox Twenty with special guest Andy Grammer; comic Gabriel Iglesias; and A Conversation with Stephen …
News
Casting Call: Cooking Commercial Needs To Fill Husband, Wife, Teen Roles
A cooking commercial that will be produced in New York City needs to fill the roles of a husband, wife, and teenager. The exact shooting dates will depend on the role, but the casting call says to keep Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30, open. Men and women interested in playing the couple should be between ages 30 and 50, and the teen between 18 and 25. For more information, including salary, and to apply, click here.
Lifestyle
No Hot Women On SNL? NJ's Chloe Troast Claps Back
Chloe Troast, a Ho-Ho-Kus native and "Saturday Night Live's" newest castmember is going viral on TikTok in a spat over whether the show has "hot" women. TikTok user "Jahelis" went viral when she said, "Am I the only one who has ever noticed that SNL has never liked a hot woman?'" @jahelis Hoepfulky at least one person out there understands what I’m trying to say #kristinwiig #palmroyale #appletvseries #snl #snlwomen #mayarudolph #jimmyfallon ♬ original sound - Jahelis Commenters on TikTok were quick to criticize her with many naming "SNL" cast members they found attractive or cri…
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Jimmy Fallon 'Feels So Bad' After Scathing Report Alleging 'Toxic Workplace'
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon has apparently issued an apology to staff after a scathing report from Rolling Stone accused him of "erratic behavior" causing a "toxic workplace." "It’s embarrassing, and I feel so bad," 48-year-old Fallon apparently said on an all-hands Zoom call, Rolling Stone reports. "Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you." In an exposé published Thursday, Sept. 7, 16 current and former Tonight Show staff members paint a darker picture of the 48-year-old dad, shattering his reputation as one of America’s most likeable…
Business
Tenafly Man's New Passaic Rooftop Bar Promises NYC Vibes
Passaic is getting the rooftop bar it has long desired. I Want U, which promises views of the New York City skyline, will be opening in October at 822 Main Ave. in the city. The bar is the brainchild of longtime friends, Alex Perez, whose family owns the property, and Justin Gordnick, who along with his brother Chris, run a solar company. "They had this property and it was a really good location," said Chris Gordnick, of Tenafly. "We think we can do something together here." The partners had never run a bar before but have thrown themselves into the place, which offers three floors of fun…
Events
R-Rated Circus Pitches Big Tent In Atlantic City
The Super American Circus and its adult-themed rendition, Cirque Risque, have opened for the summer in Atlantic City. Located next to Showboat, the Super American circus is 90 minutes of "super power packed fun for the entire family," its social media description says. Features include The Dominguez family with the Moto Madness, world famous Hosts Bing Bang Boom Circus and death-defying aerialist high above the center ring. After hours, the R-rated show boasts scantily-clad silk performers, contortionists, and more, as first reported by NJ Advance Media. The show is produced by a man nam…
Lifestyle
Restaurant That Combines Games & Dining Opening 1st NJ Location At Garden State Plaza
A new restaurant that combines games and American fare is opening its first New Jersey location at the Garden State Plaza, BoozyBurbs reports. Pinstripes is described as an “experiential dining and entertainment concept" that pairs bowling and bocce with high-quality cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinstripes (@pinstripesbbb) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinstripes (@pinstripesbbb) The midwestern-born franchise was written up in "Forbes" last year. The …
Lifestyle
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: TikTok Going Wild Over Long Lost Footage Of Jersey Shore Dancer's Bar Mitzvah Routine
Monmouth County's Jake Dylan thought he'd never get the video footage of his 2006 Bar Mitzvah party. All the Marlboro native knew was that there had been some miscommunication, and his memories and photos alone would be his only relics of the night. But sometime last week, Dylan's Bar Mitzvah videographer found his mom on Facebook and said his tapes were headed for the trash -- unless they wanted them. They did. They certainly did. Dylan, a 27-year-old actor and dance instructor from Hoboken, popped the DVD into the player, reliving every glorious second of the Broadway-themed evening. …
Lifestyle
Meet The New Jersey Attorney Competing On 'The Bachelor' & Already Going Viral On Twitter
A 27-year-old attorney from New Jersey on this season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is already going viral. Virginia native Kristin Hopkins, currently of Jersey City, is among 32 contestants on Season 25 starring Matt James, premiering Monday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. A tweet from a woman who says she went to college with Hopkins went viral over the weekend. a girl i knew in college is gonna be on the bachelor and one time after an alumni event she took a subway w/ me & a man all the way in the wrong direction bc he was trying to cheat on his wife w/ me and i was too dull to notice. so anyways i…
Events
New Dates Set For Meadowlands State Fair
The Meadowlands State Fair is on for 2020. The new dates for the fair coming to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will run from Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, Aug. 9. More than 150 rides, games and other attractions are featured at the 18-day event. Those attending can pick up an Express Combo Voucher, which includes expedited admission and unlimited rides for one day. This year’s attractions include countless fair favorites including the ferris wheel, drop tower, the Circus Incredible, Bob Bohm’s Comedy Magic, Racing Pigs and more. For more information about the Mead…
Lifestyle
10 Most Popular Bergen County Bars
Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar -- here are the most popular ones in Bergen County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Orange Lantern: in Paramus offers generous happy hour specials with regular trivia, poker, karaoke and other entertainment events. 15 E. Firehouse Ln., Paramus Midland Brew House: One Saddle Brook staple is Midland Brew House — a sporty, two-level bar and grill featuring classic American eats and …
Business
Nightclub Opens In Lyndhurst
Bottoms up: A new nightclub has opened in Lyndhurst. Society Liquor Lounge and Cafe opened last month on Wall Street, at the location formerly home to Whiskey Cafe. The cafe, a concept curated by the MG Hospitality group, is a fusion of nightlife, entertainment, dining, and events. The menu features classic American fare, custom curated cocktails, and an expansive offering of grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options -- including a 3-minute pizza. Society Liquor Lounge and CafeSociety Liquor Lounge and Cafe Society is open Monday through Thursday daily for breakfast, lunch and happy ho…
Lifestyle
Whitney Houston Nominated To Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Whitney Houston, the chart-topping singer who got her start in the choir at Newark's New Hope Baptist Church, has received her first nomination for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Houston, who died from drug-related complications in 2012, joins Notorious B.I.G. , Soundgarden, the Doobie Brothers and several other acts nominated this year for possible induction in 2020, NBC News reports. Houston, 48, grew up in Newark and East Orange and attended Mount St. Dominic in Caldwell. She rose to global super-stardom in the 1980s with hits like "You Give Good Love" and "Ho…
Lifestyle
Watch
: Ridgewood Man A Dead Ringer For Actor George Clooney
The husband of prominent human-rights attorney Amal Clooney, the actor George Clooney, has a lookalike in Bergen County. A real estate agent from Ridgewood, David Siegel told CBS he turns heads when he walks down the street or goes shopping at the mall, thanks to his uncanny resemblance to the star of such movies as From Dusk Till Dawn, Ocean's 11 and its sequels, The Perfect Storm and a slew of others. Siegel even makes a little extra money on the side as a Clooney impersonator. Check out the video above and see for yourself.
Events
MTV's Video Music Awards Coming To Newark's Prudential Center
The 2019 Video Music Awards will be broadcast from New Jersey for the first time this year, from the Prudential Center in Newark, a spokesperson for the venue confirmed. “We are thrilled to welcome the music and entertainment industry’s brightest stars to Prudential Center, the City of Newark, and the State of New Jersey,” said Scott O’Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. “We look forward to continuing to tell the story of this world renown venue and the positive change it has generated through music and entertainment in Newark and across the State of New Jersey.”&n…
Lifestyle
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YES: Watch Oakland Police Officer's Onstage 'Pretty Woman' Proposal
Oakland Police Officer Gary Fiore landed himself a pretty woman -- one that he surprised with an onstage wedding proposal. Belinda Hoffmann thought she and her now-fiance were called to the stage after Tuesday's performance of "Pretty Woman" as part of a lottery-like game that Broadway's Nederlander Theater occasionally plays, Theater Mania reports. But then star Andy Karl (Edward) asked Fiore if he had anything he'd like to say as far as winning. "I'd like to ask her if she would marry me," he responded, pulling a ring from his pants pocket and dropping to a knee. Hof…
Business
Ranking
: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State
Greasy food. Heavy pour. Happy folks. These and more are part and parcel of a great dive bar -- which seem to be around almost every corner in New Jersey. But which ones are best? Several in Bergen and Passaic counties were ranked among the 31 best in the Garden State in a new rundown by NJ.com calculated by Yelp users. Every regular imbiber has his or her favorite dive bar to watch the game or get a quick bite, but we wanted to find the consensus best local hangouts around the state. 22. Duffy's Tavern, Paterson "What a great place to spend St. Patrick's Day. Corned Beef and Cabbage was…
Business
Heartbreak On The Dance Floor: Lodi Nightclub
Rise
Shuts Its Doors
After 36 years in business, Lodi's RISE nightclub is shutting its doors. The South Main Street club was born in 1982 as Chicago Night Club and changed its name in 1997 to Soundgarden. The club held legendary Saturday night parties with live band entertainment. After 11 years of Soundgarden and during a fast-changing industry, Soundgarden became RISE -- an ultimate nightlife destination. The name described what would come for decades at the S. Main Street club -- only to come to an end in May 2018. The club provided escape for people across North Jersey for decades, shaping bartenders and d…
Lifestyle
Bergen County, Here Is Your Bible: Fashion Guru Makes Most Of Layoff
A Mahwah fashion editor, stylist and TV personality is giving Bergen County its very own bible. Heather Zwain, 34, is bringing several writers on board for the launch of her new website, Heather Zwain’s The Bergen County Bible -- live on Thursday. She says it was created out of a desire to provide the community with insider tips and behind-the-scenes looks at the professionals and personalities in Bergen County. “I was unexpectedly laid off from my job and chose to turn a negative into a positive," Zwain said, originally of Washington Township. "Starting my own website feels lik…