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North Jersey Matchmaker Takes Talents To New TLC Show 'Match Me Abroad'
Nina Kharoufeh has been helping her friends and family with her matchmaking skills. Now she's taking her talents overseas. Kharoufeh, a North Bergen native who grew up in Cliffside Park,is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas. On the show, Kharoufeh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. "TLC reached out to me, they saw I was doing my thing," Kharoufeh, who also performs standup comedy, said. "I had never done something like this and I enjoy a challenge." After helping her frie…
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NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad'
A Bergen County native is helping people find love. Nina Kharoufeh, who was raised in Cliffside Park, is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas. On the show, Kharofueh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by فلسطينية (@ninakharoufeh) "My specialty is matching Arabs and Americans," Kharofueh, a Palestinian said. "I'm definitely uniquely skilled for this. So far, I have been unde…
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Canceled: Meet Deborah Roberts At Bergen County Bookstore
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Deborah Roberts, a prominent correspondent for ABC News, is hosting a book signing in Bergen County. Roberts is signing copies of her book "Lessons Learned And Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life," on Friday June 9 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In her new book, Roberts curates essays from celebrity contributors like Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager and Brooke Shields, talking about the teachers they admire, according to a synopsis. This is Roberts' second book. Her first book, "Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom For Mode…
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Meet Rocker Dee Snider At North Jersey Bookstore
Dee Snider is about to rock Bergen County. The legendary frontman for Twisted Sister is signing copies of his new book "Frats" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, June 25 at 1 p.m. "Frats" is Snider's first novel and is inspired by true events. The book, set in 1972, is about a high schooler who moves to Long Island and descends down a dark path when he joins a fraternity, according to a synopsis. Snider's goal is to explore the pressure of toxic masculinity in high school, according to a synopsis. In the 1980s, Twisted Sister were known for their hit songs, "I Wanna Rock," and…
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Score Last-Minute Tickets To Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' At MetLife Stadium
It's not too late to score last-minute tickets to Taylor Swift's last two "Eras Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium. VividSeats.com has some of the cheapest tickets for the Saturday, May 27 show, valued at $1,052 for the nosebleeds behind the stage. Of course if you wanted seats closer to the stage, you'll have to pay upwards of $2,000 — if not more than $8,000, StubHub says. Sunday, May 28 will be the pop star's final show at MetLife. New Jersey's own Jack Antanoff made an appearance on Friday night, as did Ice Spice, for collabs.
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Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey
This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business. What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by …
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'I Sued My Parents For Having Me': NJ TikToker Never Consented To Being Born
A 22-year-old New Jersey woman is going viral for doing something that we've all thought of before: Suing your parents for having you. Kass Theaz, who uses a pseudonym and works as a customer service representative, only started making TikToks last year with the intention of getting TikTok famous by doing absolutely nothing. "I started posting TikToks of me literally just standing with a text on the screen that said “day __ of posting myself doing nothing until I become TikTok famous and can be a stay at home mom with no children," the 22-year-old Tennessee native tells Daily Voice.&nb…
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Former Prom Queen's Healing Work As Photographer Showcased In NJ Film Festival
A professional photographer from the Jersey Shore is featured in a new biographical film at the NJ Film Festival. Lakewood's Linda Troeller said the film is about her journey photographing healing waters around the world. Directed by Derek Johnson and Ali Scattergood, "Our Healing Waters" tells the story of Linda Troeller's life and career, focusing on her groundbreaking work documenting healing experiences in mineral springs and the female vision. "Our Healing Waters" will debut June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Rutgers University campus during the New Jersey International Film Festival, and …
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MetLife To Ticketless Taylor Fans: Don't Come
Don't have tickets to Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife Stadium? a) You're very much not alone b) Please don't show up to the stadium In the wake of fans showing up without tickets and listening to the show from stadium parking lots, MetLife Stadium announced that won't be happening when Swift performs her "The Eras Tour" on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MetLife Stadium (@metlifestadium) Event tickets will be required to enter stadium parking lots, the stadi…
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Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'!
Final Jeopardy ended up being Joyce Sun's downfall. The Bloomfield lawyer finished in third place on "Jeopardy!" in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 24. Sun entered Final Jeopardy with a slight lead, $10,800 to $10,400 over the second place contestant, but was tripped up on this: When the opera “Lohengrin” premiered in 1850, this man, a future in-law of the composer, was the conductor. The answer: Who is Franz Liszt? Sun guessed Rachmaninoff, which cost her $10,500. The other two contestants also got Final Jeopardy wrong, but were more conservative with their wagers. Whiffing…
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Essex County Woman Competing On 'Jeopardy!'
This Bloomfield lawyer is a contestant on the Wednesday, May 24 episode of "Jeopardy!" The answer: Who is Joyce Sun? Sun is one of three contestants appearing on the venerable game show, hosted by Mayim Bialik. The show airs at 7:00 p.m. on WABC, Channel 7. No word on how Sun does on the show but she faces stiff competition, as the returning champion, Lynn DeVito recently ended someone's nine-game winning streak.
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Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How
A Twitter feed has become the place to try and get Taylor Swift tickets for her "The Era Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium this weekend, though you have to make sure you're "Ready For It." Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 have been sold out for months and tickets on secondary sites like StubHub will run you four figures, even for the nosebleed seats. That's where @ErasTourResell comes in. The feed, run by three devoted Swifties, is a hub for people to sell their Taylor tickets for the price they paid for them. The page has attracted m…
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MTV VMAs Returning To Newark
The VMAs are going to rock The Rock. MTV announced on Tuesday, May 23, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row on Sept. 12. This is the third time the VMAs will be held in Newark, having also been held there in 2019. The Prudential Center is getting to play host to the 40th annual ceremony. “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs,"” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrat…
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