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Dionne Warwick

East Orange Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center East Orange Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
East Orange Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year. Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.  "When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, ac…
COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo
Covid-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo The announcement Thursday that events at major New York City venues were being postponed or cancelled disappointed devotees of several big-name musicians, as well as regular attendees of some special venues. What was to be Billy Joel’s 120th overall performance at MSG on March 19 was postponed, along with his subsequent April 10 gig. Also bagged are two Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Garden gigs April 6 and 7. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Thursday that gatherings will be limited to no more than 500 people, shaking Broadway, the arenas, Carnegi Hall and other larger…
VIDEOS: Essex County Grammy Winner Eliminated As Mouse On 'The Masked Singer' VIDEOS: Essex County Grammy Winner Eliminated As Mouse On 'The Masked Singer'
Videos: Essex County Grammy Winner Eliminated As Mouse On 'The Masked Singer' Spoiler alert: An iconic singer with roots in Essex County was eliminated as The Mouse on Fox's "The Masked Singer." Dionne Warwick, 79, who attended East Orange High School, was unmasked Wednesday night. The five-time Grammy Award-winner said the experience was "an absolute ball." The show pits several celebrities against each other dress head-to-toe in elaborate costumes meant to hide their identifies. The audience, hosts, judges and competitors guess who each contestant is behind the masks.