'Not Pretty, Can't Act:' Sydney Sweeney Slams NJ Producer Who Publicly Insulted Her 'Not Pretty, Can't Act:' Sydney Sweeney Slams NJ Producer Who Publicly Insulted Her
'Not Pretty, Can't Act:' Sydney Sweeney Slams NJ Producer Who Publicly Insulted Her A film producer from New Jersey is under fire after saying Sydney Sweeney can't act and isn't pretty. Carol Baum, who graduated Columbia High School in Maplewood, disparaged the "Euphoria" star during a Q-n-A at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, NY, on Thursday, April, 11.  Baum, who has produced movies like "Father of the Bride" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," was on hand to discuss her experiences producing the 1988 David Cronenberg film "Dead Calm," which came out nine years before Sweeney was born. "I don't get Sydney Sweeney," Baum reportedly said. "I was watching on …
Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella
Famed NJ Anti-Hero Meets Taylor Swift At Coachella Taylor Swift got to meet New Jersey royalty while attending the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Teresa Guidice, a Montville mom and former star of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," posed for a photo with renowned pop star last weekend at the annual music festival held in California. "Two absolute queens," Guidice's husband Luis Ruelas captioned the photo on Instagram. Social media users were quick to snark about putting "The Era's Tour" headliner on the same level as Giudice, convicted felon who spent nearly a year in federal prison. "One queen and on…
Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey
Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In North Jersey Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is ready to tell his story. The "Jersey Shore" star will be signing copies of his new book "Reality Check: Making the Best of the Situation" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, April 21 at noon. In the memoir, Sorrentino discusses his rise and fall and gives fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the hit MTV show, according to a synopsis. He also discusses his intoxicated run-ins with Hollywood heavyweights like The Rock, Robert Downey Jr., Jason Statham and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to a synopsis. Sorrentino also goes into detail about his drug a…
Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says
Who Are New Jersey's Sexiest Civil Servants? Here's What New Poll Says Ring the alarm! Firefighters may make the calendars and policemen are pretty, but a newly released survey found that New Jersey's sexiest civil servants are neither of the two. According to DatingNews, the hottest civil servants in the Garden State are customs and border protections officers. DatingNews released the new tally after interviewing 3,000 singles to uncover which uniformed pros, though they omitted out the usual suspects, including firefighters, police officers, and members of the military. "In the urban landscape, there's an undeniable physical magnetism that surrounds those …
'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce 'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce
'SNL' Takes Morbid Crack At 'Golden Bachelor' Divorce The "Golden Bachelor" divorce is no laughing matter. But to Michael Che it was. Che, whose job it is to turn any headline into a joke, did just that on "Weekend Update" Saturday, April 13. Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old grandmother from Shrewsbury, and her reality star hubby of three months Gerry Turner, announced on Friday, April 12 that they were headed to splitsville. "But like they say, there's still plenty of fish in the sea — metery," Che said on the segment. "Sea-metery, Colin," Che repeated to co-host Colin Jost. "Really good," Jost said, sarcastically. But Che got his, when …
Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband
Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband After less than three months of marriage, a New Jersey grandmother and her reality show husband are getting a divorce. Shrewsbury's Theresa Nist, 70, and Gerry Turner, 72, met on ABC's first-ever season of the "Golden Bachelor" last year. They announced the split Friday, April 12 on "Good Morning America." "We have received so much love and support from so many people who watch the GB and I don’t think we can tell you how many people told us it gave them so much hope. We want none of that to change for anybody. EXCLUSIVE: "The Golden Bachelor" couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist&…
Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K
Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K Netflix is seeking to fill two roles for an upcoming documentary. The popular streaming service is looking for a 20-something-year-old man who is more than 6 feet tall with brown hair, and a suburban New England-type woman in her 50s with dirty blonde or light brown hair. The documentary will shoot four days in New York City and one day in Cape Cod. The gig pays an estimated $3,300 for six days of work, according to the casting call. Click here to apply.
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey
Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey If you have an outstanding warrant, this is not the book signing for you. Duane Chapman a.k.a. "Dog The Bounty Hunter" will be signing copies of his new book " Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption " at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m.  HEY BOUNTY NATION, GUESS WHAT?!?! I WILL BE DOING A BOOK SIGNING IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ ON APRIL 16th!!! Come see me at... Posted by Duane "Dog" Chapman on Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the book, Chapman pulls back the curtain on his life, talking about his time in a motorcycle gang, be…
Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL' Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL'
Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL' A host of celebrities made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend — a big night for Kristen Wiig. The SNL alum was inducted into the show's "Five-Timers Club," as Saturday, April 6 was the 50-year-old actress' fifth time hosting. Rudd, 55, was the first A-lister to pop up during Wiig's monologue, asking for a script in case the show was planning a skit involving former five-timers. Moments later, former writer Paula Pell address Wiig, then Matt Damon — wearing a Five-Timers' jacket, despite only having hosted twice. "Lorne said the first time was so good it counted for…
The Rock Mocks Jalen Hurts In Philly After Charming NJ Gym Owner The Rock Mocks Jalen Hurts In Philly After Charming NJ Gym Owner
The Rock Mocks Jalen Hurts In Philly After Charming NJ Gym Owner The Rock continues to lean into his bad guy persona, taking a dig at one of Philadelphia's favorite athletes. Videos show fans booing after The People's Champion gave a simple explanation as to why he was two hours late for a fan event at WWE World on Thursday, April 4.  The Rock said he was late because he was watching clips of Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, losing in the playoffs again. “The Rock was late because he was on YouTube watching highlights of Jalen Hurts losing in the playoffs again.” Savage 😂pic.twitter.com/Mgx7gdrJg5 — Dylan Powell (@PowellAnalytic…
No Hot Women On SNL? NJ's Chloe Troast Claps Back No Hot Women On SNL? NJ's Chloe Troast Claps Back
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…
Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey
Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In North Jersey Having starred in "Twin Peaks" and earned an Oscar nomination for "West Side Story," Russ Tamblyn has seen it all. Tamblyn will be signing copies of his memoir "Dancing on the Edge" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, April 11 in Northvale at 6 p.m. Tamblyn will be joined by his daughter Amber, a successful actor and author in her own right, who starred in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" movies. I’ll be signing books at @BooksNGreetings on April 11 at 6pm. Come by and say hi, New Jersey! https://t.co/2fXaaBg2x4 — Russ Tamblyn (@RussTamblyn) April 1, 2024 In hi…
'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee 'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee
'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee The announcement may have come on April 1 but this is no laughing matter. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Sammi Giancola, or more commonly known as Sammi Sweetheart, is engaged. The 37-year-old Hazlet native said in the caption of her Instagram post announcing the engagement that her future hubby Justin May popped the question on March 16. "The easiest question I’ve ever answered," said Ginacola, who shared photos of herself with May at La Mondina in Brielle. "Happiest & luckiest girl in the world. I’ll love you forever and then some." View this post on Instagram …
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre.  The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…
Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ
Athletic Models Needed For Vitamin Shoppe Commercial Filming In NJ Are all eyes on you when you enter the gym? A commercial filming in Jersey City may be in your future. Vitamin Shoppe is looking for one man and two women between the ages of 28 and 35 to appear in a commercial shooting in Jersey City in mid-April.  Talent must be fit, with an athletic build and have photos taken no earlier than a month ago, as they will be portraying people who live a healthy lifestyle, according to a listing. All ethnicities are welcome and the gig pays $500 to $850 for seven hours of work. Meals, hair and makeup will be provided. To apply, click here.
Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo
Ramy Youssef Celebrates NJ Roots In 'SNL' Promo It took several tries, but Ramy Youssef said he was thrilled to be the first Egyptian man named Ramy from New Jersey to host "Saturday Night Live." In a promo "SNL" released on Wednesday, March 27, the Rutherford comedian said he was honored to be the first ever Arab to host the show, airing on Saturday, March 30. Not so fast as longtime "SNL" cast member Kenan Thompson pointed out he was not the first Arab to first the show. Youssef immediately pivoted and said he was honored to be the first Egyptian to host the show.  Thompson corrected him again but Youseff had an ace up his sleeve…
Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In New Jersey Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In New Jersey
Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In New Jersey If you were walking around Hudson County and thought, "Wait, is that Jennifer Lopez," well, it probably was. Jennifer Lopez is in town shooting the new movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman," according to Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.  The movie is filming at Cinelease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny. "Kiss of the Spider Woman" is an adaption of the 1992 Broadway musical about a gay hairdresser who while imprisoned in brutal conditions in 1980s Argentina, imagines films starring an actress, Au…
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In North Jersey Valerie Bertinelli is ready to indulge. The star of "One Day at a Time" is signing copies of her new cookbook "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share" on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom) In the cookbook, Bertinelli discusses how when she turned 60, she decided to stop counting calories and enjoy being alive, starting in the kitchen, according to a synopsis. Recipes include garlic confit BLT, sausage and olive chees…
'SNL' Looking For Paid Stand-In — Apparently For Bergen County Host Ramy Youssef 'SNL' Looking For Paid Stand-In — Apparently For Bergen County Host Ramy Youssef
'SNL' Looking For Paid Stand-In — Apparently For Bergen County Host Ramy Youssef If you look like Ramy Youssef, you too could be on "Saturday Night Live." "SNL" is looking for someone to serve as a stand-in for Youssef, a Hasbrouck Heights native who is hosting the show for the first time on Saturday, March 30. According to a casting notice, the show is looking for a Middle Eastern man between the ages of 18 and 40, who stands 5'9", to serve as Youssef's stand-in. Availability is required on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30.  The gig pays $31 an hour for an estimated 12 hours of work. Youssef will be joined on SNL with musical guest Travis Scott.  To …
Netflix Murder Show Examines 'Carnegie Deli Massacre' That Killed NJ Actress Netflix Murder Show Examines 'Carnegie Deli Massacre' That Killed NJ Actress
Netflix Murder Show Examines 'Carnegie Deli Massacre' That Killed NJ Actress The "Carnegie Deli Massacre" was a quintuple-shooting and triple-murder that shocked the nation. In 2001, actress Jennifer Stahl, a Mercer County native who appeared in "Dirty Dancing", was one of five people shot execution-style in an apartment above New York's iconic Carnegie Deli in midtown Manhattan. Jennifer Stahl, a New Jersey native, died in what's known as the "Carnegie Deli Massacre," now being examined on a new Netflix true crime show. Courtesy of Netflix While two people survived, three others — including Stahl — were killed in the shooting.  The case is now the sub…
Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey
Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In North Jersey Diane Kochilas has spent her career showing people to eating like an Ikarian. The celebrity chef will be hosting a book signing for her new book "The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity," on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Ikaria, a Greek island where people are known to live long lives is where Kochilas' family is from. The cookbook features plant-based dishes and features food filled with flavor, like smoked eggplant with tahini and walnuts and baked chickpeas and pumpkin patties, according…
'Always Sunny' Gang Bartends In Morristown (PHOTOS) 'Always Sunny' Gang Bartends In Morristown (PHOTOS)
'Always Sunny' Gang Bartends In Morristown (Photos) "It's Always Sunny" in Philadelphia stars popped by a Morristown bar in a little St. Paddy's Day pregame. Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, who co-founded the show with Rob McElhenney, poured some shots at Town Bar and Kitchen Friday, March 15. The duo were promoting the gang's new Irish-American whiskey, Four Walls. McElhenney was in Hoboken last month doing the same. Footage shows Day and Howerton pouring shots of Four Walls and posing with fans. Want a shot? Four Walls Whiskey is being sold in liquor stores across New Jersey. Click here to find the closest one to you.
'Not Just The Fat Best Friend:' Reality Show Judge Changes Her Mind About NJ Dancer 'Not Just The Fat Best Friend:' Reality Show Judge Changes Her Mind About NJ Dancer
'Not Just The Fat Best Friend:' Reality Show Judge Changes Her Mind About NJ Dancer "I'm here to show and prove to the world big girls are not just the fat best friend and they're also not just Lizzo's backup dancer." Arianna Santos of West New York is hoping to be an advocate for "all the women who look like [her]" on this season of "So You Think You Can Dance." Santos, 21, tells cameras from her New Jersey apartment that her mom was a dancer growing up, igniting her passion as a little girl. Her older sister is battling cancer and has been inspiring her to live life to the fullest, she says. Santos performed a hip-hop number with Flamenco fusion for judges&nbs…
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra'
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Actor Bobby Cannavale has a heartwarming New Jersey-based film premiering this spring that those who've seen it predict could be one of his best. In "Ezra," the pride of Hudson County plays Max, a stand-up comedian from the Garden State who lives with his father, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Max pursues his career while trying to co-parent his 11-year-old son with ex-wife (and Cannavale's real-life partner) Rose Byrne. Max lands a gig on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Hollywood, but the plane fare isn't comped. So he and young Ezra -- who has autism -- embark on a life-changing cross-country trip …
Hollywood Actors Spotted In Hoboken Amid Movie Filming Hollywood Actors Spotted In Hoboken Amid Movie Filming
Hollywood Actors Spotted In Hoboken Amid Movie Filming Paul Mescal, who was nominated for an Oscar last year for "Aftersun" and Josh O'Conner have been in Hoboken shooting the new movie "The History of Sound." The movie was filming scenes at 10th and Willow Bar this week, beginning Sunday, March 3.  The movieis a romance about two young men during World War I who embark on a journey to record the music and lives of American countrymen, according to a synopsis.  O'Connor played Prince Charles in "The Crown" and appears in the upcoming movie "Challengers", while Mescal recently won acclaim for his performance in "All of Us Strangers." …
Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival
Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival Major musicians and comedians will perform across New Jersey in an arts festival unique to the Garden State, officials said. The North to Shore Festival will return in 2024 for its second year in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Newark, the state announced in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 7. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the three-city, three-week event in June 2023. Despite many events being free, the first edition of North to Shore generated $7.6 million in ticket sales. "Our inaugural North to Shore Festival was the beginning of a proud, new annual tradition that bring…
Does NJ Man Who Hasn't Been Having Sex On Netflix Dating Show Say 'I Do?' Does NJ Man Who Hasn't Been Having Sex On Netflix Dating Show Say 'I Do?'
Does NJ Man Who Hasn't Been Having Sex On Netflix Dating Show Say 'I Do?' Amy Cortés and Johnny McIntyre's sexual dynamics have sparked quite the dialogue on this season of "Love Is Blind" on Netflix. The two have been referred to as one of the strongest pairs on Season 6, and they haven't even been having sex. Amy and Johnny, who hails from Somerville, NJ, have spoken openly about their choice to abstain from intercourse, having made it clear it's not because they don't want to jump each other's bones. Amy is not on birth control and neither she nor Johnny, an account executive, are ready to be parents. The two are seen weighing their options in…
Bob Dylan Biopic Starring Timothee Chalamet Shooting In These NJ Counties Bob Dylan Biopic Starring Timothee Chalamet Shooting In These NJ Counties
Bob Dylan Biopic Starring Timothee Chalamet Shooting In These NJ Counties In New Jersey, the times are about to be a changin'. "A Complete Unknown,", a biopic about Bob Dylan starring Timothee Chalamet will be shooting in the Garden State.  The movie is set to film in Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Cape May counties from the end of March through May, Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission said. The film is directed by James Mangold, who previously directed the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line."  "A Complete Unknown" has been gestating for years and Dylan is an executive producer on the film, Mangold …
Bruce Springsteen To Headline SeaHearNow Music Festival In Asbury Park Bruce Springsteen To Headline SeaHearNow Music Festival In Asbury Park
Bruce Springsteen To Headline SeaHearNow Music Festival In Asbury Park New Jersey's biggest rock legend is returning to one of the cities that helped launch his iconic career. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, the event announced on Facebook on Tuesday, Mar. 5. The festival on Asbury Park's waterfront is returning for its sixth year. Springsteen is the headlining act of the Jersey Shore's largest music festival on Sunday, Sept. 15. Contemporary folk star Noah Kahan will headline Sea.Hear.Now on the first day of the festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sea.Hear.Now 2024 👁️ Presale begins this Thursday…
Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race'
Childhood Dreams Come True: Watch NJ 20-Something Siblings On 'Amazing Race' A pair of New Jersey siblings will be competing on the latest season of "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Maya Mody, 20, and Rohan Mody, 23, both students from Monmouth Junction, will be participating the in 36th race around the sun, premiering Wednesday, March 13. "This was a dream we both have shared since we were kids and still cannot believe that we get to call ourselves racers," the siblings said on Instagram. Maya is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where she made Dean's List last fall. Rohan graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University with his bachelor's in neurosc…
Burn-Away Cakes Are Super Hot Right Now: Here's Where To Get One In North Jersey Burn-Away Cakes Are Super Hot Right Now: Here's Where To Get One In North Jersey
Burn-Away Cakes Are Super Hot Right Now: Here's Where To Get One In North Jersey Burn-away cakes could be the hottest cakes on the market — literally. While the technique isn't a new one, burn-away cakes started going viral on TikTok in early 2024, Eater reports. Justin Ellen, a 21-year-old Passaic baker who you may recognize from Netflix, was inspired to make his "Mean Girls" themed burn-away cake after seeing Denise Steward's New Year's cake go viral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Everything Just Baked ! (@everythingjustbaked) "It seems intimidating, but it isn't," Ellen said. "It's super, super simple."…