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Two Celebs Confirmed For Big Santa Lighting At Westfield's Garden State Plaza
Two celebrities will be on hand at this year's Big Santa lighting at Westfield's Garden State Plaza. The Paramus mall announced "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Melissa Gorga and "American Idol" Season 7 semi-finalist David Archuleta will both be at the event on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will also feature a 200-drone show and live performances from some of your favorite movie characters and holiday icons, the mall said. Santa is expected to make his grand entrance on a fire truck. Guests can grab food from food trucks, enjoy exclusive one-day and weeklong deals and discounts, an…
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Shakira Coming To MetLife Stadium, Tickets Start At $74
Shakira and her hips are coming to MetLife Stadium — no lie. The Colombian "Hips Don't Lie" singer will be in East Rutherford on Thursday, May 15, 2025 for the "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour. Tickets are selling fast with prices starting around $75 on StubHub. Click here for seats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shakira (@shakira)
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Real estate mogul. Husband. Reality star. Add stand-up comic to the list for Joe Gorga, a Paterson native who rose to fame on "Real Housewives of New Jersey." Joe, whose sister is Teresa Giudice and who is married to Melissa Gorga, will be performing live in Westchester County at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event is called "An Evening of Stories and Comedy with Joe Gorga." Gorga understood early on that you “gotta have balls” in order to get ahead. From his first job selling papers to his first forays into business, he learned from his immi…
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See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour
Oasis is getting the band back together and going on tour after 15 years. The "Wonderwall" British pop brothers sold out their United Kingdom tour and then announced they'd be in North America as well, with concerts in Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium. The MetLife tickets are selling fast, according to StubHub, with both shows in August 2025 50% sold out. The cheapest seats appear to be in the nosebleeds for approximately $185 to $240, while the most expensive seats range between $415 and $1800 for general field admission. Some seats are goi…
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Jelly Roll Performing At Prudential Center In Newark: Here's How Much Tickets Cost
Jelly Roll is bringing his brand of country and rap to Newark. The Country Music Association winner will be performing at the Prudential Center on Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of "The Beautifully Broken Tour." It caps off an eventful week for Jelly Roll a.k.a. Jason Bradley DeFord who will also be performing at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 27 and making his first appearance on "Saturday Night Live" as a musical guest on Saturday, Sept. 28. Jelly Roll is performing in support of his 2023 album "Whitsitt Chapel" and his forthcoming album "Beautifully Broken." The opening act…
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Memory Of North Jersey's Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual 5K
Gianna Signorile's legacy will live on forever. The lifelong Nutley resident died in December 2021 after battling a rare form of liver cancer. In her obituary from the Biondi Funeral Home, she was remembered as a hero who shined bright in every room she entered. A straight-A student at Nutley High School, Signorile attended the University of Maryland's School of Business, where she made the Dean's list before transferring to Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, according to her obituary. Even while battling cancer, she made education her top priority, her obituary reads. The Gian…
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You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In North Jersey
The Richmeister is coming to Bergen County. Rob Schneider, who was known for making copies as the Richmeister on "Saturday Night Live" and popped up in numerous Adam Sandler films is signing copies of his new book "You Can Do It!: Speak Your Mind, America" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. In the book, whose title comes from Schneider's memorable character in "The Waterboy," Schneider details how he went from a comedian to vocal advocate for free speech, sharing stories from his time on "Saturday Night Live," while making the case for fearlessness in speech…
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Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is bringing his search for God to Bergen County. Lemon will be signing copies of his new book "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America" on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 1 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial) The book is about Lemon grappling with his relationship with God, being raised in a Southern Black church as a gay man, and as he got older, seeing Americans losing faith in higher institutions, according to a synopsis. Lemon then lost h…
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Meet Sen. Mark Kelly In North Jersey
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., will be signing copies of his new children's book in Bergen County on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. The senator and former astroaut, who was considered a possible vice presidential pick, will be signing copies of the book "Mousetronaut Saves the World" at Bookends in Ridgewood. The book is about Meteor the Mousetronaut defending the Earth from an asteroid with help from Flint the scientist and Luna the engineer, according to a synopsis. Kelly, who was elected to the Senate in 2020, has written two books with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords…
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Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bergen County
If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New Jersey with multiple different shows this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
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Boy Bands From 2000s To Perform At Westfield's Garden State Plaza
It's a concert that would've been a dream come true for a North Jersey teenager in the early 2000s. A group of boy bands from that era will be performing at the Westfield Garden State Plaza as part of their Pop 2000 Tour on Saturday, June 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The show, hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC fame will feature Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, LFO and DJ Skribble. The stars of "TRL" will be available for photos after the show and boy band merchandise to give you that nostalgic rush will be sold. There will also be spin-to-win prizes from the mall's sh…
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Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey
The offspring of Mr. Spock is coming to Bergen County. Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on "Star Trek" is signing copies of his book "The Most Human" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) In "The Most Human", Adam discusses growing up with a famous father and details their complicated relationship, according to a synopsis. Their relationship saw marriages that lead to divorce, addiction battles and finding recovery, according to a sy…
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'Best Spot In America For Small-Town Carnival:' Night Of Family Fun Returns To Paramus
You've likely seen the colorful ferris wheel looming over the crossroads of Route 4 and Route 17, right outside of the one of the highest performing malls in the United States. Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) founder Nick DeMauro knew what he was doing when he put the carnival there. "It's the best location in the nation for a small-town carnival," he said. And it's back. The annual L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival is running every Wednesday to Sunday through June 9, at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. Admission is $5, while tickets for rides and games, and food purchas…
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Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in North Jersey
Sunny Hostin is a lawyer, Emmy winner, journalist, co-host of “The View” and also a novelist. Hostin will be signing copies of her new novel “Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel,” the third book in her “Summer Beach” series, on May 31 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. The novel is a celebration of friendship, family and community according to a synopsis. The novel is set in Highland Beach along the Chesapeake Bay, the oldest Black resort community in America, according to a synopsis. The main character is Olivia Jones who is grappling with family drama, including the secrets o…
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Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence In North Jersey
Tyler Florence is ready to help you become a grill master. The celebrity chef and host of numerous Food Network shows will be signing copies of his new book "American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. In the cookbook, the host of "Tyler's Ultimate" shows off his love of American comfort food and teaches aspiring cooks how to char, caramelize and marinate to perfection, according to a synopsis. The cookbook tells people how to make the perfect steak, grill vegetables, fruit and fish, according to a synopsis. The cookboo…
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Darius Rucker Appearing In North Jersey
Hootie is coming to town. Darius Rucker, the lead singer and guitarist in Hootie and the Blowfish, is hosting a signing of his new memoir "Life's Too Short" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. The memoir discusses the formation of Hootie and the Blowfish, which went from a band playing frat houses and dive bars to becoming one of the biggest bands of the 1990s, known for their hit song "Only Wanna Be With You," according to a synopsis. Rucker also became a popular country music artist with songs like "Wagon Wheel" and "Alright,", according to a synopsis. Rucker tells his…
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Meet New York Giants Legends In North Jersey
Some legendary New York Giants are getting together to sign some books in Bergen County. Leonard Marshall and Harry Carson, who were on the 1986 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI will be signing copies of the new book "Once a Giant" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Carson, a linebacker, played 13 seasons for Big Blue, making nine Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. A member of the Crunch Bunch, Carson made life miserable for quarterbacks and running backs. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and still has close ties to the Giants. Marshall…
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Meet Tiffany Haddish In North Jersey
It's about to be Tiffany Haddish, unfiltered in Bergen County. The "Girls Trip" star will be signing copies of her new book "I Curse With You Joy," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiffany Haddish (@tiffanyhaddish) The book is a collection of essays that chronicles the highs of Haddish's life, and the hard lessons she learned on her journey to fame, including childhood trauma and reuniting with her estranged father, according to a synopsis. This is Haddi…
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Meet Former 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown In North Jersey
Hannah Brown has been a pageant queen, " the star of "The Bachelorette," a champion on "Dancing with the Stars" and now, a novelist. Brown, a former Miss Alabama who won "Dancing with the Stars" in 2019, will be signing copies of her new novel "Mistakes We Never Made" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. The novel is about the "situationship" between Emma and Finn: they almost dated in high school, almost hooked up in college and almost went too far on another magical night and now can't stand each other, according to a synopsis. But Emma and Finn find themselves at a weddin…
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Meet CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Jersey Shore Native, In Bergen County
CNN's Alisyn Camerota is ready to tell her own story. Camerota, a native of Shrewsbury and two-time Emmy winner, is signing copies of her new memoir "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home" at Books and Greetings in Northvale in Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. In the book, Camerota talks about growing up on the Jersey Shore, leaving home at 16, and discovering punk rock, visiting clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, coupled with all the sex and drugs 1980s New Jersey had to offer, according to a synopsis. The book also explores her relationship with her mother, according…
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Meet 'Today Show's' Craig Melvin In North Jersey
Craig Melvin, who hosts the third hour of "The Today Show," has a new book out in time for Father's Day. Melvin will be signing copies of "I'm Proud Of You," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, May 6 at 5 p.m. "I'm Proud Of You" is a picture book that is a tribute to fathers, sons and the childhood milestones that make parents proud, according to a synopsis. The children's book depicts the bond between dads and sons, according to a synopsis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Craig Melvin (@craigmelvinnbc) This is Melvin's sec…
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Hollywood Actress Accompanies Famous Dad To Bergen County Bookstore Signing (
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A famous actress accompanied her dad to a book signing in Bergen County on Thursday, April 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Koenig (@dankoenig) Amber Tamblyn, of "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Joan of Arcadia," was joined by her father, Russ Tamblyn, of the original "West Side Story," bringing some good ripples to Books and Greetings in Northvale. Russ, who was nominated for an Academy Award for "Peyton's Place" and later starred in "Twin Peaks," was signing copies of his new memoir "Dancing on…
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Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day In North Jersey
Do you have a craving for your favorite ice cream flavor or are looking to try something new in Bergen County? Ben and Jerry's has you covered. The ice cream chain is hosting its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 16 between noon and 8 p.m. at its Ridgewood location at 104-106 Franklin Ave. "Every time you enjoy a scoop of Ben & Jerry's, you're showing us how much you care," the company said. "We love you too and Free Cone Day is our favorite way to show it."
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Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In North Jersey
Jesse Watters, the conservative provocateur and host of "The Five" and "Jesse Watters Primetime" on FOX News decided to reach across the aisle. Watters is signing copies of his new book "Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe" on Saturday, March 23 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Watters details his interviews with everyone from climate change activists to a person who identifies as a wolf, to find out where their ideas came from, according to a synopsis. View this post on Instagram A post…
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Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights'
Two sketch comedy troupes are set to do battle in Hackensack and only one can be declared the winner. "Bragging Rights Sketch Comedy" is performing at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The brainchild of Matt Algozzini, a Maywood resident, the show will feature two teams, the red team and blue team, performing comedy skits, with the audience picking the winner. Algozzini has been running the show for eight years, running monthly shows in New York and touring nationally. The performers also rep the Garden State. Aside from Algozzini, Juan Carl…
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50 Cent Coming To Paramus Stew Leonard's For Bottle Signing
You can usually find 50 Cent in da club. But if you're in Paramus next month, you can find him at da grocery store. The legendary "Candy Shop" and "In Da Club" rapper will be hosting a bottle signing of his new Branson Cognac and Chemin du Roi champagne at Stew Leonard's at 700 Paramus Park in Paramus on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 50 Cent a.ka. Curtis Jackson had previously done a signing at Stew Leonard's in Westchester County, NY. Blake Leonard, the president of Stew Leonard's Wine and Spirits said it was the most successful celebrity event they had done, with more than 1,0…
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Celebrate Lunar New Year At Westfield Garden State Plaza
Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is going all-out to say gung hay fat choy to the year of the dragon. The mall will be celebrating Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To honor the year of the dragon, the event will feature a dragon lion dance, live performances and traditional dances The traditional Korean, Chinese, and Filipino dances taking place at the Lunar New Year event will be performed by a variety of northern New Jersey schools and organizations, including: Asian American Dragon Lion Dance Association, Hea Sun Jung Korean Traditional Dance Academy of N…
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Baked By Melissa Founder, Bergen County Native Returns Home For Book Signing
Baked by Melissa wants you to "Come Hungry" to her upcoming book signing in Bergen County. Melissa Ben-Ishay, a Hoboken resident and Hillsdale native, who co-owns the popular bakery chain, will be signing copies of her new book at Bookends in Ridgewood at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baked by Melissa (@bakedbymelissa) While Ben-Ishay is known for his cupcakes, "Come Hungry" offers vegetable-focused recipes inspired by her vegan Green Goddess Salad, which blew up on TikTok, getting 25 million vi…
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Orgies, Addiction: Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Signs Copies Of New Tell-All Memoir In NJ
Mike Sorrentino's public unraveling and subsequent sobriety had "Jersey Shore" audiences captivated for years. Now, eight years into sobriety with two kids and another on the way, the 41-year-old MTV "Jersey Shore" star is detailing some of the wildest years of his life in a new tell-all book: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike"The Situation"Sorrentino (@mikethesituation) "Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation — How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison." Big Daddy Sitch will be at signing copies at Bookends B…
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Tommy DeVito Brings Crowds To Wayne's Primo Hoagies
Cold temps and gusty winds didn't stop fans from waiting to meet Tommy DeVito. The NY Giants rookie QB stopped by Wayne's Primo Hoagies on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to sign autographs. A massive cement truck decked out in Christmas lights briefly stole the show. Videos uploaded to Instagram show dozens of people waiting outside to meet the Cedar Grove native and Big Blue starter, who graduated from Don Bosco. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies offered 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet hoagie on Tuesday. Have photos with TD? Email clevine@dailyv…
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'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter
Bob Odenkirk is keeping his new poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. His daughter, Erin Odenkirk, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book. The Odenkirks will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday Dec. 3 at noon. The Odenkirks previously held a sold-out book signing in Bookends in Ridgewood in October. While the family was home together during the pandemic, Bob revisited the Olde Time Poetry Bo…
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