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How This Small-Town Irish Dancer Ended Up Touring The World How This Small-Town Irish Dancer Ended Up Touring The World
How This Small-Town Irish Dancer Ended Up Touring The World It wasn’t the costumes that first captivated Joe Harrison. It was the rhythm: the sharp click of heels, the rapid trebles, the high jumps and powerful kicks, every dancer moving perfectly in sync. Harrison was just 2½ years old when he saw an Irish dance performance during a St. Patrick’s Day visit to a nursing home with his family in Connecticut. His older sister soon joined the Shamrock School of Irish Dance with studios in West Hartford and Plainville, and Harrison watched from the doorway, quietly learning the steps before he was even old enough to take class. Once he turned 3 and saw …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Dancing With The Stars' Rigged? Critics Say Robert Irwin Didn't Deserve His Win 'Dancing With The Stars' Rigged? Critics Say Robert Irwin Didn't Deserve His Win
Robert Irwin Wins Dancing With The Stars “Dancing With the Stars” crowned Robert Irwin and Witney Carson as Season 34 champions, but the Mirrorball win quickly sparked a fight amongst fans. Moments after the announcement Tuesday, Nov. 25, comments rolled in claiming Irwin “didn’t deserve to win,” with some viewers insisting finalist and New Jersey native Alix Earle should have taken the trophy instead (click here to watch all of the dances from the "DWTS" finale). One comment on the show’s TikTok page read: “Alix got robbed I hate sympathy votes.” Other users argued Irwin’s finale dances looked “flat,” adding fuel to a debate tha…

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by Cecilia Levine
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EXCLUSIVE: Dancer Shares Dreams Ahead Of ‘Ballet Olympics’, YAGP Scholarship Competition In NJ EXCLUSIVE: Dancer Shares Dreams Ahead Of ‘Ballet Olympics’, YAGP Scholarship Competition In NJ
Exclusive: Dancer Shares Dreams Ahead Of ‘Ballet Olympics’, Yagp Scholarship Competition In NJ A 13-year-old Pittsburgh dancer is preparing to take the stage at what’s known as the “Ballet Olympics” — the Youth America Grand Prix — as hundreds of young performers from across the Northeast compete for elite scholarships and opportunities in Sewell, New Jersey, this weekend. Amelia Sias, who trains at The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia on a full scholarship, will join dancers ages 9 to 19 at the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center from Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26. The event, part of YAGP’s 2026 season, is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fans In A Rush: Band Adds 17 More Shows To First Tour In Over A Decade Fans In A Rush: Band Adds 17 More Shows To First Tour In Over A Decade
Fans In A Rush: Band Adds 17 More Shows To First Tour In Over A Decade Rush is turning up the amps again. The rock legends are hitting the road in 2026 for their “Fifty Something” tour, celebrating five decades of power, precision, and pure Limelight. Tickets are now on sale and fan demand was so overwhelming that after adding 17 new shows, Rush expanded the tour again only days later. Catch the tour here: July 28, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY July 30, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY August 1, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY August 3, 2026 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY August 21, 2026 – Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ph…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Apple Releases Brand-New Update After Big iOS 26 Launch: What To Know Apple Releases Brand-New Update After Big iOS 26 Launch: What To Know
Apple Releases Brand-New Update After Big iOS 26 Launch: What To Know Apple is wasting no time patching early iOS 26 hiccups, and the first bug‑fix release brings meaningful stability and security improvements. Apple began rolling out iOS 26.0.1 on Monday, Sept. 29, a quick-turn update that tackles several high‑impact issues.  The release fixes intermittent Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth drops on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models and resolves a bug that left some users without a cellular connection after updating to iOS 26.  Earlier report - Major New Apple Update Launches: What To Know About iOS 26 It also addresses rare camera artifacts und…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring'
Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' An aspiring Maryland singer got the surprise of a lifetime during what she thought was a VIP tour at "America’s Got Talent." Gaithersburg native Anna Wilson, 21, had her world turned upside down by her mother, who pulled a fast one on her in front of a raucous audience during auditions for the popular show. Wilson thought she and her mother were in for a special VIP experience out in California — but her mother had something a little bigger in mind before they even boarded the plane out west. During the latest round of auditions aired on NBC, Wilson's mother Carrie took to the stage, spark…

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by Zak Failla
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Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite
Watch Kelly Clarkson Surprise NJ High School Choir With Special Holiday Invite A group of New Jersey high school singers got an unforgettable surprise during their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" last week. Scarlet Sound, the acclaimed a cappella group from Neptune High School, was among 72 choirs that auditioned for the chance to perform at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. When they appeared on the show, the students and their director, Erin Radvanski, believed they were still in the running as finalists. Little did they know, Clarkson had a big reveal in store. Live on air, the talk show host delivered the thrilling news: Scar…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial 'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial
'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial Do you have good comedic timing and want to teach someone how to use a software? A casting notice has been released for a video campaign for a Saas (software as a service) company. The ad is seeking talent from Edison for two comedic video ads. The first role is "Jane", a woman between the ages of 30 and 50. She is an experienced user of the software the client sells. She is confident in the product, how to use it, and how much easier it would make the jobs of her coworkers and peers. The actor cast needs to have a knack for subtle comedy, according to the listing. A headshot/photo an…

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by Sam Barron
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Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights' Live From Hackensack It's Saturday Night: Sketch Comedy Teams Battle For 'Bragging Rights'
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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by Sam Barron
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Radio City Rockettes Casting Brand Ambassador To Spread Holiday Cheer On NYC Streets Radio City Rockettes Casting Brand Ambassador To Spread Holiday Cheer On NYC Streets
Radio City Rockettes Casting Brand Ambassador To Spread Holiday Cheer On NYC Streets What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to spread Christmas cheer, and get paid to do it? The Radio City Rockettes are casting a team of performers who will be the formal brand ambassadors ahead of "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular," starring the Rockettes, this season in New York City. What's it take to be a brand ambassador for the Rockettes? "This fierce cast will be in full costume in high traffic locations around New York City, such as Times Square, Bryant Park, Herald Square, Radio City Music Hall, 5th Ave, and more, spreading joy to passersby through dance, song, and o…

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by Cecilia Levine