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White Plains, NY
News
'Love Island USA' Producer, NY Resident James Barker, Dies Suddenly At 40 While Filming
A hit reality show is mourning one of the people who helped shape what viewers saw and heard. James Barker, an executive producer on "Love Island USA," died while the show’s eighth season was being filmed in Fiji in the South Pacific. He was 40. ITV America and Peacock confirmed on Monday, June 15, that Barker died after what they described as an "unexpected medical emergency," NBC News reported. No official cause of death has been publicly released. Barker joined "Love Island USA" in 2020 as a story producer and rose to executive producer, a role he held for the last three seasons, …
Massapequa, NY
News
Massapequa's Johnnie 'Biceps' Larossa Revealed As Cast Member On 'The Bachelorette'
A former professional baseball player from Long Island has been announced as a contestant on the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” on ABC. Johnnie, 30, of Massapequa, is described by ABC as “a great catch — literally!” “This former pro baseball player is genuine, charismatic, and ready for a love straight out of the movies,” according to his official cast bio. His Instagram bio lists his nickname as “Johnny Biceps.” Johnnie played college baseball at the University of Hartford before launching a professional career that included stints with the Milwaukee Brewers organization and severa…
Newington, CT
Lifestyle
CT 'Bombshell' Becomes First American To Join Cast Of UK's 'Love Island'
A Connecticut native has been introduced as the first American "bombshell" contestant on the popular UK reality show "Love Island." Toni Laites, a Newington native who spent the last several years working as a cabana server at a high-end Las Vegas club, joined the series earlier this month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveisland) While the "Love Island" brand has been franchised across the globe, the UK's revival version has been selective about who producers allow to appear. The 24-year-old is the first Yank t…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Jersey Hustle Hits Netflix: NJ Realtor Stars In 'Selling The City'
A Jersey girl is shaking up NYC’s luxury real estate scene. Single mom and Elizabeth native Giselle Meneses Nunez is stepping into the spotlight as a cast member on "Selling The City," Netflix's newest real estate reality show from the creators of "Selling Sunset" and "Selling The OC." The series follows top NYC broker Eleonora Srugo and her team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate as they close jaw-dropping deals and navigate the drama of high-stakes luxury real estate in the Big Apple. Among the stars of the show, Giselle Meneses Nunez — who has an office in Hoboken and whose LinkedIn says s…
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report
The latest lawsuits filed against hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs are accusing him of sexually assaulting both a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old boy in separate incidents, according to reports. The two civil lawsuits were filed against Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, according to a report by ABC News. The outlet reported that the first of the lawsuits alleges that the parents of a 10-year-old boy beginning a music career brought him to New York from Los Angeles to meet with Combs so he could meet people in the industry. Once there, Combs allegedly told the family's consultan…
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix
Some DMV residents looking for their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" season seven set in Washington, DC is to premiere next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love -- without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. Now, local residents in the region will have their chance to find their significant other. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming OCTOBER 2! pic.twitter…
Massapequa, NY
News
George Santos Launches OnlyFans Account: 'The Moment You've All Been Waiting For'
Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos announced that he now has an OnlyFans account where subscribers can get “full behind-the-scenes access” for $30 a month. The ex-lawmaker, a Republican from Long Island, served 11 months before he was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens. Since then, the admitted liar has stayed firmly in the public eye, appearing on internet shows, launching a Cameo account (which led to Santos suing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel), and even allegedly working on a documentary and a reality show. His next venture? Only…
Allentown, PA
News
2 Pennsylvania Natives Set To Compete In 'Celebrity Big Brother' Season 3
Two Pennsylvania natives will be competing on the upcoming season of "Celebrity Big Brother" airing on CBS Wednesday, Feb. 2. The 11 contestants competing on the reality show spinoff's third season include designer and RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Carson Kressley, and NSYNC founding member Chris Kirkpatrick. Watch the video below to meet the entire cast of celebrity contestants: No need to guess anymore! Meet your #BBCeleb Houseguests! Which ⭐️ are you most excited to see? pic.twitter.com/BUxTspgeGF — Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) January 27, 2022 Kirkpatrick, 50, is from Clarion, while Kr…
