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These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life
Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life How far would people go to keep their dogs healthy, or even help them live longer? According to a new nationwide survey, some dog owners would go further than you might expect. The survey, commissioned by pet nutrition and wellness company Spot & Tango and conducted by Talker Research, polled 1,900 US dog owners.  It found that one in seven said they’d break up with their partner or spouse if it meant adding years to their dog’s life. Millennials were most likely to say goodbye to love for loyalty, leading the pack at 16 percent. When it comes to sacrifices, the poll found that …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why
Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why For many parents, the end of the school year brings more stress than any other season. A new survey of millennial parents with school-aged children found that the final stretch before summer break can leave them feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed. They often have little time left for themselves. The poll, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Bob Evans, found that many parents feel their busiest time of year isn't the holidays, fall break, or even back-to-school season — it’s now. Among the top stressors reported: juggling work with kids’ schedules, losing control of ho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study If you're heading to a summer concert, you might be paying more than ever – not just for the ticket, but for each song you hear. GigaCalculator released a new study about the economics of 2025's biggest tours. The mathematics website tried to find out what fans are actually paying per song and per minute. Concert ticket prices have jumped 45% over the past five years, causing the value of each minute and song to rise. "While fans debate whether concerts are worth the splurge, the numbers expose exactly what you're getting for your hard-earned cash – and it's not a great look for some …

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by Chris Spiker
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Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey
Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey Chasten Buttigieg, spouse of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, has a new children’s book about unconditional love. Buttigieg is signing copies of his new children’s book, “Papa’s Coming Home” at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, May 18 at noon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chasten Glezman Buttigieg (@chasten.buttigieg) The book is about Jojo and Rosie, two kids whose father who has been away for a trip, and the excitement they have as they get ready for his return home, according to a synopsis. Buttigi…

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by Sam Barron
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Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale
Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson's latest SNL hosting gig is breaking a record. Johansson will be hosting the season finale of the 50th season "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 17 with musical guest Bad Bunny.. This will be her seventh time hosting the show, the most of any woman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) Johansson last hosted in 2019, though she often pops up to make cameos, including a recent episode where she portrayed Ivanka Trump. Her marriage to Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost is often lampoo…

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by Sam Barron
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Weeknd/Jenna Ortega Film DOA As 'Final Destination' Predicted To Top Box Office Weeknd/Jenna Ortega Film DOA As 'Final Destination' Predicted To Top Box Office
Weeknd/Jenna Ortega Film DOA As 'Final Destination' Predicted To Top Box Office Its “Final Destination” appears to be #1 at the box office. “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, the 6th film in the horror franchise, is predicted to top the box office this weekend, earning $35 to $40 million, Deadline reported. This is the first “Final Destination” movie in 15 years. In “Bloodlines,” a college student who inherits her grandmother's sudden premonition about death, tries to save her entire family after they start dying one by one, according to a synopsis. The “Final Destination” franchise has won plaudits from audience for its unique Rube Goldberg death scenes. Critics are …

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by Sam Barron
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CBS Unveils Fall Schedule, ‘NCIS’ Tuesdays, ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff CBS Unveils Fall Schedule, ‘NCIS’ Tuesdays, ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff
CBS Unveils Fall Schedule, ‘NCIS’ Tuesdays, ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff CBS’ 2025-2026 fall schedule is going heavy on the franchises. Tuesday will be devoted to its three “NCIS” shows, the original, “NCIS: Origins” and “NCIS: Sydney,” while Friday will see “Fire Country,” its spinoff “Sheriff’s Country” and the new “Blue Bloods” spinoff, “Boston Blue,” starring Donnie Wahlberg. CBS raised eyebrows earlier when it canceled its two FBI spinoffs “FBI: International and “FBI: Most Wanted” and the Queen Latifah drama, “The Equalizer.” The fall schedule is: Sunday 7 pm 60 Minutes 8 pm Tracker 9 pm The Road Monday 8 pm The Neighborhood 8:30 pm DMV 9 pm FB…

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by Sam Barron
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ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere
ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC has unveiled its fall lineup for 2025-2026, featuring a new “9-1-1” spinoff. “9-1-1: Nashville,” a spinoff of “9-1-1,” starring Chris O’Donnell will be premiering in the fall on Thursdays, airing after “9-1-1.” “9-1-1’s” other spinoff “9-1-1: Lone Star” was canceled last season. “Shark Tank” will be leaving its longtime Friday perch and move to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. with “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” airing Fridays at 8 p.m. “The Rookie” and “Will Trent” will once again be held until midseason. ABC will also be airing new cycles of “The Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelor” and “Dancing With…

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by Sam Barron
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No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out
No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out Nights out may be taking a backseat as Americans appear to be embracing a new social trend centered around staying in. According to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Air Wick, those who prefer hosting friends at home significantly outnumber those who opt for a night on the town. In fact, the poll of 2,000 Americans found that nearly three-quarters of respondents lean toward gathering with friends in the comfort of their own homes. Half said this shift in preference has taken place in just the past few years. Respondents cited a range of reasons for this change, from sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Visit Kelce Family In Philadelphia For Mother's Day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent Mother's Day in Philadelphia with the Kelce family, according to fan photos posted online on Sunday, May 11. The 35-year-old pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were seen dining at a popular Center City restaurant with Kelce’s mother Donna, brother Jason, and sister-in-law Kylie. Fan-captured images circulating on Instagram show Swift wearing a black tank top and purse, while Kelce appeared relaxed in a cream-colored shirt with his signature longer hair. This was the couple’s first public sighting together in nearly two months. Following the Ch…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Master Illusionist Penn Jillette Brings Magic To Bergen County Master Illusionist Penn Jillette Brings Magic To Bergen County
Master Illusionist Penn Jillette Brings Magic To Bergen County Penn Jillette, one half of the famed magic duo Penn and Teller, can now add novelist to his diverse resume. Jillette is signing copies of his new novel “Felony Juggler” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. “Felony Juggler” is about Poe, who lives a nomadic life, before he gets caught up in a bank heist that leaves to an innocent bystander being killed, according to a synopsis. Poe flees the scene, eventually joining a Renaissance Faire, before his past starts to catch up to him. Jillette drew from his own experience as a nomadic juggler when he was growing up in writing …

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by Sam Barron
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America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day Heavy is the tiny head that wears the crown. Olivia and Liam have once again taken the top spots as America’s most popular baby names, according to a new report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The SSA dropped its 2024 Most Popular Baby Names list on Friday, May 9, based on official Social Security card applications from the past year.  The agency has released the rankings every year since 1997, making it one of the most-watched baby name lists in the country. For the sixth straight year, families chose Olivia and Liam in 202…

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by Zak Failla
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SZA, Kendrick Lamar Dazzle Fans At American Dream Mall Pop-Up SZA, Kendrick Lamar Dazzle Fans At American Dream Mall Pop-Up
SZA, Kendrick Lamar Dazzle Fans At American Dream Mall Pop-Up Shoppers at the American Dream Mall got a brush with musical royalty. Grammy-winning artists SZA and Kendrick Lamar made an appearance at the East Rutherford mega-mall on Friday, May 9, as part of a pop-up event promoting SZA’s new lip product line, NOT Beauty. The visit came just hours before the pair hit the stage for a joint concert at MetLife Stadium, sending fans into a frenzy. Photos and videos shared by the mall show excited crowds swarming the duo, phones raised high as SZA and Lamar signed autographs and snapped selfies. “Thank you so much. Jersey is my home, it’s where I grew …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’ Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’
Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’ Walton Goggins is going from a resort in Thailand to Studio 8H. Goggins, coming off the latest season of “The White Lotus,"  will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, May 9 with musical guest Arcade Fire. It is the penultimate episode of the show’s 50th season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) This will be Goggins’ first time hosting, though he is no stranger to comedy. Goggins won acclaim for his appearances on comedy shows “The Righteous Gemstones,” “Vice Principals” and “The Unicorn.”…

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by Sam Barron
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Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled
Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled A popular actress who appeared on two of the three seasons of HBO's popular satirical comedy-drama series White Lotus has seen another show of hers canceled. Natasha Rothwell was both the creator and star of How to Die Alone, which was dropped after one season by Hulu.  On the show, Rothwell played Melissa, known as Mel, a broke JFK Airport employee in her mid-30s who never experienced love, but who was inspired to live life again after a near-death accident. Related story - Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown "This is hard to comprehend," the 44-year-old Rothwell wro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M App Empire NY Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M App Empire
NY Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M App Empire He built a $30 million app, launched a website with 5 million users, and still got rejected by all eight Ivy League schools. Now, 18-year-old Long Island resident Zach Yadegari, of Roslyn, is taking his talents to South Florida. Despite a perfect 4.0 GPA, a 34 ACT score, and a resume that includes founding a wildly successful calorie tracking app, Yadegari says he was denied admission to 15 of the 18 colleges he applied to—including every Ivy League school, plus Stanford, MIT, Duke, and NYU. “I didn’t expect to be accepted to all of these colleges,” he told The New York Post in April. “Ho…

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast ‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast
‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast The nation's smallest state will soon bring big personalities to the small screen as the newest installment of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise receives the green light. Bravo announced Wednesday, May 7, that it had greenlit the franchise's 11th series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."  It's the first time the reality series, produced by Andy Cohen, has ventured into New England. Set against the shores of the Ocean State, the Real Housewives franchise will now explore a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders with deep roots in the community and families dating back generations.…

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by Josh Lanier
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From ‘Cucumber’ Clip To TLC Stardom: Hilaria Baldwin Coming To Bergen County From ‘Cucumber’ Clip To TLC Stardom: Hilaria Baldwin Coming To Bergen County
From ‘Cucumber’ Clip To TLC Stardom: Hilaria Baldwin Coming To Bergen County Hilaria Baldwin, wife of famed actor Alec and mother of seven children, has certainly had her share of ups and downs. Baldwin, who stars with her husband and children on TLC’s “The Baldwins” is signing copies of her new book “Manual Not Included” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) The book features vignettes of Baldwin talking about the highs and lows from her life and what it’s like being married to a famous actor and living in the public…

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by Sam Barron
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Casting Call: Kitchen Staff Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Starring Dominic Sessa Casting Call: Kitchen Staff Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Starring Dominic Sessa
Casting Call: Kitchen Staff Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Starring Dominic Sessa If you work in a kitchen and idolize Anthony Bourdain, this project is for you. A biopic of the famed chef is casting for experienced restaurant workers to play kitchen staff. The movie about the Leonia, NJ native will be shooting in Provincetown from Monday, May 26 through Friday, July 4. “Tony” tells the story of a 20-year-old Bourdain who heads to Cape Cod to join his girlfriend, only to end up working at a restaurant in Provincetown—a job that changes his life forever. The casting notice is for a Black man in his early 20s who speaks with a Tennessee accent. “We're looking for real re…

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by Sam Barron
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Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown
Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown Four Netflix shows have hit the end of the road. Here's a rundown: The Empress, a German historical drama, and The Sandman, an American fantasy drama based on the DC comic book, are ending after their current seasons, according to DirectTV Insider. Territory, an Australian neowestern, and The Recruit, an American spy adventure series, will not be renewed for another season. Related story - Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stephen A. Smith Gets Murdered On NBC's Law & Order: When To Watch Stephen A. Smith Gets Murdered On NBC's Law & Order: When To Watch
Stephen A. Smith Gets Murdered On NBC's Law & Order: When To Watch Sports television personality Stephen A. Smith, will be taking on a new role — literally. Spoiler Alert: Smith plays a tough-love sports agent named Ted Hunter who is found stabbed to death on the next episode of NBC's Law & Order. It premieres Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m.  In a description of the episode, the 21st of the show's 24th season, NBC says the murder leaves the squad "with a trail of suspects who wanted him gone; despite a wealth of evidence, Price and Maroun worry that a lack of motive will tank their case." Smith has described Law & Order as one of his all…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Thunderbolts* Dominates Box Office With $74M Debut Thunderbolts* Dominates Box Office With $74M Debut
Thunderbolts* Dominates Box Office With $74M Debut Just like the old Avengers, the New Avengers are #1 at the box office. "Thunderbolts*" kicked off the summer movie season with a bang, opening to $74.3 million at the domestic box office and $86 million worldwide.  The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell as a group of antiheroes forced to band together after being marked for death by Valentina, the director of the CIA, played by Julia Louis Dreyfus. They also must contend with the villainous Void, closing out Phase 5 of the MCU. Thunderbolts* received positive reviews fro…

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by Sam Barron
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Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NJ Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Misty Copeland, Trailblazing Ballerina, Pirouettes Into Bergen County Misty Copeland, Trailblazing Ballerina, Pirouettes Into Bergen County
Misty Copeland, Trailblazing Ballerina, Pirouettes Into Bergen County Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to dance for American Ballet Theater, is ready to give back. The legendary ballerina is signing copies of her new book “Letters to Misty” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) The book is based off letters Copeland received from her young fans throughout her career and is aimed at offering advice for success both on and off the dance floor, according to a synopsis. Copeland credits her success to the mentors wh…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Kelsey Grammer In Bergen County: Here’s Where, When Meet Kelsey Grammer In Bergen County: Here’s Where, When
Meet Kelsey Grammer In Bergen County: Here’s Where, When Bergen County, the doctor is in. Kelsey Grammer, who won numerous Emmys for portraying Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years on “Cheers” and “Frasier” is opening up about a dark family tragedy. Grammer is signing copies of his new book “Karen” A Brother Remembers,” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Karen Grammer was just 18 years old when she was raped and murdered. In the book, Grammer discusses their life together, mourning for loss and how he worked to heal from her loss. His sister had moved to Colorado Springs where she was subsequently kidnapped by several men, who rap…

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by Sam Barron
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Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans
Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans The years-long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 just got a little longer for gamers. Rockstar announced a delay in the release of one of the most highly anticipated games in history to May 26, 2026. It was due out in fall 2025 until the latest holdup. The studio called the excitement for GTA VI "humbling" for their team in a statement released announcing the delay and offering an apology. "With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception," they wrote. "We hope you understand that we need this extra time to d…

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by Zak Failla
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Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (VIDEO) Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (VIDEO)
Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (Video) A video of a cowardly group of teen bullies terrorizing a terrified 5-year-old Chinese-American boy in Virginia has gone viral—and now parents are calling for accountability.  The two-minute video, shared on YouTube by the group "JusticeForEthan" shows a group of teens—reportedly from Eagle Ridge Middle School—preying on the young preschooler who was sobbing and begging for the torment to stop. "Don't hurt me!" the child shouted while clutching a blue blanket he tried to hide behind while the teens called him offensive names. "Save me! Save me!" he shouted while running to the corner o…

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by Zak Failla
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'A**'-Looking America Rant By Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad' 'A**'-Looking America Rant By Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad'
'A**'-Looking America Rant By Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad' An Air Force veteran’s drive around Long Island is triggering a nationwide existential crisis. The Nassau County woman, who posts under the TikTok alias @thesnacksergeant, has gone viral after her rather pointed observation of America’s aesthetic. “We are one of the richest countries. Why does it look like ass?” she says in the video, which had been viewed over 162,000 times and received over 16,000 “likes” as of Thursday, May 1. “It’s just strip mall after strip mall with old buildings, horrible roads, no color," she adds in the caption. “Traffic lights and trash everywhere. It makes me s…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NJ Native Behind Netflix’s New Comedy With Tina Fey, Steve Carell NJ Native Behind Netflix’s New Comedy With Tina Fey, Steve Carell
NJ Native Behind Netflix’s New Comedy With Tina Fey, Steve Carell Tina Fey and Steve Carell are teaming up again — this time for a Netflix comedy series inspired by a 1981 classic. The pair star in "The Four Seasons," an eight-episode adaptation of the Alan Alda film by the same name, Netflix’s Tudum reports. The show follows couples navigating friendship and love across the calendar year. The series was created by Fey along with fellow 30 Rock writers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. Wigfield, who grew up in Wayne, NJ, has also worked on "Great News" and "The Mindy Project." View this post on Instagram A p…

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by Cecilia Levine