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NJ Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Style Are Nowhere Near NYC
They might be deep in New Jersey, but they've sure got New York state of mind.
Six pizzerias, most in the central part of the Garden State, have been crowned by the Washington Post as having the best New York-style pizza.
The eateries earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza.
According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up NY-style pies are:
Roma Pizza, Ocean City
Rome Pizza, Dunellen
Scotto’s Piz…
AGT Judges Slam NJ's Sharpe Family Over Classic Rock Audition (Video)
Somerset County’s Sharpe Family Singers took to the "America’s Got Talent" stage once again on Tuesday, Aug. 29, hoping to wow viewers with their rendition of Kansas’ rock hit "Carry On Wayward Son."
While some of the judges sprinkled in some positive feedback, others were critical of their song choice and called the rendition “corny.”
Hailing from Basking Ridge, the Sharpe Family Singers — Barbra Russell-Sharpe, her husband Ron Sharpe, and their four children, Samantha, Logan, Aidan, and Connor, blew the judges away during their initial audition with their soulful cover of “How …
New Jersey Takes 'Shelter': New Amazon Prime Show Films All Across Garden State
Want to see New Jersey on the small screen? Amazon Prime has you covered.
"Harlan Coben's Shelter", based on the bestselling young adult novel, debuted on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, Aug. 18. The show, which is set in the fictional Kassleton, New Jersey, filmed all over the Garden State, mostly in Kearny, last summer and fall.
On "Shelter", Michael Bolitar moves to Kasselton following his father's sudden death and becomes embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of a student at his high school, with dark secrets being discovered, according to a synopsis.
Besides Kearny, you can catch a …
Bruce Springsteen Postpones 2 Philly Concerts Over Illness
The City of Brotherly Love will have to wait to meet face-to-face with the Boss.
Bruce Springsteen postponed two scheduled concert dates at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16 and 18 due to "illness," the singer's team previously announced in a social media post.
The nixed shows have been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
Tickets for the canceled concerts will still be honored, according to the singer's website.
"Tickets for the Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 show will be valid for the Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 show, and tickets for the F…
SAM'S Back: Trailer Drops For Long-Awaited Season Of MTV's 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation'
Eleven years since departing MTV's "Jersey Shore," Sammi Sweetheart is back.
Well, on Thursday, Aug. 3.
A brand-new trailer for the upcoming season of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" has been released by MTV (scroll for video).
"I'm bAAaack," Giancola sings in the trailer.
Sam's big return was announced back in March, making for a highly-anticipated season for "Jersey Shore" fans.
"Gym, tan, Sam's back," Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino adds.
Among other highlights of the upcoming season are the crew meeting Sorrentino's family, Ronnie Magro dropping by for a visit, and more.
Season pre…
TikToking NJ Family Auditions On 'America's Got Talent'
A New Jersey family is making the move from TikTok to television with their audition on Tuesday, June 27’s episode of 'America’s Got Talent.'
Hailing from Basking Ridge, the Sharpe Family Singers — Barbra Russell-Sharpe, her husband Ron Sharpe, and their four children, Samantha, Logan, Aidan, and Connor, blew the judges away with their soulful cover of “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana.
“It’s never quiet in our house,” reads the family’s bio on TikTok, where they’ve amassed an astonishing 8.5 million followers.
@sharpefamilysingers
WE’RE GONNA BE ON @America’s Got Talent TONIGHT!…
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year.
Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.
"When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No…
