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Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL' Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL'
Kristen Wiig Joined By NJ's Paul Rudd, More A-Lister Pals On 'SNL' A host of celebrities made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend — a big night for Kristen Wiig. The SNL alum was inducted into the show's "Five-Timers Club," as Saturday, April 6 was the 50-year-old actress' fifth time hosting. Rudd, 55, was the first A-lister to pop up during Wiig's monologue, asking for a script in case the show was planning a skit involving former five-timers. Moments later, former writer Paula Pell address Wiig, then Matt Damon — wearing a Five-Timers' jacket, despite only having hosted twice. "Lorne said the first time was so good it counted for…
JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock' JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock'
JoJoFromJerz Gets 'SNL' Treatment: 'I'm In Total Shock' Joanne Carducci, the woman behind the popular JoJoFromJerz twitter account, was just as surprised as you when she saw herself on "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, Jan. 27. Carducci was featured as a guest on "The Barry Gibb Talk Show" a popular recurring skit where Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake play Barry and Robin Gibb where they discuss political issues in between singing in their famous falsetto.  Carducci, a Hackettstown resident and mother of two, was portrayed by host Dakota Johnson. Umm… so, I guess I was on SNL. 😮 https://t.co/ehlpO90n3g — Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) January 2…
Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie
Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie New Jersey has three Pete Davidson shows ahead. The 29-year-old comic has booked two shows at Red Bank's Hackensack Meridian Health Theater at Count Basie on Saturday, Nov. 18, and one show at BergenPAC in Englewood on Sunday, Nov. 19. Davidson, who is hosting "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 14, will be in the Garden State as part of his stand-up comedy tour across the U.S. The comic was a cast member on SNL from 2-14 to 2022, and is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of Peacock's critically acclaimed comedy "Bupkis." Click here for BergenPAC tickets and here for Red Bank…
NJ's Chloe Troast Joins 'Saturday Night Live' Cast NJ's Chloe Troast Joins 'Saturday Night Live' Cast
NJ's Chloe Troast Joins 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Live from New York, it's Chloe Troast. The Ho-Ho-Kus native was named the newest cast member of "Saturday Night Live," joining the venerable comedy show  as a featured player. "SNL" kicks off its 49th season on Saturday, Oct. 14 with Pete Davidson as host. View this post on Instagram A post shared by chloe troast (@chloe_troast) Troast is a regular in New York's comedy scene and has worked with Please Don't Destroy.  A graduate of NYU, she sang at her graduation.  @jamie.linn.watson @caloetrust and I are wearing Dior’s homegoods coll…
Jimmy Fallon 'Feels So Bad' After Scathing Report Alleging 'Toxic Workplace' Jimmy Fallon 'Feels So Bad' After Scathing Report Alleging 'Toxic Workplace'
Jimmy Fallon 'Feels So Bad' After Scathing Report Alleging 'Toxic Workplace' Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon has apparently issued an apology to staff after a scathing report from Rolling Stone accused him of "erratic behavior" causing a "toxic workplace." "It’s embarrassing, and I feel so bad," 48-year-old Fallon apparently said on an all-hands Zoom call, Rolling Stone reports. "Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you." In an exposé published Thursday, Sept. 7, 16 current and former Tonight Show staff members paint a darker picture of the 48-year-old dad, shattering his reputation as one of America’s most likeable…
NJ's Jonas Brothers Sing In The Stairwell On Tonight Show NJ's Jonas Brothers Sing In The Stairwell On Tonight Show
NJ's Jonas Brothers Sing In The Stairwell On Tonight Show The Jonas Brothers are continuing to innovate. The New Jersey natives, who grew up in Wyckoff, debuted a new segment on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," on Tuesday, April 18. They sang their new song "Waffle House" in the Tonight Show stairwell with The Roots. The segment was appropriately titled "Musical Stairs." The Jonas Brothers recently appeared on "Saturday Night Live" wearing matching red and white jumpsuits to dance with Molly Shannon's Sally O'Malley character. 
NJ's Matchy-Matchy Jonas Brothers Dance With Molly Shannon Reviving Sally O'Malley On SNL NJ's Matchy-Matchy Jonas Brothers Dance With Molly Shannon Reviving Sally O'Malley On SNL
NJ's Matchy-Matchy Jonas Brothers Dance With Molly Shannon Reviving Sally O'Malley On SNL Sally O'Malley is back, baby. And so are Molly Shannon and the Jonas Brothers. The "Saturday Night Live" veteran revived her forever-50-year-old dance instructor character, alongside the New Jersey natives on the Saturday, April 8 episode on NBC. Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas — who were raised in Wyckoff — donned matching, red, dance jumpsuits for their stretches and kick line with the '80s dance instructor. The JoBros later on the show performed their new songs "Walls" and "Waffle House." Click here to watch the Jonas Brothers break it down with Molly Shannon.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have announced a comedy tour together, with an Atlantic City stop on the calendar. The gal pals and "Saturday Night Live" icons took to Instagram to announce their "Restless Leg" comedy tour, which begins April 28 in Washington DC. The pair will make stops in Chicago in May, Boston on June 9 and in Atlantic City on June 10. Pre-sale began with code RESTLESS on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at with general on sale Friday, Feb. 17. Click here for tickets.
NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight
NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight Former New Jersey resident Michael B. Jordan is hosting "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 28. Jordan grew up in California but later moved to Newark, where he attended Newark Arts High School and played basketball. His mom continued working at the school as a teacher for many years.  Michael B. Jordan hosts Saturday Night Live on January 28, 2023, with musical guest Lil Baby. Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3uQxh4q Subscribe to SNL: https://goo.gl/tUsXwM Stream Current Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live WATCH PAST SNL SEASONS Google Play - h…
NBC Page From NJ Makes SNL Debut With Aubrey Plaza NBC Page From NJ Makes SNL Debut With Aubrey Plaza
NBC Page From NJ Makes SNL Debut With Aubrey Plaza Starting his dream job in the NBC Page program two days after graduating from University of Virginia would've been plenty for Micah Rucci. But last Saturday, Jan. 21, the 23-year-old North Wildwood native's dream job got even cooler, as he made his "Saturday Night Live" debut with host Aubrey Plaza. Rucci and the other pages joked they'd be written into the script, as Plaza was famously in the same program when she was around their age. So when Rucci saw his name next to Plaza's, Amy Poheler's, and his coworker Talya Ozbelli's on the call sheet, he was in disbelief. "I thought, 'There's n…
Pete Davidson Films Movie At Shuttered NJ Nursing Home (PHOTOS) Pete Davidson Films Movie At Shuttered NJ Nursing Home (PHOTOS)
Pete Davidson Films Movie At Shuttered NJ Nursing Home (Photos) A bloody Pete Davidson was spotted in New Jersey. The comic and beau to Kim Kardashian is reportedly filming new Miramax thriller "The Home" in Denville (Morris County). Why is Pete Davidson in New Jersey smiling – and covered in blood? https://t.co/w459Gr1df6 pic.twitter.com/VBc1bcdbiE — 1010 WINS (@1010WINS) March 16, 2022 Photos of the bloodstained comic snapped Tuesday, March 15 were published by Audacy's 1010Wins. Social media reports say that the movie is filming at Saint Francis Residential Community, which recently shuttered. The SNL star plays Max in the film, directed by "T…
TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99 TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99
TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99 TRIBUTE: At a time when nothing seems unanimous anymore, no objections have ever been heard to the love the public had for Betty White -- nor the sadness that swept over those learning that the trailblazing TV legend had died on New Year's Eve. Many insisted the news was fake -- we've heard it before -- but TMZ confirmed that this time it's for real: White died on Friday of natural causes. The most popular golden girl had tweeted earlier this week that she was looking forward to going diamond in mid-January. People Magazine even had a special cover story that proclaimed: "Betty White Turns…
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral
NJ Woman's Brutally Honest Adoption Ad For 'Neurotic Mess' Chihuahua Goes Viral A New Jersey woman is gaining national attention for a Facebook post she penned in hopes of getting her "neurotic mess" but "kind of cute to look at" foster dog adopted. Tyfanee Fortuna has been fostering Prancer, a Chihuaua, through Oak Ridge-based Second Chance Pet Adoption League since November. The 25-year-old Clinton resident began working at animal shelters when she was 12 years old, and currently has eight other foster pets at home. She's had dozens over the years, each one eventually going to a new, loving home. Rehoming Prancer, however, has proven difficult, Fortuna said. P…
TONIGHT: New Jersey Native Nick Jonas Hosting 'SNL' TONIGHT: New Jersey Native Nick Jonas Hosting 'SNL'
Tonight: New Jersey Native Nick Jonas Hosting 'SNL' New Jersey native Nick Jonas will be hosting "Saturday Night Live" Saturday, Feb. 27. The 28-year-old will be doubling as the host and musical guest. Jonas, who grew up in Little Falls and Wyckoff with his three brothers, will reportedly be performing his new single "Spaceman." The singer and songwriter has only ever been on "SNL" as a musical guest -- solo in 2016, and in 2009 with his brothers. Tune into NBC at 11:30 p.m. to watch. Nick JonasArt Streiber/NBC
VIDEO: TikTok Going Wild Over  Long Lost Footage Of Jersey Shore Dancer's Bar Mitzvah Routine VIDEO: TikTok Going Wild Over  Long Lost Footage Of Jersey Shore Dancer's Bar Mitzvah Routine
Video: TikTok Going Wild Over Long Lost Footage Of Jersey Shore Dancer's Bar Mitzvah Routine Monmouth County's Jake Dylan thought he'd never get the video footage of his 2006 Bar Mitzvah party. All the Marlboro native knew was that there had been some miscommunication, and his memories and photos alone would be his only relics of the night. But sometime last week, Dylan's Bar Mitzvah videographer found his mom on Facebook and said his tapes were headed for the trash -- unless they wanted them. They did. They certainly did. Dylan, a 27-year-old actor and dance instructor from Hoboken, popped the DVD into the player, reliving every glorious second of the Broadway-themed evening. …
Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center
Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comic John Mulaney checked into a Pennsylvania rehab center over the weekend, Page Six reports. Mulaney, 38, will spend 60 days at the unnamed center for alcohol and cocaine addiction, the report says. A source told the outlet that the "Saturday Night Live" alum's family and friends are happy with him getting help and focusing on his health. “His fans know he’s struggled in the past with sobriety, he has talked about it openly," the source said. Unfortunately he has struggled again during the pandemic. “He’s on board with his recovery, he’s not fighting against rehab.” The Emmy Award-win…
'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn 'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn
'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn Continuing media reports about “murder hornets” have panicked an ignorant public into needlessly killing already-endangered bees and wasps, experts warn. Native bees, for instance, pollinate 75% of fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Yet even government beekeepers have announced plans to set traps that will kill some of these extremely essential insects, Doug Yanega, senior museum scientist for the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, told the Los Angeles Times. SEE: Traps will be set out soon, KY officials say SEE: Ten…