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Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight A fierce tri-state "Jeopardy!" rivalry will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5 Garwood, NJ native Lisa DiLeo will face off against two-time defending "Jeopardy!" champion Stevie Ruiz from Long Island and retired grant writer Dave Bond from West Henrietta, NY. DiLeo, 56, a business support analyst, will make her "Jeopardy!" debut, aiming to dethrone Ruiz, whose two-day winnings are nearing $36,000.  Ruiz, who is making his third appearance, recently defeated Maryland minister Kimberley Debus ($3,000) and retiree Gloria Nastas from Michigan ($2,000) in Wednesday's episode. Wheel…

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by Zak Failla
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Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Alessandra Curcio said she suffered "game show blackout" when she was told to "Come On Dowwwwwwn" on a recent episode of "The Price is Right." The Elmwood Park resident appeared on the episode which aired Monday, June 3, winning $65,000 in prizes and cash, getting to play the Showcase Showdown, and winning Master Key.  CBS/Price Is Right (Provided by Alessandra Curcio) As part of her prizes, Curcio won a cruise to Margaritaville, a stay in the Bahamas and a trip to the Cook Islands near New Zealand. Curcio's trip out to Los Angeles involved a connection to another iconic game s…

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by Sam Barron
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Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant
Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant Hollywood actress Amy Adams was spotted dining at a Jersey Shore restaurant last weekend. The sighting at Anjelica's Restaurant was first reported by pop culture Instagram account Deuxmoi, and confirmed by NJ Advance Media. A staff member told NJ.com that Adams was believed to have been visiting a friend, and that patrons noticed her but did not approach her.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block
Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block The crystal-studded socks that Michael Jackson wore the first time he ever performed the moonwalk on stage are heading to the auction block in Franklin Lakes. The Gotta Have Rock and Roll auction shop set bidding for the socks at $100,000 beginning Nov. 13. Shop owner Ed Cosinski received the iconic socks six weeks ago from longtime friend of the shop Frank DiLeo, a prolific top executive in the record business, he said. The socks -- estimated between $1 million and $2 million -- are part of the 50-piece "Frank DiLeo Michael Jackson Collection." Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - The Fi…

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by Cecilia Levine