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Bergen County's Tommy Manzo Pleads Guilty To Stalkin Dina, Husband In Home Invasion Bergen County's Tommy Manzo Pleads Guilty To Stalkin Dina, Husband In Home Invasion
Bergen County's Tommy Manzo Pleads Guilty To Stalkin Dina, Husband In Home Invasion Thomas "Tommy" Manzo, the ex-husband of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dina Cantin, admitted to stalking her and her then-fiancé now-husband David Cantin in a 2017 home invasion, authorities said. Thomas "Tommy" Manzo, 59, pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree stalking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 30.  The Franklin Lakes man entered the guilty plea on Wednesday, Oct. 23 — about a week after he was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for enlisting a mobster to assault David Cantin in 2015, as re…
RHONJ Ex-Husband Sentenced For Hiring Mobster To Rough Up Wife’s New Man: Feds RHONJ Ex-Husband Sentenced For Hiring Mobster To Rough Up Wife’s New Man: Feds
Rhonj Ex-Husband Sentenced For Hiring Mobster To Rough Up Wife’s New Man: Feds It sounds like a juicy plotline from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." Thomas Manzo, a Franklin Lakes resident and the ex-husband of Dina Manzo, one of the former cast members on the hit Bravo reality show, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday, Oct. 15, after being convicted of hiring a mobster to assault Dave Cantin, Dina's now current husband, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. In the spring of 2015, Manzo, 59 and a co-owner of The Brownstone, a Paterson catering hall, hired Lucchese Crime Family member John Perna to assault Cantin, Dina's then-boyfriend, paying for the …
Popular Bergen County Chef Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Popular Bergen County Chef Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Popular Bergen County Chef Competing On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen' Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay. Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition. Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26.  Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …
Single Again, Hillsdale 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup Single Again, Hillsdale 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup
Single Again, Hillsdale 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup After a month-long engagement, Bergen County native Jenn Tran is single again. The 26-year-old former Hillsdale resident's season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC came to a heartbreaking end Tuesday night, Sept. 3 when audiences learned that she got engaged to contestant Devin Strader in Hawaii. But Strader ended the engagement in a 15-minute phone call, said Tran, who confronted Strader, 28, during the "After the Final Rose" special. Tran said Strader told her he didn't love her anymore and felt that something had been "off" since the proposal. Disney/John Fleenor She also called…
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video Reality television star. Recovering addict. Dad. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino shared Ring footage of a scary moment at the family dinner table in Holmdel. The MTV "Jersey Shore" star sprung into action when he noticed his 2-year-old son Romeo choking on his favorite pasta dish, pesto gnocchi, in a clip she shared to Instagram Saturday morning, Feb. 3. Footage shows the child hunched over in his seat at the table and in seconds, his parents realize what's happening. Sorrentino pulls his son from his chair and smacks him on the back until the food becomes dislodged. The child soon cries …
Newest 'RHONJ' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV Newest 'RHONJ' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV
Newest 'Rhonj' Cast Member Danielle Cabral Is No Stranger To Reality TV The newest member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is no stranger to reality television.  Danielle Cabral was not only featured on MTV's "True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl," but also DIY Network show "Family Under Construction" showcasing renovations to her Garden State home with hubby Nate Cabral. The Staten Island native will join the housewives in the season 13 premiere on Feb. 7, Bravo announced. Cabral appeared on the MTV show in 2006 and 2008 under her maiden name, Danielle DiPietro, at the time wanting to pursue her dreams as an actress.  She moved to Los Angel…
Meet Newest RHONJ Cast Member, Bergen County CEO Jenn Fessler Meet Newest RHONJ Cast Member, Bergen County CEO Jenn Fessler
Meet Newest Rhonj Cast Member, Bergen County CEO Jenn Fessler A new cast member has been announced ahead of the season 13 premiere of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, officials confirm. Jenn Fessler, co-founder and CEO of F. Major, will be introduced in the housewives cast as a friend of Margaret Josephs.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Fessler (@jennfessler) Fessler will appear alongside returning Housewives Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, and Jennifer Aydin. Jackie Goldschneider will be back as a friend. The Texas native, now based in Upper …
These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast
These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast Some New Jersey celebrities are putting on their dancing shoes. Cast members with Garden State ties include: "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice with Pasha Pashkov. "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino with Koko Iwasaki. Bergen County's Val Chmerkovskiy with recent Bachelorette Gabby Windey. "American Idol" winner and Ridgewood native Jordin Sparks with Brandon Armstrong. Other stars competing this season include Wayne Brady, Charli D'Amelio, Jessie James Decker and more. The show is set to premier Sept. 19. Click here for the complete rundown from P…
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' A pair of New Jersey bachelors will be competing on Season 19 of ABC's "The Bachelorette," which aired Monday, July 11. Erich Schwer and Tyler Norris are looking for love with two women featured on this season, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 of the show. WARNING: The following story contains spoilers. Both Garden State natives reportedly made it to the hometown date portion, as reported earlier this year by entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Windey, while Norris was seen in Wild…
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore Another Snooki store is coming to the Jersey Shore. The MTV reality star opened her third shop in Seaside Heights on Memorial Day. Located at 604 Boulevard, the Snooki Shop sells makeup, clothes and memorabilia. "Wohooo, it’s always a party in our stores," Polizzi posted on Monday, May 30.  The Snooki ShopTwitter/ Nicole Polizzi The star of “Jersey Shore” and its sequel, “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” also shared videos, including the opening of her new store. Her other stores are in Madison, NJ, and Beacon, NY.
Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette' Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette'
Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette' New Jersey native Zac Clark has a shot at love on this season of "The Bachelorette." Clark, 36, formerly of Haddonfield, is vying for a chance with Tayshia Adams, 30.  The season started with Clare Crawley, 39, as the bachelorette, but she left after four episodes with contestant Dale Moss. The pair are now engaged. Clark, a Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, was one of the first few men to pull Adams aside on her show debut Tuesday night. He hasn't shared his inspirational story on-air -- yet. Clark was addicted to alcohol and pills as a teen, Reading Eagle reported i…
NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff
NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff The longest-standing couple from Lifetime's "Married at First Sight" will get even more airtime. Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner, of Matawan, met on Season 1, and will be one of many couples from previous seasons on the network's spinoff show, "Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam." The six-episode show will be self-shot by the former contestants and premieres on May 20 at 8 p.m. Hehner and Otis, who married within minutes of meeting each other in 2014, have a daughter Henley Grace, and are expecting another baby in the coming weeks.  The couple started a podcast "Hot Marriage. Cool Parents."…
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Three people with New Jersey roots will be featured on "Big Brother" 21, airing later this month. The two-night premier will at 8 p.m. on June 24 and 25. Cast members are recorded 24/7 for the entire season for a chance to win $5,000. One house guest is voted off each week. These are the New Jersey cast members on this season. Isabella Wang, 22 from Mount Olive: A public health analyst who describes herself as spontaneous, reckless and generous. Christie Murphy, 28 of Keyport: A boutique owner who describes herself as an edgy, outgoing overachiever. Nick Maccarone, 27 of Sewell: A ther…
A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show
A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show A&E camera crews on Friday began responding to emergency calls with the Paterson Fire Department for a new reality rescue show. "Live Rescue" -- hosted by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield -- follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country "as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls," the A&E website says. An agreement between Paterson and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC says the show will be "almost live" -- save a delay to allow producers time to blur or eliminate sensitive content and address legal concerns, NorthJersey.…
YEAH BUDDY: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV YEAH BUDDY: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV
Yeah Buddy: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV A 22-year-old woman from West New York and 25-year-old from Franklin Lakes are vying for the love and affection of Jersey Shore stars Pauly D and Vinny Guadagno on a new reality television show. Maria Elizondo and Derynn Paige are among the 20 contestants competing on MTV's "Double Shot of Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny," premiering April 11.  Elizondo's Instagram page links to a YouTube video in which she explains why she initially applied to be on another MTV dating show, "Are You The One?" Paige currently of Hackensack graduated from Rutgers and went on to launch her own clothing bra…
YEAH BUDDY: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV YEAH BUDDY: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV
Yeah Buddy: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV A 25-year-old woman from Franklin Lakes is competing for the love and affection of Jersey Shore stares Pauly D and Vinny Guadagno on a new reality television show. Derynn Paige, who currently lives in Hackensack, is one of three New Jersey women (and 20 total contestants) competing on MTV's "Double Shot of Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny," premiering April 11.  Paige graduated from Rutgers and went on to launch her own clothing brand, Goddess of Easton. She has more than 51,000 followers on her Instagram page, where she mostly poses pictures of herself in bathing suits and lingerie. The …
'Jersey Shore' Is (Almost) Back: What The Trailer Reveals About New Season 'Jersey Shore' Is (Almost) Back: What The Trailer Reveals About New Season
'Jersey Shore' Is (Almost) Back: What The Trailer Reveals About New Season Yeah, buddy! The gang is back for the Jersey Shore Family Vacation on MTV. The show was filmed in South Beach, Miami and returns April 5 at 8 p.m. The trailer aired Thursday evening, revealing some of the plotlines. Here's what we know: Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is going to be a dad. Jenni "JWoww" Farley (mom of three) says she never lets loose -- but she will now.  DJ Paulie D promises the crew is going harder than ever before. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino faces prison time and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi says he's literally not going to survive. The crew goes wedd…
Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Star Brings Alter Ego To Bergen County Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Star Brings Alter Ego To Bergen County
Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Star Brings Alter Ego To Bergen County Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Erika Girardi will be promoting her new book "Pretty Mess" at Ridgewood's Bookends Bookstore on March 20. The model and entertainer -- more commonly known  as her alter ego, Erika Jayne -- has attained nine number-one songs on the Dance Club Songs chart as of 2018. She is ranked at No. 42 on Billboard's 100 Greatest of All Time Dance Club Artists. In 2015, Girardi became a recurring cast member on the sixth season of reality television series "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," followed by her role on Dancing with the Stars in 20…