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Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra'
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Actor Bobby Cannavale has a heartwarming New Jersey-based film premiering this spring that those who've seen it predict could be one of his best. In "Ezra," the pride of Hudson County plays Max, a stand-up comedian from the Garden State who lives with his father, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Max pursues his career while trying to co-parent his 11-year-old son with ex-wife (and Cannavale's real-life partner) Rose Byrne. Max lands a gig on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Hollywood, but the plane fare isn't comped. So he and young Ezra -- who has autism -- embark on a life-changing cross-country trip …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf'
North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' Tatiana Kovalenko, a North Jersey cakemaker, is ringing in the holiday season in style. Kovalenko, who lives in Woodcliff Lake and previously ran Skaza Cakes in Midland Park, is a contestant on the Food Network show "The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown", premiering on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.  On the show, six teams of bakers are challenged to create a edible showpieces highlighting the holiday season. The winning team wins $25,000 and the coveted title of The Ambassadors of Confectionary Concoctions. The show is hosted by cake master Duff Goldman with judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt…

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by Sam Barron
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Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…

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by Zak Failla
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NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO) NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO)
NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (Video) A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…

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by Sam Barron
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Extras Of All Ages Sought For Hollywood Movie Filming In New Jersey Extras Of All Ages Sought For Hollywood Movie Filming In New Jersey
Extras Of All Ages Sought For Hollywood Movie Filming In New Jersey Extras of all ages are being sought for a Hollywood movie being filmed in New Jersey. "Inappropriate Behavior" will be shooting through Oct. 14 in Jersey City.  Starring Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Rainn Wilson and more, "Inappropriate Behavior" follows a married couple figuring out how to help their 11-year-old son with autism. Stand-ins are needed for the boy, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson; and a variety of other characters including a little girl, toddler, a middle aged couple, a mom, a toddler in a stroller, an elderly couple, an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' COVID-19 Benefit Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' COVID-19 Benefit
Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Saquon Barkley Set For At-Home 'Jersey 4 Jersey' Covid-19 Benefit Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett and others will perform from their homes in an April 22 fundraiser broadcast on several television and radio networks, organizers said Tuesday. ‘JERSEY 4 JERSEY’ will also feature New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, comedians Jon Stewart, Danny DeVito and Whoopi Goldberg and performers and celebrities. ““New Jersey is on the front lines of this pandemic, making it more important than ever for us to do what Jersey does best – take care of one another,” New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy said Tuesday. The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Bourdain, Donovan Among North Jersey Residents Nominated For NJ Hall Of Fame Bourdain, Donovan Among North Jersey Residents Nominated For NJ Hall Of Fame
Bourdain, Donovan Among North Jersey Residents Nominated For NJ Hall Of Fame Chris Rock, Anthony Bourdain and Anne Donovan are among the many North Jersey natives nominated for the New Jersey Hall of Fame's 11th class. The organization announced its list of 50 nominees Friday. Inductees will be announced in January 2019. The five categories are Arts & Letters, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Public Service and Sports. Here are the nominees from Bergen and Passaic counties: Stephen Crane, of Paterson (novelist) Joyce Kilmer, of Mahwah (poet/writer) Anne Morrow Lindbergh, of Englewood (author/aviator) Anthony Bourdain, of Leonia and Dwight-Englewood grad …

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by Cecilia Levine