Ex-Giants Manning, O'Hara Make Comic's Day At NJ Burger Icon Ex-Giants Manning, O'Hara Make Comic's Day At NJ Burger Icon
Ex-Giants Manning, O'Hara Make Comic's Day At NJ Burger Icon Chris Distefano left White Manna with more than a burger: He's got a photo with former New York Giants Eli Manning and Shaun O'Hara -- and quite a story to tell. "I look like a make-a-wish," he joked on an Instagram photo of the three outside of the River Street burger icon. Distefano went on to rehash the meet-up on hisYouTube channel where he hosts the "Chrissy Chaos" podcast. The comic said that Manning was professional and "kind of a G." "He was launching burgers off my chest and I haven't changed my jersey yet." Watch the full episode below (warning: contains explicit language). …
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Comic Iliza Shlesinger and "Queen" cover band "Almost Queen" have been added to Drive-In Live at Monmouth Park The band will play Wednesday, July 29, with Shlesinger set to perform Thursday, July 30.  The drive-in show is presented by the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. Tickets are $110 to $250 per vehicle for "Almost Queen" and $135 to $250 for Shlesinger.  Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2 on Ticketmaster.com. "Almost Queen" is a deliberate, four-piece band that delivers a live performance showcasing four-part harmonies and intricate musical in…
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Author, comedian and television host Chelsea Handler is bringing "Life Will Be The Death of Me," her "sit-down" comedy show, to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on June 28.  The tour is based on her latest book of the same name, which recounts her experiences trying to make changes in her life over the course of a year.  Handler, who grew up in Livingston, was formerly the host of "Chelsea Lately" on the E! entertainment network for seven years before moving to Netflix in 2016. Episodes on the Netflix show tackled topics ranging from  international cultures, to education, he…
Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Coming To bergenPAC Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Coming To bergenPAC
Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Coming To bergenPAC Comics Pete Davidson and John Mulaney of "Saturday Night Live" will be performing at bergenPAC in March. Mulaney got his big break as a writer on Saturday Night Live for six seasons (2008 - 2012) and has put out three stand-up comedy specials available on Netflix. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special last year. Davidson is currently a cast member on SNL and recently made headlines for his whirlwind relationship with pop star Ariana Grande. He has appeared on MTV's "Wild ‘n Out" and "Guy Code," along with "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and guest-starred on "Broo…
Controversial Instagram Star 'Girl With No Job' Performing In Hasbrouck Heights Controversial Instagram Star 'Girl With No Job' Performing In Hasbrouck Heights
Controversial Instagram Star 'Girl With No Job' Performing In Hasbrouck Heights Instagram sensation GirlWithNoJob (Claudia Oshry Soffer) will be performing Thursday evening at Bananas Comedy Club in Hasbrouck Heights. The 2016 NYU graduate was fired from her internship and launched an Instagram account in which she reported popular memes and stolen tweets. The account quickly amassed nearly 3 million followers and took the place of a conventional job: Hence, GirlWithNoJob. The 24-year-old's life was turned upsidedown earlier this year after a Daily Beast article revealed her conservative pundit mother's identify and her own anti-Muslim tweets. Until then, Oshry Soffer…
Fair Lawn Comedy Show To Aid Brain Cancer Survivor Brandon Higgins Fair Lawn Comedy Show To Aid Brain Cancer Survivor Brandon Higgins
Fair Lawn Comedy Show To Aid Brain Cancer Survivor Brandon Higgins Comedy has long been a passion for Fair Lawn's Eric Lyden. But on 9/11, it became his purpose. "I needed to laugh," said Lyden, a father of three. "That was the first extended period of time I went without saying something funny. "Once I understood the value of comedy, I started taking my job seriously because I knew how it felt to want to laugh." That's become the guiding principle in life for Lyden, who will be holding a charitable show next month and donating all of the funds Fair Lawn's Brandon Higgins (June 22, $20 at the door, 6 p.m. doors open at Fair Lawn…
'Impractical Jokers' Prankster Makes Northvale Appearance 'Impractical Jokers' Prankster Makes Northvale Appearance
'Impractical Jokers' Prankster Makes Northvale Appearance TruTV’s hit show "Impractical Jokers" star James Murray will be coming to Northvale's Books and Greetings alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth later this month. The pair co-wrote "Awakened" -- a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel: A beautiful New York City subway line unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself. Murray -- affectionately known as "Murr" -- rose to fame with his comedy troupe "The Tenderloins" in the  hidden camera reality series. The…
These Celebs Are Holding Book Signings In Ridgewood This Month These Celebs Are Holding Book Signings In Ridgewood This Month
These Celebs Are Holding Book Signings In Ridgewood This Month Bookends Book Store will be hosting several celebrities for promotions of their new books this month. Upcoming events include: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m: Lawyer, Environmental Activist and Son of Bobby Kennedy, will sign his new book "American Values" Sterling Shepard: Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m: New York Giant Wide Receiver, will sign his new book "The Adventures of Young Shep" Al Roker: Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m: The co-host of NBC's TODAY SHOW will sign his new book "Ruthless Tide" Retta: Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m: The comedian and st…
Well-Done Humor, Beefsteak As You Like It At Hackensack-Area Benefit Well-Done Humor, Beefsteak As You Like It At Hackensack-Area Benefit
Well-Done Humor, Beefsteak As You Like It At Hackensack-Area Benefit Beloved comedian and local newspaper columnist Bill Ervolino will entertain attendees at a community beefsteak dinner to benefit a trio of area organizations: Crime Stoppers, Hackensack PBA Local #9 and the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce. All-you-can-eat beefsteak on buttered toast will be accompanied by pasta, French fries, beer, wine and soda from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Elan on westbound Route 46 in Lodi. A cash bar will be available, as well. ****** BUY TICKETS HERE: https://goo.gl/qhYHzY ****** The author of “Some Kind of Wiseguy,” Ervolino is a regular at B…