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'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC 'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC
'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC A convicted killer facing new charges in connection with his second wife's death in Mercer County will be featured in a two-hour broadcast titled "Chameleon" on Dateline NBC on Friday, April 26. John David Smith III has served 20 years in an Ohio prison for the murder of his first wife. Now, he faces murder charges in New Jersey for killing his second wife, Fran Gladden-Smith, 33 years ago in West Windsor. At 9 p.m. Friday, Dateline NBC said it will reveal a "gripping investigation exposing (the) man suspected of multiple murders." Victims' relatives and detectives who put Smith behin…
Is Hailey Mia Going To Hollywood? Watch Clifton Teen's 'American Idol' Audition Is Hailey Mia Going To Hollywood? Watch Clifton Teen's 'American Idol' Audition
Is Hailey Mia Going To Hollywood? Watch Clifton Teen's 'American Idol' Audition A New Jersey teen who finished fourth on NBC's "The Voice" in 2021 will have a second shot at fame Sunday, Feb. 25. ** WARNING: The following news story contains spoilers ** Hailey Mia, 16, of Clifton, serenaded "American Idol" judge Katy Perry with her own song, "Rise" — as well as Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — for her audition. Anyways, Hailey's going to Hollywood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by hailey mia 🧚‍♀️ (@officialhaileymia) Katy called the performance inspiring, saying she has full body chills "even in places I've b…
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergen County Returns For 2nd Shot 'AGT' Runner Up From Bergen County Returns For 2nd Shot
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergen County Returns For 2nd Shot Get ready to be wowed once again by Anna DeGuzman, a Bergen County magician. The master of cardistry, and a native of Bergenfield, who finished second on "America's Got Talent", will be appearing on "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League" on Monday, Jan. 22. on NBC.  On "Fantasy League", judges choose a roster of their favorite acts and mentor them as they compete against other contestants. The winning act receives $250,000.  Last summer, DeGuzman dazzled viewers and judges with her array of impressive card tricks and devil-may-care attitude. Judges related to how nervous she got…
Taylor Swift's Private Jet Just Left Morristown, Celeb Aircraft-Tracker Says Taylor Swift's Private Jet Just Left Morristown, Celeb Aircraft-Tracker Says
Taylor Swift's Private Jet Just Left Morristown, Celeb Aircraft-Tracker Says A Reddit page designated to tracking Taylor Swift's private jet says that one of her planes landed in Morristown but left less than 24 hours later Saturday, Jan. 13. TaylorSwiftJets, or @SwiftJetNextDay on X, is run by programmer Jack Sweeney, who notoriously had 30 of his Twitter accounts banned by Elon Musk after he bought the social platform. Sweeney was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Consumer Tech in 2023. I’m honored to have made it on the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Consumer Tech. Thanks to everyone who has helped me learn, grow and create. https://t.co/kL6RyjGus4 pic.twi…
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice' Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice'
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice' It was nearly over for Mara Justine, until Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan came to her rescue. The 21-year-old native lost in one of the knockout rounds on last week's episode of "The Voice" on NBC: Hailey Mia was crowned the winner of the challenge. But coaches Stefani and Horan each used a remaining steal with minutes to spare keeping Justine in the runnings, sending Caleb Sasser home. John Legend called Justine's rendition of Harry Nilsson's "Without You" her best performance on the show yet.  While Stefani pled her case to be Justine's next coach, the Garden State native ultima…
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras
SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras If you're a muscly man or still rocking a 70s-style haircut, "Saturday Night Live" needs you. The NBC show is looking for extras for an upcoming episode, according to a new casting call. The muscular man should be between 18 and 40 years old, while the person with 70s hair should be between 18 and 75. The gig pays between $220 and $1,700. Click here to apply.
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality A 21-year-old New Jersey native is impressing judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mara Justine, who hails from Galloway, won a singing battle as she harmonized with Claudia B., 25, in their rendition of "Son of a Preacher Man" on the Tuesday, Oct. 31 episode. Reba McEntire was the only judge who preferred Claudia's performance, but was impressed by both singers' talent given their ages. Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend — who coaches both women — all agreed the Mara ultimately won that battle. Niall and Gwen both called it "flawless," and Gwen noted Mara's star quality. Claudia B.…
North Jersey Magician Wows At 'America's Got Talent' Finale North Jersey Magician Wows At 'America's Got Talent' Finale
North Jersey Magician Wows At 'America's Got Talent' Finale When it comes to card tricks, Anna DeGuzman cannot be topped. The 25-year-old Bergen County native appeared again on the "America's Got Talent" finals on Tuesday, Sept. 26, saving her biggest card trick for last. On Tuesday's episode, DeGuzman decided to involve everyone with her card trick: the judges, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, the host, Terry Crews and even the audience. DeGuzman, a Bergenfield native, gave each audience member and the judges envelopes with cards. She tasked them with taking one card and putting it in an envelope while Crews shuffled a dec…
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…
TikToking NJ Family Auditions On 'America's Got Talent' TikToking NJ Family Auditions On 'America's Got Talent'
TikToking NJ Family Auditions On 'America's Got Talent' A New Jersey family is making the move from TikTok to television with their audition on Tuesday, June 27’s episode of 'America’s Got Talent.' Hailing from Basking Ridge, the Sharpe Family Singers — Barbra Russell-Sharpe, her husband Ron Sharpe, and their four children, Samantha, Logan, Aidan, and Connor, blew the judges away with their soulful cover of “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana. “It’s never quiet in our house,” reads the family’s bio on TikTok, where they’ve amassed an astonishing 8.5 million followers. @sharpefamilysingers WE’RE GONNA BE ON @America’s Got Talent TONIGHT…
There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT' There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT'
There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT' Award-winning broadcaster, international comedian, and Garden State native Maureen Langan is bringing her standup skills to America’s Got Talent next week. Langan, who grew up in Lake Hiawatha, found her spot on the comedy stage after more than seven years at Bloomberg broadcasting all sorts of commentary, celebrity interviews, satirical world news, and person-on-the-street interviews. She lives in Manhattan and says the Garden State holds a special place in her heart. “I love Jersey. I think it’s so diverse, and people have no idea, they just see the congestion of traffic by the Lincoln …
North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent'
North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' A pair of North Jersey entertainers hoping for their big break will be appearing on the upcoming season of "America's Got Talent." Maureen Langan, a comedian from Lake Hiawatha, and Anna Deguzman, a magician from Bergenfield, are both set to appear on the Tuesday, June 20 episode of the hit NBC show. Langan, an award-winning broadcaster, has worked with big names in entertainment and is a TEDx Talk speaker. Deguzman has performed on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Australia's Got Talent," and has made appearances on MTV, Disney, and ESPN. View this post on Instagram …
Wyckoff's Matchy-Matchy Jonas Brothers Dance With Molly Shannon Reviving Sally O'Malley On SNL Wyckoff's Matchy-Matchy Jonas Brothers Dance With Molly Shannon Reviving Sally O'Malley On SNL
Wyckoff'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.
NJ Teen On 'American Ninja Warrior' Says 'Follow Your Own Path' NJ Teen On 'American Ninja Warrior' Says 'Follow Your Own Path'
NJ Teen On 'American Ninja Warrior' Says 'Follow Your Own Path' Julia Intrabartolo has been watching "American Ninja Warrior" for as long as she can remember, all the while knowing one day, she'd be competing on it. That time has come for the 16-year-old North Hunterdon Regional High School junior, who last January got the call from producers saying her application had been accepted. "I sat on the floor for two hours in shock," Julia said in a phone call with Daily Voice.  For days, she was in disbelief. But reality is beginning to set in for Julia, who soon will put her years of training to the test and compete against some of the very people she look…
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…
$400G GoFundMe Scam: NJ Woman Serving Federal Time Gets 3-Year State Sentence $400G GoFundMe Scam: NJ Woman Serving Federal Time Gets 3-Year State Sentence
$400G GoFundMe Scam: NJ Woman Serving Federal Time Gets 3-Year State Sentence UPDATE: A woman who helped pull a notorious scam that conned 14,000 GoFundMe donors nationwide was nearly 150 miles away when a judge in South Jersey sentenced her to a plea-bargained three years in state prison on Friday, Jan. 6. Katelyn McClure, 32, of Bordentown will be released in July after completing a federal sentence at a low-security prison in Danbury, CT, for scamming well-meaning donors out of $400,000 to purportedly help a homeless veteran. At that point, the year and a day federal sentence will be deducted from her state term and a determination will be made whether she shoul…
'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92 'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92
'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92 "Parks and Recreation" star and New Jersey native Helen Slayton-Hughes died on Wednesday, Dec. 7. She was 92. Slayton-Hughes, who has ties to Glen Ridge, was known for her role as Ethel Beavers on the NBC show. “To the friends and fans of our beloved Helen, Helen passed away last night,” her family announced on her Facebook page. “Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on.” Slayton-Hughes appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including "New Girl" as Mrs. Raws, "Pretty Little Liars" as Mrs. Potter, "Malcom in the Middle" as Nana, and more. "She was such …
'AGT' Illusionist Holding Halloween Themed Show At Westfield Garden State Plaza 'AGT' Illusionist Holding Halloween Themed Show At Westfield Garden State Plaza
'AGT' Illusionist Holding Halloween Themed Show At Westfield Garden State Plaza One of America's top-touring illusionists will be making an appearance at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. David Caserta will be hosting his Halloween-themed show Haunted Illusions from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. The show will be followed by a Mall-Wide Trick-or-Treat. The free and safe event was brought to mall in collaboration with Bergen Performing Arts Center. A lifelong magician, Caserta was featured on NBC’s "America’s Got Talent" making people disappear, reappear and more right before the audience’s eyes. Click here for more on Caserta's show and additional events at the We…
North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show
North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show A North Jersey couple helping relatives flee the war in Ukraine had help making the welcome an extra warm one from George Oliphant, of the NBC renovation show "George to the Rescue." A Montclair real-estate professional, Oksana Shevchuk-Shah came to Oliphant through his wife, Zoe, who also works in real estate, NJ Advance Media reports.  When 46-year-old George Oliphant — also of Montclair — heard Oksana and her husband Milind Shah were getting ready to take in Ukrainian relatives forced out of their home by the war, he knew he had to help, he told the outlet. With just three weeks before …
Anne Heche 'Came Into Her Own' During Adolescence In NJ Anne Heche 'Came Into Her Own' During Adolescence In NJ
Anne Heche 'Came Into Her Own' During Adolescence In NJ Emmy-winning actress Anne Heche, who died nearly a week after a fiery crash, had New Jersey ties. The youngest of five children, Heche was born in Ohio and moved nearly a dozen times with her family — eventually settling in Ocean City. It was there that she "came into her own," and worked at 76 House Dinner Theater in Swainton as a performer, earning $100 a week, South Jersey Magazine reports. "So, you could definitely say that New Jersey changed my life," Heche told the outlet. "I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Jersey." Heche was apparently living in New Jersey when he…
Federal Convict Who Hatched $400,000 GoFundMe Scam Gets NJ Prison Time, Too Federal Convict Who Hatched $400,000 GoFundMe Scam Gets NJ Prison Time, Too
Federal Convict Who Hatched $400,000 GoFundMe Scam Gets NJ Prison Time, Too UPDATE: A New Jersey man already serving federal prison time for a GoFundMe scheme that conned 14,000 donors across the country out of $400,000 to purportedly benefit a homeless veteran got a state prison sentence, as well. The plea-bargained five-year term approved by a Superior Court judge in Mount Holly on Friday will run at the same time as the 27-month federal sentence that Mark D'Amico of Trenton received in April. The difference is that there's no parole in the federal prison system, which keeps D'Amico in the medium-security United States Penitentiary in Lewisburg, PA for more than…
Autistic Pennsylvania AGT Contestant's Audition Gets '4 Million Views' Before Episode Airs Autistic Pennsylvania AGT Contestant's Audition Gets '4 Million Views' Before Episode Airs
Autistic Pennsylvania AGT Contestant's Audition Gets '4 Million Views' Before Episode Airs A 21-year-old musician on the autism spectrum is becoming a viral sensation before her audition on America's Got Talent ever airs. THE NEWS WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!! ( including me I found out last night for sure lol!! ) I am absolutely thrilled... Posted by Aubrey Burchell on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Aubrey Burchell, may spend her days working at Target but she tells judges she wants "win Grammy's" and "sell out arenas." She mainly sings in the break room but when she took the stage belting the Weeknd's "Call Out My Name" she seemed like she regularly had audiences wowed by her v…
NJ Amazon Workers Demand Details In Colleague's Death, Some Info Released: NBC NJ Amazon Workers Demand Details In Colleague's Death, Some Info Released: NBC
NJ Amazon Workers Demand Details In Colleague's Death, Some Info Released: NBC Amazon employees who worked alongside the man who collapsed and died during the company's Prime Day shopping rush at a New Jersey warehouse are demanding answers, NBC reports. While some staffers speculated that the death was work-related, Amazon spokesperson Sam Stephenson told the outlet that the incident was related to a personal medical condition, and ruled out working conditions as a culprit and disputed labor leaders’ account of the timeline. The worker, identified only as Rafael, experienced chest pains the evening before his shift on Wednesday, July 13, but didn't tell colleagues o…
New Jersey TV Reporter Scott Babashak Who Met Wife Working On Air Dies Suddenly New Jersey TV Reporter Scott Babashak Who Met Wife Working On Air Dies Suddenly
New Jersey TV Reporter Scott Babashak Who Met Wife Working On Air Dies Suddenly Former TV news reporter Scott Babashak of Trenton died of a heart attack Friday, May 27, reports WFMZ, where he previously worked. He was 54 years old. The Hamilton native graduated from the Steinert High School in 1985, where he was president of his graduating class, his obit says. He went on to graduate from Rider University and subsequently landed a job at NBC in New York City. Babashak met his wife Liz Keptner while working on air together at 69-WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA, before the two moved to Sacramento, CA. Babashak and Keptner moved back to the Lehigh Valley to raise …
New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer
New Jersey's 'Suitcase Killer' Case Debuts As Lifetime Movie This Summer A New Jersey homicide with Virginia ties will be detailed in a new Lifetime movie, set for release later this year.  "Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story," premiers June 18. The movie is a retelling of how the mom of two and ex-fertility nurse, of Woodbridge, killed her husband to continue an alleged affair. McGuire was found guilty of using a power saw to cut up her husband, Navy veteran William "Bill" McGuire, and putting his body parts into suitcases. Prosecutors say she chucked the luggage into the Chesapeake Bay, but the suitcases later washed up on Virginia Beach. The former …
Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say
Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say A Fairfax, VA man suspected of shooting four people in Washington DC — including a 12-year-old girl — was found dead in an apartment Friday, April 22, authorities said. Raymond Spencer killed himself in a fifth-floor bathroom of a building on the 2900 block of Van Ness St., Fox5 reports citing police. Spencer is believed to have fired several shots "at anyone who was out there randomly" from the fifth floor of the building around 3:30 p.m., NBC reports citing Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee. He struck four victims, who were reportedly in stable condition. *PHOTOS* Multiple fir…
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report An eyewitness is recounting details in last weekend's death of Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins. Florida resident Chris Stanley told an NBC affiliate station he believes he saw the 24-year-old athlete on Interstate 595 while heading home from the airport. The man walking on the side of the highway was drifting into the right late with his arms slightly raised, Stanley said. Concerned, he called 911. Six minutes later, the crash was reported, NBC says. “That's why it's just very disturbing," Stanley said said. "I just didn't under…
NJ Police Chief Sports 'Let’s Go Brandon' Gear In Facebook Post: Report NJ Police Chief Sports 'Let’s Go Brandon' Gear In Facebook Post: Report
NJ Police Chief Sports 'Let’s Go Brandon' Gear In Facebook Post: Report A New Jersey police chief was spotted sporting a “Let’s Go Brandon” holiday sweater in a Facebook post since removed but obtained by Daily Beast. Hamilton Police Chief Gregory Ciambrone is seen in the photograph supposedly posted by other members of the police department from an “ugly sweater party”, on Dec. 5, according to the outlet. The sweater also features an embroidered image of former President Donald Trump. “Let’s Go Brandon” is the so-called battle cry of Trump loyalists that came into use after NBC reporter Kelli Stavast incorrectly stated the chant of "F—k Joe Biden" was "Let…
New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (VIDEO) New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (VIDEO)
New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (Video) A New Jersey boy choir got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing alongside Canadian pop singer Michael Bublé on national television. The Princeton Boychoir appeared with Bublé in his most recently NBC Christmas special, “Christmas in the City,” on Dec. 6, New Jersey Stage reports. The group’s members range from ages 9 to 13 and shared the stage with Bublé for his grand finale — a modern version of yuletide classic, Silent Night. The concert will be re-aired on Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. It will also be available for streaming on NBC.com and Peacock. Meanwhile, the singing group, launched in Fall …
North Jersey Girl Makes It To 'The Voice' Semifinals North Jersey Girl Makes It To 'The Voice' Semifinals
North Jersey Girl Makes It To 'The Voice' Semifinals A 14-year-old New Jersey native has made it to the semifinals on NBC's "The Voice." Hailey Mia Osorio, of Clifton -- who attends Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne -- belted out "You Broke Me First" during the blind auditions, winning the accolades of judges Arianna Grande and Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson used her only "instant save" to keep the teen on the show last month, and has since worked her way up to the Top 8 (down from 48 contestants). Tune into "The Voice" on NBC Monday at 8 p.m.