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SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing
SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing As "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary, former cast member Joe Piscopo, a North Jersey native, is ready to tell his story. Piscopo, who was born in Passaic and grew up in North Caldwell, is signing copies of his new book, "Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. In the book, Piscopo talks about getting started in the New York standup scene where he befriended Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Gilbert Gottfried, according to a synopsis.  On SNL, he made millions laugh with his skits with Eddie Murph…

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by Sam Barron
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Live From Newark: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Performing At Prudential Center Live From Newark: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Performing At Prudential Center
Live From Newark: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Performing At Prudential Center Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are ready to make Newark laugh.  The comedy duo, who starred on "Saturday Night Live" and in the movies "Mean Girls," "Baby Mama" and "Sisters" will be bringing their Restless Leg tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, June 22 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour (@tinaamytour) Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. at TinaAmytour.com. View this post on Instagram A p…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure' Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure'
Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure' The baseball world is mourning the death of Bob Uecker, an iconic broadcaster whose smooth voice helped him rise to Hollywood stardom. Uecker, 90, died at his home early in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball said. The baseball hall-of-famer was the Brewers' primary broadcaster since 1971 and became synonymous with summer for generations of Milwaukee fans. Uecker's family said he quietly battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. "Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spiri…

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by Chris Spiker
Events
Jelly Roll Performing At Prudential Center In Newark: Here's How Much Tickets Cost Jelly Roll Performing At Prudential Center In Newark: Here's How Much Tickets Cost
Jelly Roll Performing At Prudential Center In Newark: Here's How Much Tickets Cost Jelly Roll is bringing his brand of country and rap to Newark. The Country Music Association winner will be performing at the Prudential Center on Sunday, Sept. 29 as part of "The Beautifully Broken Tour."  It caps off an eventful week for Jelly Roll a.k.a. Jason Bradley DeFord who will also be performing at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 27 and making his first appearance on "Saturday Night Live" as a musical guest on Saturday, Sept. 28. Jelly Roll is performing in support of his 2023 album "Whitsitt Chapel" and his forthcoming album "Beautifully Broken." The opening act…

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by Sam Barron
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You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In North Jersey You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In North Jersey
You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In North Jersey The Richmeister is coming to Bergen County. Rob Schneider, who was known for making copies as the Richmeister on "Saturday Night Live" and popped up in numerous Adam Sandler films is signing copies of his new book "You Can Do It!: Speak Your Mind, America" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. In the book, whose title comes from Schneider's memorable character in "The Waterboy," Schneider details how he went from a comedian to vocal advocate for free speech, sharing stories from his time on "Saturday Night Live," while making the case for fearlessness in speech…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says
NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says Chloe Troast's time on "Saturday Night Live" is one and done. The Ho-Ho-Kus native announced on her Instagram she is leaving the show after one season. Troast's departure was initially reported by Deadline. "Unfortunately, I was not asked back to SNL this season," Troast wrote. "I wish I was going back to be with all the amazing friends I made there, it truly felt like home. But it wasn't in the cards. I wanna thank everyone who supported me. I hope I was able to spread joy and laughter, all love. Onwards and upwards." Troast received some support from some famous faces. "Lifelong fan her…

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by Sam Barron