NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' A New Jersey resident is one of 29 contestants competing on this season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC. This season, starring Charity Lawson, premiers Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST. Nick "Nic" Barber, 31, of Bayonne, is humble and ready to find love, according to his bio on the show. "He’s traveled the world and is looking for a life partner to adventure with, so Charity, get your passport ready," the bio reads.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nic Barber (@nicbarber97) Nic is looking for a relationship where he and his future w…
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John The dismissal by a federal judge in Newark of a complaint by a former Garden State-grown NFL star against “Shark Tank” regular Daymond John hasn’t slowed an ongoing battle between them. John is seeking both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against Al “Bubba” Baker and his daughter, Brittani, to stop them from trashing him over what they say has been a “nightmare” experience since their appearance on the ABC reality show. The Bakers -- including Bubba's wife, Sabrina -- contend that John and some of his cronies fleeced them after they cut a deal on “Shark Tank” to …
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river.  That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11.  Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp.  As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA' 'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA'
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA' Lisa Ann Walters has got the Philadelphia accent down pat. The "Abbot Elementary" star broke down speech patterns on the Wednesday, April 12 airing of "Good Morning America." Michael Strahan said she plays a tough character, Melissa. "She's not, she's just, you know, she's getting the work done," said Walters, best known for her role as Chessy in "The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. Walters went on to explain how her Maryland roots lent themselves to the Philly accent. "I'm from Maryland, so I've got that part of it," she said. "We're gonna go get crabs in Dundalk, come on, we're …
NJ's Kelly Ripa Getting New Co-Host On Morning Talk Show — Her Husband NJ's Kelly Ripa Getting New Co-Host On Morning Talk Show — Her Husband
NJ's Kelly Ripa Getting New Co-Host On Morning Talk Show — Her Husband New Jersey native and longtime television personality Kelly Ripa will be getting a new co-host on her morning ABC talkshow. Ryan Seacrest announced on the Thursday, Feb. 15 episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" that he'll be departing the show. His replacement? Mark Consuelos.  Seacrest called the move a "tough, tough decision," and noted he initially planned for a three-year stint. But, that turned to six years of co-hosting alongside Camden County's Ripa. Seacrest promised he'll be back to fill in when needed. Kelly was raised in Camden County where her father serves as the Democr…
Emmy-Nominated Producer Charged In Child Porn Scandal: Feds Emmy-Nominated Producer Charged In Child Porn Scandal: Feds
Emmy-Nominated Producer Charged In Child Porn Scandal: Feds A former ABC employee and Emmy Award-nominated journalist is facing federal charges for transporting photos that show the sexual abuse of children, said officials who noted he had been corresponding with others who “expressed enthusiasm for the sexual abuse of children.” James Gordon Meek, who resigned from ABC in April 2022 the day his Virginia home was raided, had several devices that contained images depicting children engaging in sexually explicit conduct, the US Department of Justice announced. Meek also had engaged in multiple conversations over apps and other platforms with…
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
Jersey City Model Revealed Contestant On 'The Bachelor' A model and business owner from Jersey City will be competing for love on the upcoming season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Brianna Kay, 24, is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRIANNA KAY (@iambriannakay) Kay is the founder of BourneBeautyCo, which sells a USB-powered makeup blending b…
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…
NJ Teacher Saves Student Choking On Water Bottle Cap (VIDEO) NJ Teacher Saves Student Choking On Water Bottle Cap (VIDEO)
NJ Teacher Saves Student Choking On Water Bottle Cap (Video) The moment a New Jersey math teacher came to the rescue of a 9-year-old student choking on a bottle cap was captured in an action-packed video clip making headlines across the state. Robert, a third-grade student at the East Orange Community Charter School, had gotten the cap stuck in his throat after trying to remove it from a water bottle with his mouth during a lesson on Wednesday, April 6, News12 Bronx reports. The clip first shows Robert running to the sink and attempting to “cough it out,” as he describes in an interview with ABC. When that failed, he ran to his teacher, JaNiece Jen…
NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends
NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends Cole Hallman's "American Idol" run has come to a tearful end. The 22-year-old Manasquan resident performed "How Sweet It Is" with Cadence Baker of Alabama as a duet in Sunday night's show. The judge's noticed Hallman was slightly hoarse and opined his performance was "underwhelming." “Cole, you have a tremendous amount of talent to build on," judge Luke Bryan said. "But for right now it’s the end of the road." American Idol on ABC | Season 5 | Hollywood Week 2 #AmericanIdol #TalentRecap #Audition Watch our weekly @Talent Recap Talent Recap Hallman shed some tears and reflected on…
TONIGHT: Don't Miss North Jersey Native, Princeton Student On 'Jeopardy!' TONIGHT: Don't Miss North Jersey Native, Princeton Student On 'Jeopardy!'
Tonight: Don't Miss North Jersey Native, Princeton Student On 'Jeopardy!' A North Jersey native and Princeton University student is participating in Tuesday night’s round of the Jeopardy National College Championship on ABC. The lucky and talented contestant is Ella Feiner, a chemical engineering major from Ridgewood, according to an Instagram post from Princeton wishing her well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Princeton University (@princeton) Feiner, a senior, says she first bonded over the trivia show and yearned to become a contestant while watching with her friends during her freshman year, acco…
Pennsylvania Physician Competes On 'The Bachelor' Pennsylvania Physician Competes On 'The Bachelor'
Pennsylvania Physician Competes On 'The Bachelor' Among nearly two dozen women revealed as contestants on the next season of "The Bachelor" is one from Pennsylvania. Kira Mengistu, 32, of Philadelphia, will be competing for love on the next season of "The Bachelor," Cosmopolitan Magazine reports. This season's lead is 28-year-old Clayton Echard, a medical sales representative, and former NFL player from Missouri who appeared on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc) Mengistu works as a physician at Penn Medici…