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Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial
Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial There's a familiar Hackensack face in a brand-new Canva commercial. That's Nellie K. Parker teacher Toney Jackson, who even wrote his own line for the graphic design company's ad. "They asked what big message I’d want to get across to my students if I only had one sentence," the fourth-grade teacher tells Daily Voice. His answer? "Put in your best effort and go for the A, but remember I want you to focus on growth over grades," Jackson says to a room full of students in the Canva commercial. Toney Jackson shines in Canva's new commercial. Canva Jackson jumped at the opportunity to b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Macaulay Culkin Coming To NJ For Special Screening Of 'Home Alone' Macaulay Culkin Coming To NJ For Special Screening Of 'Home Alone'
Macaulay Culkin Coming To NJ For Special Screening Of 'Home Alone' If you're home alone with nothing to do, you can set a date with the man who single-handedly took down the Wet Bandits. The 44-year-old Macaulay Culkin, star of the beloved holiday film classic "Home Alone," is going on tour to movie theaters across the country later this year. He'll screen the movie and talk with fans afterward.  Dubbed "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin,” the tour will stop in Wallingford, Connecticut, Medford, Massachusetts, Erie, Pennsylvania, and other states. “Hear about his experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why th…

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by Josh Lanier
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Meet Stassi Schroeder, 'Vanderpump Rules' Star In North Jersey Meet Stassi Schroeder, 'Vanderpump Rules' Star In North Jersey
Meet Stassi Schroeder, 'Vanderpump Rules' Star In North Jersey Stassi Schroeder, who appeared for eight years on "Vanderpump Rules" wants to teach you how to act like a basic bitch. Schroeder will be signing copies of her new book, "You Can't Have It All: The Basic Bitch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. The book is a candid guide to rethinking the girl boss life, taking the pressure off and lessons Schroeder learned since becoming a mother of two, according to a synopsis. Schroeder wrote the book after relaunching her career after leaving the hit Bravo reality TV show. This is Schroeder's thi…

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by Sam Barron
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Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming
Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming It's not every day Adam Sandler comes to town. The massively famous actor and comedian is in North Jersey for the filming of "Happy Gilmore 2." Which means you'll be seeing a lot more of him in the flesh. So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler and his family were also seen at Goldberg's World Famous Deli & Bagel Chateau in Millburn. The eatery said he was there with his family for lunch. 🤩 Big shoutout to @AdamSandler and his lovely family for stopping by G…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pregnant Cardi B, Offset Reunite For Son's American Dream Mall Birthday Party Pregnant Cardi B, Offset Reunite For Son's American Dream Mall Birthday Party
Pregnant Cardi B, Offset Reunite For Son's American Dream Mall Birthday Party The American Dream Mall is the place to be for celebrity's children, clearly. A very pregnant Cardi B reunited with her husband Offset for their son Wave's third birthday on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the mall's DreamWorks Water Park — the largest indoor water park in North America. Mr Beast Burger and Yardhouse are two restaurants on-site, which catered the food, a spokesperson for the mall said. Cardi and Offset threw their daughter her birthday party at the mall in July 2023, and Kim Kardashian was just there for daughter North West's birthday in June. Cardi and Offset announced their divor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City 9-Year-Old Cut From 'America's Got Talent' After Wowing Judges Jersey City 9-Year-Old Cut From 'America's Got Talent' After Wowing Judges
Jersey City 9-Year-Old Cut From 'America's Got Talent' After Wowing Judges A 9-year-old boy from Jersey City stole the hearts of "America's Got Talent" judges from the jump. Journeyy Belton performed his original song "Paradise" on the NBC competition weeks ago. It wasn't long before he had the judges rooting for him. Journeyy performed "Three Little Birds" on the piano and sang along on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Simon Cowell said he was a "sweet kid with such potential," urging audiences to vote for him.  Sofia Vergara also had encouraging words, saying Journeyy was the "best thing tonight." She also called his performance "flawless." But Journeyy's journey on AG…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Season Of 'Unsolved Mysteries' On Netflix Explores NJ Murder Case New Season Of 'Unsolved Mysteries' On Netflix Explores NJ Murder Case
New Season Of 'Unsolved Mysteries' On Netflix Explores NJ Murder Case "Unsolved Mysteries" is back with a fourth season on Netflix, and one of the cases unfolded right here in the Garden State. The five, brand-new episodes hit the streaming platform on July 31. "Murder, Center Stage," the final installment of the new series, focuses on the murder of Sigrid Stevenson. The 25-year-old master’s student and talented pianist from California who was studying music at Trenton State College. Her killing happened in early September 1977, before classes had started, as told by Netflix's Tudum. Stevenson was found in the green room of the university theater …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Meet Tamron Hall In North Jersey Meet Tamron Hall In North Jersey
Meet Tamron Hall In North Jersey Tamron Hall, the Emmy-award winning talk show host, wants you to have fun in the kitchen. The former “Today Show” anchor and host of “The Tamron Hall Show” is signing copies of her new cookbook “A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen Hardcover” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 4 p.m. The book is a collaboration between Hall and her good friend, chef Lish Steiling. The two met while working at the “Today Show” The cookbook aims to teach aspiring chefs how to select the tools you need, how to stock your pantry, and how to cook for one, two, or …

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by Sam Barron
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'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' 'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial 'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial
'Comedic' NJ Actors Sought For Software Commercial Do you have good comedic timing and want to teach someone how to use a software? A casting notice has been released for a video campaign for a Saas (software as a service) company. The ad is seeking talent from Edison for two comedic video ads. The first role is "Jane", a woman between the ages of 30 and 50. She is an experienced user of the software the client sells. She is confident in the product, how to use it, and how much easier it would make the jobs of her coworkers and peers. The actor cast needs to have a knack for subtle comedy, according to the listing. A headshot/photo an…

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by Sam Barron
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Models Sought For Wine Photoshoot In Hoboken Models Sought For Wine Photoshoot In Hoboken
Models Sought For Wine Photoshoot In Hoboken Do you enjoy drinking wine and look good doing it? This might be the photoshoot for you. A casting notice has been released for a holiday lifestyle photo shoot for a well known wine brand that will be held in Hoboken on Monday, Sept. 9 .  The project is looking for four modes, male or female, between the ages of 25 to 36. The shoot pays $300 for eight hours of work.  For more information or to view the listing, click here.

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by Sam Barron
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Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K
Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K A new horror film paying up to $4,000 is casting a variety of roles across New York City and Philadelphia. "Harlots," is set in the 90s and is about an all-girl punk band wrapping their local tour when they fall prey to a satanic cult. It's directed by Emily DiPrimio of Me-Mania, and is set to film in October 2025 in New Jersey or Philadelphia. Roles include: Hannah, the lead singer: Charismatic and brave. Passionate in what she believes in, 20-24 years old, all ethnicities. Veronica, lead guitarist: Confident. Smarter than she seems and she likes it that way, 20-24 years …

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by Cecilia Levine