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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition 'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition
'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition Mara Justine, a 21-year-old New Jersey resident, had judges fighting over her after turning all four of their chairs on her audition of "The Voice." The Galloway resident nailed her rendition of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" on the Monday, Sept. 25 blind audition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARA JUSTINE (@marajustine1) View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARA JUSTINE (@marajustine1) All four judges, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani and John Legend were left stu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Bergen County Teen Carolina Rial Wows 'The Voice' Judges WATCH: Bergen County Teen Carolina Rial Wows 'The Voice' Judges
Watch: Bergen County Teen Carolina Rial Wows 'The Voice' Judges New Jersey teen Carolina Rial garnered national accolades for her blind audition on NBC's "The Voice." Less than 30 seconds into Sam Smith's "Stay With Me," judges Nick Jonas and John Legend hit their buttons -- turning to see the Ridgefield (Bergen County) girl. The 17-year-old got a standing ovation from Jonas, a Bergen County native, himself. "That's the kind of voice I feel like this show's all about," Jonas said. "The fact that you're from Jersey is making me so happy." Legend opined Rial's had exquisite range and insane control Sussex County's Danielle Escobar, known musically as …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch
Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch What are you doing next Friday? Because it could be auditioning, from the comfort of your couch, to be on "The Voice." Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s open casting call auditions for the NBC reality competition are being conducted virtually. The last chance to audition is Feb. 4-5 and sign-ups are being taken now. All musical styles are welcome to perform, but singers need to be age 13 or older. On "The Voice," novice performers are mentored by hit artists such as John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Steffani, and Blake Shelton as they compete to be the best singer in the bunch.&nb…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Famed 'Lean On Me' Paterson Eastside Principal Joe Clark Dies Famed 'Lean On Me' Paterson Eastside Principal Joe Clark Dies
Famed 'Lean On Me' Paterson Eastside Principal Joe Clark Dies He roamed the hallways of Paterson Eastside High School with a bullhorn and bat, wielding a brand of drill-instructor discipline that drew both admirers and critics alike. He held news conferences at 7 a.m. and once expelled 300 students for "fighting, vandalism, abusing teachers, and drug possession" – all in a single day. And he left such an indelible mark that John Legend, Wendy Calhoun and LeBron James were preparing to create a TV drama about him 30 years after his retirement. Joe Louis Clark, a Georgia-born, longtime South Orange resident who appeared on the cover of Time magazine an…

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VIDEO: Bergen County Native Wows Judges On NBC's 'The Voice' VIDEO: Bergen County Native Wows Judges On NBC's 'The Voice'
Video: Bergen County Native Wows Judges On NBC's 'The Voice' A Bergen County native has secured a spot on Season 19 of NBC's "The Voice." Olivia Reyes, of Teaneck, sang "Falling" by Harry Styles on Tuesday night's episode of the show before judges Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Legend said Reyes' tone was "crystal clear and piercing." She later chose him as her coach for the season. Reyes, 19, grew up in a baseball-loving family. Her brother plays competitively and she played softball, but later quit to focus on singing in high school.  Reyes was involved in choir and musical theater throughout school, but only sa…

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by Cecilia Levine