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Joey Graziadei Wins 'Dancing With The Stars:' Watch His Winning Moves
Pennsylvania native and "Bachelor" alum Joey Graziadei danced his way to victory on the Season 33 finale of "Dancing With the Stars." Joey and Jenna dance the finale. Disney/Eric McCandless Hailing from Royersford, the tennis instructor and his pro partner, Jenna Johnson, captivated audiences from the start, earning a reputation as fan favorites. Their journey culminated in two show-stopping performances that secured the Mirrorball Trophy. Graziadei brought his signature flair to a tennis-themed freestyle set to "Canned Heat", complete with racquet-inspired choreography that wowed b…
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How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions
New Jersey naming its service areas after prominent Garden State public figures was put under the "Jeopardy!" spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 24. A category on the show was "Garden State Parkway Rest Area Names" and had the following answers. How well do you know the rest stops in Jersey? For $200: A: If you’re driving from Lakehurst to Bloomfield, you can fittingly say, “Whoa, we’re halfway there” at the stop named for this singer. For $400 A: This late great “Sopranos” actor was honored with a Montvale Service Area. For $600: A: A rest area honors Larry Doby, once of the Negro League’s …
Lifestyle
Asbury Park Chef Helms Men's Team On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay. Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition. Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26. Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …
Events
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Red Bank, Atlantic City
If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New Jersey with multiple different shows this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
Lifestyle
'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…
Police & Fire
NJ Actress, 32, Killed In Double Shooting Overcame Rare Disease
Carley Elbert was no stranger to pain. The 32-year-old New Jersey actress spent years of her life battling a rare illness, Mast Cell Disease. Elbert shared her struggles with the hundreds of people who followed her journey, spreading awareness about the illness in a Facebook group called Hope For Carley. Her last post in the group was a TikTok video she made last November. In it, Elbert celebrates being a Mast Cell Disease survivor, bouncing along to music in her car. While Elbert survived years of pain and hospitalizations, her life ended tragically and suddenly this week, when the Atlan…
Real Estate
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos
A New Jersey home featured in some epic episodes of "The Sopranos" is back n the market. The home at 480 Highland Ave., in Newark was that of Corrado John “Junior” Soprano Jr., or Uncle Junior, in the hit HBO series. Courtesy of Maikol Puebla Courtesy of Maikol Puebla The 3,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car driveway and a 2-car garage. The house was made famous by the first episode of season six. You might remember it by this line: "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" That was Tony digging in the garden outside, looking for hi…
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Asian Masseuse, Attractive College Grad Among Paid Roles Sought For TV Show Filming In NJ
All TV shows have to start somewhere and you can be on the ground floor. A new comedy pilot filming in New Jersey and throughout the tristate area is now casting numerous roles for a shoot in the mid-summer. Roles include: Jeremy, age 18 to 30, an adrenaline junkie and friend of the protagonist. "He is intelligent but rarely shows it," according to a listing. Chelsea, age 18-35, is an attractive female in her 20s who is fresh out of college, according to a listing. Roles are also being cast for an Asian masseuse, ages 18 to 35, a Black nurse in her 30s, a strict boss smaller tha…
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NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose
New Jersey's "Golden Bachelor" winner is learning something new about Gerry Turner every day — and so is America. Turner, 72, gave 70-year-old Nist of Shrewsbury the final rose on the finale of the ABC dating show last week, making her his new fiancé. It happened on the Nov. 30 finale, which aired one day after the Hollywood Reporter spilled some piping hot tea: Turner has, in fact, dated other women since his wife Toni died, and he may have misrepresented his professional career. Turner addressed the article for the first time in a Dec. 1 interview with Katie Couric. Here's what he said …
Lifestyle
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?'
Could Maggie Sajak replace Vanna White on "Wheel Of Fortune?" White herself certainly thinks so, she told E! News. She's filled in before, anyway. We’re keeping it in the family – meet our special guest letter-turner, Maggie Sajak! @patsajak #Family #FamilyTime #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/QJCEqzuXtz — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) January 7, 2020 Maggie, 28, grew up in Severna Park, MD, and earned her undergrad degree from Princeton University, before completing law school at Columbia University. She currently handles social correspondence for "Wheel Of Fortune," and as her d…
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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…
Lifestyle
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host
Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
Lifestyle
Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ
A native of Hoboken is a part of everyone's newest Netflix obsession, which is set in Camden County. Alex Giaimo is appearing on "King of Collectables," which debuted on Netflix on Friday, April 28, and is already living in the streaming service's top 10 most watched shows. The show explores Ken Goldin, who runs an auction house that specializes in rare collectables and is headquartered in Runnemede. Giaimo is one of his employees. Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Athletes like Karl Malone, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Mike…
Lifestyle
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…
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NJ's Cris Pannullo Wins 21st Jeopardy! Game
Ocean City resident Cris Pannullo won his 21st consecutive game on “Jeopardy!” taking home $37,421 and upping his winnings to $748,286. Pannullo, a former professional poker player and customer service operations manager, ranks fifth in all-time “Jeopardy!” regular-season earnings and seventh if you include tournaments. Game show host Ken Jennings went on a long glowing rant to introduce Pannullo on Monday night, Dec. 5. "The important thing to know is he has won more money in regular season play than all but four players in Jeopardy! history," Jennings said. Other top Jeopardy! stars inc…
Lifestyle
Amy Robach Divorcing NJ Native, 'Melrose Place' Star Andrew Shue: Report
After years of marital troubles, "Good Morning America" anchor Amy Robach has is divorcing former New Jersey resident and "Melrose Place" star Andrew Shue, Page Six reports. Shue, 55, married Robach in 2010 and have apparently been on the rocks for years, the outlet said citing one of the anchor's friends. Shue was born in Delaware but attended Columbia High School in Maplewood. He was later inducted into its Hall of Fame, and in 2020 delivered a congratulations to the school's graduating class. Shue is known for his role as Billy Campbell on TV series "Melrose Place."
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PA's Tori Yorgey Stuns Viewers After Being Struck By SUV On Live TV
Tori Yorgey can't be stopped. The Montgomery County, PA native was on live television when she was struck by an SUV at the scene of a water main break in West Virginia Wednesday. “Oh my God! I just got hit by a car, but I’m okay," she told WSAZ-TV anchor Tim Irr. “Well, that’s a first for you on TV, Tori,” Irr replied. Yorgey, 25, was praised for her resilience on Twitter, where the clip had garnered millions of views. "We're good, Tim." pic.twitter.com/9kn2YElDLK — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 20, 2022 Yorgey attended Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and worked at a local Chick…
Schools
'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Headed To UPenn
Noah Schnapp, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026. Netflix's "Stranger Things" rocked a Wharton UPenn hoodie and held hands with his twin sister Chloe, while opening his acceptance letter on his laptop in a video posted to TikTok, as originally reported by Page Six. The 17-year-old Scarsdale native plays Will Byers on "Stranger Things." The show's fourth season is set to premiere next year, when Schnapp begins classes at the Ivy League school.
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Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…
Lifestyle
Teresa Giudice Spends Christmas With New Bergen County Beau
Things are heating up between Teresa Giudice and her new boyfriend -- a Bergen County businessman. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star was captured in a photo getting a kiss from Luis "Louie" Ruelas in her kitchen. Ruelas, of Allendale, and Giudice were rumored to have been together ever since they were spotted attending a football game together last month. Ruelas and Giudice were joined for the holiday by brother Joe Gorga, his wife Melissa Gorga -- who also starred on "RHONJ," their children and other friends and family members. View this post on Instagram …
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' Couple Welcomes Guests At Jersey Shore Dunkin' Donuts
Did you see them? "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Joey and Melissa Gorga served customers at a Jersey Shore Dunkin' Donuts for a promotion. The Morris County couple promoted the upcoming season of the reality show while at the Belmar coffee shop on Ocean Avenue Sept. 9, after filming in Brielle over Labor Day Weekend. Melissa posted a photo with the Dunkin' mascot and her husband to Instagram. "Today i’m helping @dunkin welcome guests back💕 In the NY/ Tri-state area with a ceramonial[sic] ribbon cutting celebration in Belmar to thank the community & get everyone running again wi…
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