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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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Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey
Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey The man behind some of the most iconic songs of all time is coming to Bergen County. Bernie Taupin, who writes songs and lyrics with Elton John, is signing copies of his new memoir "Scattershot" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernie Taupin (@bernietaupinofficial) In "Scattershot," Taupin writes in-depth about his partnership with John, growing up in England and his life in Beverly Hills, according to a synopsis. Taupin also tells stories about meeting John Len…

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by Sam Barron
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COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo
Covid-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo The announcement Thursday that events at major New York City venues were being postponed or cancelled disappointed devotees of several big-name musicians, as well as regular attendees of some special venues. What was to be Billy Joel’s 120th overall performance at MSG on March 19 was postponed, along with his subsequent April 10 gig. Also bagged are two Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Garden gigs April 6 and 7. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Thursday that gatherings will be limited to no more than 500 people, shaking Broadway, the arenas, Carnegi Hall and other larger…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month
Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month Elton John has announced seven new dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which will be making stops at the Prudential Center in Newark and the region's other major venues next year.  The tour launched Sept. 8, 2018, to a sold-out crowd who thrilled to classics like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Philadelphia Freedom," among others recorded over John's 50-year career.  The tour will make stops at Madison Square Garden April 6 and 7, Barclays Center April 10 and 11, Prudential Center April 15 and NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Coliseum April 17 and 18. T…

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by Paul Milo