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Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations
Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations New Jersey will be well represented at the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Thelma Schoonmaker, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, was nominated for Best Film Editing for "Killers of the Flowers Moon." Schoonmaker is a longtime collaborator of director Martin Scorsese and has been nominated for nine Oscars, winning for "Raging Bull," "The Aviator" and "The Departed." "Killers of the Flowers Moon" is a 206-minute epic Western about the murder of the Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma after oil is discovered on their tribal land. The movie received 10 nominations, including Best Picture.  Edwa…

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by Sam Barron
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Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (VIDEO) Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (VIDEO)
Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (Video) Marky Mark brought some good vibrations to the Bergen Catholic Football Team. The actor visited the Oradell-based football team on Wednesday, Aug. 2, delivering words of wisdom to the 18-time state champions.  "You guys are so blessed and so fortunate," Wahlberg, who was nominated for an Academy Award for "The Departed" said.  "I know it's tough out there. You've got all the opportunity in the world. You got to decide what you're gonna do with it and what you're gonna make of it. Build each other up, help each other out. Work hard." View this post on Instagram …

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by Sam Barron
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Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey When it comes to celebrities, New Jersey boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Garden State, or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from South Jersey: Melissa Bacelar was born in Piscataway and is known for "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Pink Eye." Danny DeVito was born in Neptune and raised in Asbury Park. The actor and director is known for "Taxi," "Matilda," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and more. Emma Bell was born in Woodstown but attended Hunte…

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by Cecilia Levine