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NJ's Chloe Troast Not Invited Back To 'SNL,' She Says
Chloe Troast's time on "Saturday Night Live" is one and done. The Ho-Ho-Kus native announced on her Instagram she is leaving the show after one season. Troast's departure was initially reported by Deadline. "Unfortunately, I was not asked back to SNL this season," Troast wrote. "I wish I was going back to be with all the amazing friends I made there, it truly felt like home. But it wasn't in the cards. I wanna thank everyone who supported me. I hope I was able to spread joy and laughter, all love. Onwards and upwards." Troast received some support from some famous faces. "Lifelong fan her…
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Bride-To-Be Goes Viral In Search For NJ Mother's Wedding Dress
For 30 years, Samantha Pereira's mother had been preserving her wedding dress in a box in her house. The bride-to-be, a Rutgers grad formerly of Union Township, explained that she had planned on trying it on for her own wedding. But when Pereira took the dress out of the box last month, she and her mother discovered that someone else's dress was inside. "My mother was heartbroken and tears when she finally opened up her wedding dress which she had preserved for 30 years so I can try on for my wedding," Pereira captioned a video shared to Facebook and TikTok. "When we opened up the box we …
Lifestyle
'Brat Summer Never Over' For Internet Sensation Grabbing Cone From Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop
Yes, he exists outside of a screen. TikTok comedian Jake Shane stopped by an ice cream shop in Atlantic County with his sidekick roomie this week. Margate Dairy Bar & Burger shared a photo of the 24-year-old and his roommate, Julia Mervis, last weekend. Shane, whose real name is Jake Roshkow, appears to be vacationing in the area. He shared the image on Instagram, too, captioning it, "brat summer is never over." Shane, who has 784K followers on Instagram and 3.2M on TikTok, went viral for his reenactments of historical moments. Some of his most-viewed videos are: @o…
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Police ID Drowning Victim At Dangerous NJ Lake As 18-Year-Old Trespasser
A teen swimmer has died after being pulled from a notoriously dangerous and privately owned lake in Manchester Township. Victor Arias-Peralta, 18, of Perth Amboy drowned at Crystal Lake on Monday, July 29, the Manchester Township Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said Arias-Peralta was with a group that trespassed on the Heritage Mineral property at around 6 p.m. Arias-Peralta and a friend tried to swim across the lake when Arias-Peralta suffered from "severe fatigue" and became distressed about 20 yards from the shore. Friends…
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Divers Pull Drowning Swimmer From Privately-Owned NJ Lake
Dive teams pulled a drowning swimmer from a privately-owned New Jersey lake Monday evening, July 29. According to Whiting Fire Company Station 33, multiple rescue agencies were called to Heritage Mineral's Crystal Lake in Manchester around 6:55 p.m. for a submerged individual. UPDATE: Police ID Crystal Lake Drowning Victim As 18-Year-Old Trespasser Whiting Fire divers and surface swimmers went into the water and, after a brief search, found the swimmer. The swimmer was turned over to EMS and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office took control of the scene. The victim's condition…
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NJ's Livvy Dunne Serves TikTok Troll With Perfect Clapback At Paris Olympics
Livvy Dunne is keeping it classy. The Hillsdale (Bergen County) native was showing support Team USA gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a TikTok video when someone piped up: "Why can't you make Olympic team." The 21-year-old LSU gymnast and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model replied: "Probably the same reason you can't." Dunne's supporters made sure her troll got out-liked in the comment section, hers garnering nearly 750 and his, about 250. The gymnast clearly has nothing to prove as the top-earning female NIL athlete, valued at $3.9 million with a combined 13.2M followers a…
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Maren Morris Addresses Viral Wardrobe Malfunction At NJ Show
Maren Morris is speaking out after footage of her wardrobe malfunction a a recent New Jersey show went viral. The country pop star was performing at Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic in Camden wearing a thigh-high slit skirt, when the skirt gave fans a glimpse of, well, more than her thigh as she belted out "The Middle" onstage. A clip of the wardrobe faux pas had more than 2.3M views on TikTok as of Wednesday, July 17. Morris, 34, reacted in a TikTok video of her own, with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit song “WAP” playing in the background. "Hey guyz did anything wei…
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Muscle Cramp Drowns Trespasser, 33, At Crystal-Clear NJ Lake Popularized On TikTok
The body of a 33-year-old man was recovered from a privately-owned tract of land in New Jersey that rose to popularity during the pandemic on TikTok. Edwin Toro-Mejia "unlawfully" visited the 7,000-acre Heritage Mineral property and was trying to swim with others around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, Manchester police said in a news release. Toro-Mejia and a juvenile family member were attempting to cross Crystal Lake when Toro-Mejia appeared to suffer from a muscle cramp in his leg and went into distress approximately 30 yards from the shoreline. Family members went to the aid of Toro-Mejia…
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Viral Video Shows Chris Brown Stuck Dangling Mid-Air Before Rescue At NJ Concert
Tell me how am I supposed to sing in mid-air? Video shared to social media shows R&B artist Chris Brown required rescuing at a recent New Jersey concert when he became stuck, suspended in mid-air on Wednesday, June 12. Terriem89, the TikToker who shared the clip with 2.7M views said Brown, 35, had been hanging for "a long a— time" during a show at the Prudential Center in Newark before his crew realized he was stuck. A separate clip with more than 3M views shared by the same user suggests Brown had been trying to signal that he was stuck during his performance of "Under the Influe…
Police & Fire
Videos Show Street Racer Taunting Cops With Dangerous Stunts Before Newark Arrest
The social media accounts of the 19-year-old Queens man who was arrested in Newark for his dangerous stunts show him taunting police across the tri-state area. Antonio Ginestri, who'd been wanted by the NYPD and other agencies, had a history of provoking cops into pursuing him and then posting the videos on YouTube, amassing millions of views. Ginestri also operated a TikTok with more than 139K followers and had 23.1K followers on Instagram. Following his May 21 arrest in Newark, NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry said: "One of the most prolific street racers in NYC can no l…
Sports
Who Is Livvy Dunne? Bergen County Gymnast $1,000 Clue On 'Jeopardy!'
Livvy Dunne, the popular gymnast and Bergen County native, has officially hit the big time. Dunne, who was raised in Hillsdale, was a clue on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of "Jeopardy!" The $1,000 "answer" was: This LSU gymnast claims the title of most followed NCAA athlete on social media. Will Stewart, a political organizer from Nashville, buzzed in and guessed: Who is Livvy? Host Ken Jennibgs asked him to be more specific and he correctly answered, "Who is Livvy Dunne?" Last fall, Dunne was on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which highlights the money college ath…
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TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App?
Another sell-or-be-banned TikTok legislation is working its way up to the Senate. The House passed the sell-or-be-banned bill for the app (360-58) on Saturday, April 20 as part of a larger foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, giving Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance up to a year to sell the app. Otherwise, TikTok will be subject to a nationwide ban. According to Politico, the bill is expected to pass the Senate as it's considered "priority legislation" for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. A previous, standalone bill was passed by the House in March over national security co…
Lifestyle
No Hot Women On SNL? NJ's Chloe Troast Claps Back
Chloe Troast, a Ho-Ho-Kus native and "Saturday Night Live's" newest castmember is going viral on TikTok in a spat over whether the show has "hot" women. TikTok user "Jahelis" went viral when she said, "Am I the only one who has ever noticed that SNL has never liked a hot woman?'" @jahelis Hoepfulky at least one person out there understands what I’m trying to say #kristinwiig #palmroyale #appletvseries #snl #snlwomen #mayarudolph #jimmyfallon ♬ original sound - Jahelis Commenters on TikTok were quick to criticize her with many naming "SNL" cast members they found attractive or cri…
Lifestyle
Burn-Away Cakes Are Super Hot Right Now: Here's Where To Get One In North Jersey
Burn-away cakes could be the hottest cakes on the market — literally. While the technique isn't a new one, burn-away cakes started going viral on TikTok in early 2024, Eater reports. Justin Ellen, a 21-year-old Passaic baker who you may recognize from Netflix, was inspired to make his "Mean Girls" themed burn-away cake after seeing Denise Steward's New Year's cake go viral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Everything Just Baked ! (@everythingjustbaked) "It seems intimidating, but it isn't," Ellen said. "It's super, super simple."…
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NJ's Livvy Dunne Gets Times Square Billboard
Livvy Dunne can add "Times Square billboard" to her list of accomplishments. The Bergen County native and college gymnast is the new brand ambassador for Nautica, an apparel brand. The campaign kicked off with a billboard of Dunne, who was raised in Hillsdale, which the gymnast unveiled on her Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 25. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Dunne (@livvydunne) As a brand ambassador, Dunne will be wearing apparel from the company's spring line. @nautica Off duty style never looked so good @Olivia…
Sports
Watch Livvy Dunne's High-Scoring Floor Routine In LSU Tigers' Weekend Win
The LSU Tigers continue to reign supreme in the world of college gymnastics, with an assist from Livvy Dunne, a Bergen County native. LSU — ranked No. 3 in the country — defeated #19 Georgia by a score of 197.625 to 196.300 on Friday, Feb. 9 at Stegman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Dunne, a Hillsdale native, shined in her floor routine, getting a score of 9.8. Watch as Olivia Dunne started the night off strong for the LSU Tigers scoring a 9.80 in the leadoff spot as the No. 3 LSU took down No. 19 Georgia on the road. ESPN Last fall, the gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale was on the cover…
Sports
Meet GF Of Raven's Tight End Mark Andrews
The fun has only just begun for Elena Yates and Mark Andrews. The social media ambassador whose LinkedIn shows she hails from Moorestown, NJ has her first season of being an NFL girlfriend in the books, as the Baltimore Raven's lost their spot in Super Bowl LVIII to the KC Chiefs 17-10 last weekend. Still, the 21-year-old College of Charleston senior there are more good times ahead. "Loved watching you do what you do best," she captioned an Instagram album this week. "Can’t wait to be back & better than ever!! Until next season." In a TikTok video, the Tri-Delt said the two began dati…
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'She's All I Have': $6K Reward Offered For Morristown Dog Spooked By Fireworks Now Missing
It's been more than three weeks since Meep, a Boston terrier with health issues, went missing in Morris County and her owner is desperate to get her back. Summer Sheldrick said on Facebook Meep was let out to use the bathroom at 12:15 a.m. on New Year's Day on Budd Street in Morristown, but she got spooked by fireworks, got loose and ran off. Sheldrick said by the time she realized Meep was loose, she was already far gone. Now Sheldrick is offering a $6,000 reward for the safe return of Meep. Meep was last seen on Dorothy Drive in Morristown, Sheldrick said. "We continued to se…
Lifestyle
'AGT' Runner Up From Bergen County Returns For 2nd Shot
Get ready to be wowed once again by Anna DeGuzman, a Bergen County magician. The master of cardistry, and a native of Bergenfield, who finished second on "America's Got Talent", will be appearing on "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League" on Monday, Jan. 22. on NBC. On "Fantasy League", judges choose a roster of their favorite acts and mentor them as they compete against other contestants. The winning act receives $250,000. Last summer, DeGuzman dazzled viewers and judges with her array of impressive card tricks and devil-may-care attitude. Judges related to how nervous she got…
Obituaries
'We Lost Our Internet Grandma:' Whimsical NJ TikTok Star Lynja Yamada Davis Dies At 67
Lynn "Lynja" Yamada Davis, 67-year-old TikToker and New Jersey resident who thrilled millions with her cooking and humor, has died. Davis, of Holmdel, died of esophageal cancer at Riverview Medical Center on Jan. 1, the New York Times reports. Her death was announced by her children on Instagram on Friday, Jan. 12. "Our mom, Lynn Yamada Davis (aka Lynja, the goat, the best to ever do it, small in stature but massive in might, Marge Simpson, Snow White, the bus driver, the queen that was never not slaying, Fort Lee’s finest, the grilling grandma, the internet’s grandma, mini lynnie, little …
Lifestyle
Meet NJ 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance
We're one week into 2024 and Joseph Lepinski, a Middlesex County resident, has already launched the year's newest TikTok dance craze. Lepinski, a.k.a. JerseyyJoe has been going viral on TikTok with his new dance, the Cha Cha. Lepinski, the master of the Slipper Slap, has racked up more than 26 million videos of his new dance. Lepinski produces his dance videos while studying physical education at Montclair State University and launching his own clothing brand. @jerseyyjoe DO THE CHA CHA 😂🔥🔥 ( DC: ME ) #jerseyyjoe #jersey #trend #viral #fyp ♬ original sound - On The Rad…
Lifestyle
Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok
A TikTok video of a group of New Jersey cousins showing up to their grandparents one by one in a pre-Christmas surprise is going viral. The grandparents were identified by CBS News as Tony and Pat Sindoni, of Berlin. "Come with me and my ten adult cousins to surprise our grandparents by showing up one by one," Emily Sindoni captioned her 1-minute and 31-second clip. The video had 5.7M views as of Christmas morning. "Our favorite people in the world!" Tony says as he opens the door for Emily, the first to arrive. Then, more come in. And each time, Emily's video flashes text over…
Lifestyle
TV Star From Jersey City Who 'Never Smoked Cigarette' Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Let's get one thing straight: It's not a TikTok, it's a sick tok. Kate Micucci, a 43-year-old painter and actress best known for her role as Lucy on the "Big Bang Theory;" took to the video-sharing app from the hospital to announce — she had lung cancer — but she got it removed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bothering The Band (@botheringtheband) "They caught it really early," said Micucci, who grew up in Jersey City and Nazareth, PA. "It’s pretty weird because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life. It was a…
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‘We’re From Jersey:’ Jonas Brothers Hop On Viral TikTok Trend Ahead Of MetLife Show (
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The Jonas Brothers are from New Jersey — and they’re making sure the TikTok world knows it. The trio, returning to their home state for a MetLife Stadium show ahead of the NHL Devils and Flyers game on Saturday, Feb. 17, posted the home state homage revealing their performance plans to TikTok on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13. “We’re from Jersey — of course we don’t pump our own gas,” begins Kevin. “We’re from New Jersey — of course we’ve spent summer vacations at the Jersey Shore,” Joe continues. “We’re from Jersey — of course we call it Taylor ham,” says Nick before one of his brothers corr…
Lifestyle
Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue
Livvy Dunne is back in her swimsuit. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is once again featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next year. Dunne was featured in the 2023 edition, photographed in Puerto Rico. Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Portugal for the 2024 edition. She told Sports Illustrated being featured in the swimsuit issue is a dream come true. Dunne was featured on the cover of Sports Illustra…
Obituaries
NJ Curve Model Dies After Suffering Stroke, Loved Ones Say
Vibrant. Joyful. Influential. This is how Angelina Cranmer is being remembered. The 43-year-old New Jersey native and curve model died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, nearly six weeks after her family says she suffered a stroke and subsequent brain hemorrhage, her loved ones say. Cranmer, who was born in Atlantic City and lived in Little Egg Harbor, was found unresponsive in bed at her home in Florida, just after kissing her two daughters goodnight on Oct. 8, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her family. @misshourglass2.0 #fullscreenqueen #fyp #viral #curvy #scrollstopper #thick…
Lifestyle
North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway
Performing at a well known cabaret venue in Manhattan without a soundcheck would be nerve-wracking. For 16-year-old Echo Picone, of Warren County, it was just another night on stage. The teen recently performed at 54 Below, as part of their "54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo" night. Echo, a die-hard Livvy, sang "Favorite Crime," as part of a musical revue with well known Broadway performers and actors. The Warren Hills High School junior had to miss soundcheck for a very good reason — she was at school. "I was super excited," Echo, who lives in Washington and has been performing since she was fi…
Lifestyle
'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With NJ TikTok Influencers On 'Kitchen Nightmares'
First, he battled with the Culinary Gangster. On the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," Gordon Ramsay had to deal with the Gigante brothers and rescue their North Jersey restaurant at the same time. "Three brothers, (expletive) me," Ramsay said on Monday's episode. "What a threesome." Ramsay helped give Da Mimmo, an Italian restaurant in Dumont, a makeover — both aesthetic and culinary, while also whipping the Gigante brothers, known for their antics on TikTok, into shape. The pizzeria is the creation of mom Melissa and sons Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, who opened th…
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TikToker Says She Relocated From FL To VA For Job Then Was Told She Hadn't Been Hired
A former Rutgers University cheerleader says in a now-viral TikTok video that she uprooted her life to take a job as a cheerleading coach in Virginia and after working for a week, was told she had never been hired. Camryn Spina, whose LinkedIn shows she graduated from Rutgers last year with her master's in global sports business, took to TikTok to share her story. 2021 AWARDS 🛡⚔️📣 Loyal Knight Award Camryn Spina, Knights Cheer - Awarded to one athlete from the entire Spirit Program... Posted by Rutgers University Cheerleading Program on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Spina said in the Get Rea…
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For nine days, the space that occupies DaMimmo, an Italian restaurant in Dumont, was listed for sale. On Thursday, Oct. 12 the listing was removed. Listing agent Jerry Gustoso of Liberty Realty in Hoboken said that the owners — three brothers and TikTokers — are exploring the idea of relocating from the space at 132 Veterans Plaza in Dumont. The listing, however, was never supposed to have been made active. "It was an accident," Gustoso told Daily Voice. The link that previously displayed the listing read only "Property Not Found" as of 7 p.m. DaMimmo is the creation of Vincent, Anto…
Lifestyle
North Jersey Pizzeria Owned By TikTok Stars Getting Gordon Ramsey Makeover
A Bergen County pizzeria is the next North Jersey restaurant to get a visit from fiery celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Da Mimmo, in Dumont, will be featured on the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares." Ramsay was spotted filming at the pizzeria in June. We decided to not make you wait any longer! Earlier this year we were blessed to be a part of the revamp of @... Posted by Da Mimmo on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The pizzeria is the creation of Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, brothers and TikTok influencers, who opened the place last November in honor of their great uncle,…
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