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Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!'
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Calling it an “important move,” President Donald Trump cheered the West Point Association of Graduates for abruptly canceling this month’s ceremony to present Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks with the academy’s prestigious Thayer Award. In a Truth Social post on  Monday, Sept. 8, Trump wrote: “Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks.  "Important move! We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!!”  He added that the Academy Awards and other groups should review st…
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies Terence Stamp, the charismatic actor whose icy stare and commanding presence electrified screens from ‘60s through the blockbuster era of Superman, died on Sunday, Aug. 17. His family confirmed his death, at age 87, to The New York Times. No place or cause of death was given. Best known to millions as the fearsome General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Stamp’s career spanned six decades.  His chilling demand, “Kneel before Zod!” became a cult catchphrase and marked his early acclaim and later reinvention. Born in London’s East End in 1938, Stamp survived the Blit…
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls are teaming up for the first time ever on the “Yes We Are” Tour, and Northeast fans won’t want to miss this rare co-headlining event. Tickets are already live—and you can grab yours now. The 2025 tour unites two iconic acts whose music has shaped generations. While Etheridge and the Indigo Girls have shared festival stages over the years, this marks their first full tour together, blending Etheridge’s fiery rock anthems with the Indigo Girls’ harmony-rich folk sound for an unforgettable concert experience. Catch them at these Northeast stops: Aug. 31…
'Anora' Breakout Star Mikey Madison Hosting 'Saturday Night Live' 'Anora' Breakout Star Mikey Madison Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
'Anora' Breakout Star Mikey Madison Hosting 'Saturday Night Live' Mikey Madison, the 26-year-old breakout star of the buzzy, award-sweeping film "Anora," is set to host "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, March 29. Madison, who plays exotic dancer Ani in the critically acclaimed film by Summit, NJ native Sean Baker, took home the Best Actress Oscar for her powerful performance — one of many major wins for the film. Mikey Madison hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Morgan Wallen on March 29, 2025. Saturday Night Live. Saturday Night Live Sarah Sherman and Mikey Madison on SNL. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC The musical guest is Morgan Wall…
'Anora', Written, Directed By Summit Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards 'Anora', Written, Directed By Summit Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards
'Anora', Written, Directed By Summit Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards "Anora" was the little movie that could. The movie, written and directed by Sean Baker, who was born in Summit and raised in Short Hills, was named Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2.  "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" also won for Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Film Editing. A love story like no other. New trailer for Sean Baker's ANORA. Opens in NYC & LA 10.18. Posted by NEON on Wednesday, Octo…
Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police
Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police A 72-year-old man diagnosed with dementia has been missing in Belleville since Sunday, Oct. 6, authorities said. Oscar was last seen in the area of St. Peters Church on William Street wearing a white jacket with red, yellow and blue stripes, blue jeans and blue sneakers, Belleville police said. He has also been diagnosed with asthma and diabetes, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Belleville Police at 973-450-3334.