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'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip 'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip
'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip A New Jersey YouTuber is facing backlash after uploading a video where he was seen driving a Lamborghini at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone — a move he now admits was dangerous and inexcusable. Marques Brownlee, a 30-year-old Maplewood native with 19.6 million YouTube followers, posted the video titled "How My Video Gear is Changing!" on Nov. 11. The clip sparked criticism from viewers who called out his reckless behavior behind the wheel. Brownlee addressed the controversy in an apology on X, saying: "Last video I did something pretty stupid. You might've already seen it, but maybe not, so I'll …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bernie Marcus, Billionaire Co-Founder Of The Home Depot From NJ, Dead At 95 Bernie Marcus, Billionaire Co-Founder Of The Home Depot From NJ, Dead At 95
Bernie Marcus, Billionaire Co-Founder Of The Home Depot From NJ, Dead At 95 Bernie Marcus, who helped found The Home Depot and grew up in Newark, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 95, the hardware chain announced. Born to Russian Jewish immigrants, Marcus dreamed of being a doctor while growing up in Newark, according to an obituary posted by The Home Depot. His family couldn't afford medical school, so he attended Rutgers University and received a degree in pharmacy, his obituary reads. Marcus worked for several companies before he became chairman of the board and president of Handy Dan Improvement Centers, according to his obituary. After getting fired from Ha…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — AGAIN Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — AGAIN
Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — Again Some Garden Staters are raking in the dough. New Jersey residents once again made Forbes' annual list of the world's billionaires, with three ranking in the top 800, based on net worth. The Garden Staters you most want to hit up for cash are: No. 322: Rocco Commisso, 73, is the founder and CEO of cable company Mediacom based in Chester, New York and the richest man in New Jersey with a net worth of $8.8 billon. The Saddle River resident immigrated to the United States from Italy when he was 12 years old. His first job was playing the accordion during movie theater intermissions. No. 364.…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees
Atlantic City Casino Gives $10M In Bonuses To Employees Thousands of employees at an Atlantic City hotel and casino are getting shares of $10 million in bonuses, resort officials said. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said thousands of union and non-union workers will split the $10 million, according to a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The bonuses were announced to the employees during internal town hall meetings. Hard Rock employees also had the chance to win a share of $100,000 in cash and prizes. "Hard Rock Atlantic City team members are the key to our success in the market, and we are honored to recognize them and the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week
Jersey Shore TikToker Alix Earle Rubs Elbows With Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Alix Earle has made it to the big leagues. The Monmouth County native who graduated high school from Red Bank Catholic was among some of the biggest names in the world attending Paris Fashion Week. We're talking Paris and Nicky Hilton, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlin, Kendall Jenner, Kris Kardashian, Laverne Cox, Robert Downey Jr., and more. Earle attended the Miu Miu show wearing nothing other than Miu Miu. She posted a TikTok on Tuesday, Oct. 3 explaining why she definitely was not limping. @alixearle Anything for the cute shoes ♬ original sound - alix earle The video had 5.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Who said you need a high school diploma to earn billions? Not Jay-Z, that's who. The rapper, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter and dropped out of Trenton Central High School during his sophomore year, was named the world's first billionaire rapper by Forbes in 2019. His net wealth is now estimated at $2.5 billion, the business mag said. Sean "Diddy" Combs is a distant second-place finisher at about $1 billion. Jay-Z, who is married to Beyonce, once relied on dealing crack cocaine for income, according to his lyrics and interviews. Much of his wealth comes from …

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Bergen County Gymnast Livvy Dunne Is TikTok Millionaire Bergen County Gymnast Livvy Dunne Is TikTok Millionaire
Bergen County Gymnast Livvy Dunne Is TikTok Millionaire Hard work is paying off for Bergen County gymnast Livvy Dunne. Days after her 20th birthday, the Louisiana State University athlete was ranked the most successful female Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) moneymaker by On3 Sports, with an estimated worth of $2.3 million. Pretty flippin' cool, right?  @livvy Obsessed @lsugymtigers #foryou #gymnastics #lsu #fakebody ♬ original sound - gigi The Hillsdale native has been ramping up her social media presence ever since the NCAA lifted its NIL restrictions in 2021 — allowing college athletes to profit off of themselves. According to For…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Three NJ Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America Three NJ Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America
Three NJ Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America Three New Jersey residents were named to the Forbes list of the 400 richest people in America. The nation's wealthiest citizens are worth $4 trillion — $500 billion less than last year, Forbes said. The minimum net worth required to make the list also fell for the first time since the Great Recession, by $200 million, to $2.7 billion. The wealthiest man in the world is Elon Musk, who is worth $251 billion, and the second wealthiest is Jeff Bezos, who is worth $151 billion. Fortunes were calculated on Sept. 2 using stock prices and exchange rates. The New Jersey residents who made the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ's Cardi B Named Playboy's First Creative Director In Residence NJ's Cardi B Named Playboy's First Creative Director In Residence
NJ's Cardi B Named Playboy's First Creative Director In Residence Soon-to-be New Jersey resident Cardi B has been named Playboy's first creative director in residence. The news was announced Thursday on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Playboy (@playboy) The rapper will apparently be offering her input on co-branded fashion and sexual wellness merchandise collections, according to Forbes.  Cardi is in the process of building a nearly 13,000-square-foot home in Tenafly (Bergen County). “It’s a dream come true to officially join the Playboy family," said Cardi, whose real name is Bel…

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by Cecilia Levine