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'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dies Suddenly, 42 'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dies Suddenly, 42
'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dies Suddenly, 42 Chad Spodick, who starred on Logo's first-ever all-day dating reality TV series "Finding Prince Charming," died suddenly at 42 years old. Spodick's sister, Stacy, announced his death on Facebook this week, sharing a GoFundMe page launched to aid their mother, Felice. Kate Werbowski, who launched the campaign, called Spodick's death "sudden and heartbreaking." She remembered Spodick as "the type of person who poured himself into others." The cause of death was not made public. Spodick grew up on Long Island and worked as a child actor in Off Broadway plays in Manhattan, TV sh…
Broadway Stars To Lead Disney’s ‘Frozen’ At Award-Winning NJ Theatre Broadway Stars To Lead Disney’s ‘Frozen’ At Award-Winning NJ Theatre
Broadway Stars To Lead Disney’s ‘Frozen’ At Award-Winning NJ Theatre Broadway talent is taking center stage in Millburn this winter as Paper Mill Playhouse announces the cast of Disney’s Frozen, led by Mary Kate Morrissey of “Wicked” fame as Elsa. The Downingtown, PA native — best known for playing Elphaba on Broadway — joins an all-star lineup of stage veterans for the Tony Award-winning theater’s 2025-2026 season. Frozen begins performances Wednesday, Nov. 26, ahead of its Sunday, Nov. 30 opening night. Due to popular demand, the show has already been extended through Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Directed by Paige Price, the production stars Samantha Williams (“…
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino is mourning Diane Keaton with the kind of love letter only a co‑star and onetime partner could deliver, calling her his partner, friend, and the love of his life. Keaton, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 11, of primary bacterial pneumonia, and she has been cremated, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN. In an interview published by Deadline on Thursday, Oct. 16, Pacino reflected that news of her passing brought memories “with a force that is both painful and moving,” praising her “unmistakable energy” and the way she “opened doors for others” and inspired generations. “I …
From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere
From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere George Clooney turned a health scare into a show-stopping comeback in Venice, powering through a sinus infection and a downpour to greet a roaring crowd for the world premiere of the Netflix movie Jay Kelly. Clooney hit the red carpet with co-star Adam Sandler on Thursday night, Aug. 28, after missing festival events earlier in the day and drew an eight-and-a-half-minute standing ovation, according to Variety. As Daily Voice earlier reported, the 64-year-old Clooney withdrew from public appearances when he began feeling unwell on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Italy. The Hollywood Reporter said he …
George Clooney Pulls Out Of Public Appearances Citing Health Issues George Clooney Pulls Out Of Public Appearances Citing Health Issues
George Clooney Pulls Out Of Public Appearances Citing Health Issues George Clooney abruptly bowed out of his public appearances, with health issues sidelining the 64-year-old star from promoting his new film. Clooney began feeling unwell on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Italy, and was advised to return home to rest, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Click here for a new, updated story - From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere His absence was keenly felt during the day on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Venice Film Festival. He missed the official press conference for the Netflix movie Jay Kelly, leaving director Noah Bau…
Beloved Actor Jerry Adler Dies, Starred In Sopranos, Good Wife Beloved Actor Jerry Adler Dies, Starred In Sopranos, Good Wife
Beloved Actor Jerry Adler Dies, Starred In Sopranos, Good Wife Jerry Adler, the versatile actor whose late-blooming screen career made him a familiar face to millions on The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died. He died on Saturday, Aug. 23, at his home in New York City, his family confirmed.  The Brooklyn-born performer, who began his career behind the scenes on Broadway, became a celebrated character actor in his 60s, earning acclaim for his sharp wit and memorable roles across television and film Best known for his eight-season run on The Sopranos (1999–2007), Adler played Hesh Rabkin, a trusted advisor and longtime friend to Tony Soprano, who…
NJ Broadway Star's Real-Life BF Replacing Filipino Actor Sparks Double Backlash NJ Broadway Star's Real-Life BF Replacing Filipino Actor Sparks Double Backlash
NJ Broadway Star's Real-Life BF Replacing Filipino Actor Sparks Double Backlash The lead actress in Broadway’s "Maybe Happy Ending" is speaking out after her real-life boyfriend was cast to replace a Filipino American actor in the Tony Award-winning musical — a casting decision that has ignited backlash over both racial representation and personal optics. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Barth Feldman (@andrewbfeldman_) Helen J Shen, 25, who co-leads the show and is originally from Basking Ridge, NJ, responded to the controversy in an Instagram post on Thursday, July 31.  Shen’s boyfriend, Andrew …
Passaic Native Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan On M*A*S*H Passaic Native Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan On M*A*S*H
Passaic Native Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan On M*A*S*H Loretta Swit, who starred on one of the most popular shows in television history, has died. Swit, who played the charming and colorful head nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the CBS smash hit M*A*S*H, was age 87 and resided in New York City, where she died early Friday afternoon, May 30. She was a native of Passaic, New Jersey. A cause of death has not been announced. After performing in theatrical productions, including on Broadway, Swit moved to Hollywood in 1969 and appeared on several successful TV series, including Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, and Mannix. H…
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, the life-long comedienne best known for her role on "Rowan & Martin Laugh-In," has died, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88.  Buzzi, born in Rhode Island but raised in Stonington, Connecticut, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and suffered a stroke in 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care, her family wrote on Facebook.  July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025 Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas. She was in hospice care for... Posted by Ruth Buzzi on Friday, May 2, 2025 Forbes wrote that Buzzi began h…
Meet Supermodel Christie Brinkley In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When Meet Supermodel Christie Brinkley In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When
Meet Supermodel Christie Brinkley In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When Christie Brinkley is ready to tell her story. The famous supermodel is signing copies of her new memoir “Uptown Girl” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christie Brinkley (@christiebrinkley) In “Uptown Girl”, Brinkley discusses being discovered in Paris at the age of 20, leading to her being one of the biggest supermodels of all time. Brinkley discusses the highs and lows of living in the public eye, including her four failed marriages, especially her high profile marriage to…
Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing
Bob Odenkirk Wows Crowd At North Jersey Book Signing Want a large crowd for a book signing? Better call Saul! Bob Odenkirk, the star of the hit TV show, and his daughter, Erin, signed copies of their new poetry book "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, March 23 for a crowd of 200 people. Odenkirk, wearing a Chicago Cubs hat he recently purchased at the MLB Store in Manhattan, greeted fans of all ages, from people who loved him as Saul Goodman to kids who enjoyed the book's illustrations and clever poetry. While signing books, Erin drew photos of their favorite animals.  "I love your journal…
'Alice' Star Linda Lavin Dies, 87 'Alice' Star Linda Lavin Dies, 87
'Alice' Star Linda Lavin Dies, 87 Linda Lavin, the two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actress whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. Born in Portland, Maine, Lavin studied acting at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was deeply involved in the theater program. Her career took off with her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the hit TV series "Alice," which earned her two Golden Globes and cemented her as a household name. A force on Broadway, Lavin captivated audiences with performances in multiple …
Sold Out! Get The Cheapest Tickets For Broadway's 'Romeo + Juliet' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler Sold Out! Get The Cheapest Tickets For Broadway's 'Romeo + Juliet' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler
Sold Out! Get The Cheapest Tickets For Broadway's 'Romeo + Juliet' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler This New Jersey girl is selling out Broadway. Clifton native Rachel Zegler, 23, stars alongside Kit Connor in Sam Gold's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic in its debut on "Broadway." The first seven of previews were sold out with standing room only, Deadline reports. The show's description on the Broadway website reads: Left to their own devices in their parents' world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way. The show runs at …