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: New Jersey Athletes Compete On NBC's 'The Titan Games'
One is a firefighter. Another quit her corporate job to pursue a career in fitness. The third is a DJ with an incredible weight loss journey. All three are New Jersey residents and among 32 contestants on Season 2 of NBC's "The Titan Games," premiering Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. The three competitors representing New Jersey are Courtney Roselle, a professional CrossFit athlete and Cedar Grove native currently living in Jersey City; Shantal Athill, an Orange firefighter and former Rutgers track team member (a four-year letter winner, too), and Kareem Brinson, a DJ and fitness coach from Howell…
Lifestyle
Lyndhurst Songwriter Could Get Big Break On NBC Show 'Songland'
A 29-year-old Lyndhurst resident will star on Season 2 of NBC's songwriting competition "Songland" next month. Ckay -- a Nutley native whose real name is Christina Kapushy -- will pitch an original song to guest celebrity artist and five-time CMA-winning country superstar Martina McBride, along with series producer-mentors Ryan Tedder, Shane McAnally and Ester Dean. A classically-trained opera singer, Ckay's musical journey began when she was 12 years old, performing in famous venues such as Carnegie Hall. At her uncle's urging, she auditioned for “Showtime at the Apollo” when she was 16 a…
Lifestyle
3 North Jersey Athletes On 'American Ninja Warrior'
Three North Jersey athletes are competing for $1 million on "American Nina Warrior." Season 11 of the NBC show's finals will air Monday night at 8 p.m. -- with 90 people (and three from New Jersey) vying for the grand prize. Many of the athletes have been on before. Here are some you may recognize, either from television of your neighborhood. Sean Bryan: Cranford native, Seton Hall Prep. grad, 34 years old. This will be Bryan's fourth season. Sean Bryan@papalninja Joe Capobianco: Lives in Gillette (Long Hill, Morris County) 25 years old. Works as the director at the Centercourt Ninja …
Obituaries
Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran
Thomas G. Leaman of Millburn died July 15. He was 44 years old. He was born in Jersey City and was the son of Thomas and Patricia Leaman. A William Paterson University graduate, he earned an MBA from Centenary University and went on to work as a finance manager for NBC. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and is remembered as a patriot who loved his country. He is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Connelly and Lisa Gaito; his nieces, Emily and Samantha; his aunts and uncles, Margaret and Anthony Dunaisky, Carol Schebe, Dorothy Alerine, and Alice and Fra…
Lifestyle
'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal
A Long Valley family surprised by an NBC home renovation show had their big reveal on Thursday. The Marini family -- whose two children suffer from Cockayne Syndrome -- now have a new bathroom and renovated basement with a bear cave, swing, and open fish tank, thanks to "George to the Rescue." "I want to thank all of the designers, contractors, sponsors and George Oliphant for this amazing project completed for the Marini family," Mayor Matt Murello said. The episode will air on April 13, on NBC. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT: Marini basementWashington…
Lifestyle
NBC Spy Thriller Films In Bergen County
Bergen Community College will serve as the backdrop in scenes from NBC's new spy thriller "The Enemy Within." The show is the first to film in New Jersey since the film tax credit bill was signed into law, making it easier for motion picture and television production companies to film in the state by providing tax credits. The bill gives $75 million in tax credits for movies and $10 million for digital media. The Universal Television, LLC production crew on Oct. 10 transformed familiar spots on the Paramus campus into a set for featured actors Jennifer Carpenter (best known as D…
Obituaries
Celebration Of Life Will Honor Montvale Teacher Donna Myhre
A celebration of life has been scheduled for Fieldstone Middle School math teacher Donna Myhre, who died Saturday morning following a hard-fought battle with ALS at 43 years old. The service will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 6 to 8 p.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Oakland, with a speech by Pastor Ed Hasse. The family will receive guests at the church prior to the celebration. A limited memorial at the Oakland Memorial Home will be from 2 to 4 p.m. that day.There will be no formal service at the funeral home. Myhre -- survived by her husband, Mike Myhre, and her beloved daughter…
Police & Fire
GoFundMe Giving Homeless Man $400,000 That Authorities Believe NJ Couple Spent
UPDATE: GoFundMe announced Thursday that it will give a homeless man the $400,000 that authorities said a couple who raised it for him apparently kept for themselves. "Johnny [Bobbitt] will be made whole," GoFundMe said in a statement, "and we're committing that he'll get the balance of the funds that he has not yet received or benefited from. GoFundMe's goal has always been to ensure Johnny gets support he deserves." Investigators raided the home of Mark D’Amico and Katelyn McClure of Bordentown early Thursday, seizing a BMW that the couple is believed to have bought wi…
Lifestyle
Maywood 'NinjaBabe' Competes On NBC's American Ninja Warrior
Cara Poalillo of Maywood only went to her first ninja gym in Summer 2016 but has already climbed her way to the top of international rankings -- and it doesn't look like she'll be slowing down any time soon. The 28-year-old landed a spot on Season 10 of American Ninja Warrior, the first episode of the Philadelphia region -- which Poalillo was a part of -- airing Monday, June 25 at 9 p.m. on NBC. Poalillo says her ninja career only picked up in the past year when she realized how transformative the sport can be. She amped up her training around this time last year with the launch of her emp…
Lifestyle
Wyckoff 'The Voice' Contestant Begged Fans For Help Before Being Voted Off
Wednesday night was the end of the line for Wyckoff's Dylan Hartigan on NBC's "The Voice." The 21-year-old was among a dozen contestants voted off the show. In a plea for help before the live taping, Hartigan urged fans to download the "The Voice" app and vote him through to the next round. "I have so much more that I want to do here," he said in the Instagram post. "And I need your help. I really do." Hartigan sang "Mary Jane's Last Dance" Wednesday and "Come Pick Me Up" Tuesday night. He didn't seem too down about the outcome…
Lifestyle
Fair Lawn TV Actor Leads Cast Of Steve Martin Comedy At
Hacpac
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Fair Lawn’s Teddy Coluca, who plays Mr. Brimley on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” will lead the ensemble in the Company Theatre Group’s presentation of comedy legend Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” at the new Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Opening night is this Saturday, with performances running through May 6. It’s the debut HACPAC performance for the Company, one of three professional theater groups in Bergen County and the only one in residence at the new center at 102 State Street. Co-directed by Coluca and Lou Scarpati, “The Underpants” originally was written for the st…
Business
PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments
PetSmart is facing backlash after a fourth dog - including three in New Jersey - was pronounced dead after being taken in for routine grooming appointments in the past few months, according to multiple reports. In the past five months, four dogs have been found dead - most recently when an 8-year-old corgi died in Toms River - during grooming appointments, leading to allegations of animal mistreatment at the nationwide store. According to a report from NBC's "Today," one of the dog owners, who lost her bulldog during a grooming appointment on Dec. 29, is planning a lawsuit, claimi…
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