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NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews
NY Actresses Star In New Netflix Series 'Nobody Wants This' Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…

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by Michael Mashburn
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You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates Are you the next "American Idol?" The popular ABC singing competition is holding virtual auditions for the upcoming season this month and next. As long as you are of a certain age (scroll down for audition dates). According to the "American Idol" casting application website, contestants must be born between June 2, 1995 and Feb. 15, 2010.  Additionally, contestants must be legal U.S. residents authorized to participate in the entire competition. Auditions for residents in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania via Zoom will be Wednesday, Aug. 21.  Virginia re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom
NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom Striving New York singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. The dates of the online Zoom try-outs for 'American Idol.'X/American Idol Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen A breakout "American Idol" star from Northern Westchester will be advancing to the next round of the iconic show after impressing celebrity judges with an impassioned performance of a popular Queen song.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made her first appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, again performed on an episode that aired on Monday, April 3.  During this second appearance, she performed a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" as a duet with fellow contestant Tyson Venegas as part of the show's Hollywood Week Duets.  Because Hedges earned a platinum ticket afte…

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by Ben Crnic
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This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When
This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced.  The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Still Feels Like Dream': Hudson Valley Duo To Audition On 'American Idol' 'Still Feels Like Dream': Hudson Valley Duo To Audition On 'American Idol'
'Still Feels Like Dream': Hudson Valley Duo To Audition On 'American Idol' Fans of "American Idol" will soon be able to watch two women from the Hudson Valley sing their hearts out on the show and fulfill their childhood dreams.  Both Westchester County resident Amara Valerio of Yonkers and Rockland County resident Dany Epp of Suffern will appear on the beloved show in an episode airing on Sunday, March 12 on ABC at 11:35 p.m.  Valerio and Epp, both lifelong fans of the show, sang in front of celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie in Las Vegas and said that the auditions were something that they felt their whole lives had led up to.  Ameri…

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by Ben Crnic
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American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester Singer-songwriter Haley Reinhart, who is known for her successful stint on American Idol, will be bringing her latest tour to Westchester.  Reinhart will be performing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 City Place on Friday, March 17 as part of her "Off The Ground Tour 2023."  Rising to fame after appearing on the popular television show "American Idol," Reinhart originally appeared in the 9th season of the show in 2010 but failed to get to the Hollywood round. She did not let this deter her though and ended up placing third in the show's 10th season in 201…

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by Ben Crnic
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Kelly Clarkson Spotted At Popular Destination In Hudson Valley Kelly Clarkson Spotted At Popular Destination In Hudson Valley
Kelly Clarkson Spotted At Popular Destination In Hudson Valley Sometimes kids just need to let loose in a giant theme park made of Legos, and Kelly Clarkson’s children are no exception. The Grammy-winning singer and American Idol alum was recently spotted in the Hudson Valley, where she took 7-year-old daughter, River, and 6-year-old son, Remington, to LEGOLAND New York Resort located in Goshen in Orange County, People magazine reports. The family posed for several photos around the 150-acre park, which officially opened for its first full season on Friday, April 8. In one photo, the Miss Independent singer and her kids are all smiles while stan…

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by Michael Mashburn