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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality A 21-year-old New Jersey native is impressing judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mara Justine, who hails from Galloway, won a singing battle as she harmonized with Claudia B., 25, in their rendition of "Son of a Preacher Man" on the Tuesday, Oct. 31 episode. Reba McEntire was the only judge who preferred Claudia's performance, but was impressed by both singers' talent given their ages. Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend — who coaches both women — all agreed the Mara ultimately won that battle. Niall and Gwen both called it "flawless," and Gwen noted Mara's star quality. Claudia B.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads
What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads The "Golden Bachelor" hasn't even premiered yet, but one contestant from Maryland is a clear favorite for many already. With her long, golden locks, 60-year-old Joan Vassos, of Rockville, is among the 22 women competing on a new "The Bachelor" concept, premiering on Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC. According to her LinkedIn page, Vassos works in alumni relations and annual giving at the Landon School, a prep school for boys in Bethesda. Joan, who will be competing on Gerry Turner's season, has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love again after losing her husband of 32 years to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition 'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition
'They Make 'Em Different In Jersey': NJ Singer, 21, Nails 'The Voice' Audition Mara Justine, a 21-year-old New Jersey resident, had judges fighting over her after turning all four of their chairs on her audition of "The Voice." The Galloway resident nailed her rendition of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" on the Monday, Sept. 25 blind audition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARA JUSTINE (@marajustine1) View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARA JUSTINE (@marajustine1) All four judges, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani and John Legend were left stu…

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by Cecilia Levine
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week
Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week The administrator of a Maryland private school is among 22 women competing on a new "The Bachelor" concept premiering this week. Meet Joan, the 60-year-old Rockville resident, competing for love on the "Golden Bachelor" starring Gerry Turner. The show premiers at 8 p.m. on ABC, Thursday, Sept. 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Joan is really something special. She has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love again after losing her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer. Joan i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Valley, NJ
Events
Meet Bernie Taupin In Northvale Meet Bernie Taupin In Northvale
Meet Bernie Taupin In Northvale The man behind some of the most iconic songs of all time is coming to Bergen County. Bernie Taupin, who writes songs and lyrics with Elton John, is signing copies of his new memoir "Scattershot" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernie Taupin (@bernietaupinofficial) In "Scattershot," Taupin writes in-depth about his partnership with John, growing up in England and his life in Beverly Hills, according to a synopsis. Taupin also tells stories about meeting John Len…

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by Sam Barron
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Private School Admin From Maryland, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant Private School Admin From Maryland, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant
Private School Admin From Maryland, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. And one of them is a 60-year-old private school administrator from Rockville. The women are all ages 60 to 75 and are hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, whose wife died in 2017. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Joan is really something special. She has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love ag…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo
Covid-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo The announcement Thursday that events at major New York City venues were being postponed or cancelled disappointed devotees of several big-name musicians, as well as regular attendees of some special venues. What was to be Billy Joel’s 120th overall performance at MSG on March 19 was postponed, along with his subsequent April 10 gig. Also bagged are two Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Garden gigs April 6 and 7. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Thursday that gatherings will be limited to no more than 500 people, shaking Broadway, the arenas, Carnegi Hall and other larger…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Newark, NJ
Events
Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month
Tickets For Elton John Farewell Tour At Pru Center On Sale This Month Elton John has announced seven new dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which will be making stops at the Prudential Center in Newark and the region's other major venues next year.  The tour launched Sept. 8, 2018, to a sold-out crowd who thrilled to classics like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Philadelphia Freedom," among others recorded over John's 50-year career.  The tour will make stops at Madison Square Garden April 6 and 7, Barclays Center April 10 and 11, Prudential Center April 15 and NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Coliseum April 17 and 18. T…

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by Paul Milo
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium Concert Is Highest-Selling Fall Show In America, StubHub Says Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium Concert Is Highest-Selling Fall Show In America, StubHub Says
Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium Concert Is Highest-Selling Fall Show In America, StubHub Says Ed Sheeran's upcoming MetLife Stadium show is listed as the top-seller this fall across all acts in the U.S. by StubHub. The chart-topping "Shape Of You" singer will be in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. Sheeran's New Jersey show tops BTS' performance at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. The British singer, however, was sandwiched at No. 2 between Elton John (No. 1) and BTS (No. 3) on StubHub's list of best-selling acts (full tour) based on ticket sales from Labor Day to Thanksgiving 2018. Tickets are still available but selling out quickly.

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield, CT
Lifestyle
Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield
Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield David Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is returning to Ridgefield.  On this tour, he will be performing music from his latest album -- Sky Trails -- alongside some of his best-loved songs and greatest hits.  Crosby graces the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m., part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  For tickets, which cost $126 apiece, call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts…

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by Jon Craig