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Two News Anchors From NJ Leaving NY1 As Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit Settlement
Two New Jersey news anchors are among five leaving NY1 after settling a gender discrimination suit alleging they were forced off the air and replaced by younger and less experienced hosts. Roma Torre of Montclair, Kristen Shaugnessy of Scotch Plains, along with Amanda Farinacci, Vivian Lee and Jeanine Ramirez filed the lawsuit against the station in June 2019. “After engaging in a lengthy dialogue with NY1, we believe it is in everyone’s interest — ours, NY1’s and our viewers’ — that this litigation be resolved, and we have mutually agreed to part ways,” the women said in a statement issue…
Newark, NJ
News
Reports: NJ Producer Heard About Toxicity On Ellen Show For Years, O'Donnell Has Compassion
A comedian and producer with New Jersey roots has been hearing about the toxic work environment at the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" for years. Newark native and two-time Emmy Award-winner Judy Gold opened up in an exclusive interview with Page Six. The 57-year-old stand-up comic says DeGeneres was very nice and has only worked with her once, but Gold said she has been "hearing this forever." One of the show's writers once said "the happiest day of their life was when they cleaned up their desk and got to leave," Gold told Page Six. Rosie O'Donnell, formerly of Saddle River, said during a Busy P…
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
'Fountains Of Wayne' Co-Founder, Montclair Native Adam Schlesinger Dies Of Coronavirus
Montclair native and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger died Wednesday while battling coronavirus, multiple news reports say. The 52-year-old Emmy-winning songwriter had been in an upstate New York hospital for more than a week, said his lawyer, Josh Grier. Schlesinger, best-known for his band's smash hit "Stacey's Mom," had been on a ventilator for the bug. Schlesinger won two Emmys and was nominated for Grammy awards, Tonys and Oscars. He was nominated a total of 10 times for Emmy awards, five of them for his work as the executive music producer for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." The …
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island
A longtime News 12 Long Island anchor announced she will be signing off for the last time later this year. Carol Silva, one of News 12’s most prominent and popular newscasters, tweeted on Thursday, June 6 that she will be retiring in December after more than 30 years with the channel. “First I handed out the tissues. Then came the #MaryTylerMooreHug after I announced I'll be moving away from the @News12LI anchor desk in Dec @elizabethnews12 @elisadestefanoTV @news12li @hoffmanrich Longtime News 12 anchor Carol Silva announces retirement,” the 65-year-old Silva posted on Twitter. A Long Isl…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' Creator Once Worked As Stripper In New Jersey
It turns out the creator of Netflix hit show "Jessica Jones" chronicling one of the darker Marvel characters has somewhat of a dark history herself. In an interview with the New York Times, Melissa Rosenberg says that she supported after high school by working in New Jersey strip clubs while performing with a theater company. Rosenberg was the screenwriter for the "Twilight" movies and the head writer on serial killer drama "Dexter." She says that her own encounters with men influenced "Jessica Jones," second season of which will be released on March…
