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Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Queen Bey is ready to run the (halftime) world as she takes center stage for a show-stopping performance during the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. Beyoncé, the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, is set to star on Netflix's first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday at NRG Stadium in the singer's hometown.  Fans got a sneak peek on Sunday night when a teaser dropped, showing the "Cowboy Carter" herself standing atop a flower-covered vintage car with iconic longhorns. In true Texas fashion, she catches a football before the promo cuts to Netflix’s highly an…

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Lifestyle
First-Time Nominee Shaboozey Set To Represent Hometown Woodbridge At CMA Awards First-Time Nominee Shaboozey Set To Represent Hometown Woodbridge At CMA Awards
First-Time Nominee Shaboozey Set To Represent Hometown Woodbridge At CMA Awards The spotlight continues to shine on Virginia's standout star Shaboozey, who is set to be a featured performer at the CMA Awards.  Following his Grammy nominations and the announcement he would be playing the halftime show during the Lions-Bears Thanksgiving game, the Woodbridge native is set to be prominently featured at the popular award show. A first-time CMA Awards nominee, Shaboozey is up for "Single of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" and will also perform at the event.  Other performers already announced include Dierks Bentley, Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-H…

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Sports
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-nominated DMV native Collins Obinna Chibueze - better known as Shaboozey - had a banner week. Fresh off of multiple Grammy nominations, the NFL confirmed that the Woodbridge native would be the featured artist at during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game on Thanksgiving. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, and can be viewed on CBS. According to the NFL, "the holiday games continue to be a force in viewership," and millions are expected to see the six-time Grammy-nominated star on the big stage. "US viewership for each Thanksgiving halftime sho…

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by Zak Failla
Pawling, NY
Obituaries
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home James Earl Jones, the beloved actor and voice behind one of cinema's most memorable villains, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home in Dutchess County, Variety reported.  The "Field of Dreams" star was 93. No cause of death was given.  Jones, a Pawling resident, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From the Broadway stage, the silver screen, and a galaxy far, far away, the Mississippi-born actor had a range that few others could replicate.  He was a large man but could play gentle and meek characters, and his baritone voice could be calm and reassuring like in "The Lion …

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by Josh Lanier
Rutherford, NJ
Lifestyle
Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (WATCH) Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (WATCH)
Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (Watch) She's following in her mother's footsteps. Footage of Blue Ivy Carter, the 11-year-old daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z, dancing on stage during mom's shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford last weekend as part of the Renaissance World Tour is going viral on social media. Crowd went crazy for Blue Ivy 💙 #RENAISSANCEWORLDTOUR pic.twitter.com/NJE0fYV5bK — Dom was in CLUB RENAISSANCE 🪩 (@BeykandaForever) July 30, 2023 Blue Ivy joins Beyonce on stage during "My Power" and "Black Parade," and also proudly displayed her New York roots with her attire while doing her dad's (and Diamond Dalla…

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by Sam Barron
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Lifestyle
Popstar Ed Sheeran Delivers Pizza To Pennsylvania Fans (VIDEO, PHOTOS) Popstar Ed Sheeran Delivers Pizza To Pennsylvania Fans (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Popstar Ed Sheeran Delivers Pizza To Pennsylvania Fans (Video, Photos) Before Ed Sheeran's Pennsylvania concert stop on Sunday— which sent 17 people to the hospital— the popstar surprised fans with pizza.  Before picking up his guitar for the Mathematics Tour stop,  the four-time Grammy winner stopped by Calienta Pizza in Crafton to toss some dough and share his custom slices with fans on Saturday, July 8, 2023. 4X Grammy Winner @edsheeran makes pizza with the 4X World Pizza Champions 🎶🍕💪 #edsheeran #calientepizza #worldpizzachampions pic.twitter.com/rxanX8sF0v — Caliente Pizza and Draft House (@calientepdrafth) July 9, 2023 The singer-songwriter made a v…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gettysburg, PA
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses A 16-year-old girl received four dozen red roses from 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift. This isn't a story of Swift's latest love song, but a sweet "thank you" and apology to a businesswoman.  Ripleigh Maring, of Ripleigh's Creamery in McSherrystown, PA and Emmitsburg, MD, is a Swiftie who is a lover of the Billboard hits (she's also a savvy saleswoman) so she made "The Era Collection" of ice cream flavors to sell at her shop ahead of Swift's "Eras Tour" stop in Philadelphia. The collection includes Lavender Haze, Karma, and Bad Blood (plus, there are  Enchanted and Bejeweled milkshakes…

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by Jillian Pikora
Rutherford, NJ
Events
Lady Gaga Books MetLife Stadium Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus Lady Gaga Books MetLife Stadium Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Lady Gaga Books MetLife Stadium Stop On International Tour Postponed Due To Coronavirus Lady Gaga has announced her 2022 stadium tour after a two-year delay due to coronavirus. While most of the shows are in Las Vegas, the 12-time Grammy winner made sure to schedule a stop at MetLife Stadium on Thursday Aug. 11 as part of the "Chromatica Ball" tour. Tickets start at $129 on StubHub. The concert series was scheduled in 2020 after the release of Gaga's album "Chromatica." It was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Popular songs from the album include "Stupid Love" and "Rain on Me" with Arianna Grande. The tour will begin in Düsseldorf and finish in Los Angeles.  Cl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Younger 'Brother' Of Rapper Fetty Wap Gunned Down In Paterson Younger 'Brother' Of Rapper Fetty Wap Gunned Down In Paterson
Younger 'Brother' Of Rapper Fetty Wap Gunned Down In Paterson The 22nd person killed by gunfire in Paterson this year was an Elmwood Park native whom rapper Fetty Wap referred to as his younger "twin" brother. “I failed you bro I’m sorry,” Fetty wrote with a photo of himself with close friend Twyshon Depew, 26, who was shot in the chest across from a city park Thursday night. “I love you lil bro," he added. "I really thought I could get you out before I ever had to make a post like this lil bro like wtf.” Depew, who lived in Paterson, was shot on Lawrence Street across from Wrigley Park near Rosa Parks Boulevard around 9 p.m. Thursday He was taken b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears Long Island native and musical legend Billy Joel’s 70th Birthday Concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at Madison Square Garden. The Madison Square Garden Company has announced that show is the “unprecedented” 64th consecutive show by Joel, an MSG Franchise and internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winning New Yorker. The 70th birthday show is part of Joel’s residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena, which started in January 2014 with Joel putting on one show per month at MSG. The May 2019 show will be Joel’s 11th all-time performance at MSG, the company says. Joel’s family moved…

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by Valerie Musson