HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey An HBO series featuring a trio of the country’s most up-and-coming drag queens is set to film across North Jersey, NJ.com reports. ‘We’re Here,’ an hourlong series that debuted in 2020, is filming its third season’s final episode in Warren and Sussex Counties — specifically, in Washington, Hopatcong, Sussex, and Vernon, the outlet says. Created by Johnnie Ingram and Steve Warren, the two-time Emmy winning show depicts Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they “inspire and teach their own ‘drag daughters’ to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-hold…
Son Of DC Legend, 'Big G', Killed In Upper Marlboro Attack Son Of DC Legend, 'Big G', Killed In Upper Marlboro Attack
Son Of DC Legend, 'Big G', Killed In Upper Marlboro Attack The son of DMV legend Anwan "Big G" Glover, has been killed in Upper Marlboro, authorities say. Kavon Glover, 29, was shot to death in the 12800 block of William Beanes Road shortly before 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, according to Prince George's County police. Glover was pronounced dead on the scene. Glover's father, Big G, is a founding member of the "BackYard Band" and is also known for his role as Slim Charles in the HBO series "The Wire".  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anwan Glover (Big G) (@anwanglover) Police are cur…
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Pittsburgh-Native Author, David McCullough Dies At 89 Pulitzer-Prize Winning Pittsburgh-Native Author, David McCullough Dies At 89
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Pittsburgh-Native Author, David McCullough Dies At 89 Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, David McCullough, died at the age of 89, on Sunday, August 7, according to his family.  He was surrounded by his five children in Hingham, Massachusetts, at the time of his passing, his family says.  "The McCullough family is very appreciative of the support during this difficult time and the support of his many readers throughout the years." His wife Rosalee Ingram Barnes McCullough, 89, had passed less than two months prior on June 9, according to her obituary.  The two met when she went to visit a friend in Pittsburgh in 1951, they marri…
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…
Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY
Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY Following the death of a horse during the filming of an HBO series on Long Island, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is requesting the network investigate. The horse died in Nassau County on Tuesday, June 28, during the filming of the highly popular series "The Gilded Age." According to PETA, three whistleblowers said the 23-year-old horse sustained head trauma and was seen frothing at the mouth. “If it weren’t for these whistleblowers, the apparent death of this vulnerable horse would likely have been swept under the rug,” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo.…
Virginia Mom Simply Won't Give Up On Finding Missing Daughter 6 Years Later Virginia Mom Simply Won't Give Up On Finding Missing Daughter 6 Years Later
Virginia Mom Simply Won't Give Up On Finding Missing Daughter 6 Years Later A Virginia mother is refusing to give up on the search for her daughter, nearly six years after her disappearance. Toni Jacobs, of Richmond, is holding out hope for the return of her youngest child, Keeshae Jacobs, who went missing on Sept. 26, 2016. "Loving, caring, loyal, spoiled rotten — to the core," Jacobs says in a video posted by the Richmond Police Department. “Just like any other time, she decided to go with some friends and that she’d be home the next day. The next day came and I hadn’t heard from her or seen Keeshae since." Jacobs founded the Keeshae Jacobs foundation to…
'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run 'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run
'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run A Hudson Valley restaurant that became famous with a starring role in the HBO series "I Know This Much Is True," has closed its doors for good after 25 years. The Dutchess County staple, located in Fishkill, was a popular place for locals for special events and everyday gatherings and was unofficially called by many as ''the office." If you lived in Fishkill, Seasons was also the place to chow down on everything from wings to steaks and catch up on local gossip. "It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that we are closing our wonderful restaurant, Seasons, as of Saturday, January 22…
New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO
New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO The Hudson Valley is set to be featured in the long-awaited debut of HBO’s latest drama “The Gilded Age.” Largely produced in New York, “The Gilded Age,” starring Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, features New York City in 1882 after a young Marian Brook, played by Louisa Jacobson, moves from rural Pennsylvania to the big city. The show was set to premiere on HBO at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, produced and written by Julian Fellowes of “Downton Abbey” fame. The nine-episode series is scheduled to run through Monday, March 21. During shooting, multiple scenes for HBO's latest drama were…
New Series Largely Produced On Long Island Debuts On HBO New Series Largely Produced On Long Island Debuts On HBO
New Series Largely Produced On Long Island Debuts On HBO Long Island will take center stage in the long-awaited debut of HBO’s brand-new drama “The Gilded Age.” Largely produced on Long Island, “The Gilded Age,” starring Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, features New York City in 1882 after a young Marian Brook, played by Louisa Jacobson, moves from rural Pennsylvania to the big city. The show was set to premiere on HBO at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, produced and written by Julian Fellowes of “Downton Abbey” fame. The nine-episode series is scheduled to run through Monday, March 21. Some of the shooting of the show took place on a set built …
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring A self-proclaimed South Jersey “influencer” who live-streamed his arrest by federal authorities was charged with running one of the largest-ever illegal TV pirating rings. Bill Omar Carrasquillo – aka “Omi in a Hellcat” -- has insisted that he amassed a $30 million fortune, a stockpile of more than 50 vehicles and dozens of properties through a construction company and as a landlord. Federal authorities, however, say that Carrasquillo, 35, of the Gloucester town of Swedesboro, and partners Jesse Gonzales, 42, of Pico Rivera, CA, and Michael Barone, 36, of Queens, NY, offered subscribers all…
No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies
No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies TRIBUTE: Even if you don't instantly recognize the name, you no doubt recall the cigarette, the long coat and the shotgun -- or his character's motto: "It's all in the game, yo." Actor Michael Kenneth Williams, best known for portraying the Robin Hood-like criminal Omar Little on the cable show "The Wire," was found dead Monday at his Brooklyn penthouse. He was 54. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," a representative said. "They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss." Tributes poured in as …
Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery
Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery It seems you can't turn your head in the Hudson Valley these days without spotting a well-known actor or superstar. The latest took place on Sunday, Aug. 15, when "Sons Of Anarchy" star Kim Coates stopped by a popular Ulster County resident in Kingston for a bite to eat. The owners of Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar in Kingston said on Facebook that Coates, who is in the area filming the HBO series the "White House Plumbers," stopped in for a bite to eat. "We had a special guest today at Ole Savannah," the owners wrote on Facebook. "Kim Coates of Sons of Anarchy stopped to dine with u…