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Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (
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Madison Curbelo is back, baby. To NBC's "The Voice," that is (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madison Curbelo (@madison_curbelo) The 22-year-old singer from Westfield appeared on Season 20 of the show in 2021, but her audition back then fell flat. Things couldn't be more different for Curbelo this time around. On Monday, March 4, she returned to "The Voice" and performed "Stand By Me" with her guitar for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. All four judges whipped around …
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
DC Singer Falls Flat On 'The Voice
For "The Voice" judges, Ash Haynes wasn't quite it. The 36-year-old Washington D.C. singer who once sang backup for a Swedish artist at Eurovision took to the NBC stage in this season's debut Monday night, Feb. 27. Haynes sang "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. None of the judges turned their chairs for Haynes, but did give her some constructive criticism. EGOT Legend told Haynes if she was going to hit the big notes, she should do so "more accurately" and with control and precision. Shay of Dan + Shay said Haynes…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice'
It was nearly over for Mara Justine, until Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan came to her rescue. The 21-year-old native lost in one of the knockout rounds on last week's episode of "The Voice" on NBC: Hailey Mia was crowned the winner of the challenge. But coaches Stefani and Horan each used a remaining steal with minutes to spare keeping Justine in the runnings, sending Caleb Sasser home. John Legend called Justine's rendition of Harry Nilsson's "Without You" her best performance on the show yet. While Stefani pled her case to be Justine's next coach, the Garden State native ultima…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
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.…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice'
A 2021 Berklee College of Music put her training to the test Monday night, Oct. 30, during an "absolutely brilliant" performance on NBC's musical competition series “The Voice.” Taylor Deneen took on AZÁN during the show's battle round. They both performed Chloe x Halle’s “Do It." During the round, coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and the duet’s own coach, John Legend, pick two members of their team to perform one song together. The better performance moves on to the knockout round. The Voice “Taylor, I thought you were absolutely brilliant. To be honest, I didn’t hear…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Lifestyle
'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…
Fairfax, VA
Politics
John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano
Fairfax County's Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano got an unlikely but much welcomed endorsement from none other than John Legend. The California-based EGOT recorded a 46-second clip that Descano, who is running against Edward J. "Ed" Nuttall on the Democratic bill, tweeted out last week. You might be thinking, what does John Legend know about Fairfax County politics? To Descano, that doesn't matter. He's just happy to have the "All of Me" singer's support. I'm excited to announce the endorsement of singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, John Legend. John's activism has led him t…
Worcester, MA
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: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit. Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version. The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
Westminster, MD
Lifestyle
Sisters Both Crowned 'Miss Maryland' Compete On 'The Voice' (
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A pair of sisters both previously crowned Miss Maryland have taken their talents to NBC's "The Voice." Lindsay and Kasey Staniszewski performed Lady A's "What If I Never Get Over You" on the Monday, Oct. 3 episode. The Staniszewski sisters both served as state ambassadors: Lindsay was Miss Maryland 2010 and Kasey was Miss Maryland USA 2013. Together they are The Marilynds, "making their mark in the entertainment industry, sharing their love for a truly universal language — music — and their voices with the world, note by note," their website says. The sisters earned chair …
Glen Burnie, MD
Lifestyle
Maryland Teen Stuns On 'The Voice' With Four Chair Turns
A 17-year-old girl from Maryland wowed judges on NBC's "The Voice." Parijita Bastola, of Severna Park, performed Labrinth's "Jealous" on the Sept. 27 episode, all while making history as the first Nepalese American to audition on the singing show. Seconds into the song, John Legend whipped his chair around. Then came Camila Cabello, the Gwen Stefani, and finally Blake Shelton. The judges couldn't believe Parijita is only 17. Cabello says the teen's performance was her favorite song so far, and gave her chills. Stefani calls the teen "natural." Bastola listens to Nepalese music but says he…
Brookfield, CT
Politics
Lamont Gains Praise From A Legend, John That Is
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is getting high marks from a songwriting Legend for restoring voting rights to thousands of former prison inmates. This week, Lamont signed a bill into law that will make voting access in Connecticut easier, as well as increasing opportunities for absentee voting and creating more secure in-person voting. The news drew the attention and praise of many, including 12-time Grammy winner John Legend, who took to social media to give the governor a pat on the back. “With @GovNedLamont’s signature Connecticut just restored voting rights to thousands of citizens who …
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Lifestyle
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: Bergen County Teen Carolina Rial Wows 'The Voice' Judges
New Jersey teen Carolina Rial garnered national accolades for her blind audition on NBC's "The Voice." Less than 30 seconds into Sam Smith's "Stay With Me," judges Nick Jonas and John Legend hit their buttons -- turning to see the Ridgefield (Bergen County) girl. The 17-year-old got a standing ovation from Jonas, a Bergen County native, himself. "That's the kind of voice I feel like this show's all about," Jonas said. "The fact that you're from Jersey is making me so happy." Legend opined Rial's had exquisite range and insane control Sussex County's Danielle Escobar, known musically as …
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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: Sussex County Native Auditions For NBC’s ‘The Voice’
A Sussex County native showcased her powerful vocals during a blind audition on NBC’s ‘The Voice.’ Danielle Escobar, known musically as Yellsmiles, took to the stage during Tuesday night’s episode and belted out a cover of Miley Cyrus’ “Midnight Sky.” “I’m Yellsmiles, and I’m from Sussex County, New Jersey,” the pop singer told judge John Legend after her performance. “What a name — that’s so cool,” Legend responded. None of the judges hit the button to turn their chair around during the blind audition that would’ve allowed the singer to move forward to the next round — but that didn’t st…
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch
What are you doing next Friday? Because it could be auditioning, from the comfort of your couch, to be on "The Voice." Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s open casting call auditions for the NBC reality competition are being conducted virtually. The last chance to audition is Feb. 4-5 and sign-ups are being taken now. All musical styles are welcome to perform, but singers need to be age 13 or older. On "The Voice," novice performers are mentored by hit artists such as John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Steffani, and Blake Shelton as they compete to be the best singer in the bunch.&nb…
Paterson, NJ
News
Famed 'Lean On Me' Paterson Eastside Principal Joe Clark Dies
He roamed the hallways of Paterson Eastside High School with a bullhorn and bat, wielding a brand of drill-instructor discipline that drew both admirers and critics alike. He held news conferences at 7 a.m. and once expelled 300 students for "fighting, vandalism, abusing teachers, and drug possession" – all in a single day. And he left such an indelible mark that John Legend, Wendy Calhoun and LeBron James were preparing to create a TV drama about him 30 years after his retirement. Joe Louis Clark, a Georgia-born, longtime South Orange resident who appeared on the cover of Time magazine an…
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Teen Carter Rubin Wins NBC's 'The Voice'
Sing it from the rooftops: a Long Island teenager has been crowned as the new champion of NBC’s “The Voice” competition. Carter Rubin, a 15-year-old Shoreham resident, became the competition’s younger-ever winner this week after wowing the celebrity judges and audience while starring on the show over the past month. Earlier story - Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice' "Oh my God, we won!" pop star Gwen Stefani, who coached Rubin throughout the competition, posted on social media with the champion by her side. "This is so crazy. We're trying to understand that this is happening…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice'
A Long Island teen was in the middle of a tug-of-war between two of the country’s biggest recording artists after taking centerstage and starring on NBC’s “The Voice.” Carter Rubin, a 15-year-old Shoreham resident, impressed both judges Gwen Stefani and John Legend with his rendition of Lewis Capaldi’s “Before You Go,” on the popular show, as the two celebrities sought to represent the teenager as his coach. “You do not look like your voice,” Stefani said when she spoke after Rubin's song. “I can’t believe what I am hearing and seeing right now. This is a shock.” Legend also tried to pers…
Teaneck, NJ
Lifestyle
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: Bergen County Native Wows Judges On NBC's 'The Voice'
A Bergen County native has secured a spot on Season 19 of NBC's "The Voice." Olivia Reyes, of Teaneck, sang "Falling" by Harry Styles on Tuesday night's episode of the show before judges Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Legend said Reyes' tone was "crystal clear and piercing." She later chose him as her coach for the season. Reyes, 19, grew up in a baseball-loving family. Her brother plays competitively and she played softball, but later quit to focus on singing in high school. Reyes was involved in choir and musical theater throughout school, but only sa…
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Don't Miss Hudson Valley's Own Sam DeRosa On New NBC Show 'Songland'
A songwriter with roots in Poughkeepsie will be on NBC's new show "Songland" Wednesday night, Sept. 4. Samantha DeRosa will be performing her original song "Pill for This" at 9 p.m. in front of Charlie Puth and other producers. The show features undiscovered songwriters who pitch their original creations to superstar recording artists and a panel of chart-topping producers. Some of the stars include Leona Lewis, the Jonas Brothers, John Legend, will.i.am and more. DeRosa performs in front of Charlie Puth and others on "Songland."Sam DeRosa Instagram DeRosa started writing her own song…
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
John Legend Spotted In Linden Supermarket
This isn't the first time John Legend has made a pit-stop for snacks in New Jersey -- this time, it's Union County. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner was seen Saturday in ShopRite of Linden to pick up a bag of Haribo gummy bears. The "All of Me" star was supposed to play at OZY Fest in New York City that day, but it was cancelled due to the heat wave. Late last year, Legend stopped at a 7-Eleven in Wood-Ridge and donated $20 to local firefighters.
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Snoop Dogg, Mayweather And Other Celebs Who Recently Flew To, From Teterboro Airport
Teterboro Airport isn't just the oldest airport in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. It's also the most star-studded. Just 15 miles from New York City, the reliever airport handles smaller planes, many owned by some of the wealthiest and most prominent people in the U.S., leaving most commercial flights to Newark, Laguardia and JFK. According to recent headlines and social media posts, here are some celebrities who you can blame in part for the noisy airspace above Bergen County. 1. Floyd Mayweather: The fighter set out Oct. 2 for a trip around the world, not before first snappin…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
John Legend Stops At North Jersey 7-Eleven, Donates To Fire Department
Two Wood-Ridge firefighters were outside 7-Eleven in Wood-Ridge selling tickets to the department's upcoming fundraiser breakfast when John Legend pulled up Sunday morning. The singer, producer and composer went into the store -- after one firefighter explained what the cause was for -- and came out with $20. That's when he handed it to the firefighters, got back in his car and drove off, firefighters said. Legend didn't say what he was doing in the area but firefighters speculated he may have been at Teterboro Airport, approximately a mile away from the Hackensack Avenue store. Last year,…
