TV Knowledge Helps Somerville Engineer Win 'Jeopardy!'
It was a back-and-forth nailbiter affair, the kind of episode "Jeopardy!" fans love. But in the end, Scott Riccardi, a Somerville engineer, showed off the value of a Rutgers education.
Riccardi was the winner on "Jeopardy!" on Thursday, July 3, outlasting two other competitors to win $17,000. He won on this "Final Jeopardy" clue
“Lord of the Flies” inspired this series as did the 1994 film "Heavenly Creatures," which starred one of the show’s actresses.
The "question" is at the bottom of this article.
Riccardi got off to a hot start in Jeopardy, getting 15 clues correctly, with only one mi…
Lynn Hamilton, ‘Sanford And Son,’ ‘The Waltons’ Actress, Dies At 95
Lynn Hamilton, best known for her roles on The Waltons and Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 95.
Hamilton passed away in Chicago of natural causes, according to her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson.
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She was surrounded by grandchildren, loved ones, and caregivers, he said.
Born Alzenia “Lynn” Hamilton-Jenkins, the legendary actress leaves behind a five-decade legacy in film, television, theater, and modeling.
She was widely recognize…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality.
Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network.
Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death.
Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
NFL Cheerleader From USR Conquers Cockroaches, Shock Collars On New FOX Reality Show
Although being a Colts cheerleader is a part-time job, it gave New Jersey native MacLaine Funsch full-time prep for the chaos of "The Snake" — FOX’s new survival-style reality competition premiering Tuesday, June 10.
“Being an NFL cheerleader is not for the weak,” said Funsch, 28, who hails from Upper Saddle River. “People love to tear us apart online. You deal with angry fans, train hard, and always have to keep smiling.”
So when she got cast on "The Snake," Funsch relied on her cheer-tough exterior — even while facing cockroach baths, shock collars, and sleep-deprived social warfare.
“I …
‘Squid Game’ Final Season Trailer Drops: Gi-Hun Prepares For One Last Bloody Battle
All good games must come to an end.
Netflix just dropped the official trailer for the third and final season of "Squid Game," and it’s more ruthless, twisted, and high-stakes than ever — with a premiere date locked for Friday, June 27.
Debuting during Netflix’s Tudum 2025: The Live Event, the explosive trailer teases a brutal, no-holds-barred finale where Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) must face not only deadly new games, but the ghosts of a failed rebellion, dead allies, and a growing sense of despair.
And yes — Young-hee, the terrifying Red Light, Green Light doll, is back.
“He is in…
