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Bergen County HS Sweethearts' Bright Idea Brings Christmas Cheer To Neighbors Fighting Cancer

Bergen County HS Sweethearts' Bright Idea Brings Christmas Cheer To Neighbors Fighting Cancer

Bergen County HS Sweethearts' Bright Idea Brings Christmas Cheer To Neighbors Fighting Cancer The Katz family knows the meaning of Christmas magic. Every year, the Roxbury family decks their Parkview Drive house out in thousands of Christmas lights, then sets them to music. And each year, they do it with the same goal: To raise money for a community member fighting cancer. This year is the family's seventh, and they're doing it for their neighbor, who's been battling esophageal cancer for about a year and a half. “We started it because one of my son's friends who was on his ice hockey team came down with brain cancer, glioblastoma, and everybody was doing something for …

by Valerie Musson

11/30/2023

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Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue

Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue

Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue Livvy Dunne is back in her swimsuit. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is once again featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next year. Dunne was featured in the 2023 edition, photographed in Puerto Rico. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Portugal for the 2024 edition. …

11/29/2023

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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey

Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey

Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey It may be getting dark early but Christmas light displays are keeping New Jersey bright. Daily Voice has partnered with Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, the creator of "The Great Holiday Light List: Sights of the Season," to come up with your guide to the best home Christmas light displays across North Jersey. Nussbaum-Giercyk, who owns a Disney-focused travel company, has compiled multiple lists for every county in NJ, FL, NY, PA and MA. "Since we all can't live in Disney every day, holiday lights are the next best way to create magic," she said. "You can see them where ever in the country yo…

by Cecilia Levine

11/28/2023

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Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home

Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home

Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home Stephen Colbert has been sidelined again, this time from a burst appendix. Unlike before, it doesn't look like he'll be hosting from his Montclair home. "I’m sure you’re thinking, “Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?” Colbert posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Nov. 27. "Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix." "The Late Show" host had a busy week planned, too, with a lineup that included Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer, as well as the return of former bandleader Jon Batiste and a canned edition of Barbra Streisand takin…

by Jerry DeMarco

11/27/2023

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'Bucket List Wish:' Rutgers Marching Band To Perform In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

'Bucket List Wish:' Rutgers Marching Band To Perform In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

'Bucket List Wish:' Rutgers Marching Band To Perform In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The Rutgers University Marching Band is getting ready to check off a longtime "bucket list wish:" Perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Led by drum major Amelia Ainbinder, of Middletown (Class of 2024), the marching band will be performing for more than 3 million live spectators, and even more watching from home on television. The more than 300-person band has been preparing for the parade since last November, when they found out they were among the 11 bands chosen to perform — the only one representing New Jersey. "To be invited to march in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parad…

by Cecilia Levine

11/20/2023

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Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice'

Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save NJ Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice'

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…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2023

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Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'BOSS'

Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'BOSS'

Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'Boss' Get paid to party! Well, sort of. The producers of the HBO show "BOSS" are seeking extras to play club-goers in an upcoming episode. The show is specifically seeking both "hip and eccentric" and "attractive and stylish" club-goers for the scene, which may include atmospheric smoke, strobe lights and loud music. Filming will be in New York City on Dec. 6. Click here for rates and how to apply.

by Cecilia Levine

11/17/2023

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'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both'

'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both'

'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both' Gerry Turner is looking for his second love — and he's nearly there. The problem is that he loves them both. Turner made his feelings clear to both Theresa Nist, a grandmother from Shrewsbury, and Leslie Fhima of them on the Thursday, Nov. 16 episode of ABC's "Golden Bachelor." But on Nov. 30, he'll have to choose just one. Turner had a day-date and night in the fantasy suite with both women on the most recent episode, filmed in Costa Rica. He said what he loves about Fhima is the excitement and her adventurousness, while Nist makes him feel "warm and safe." He told Fhima: "I have …

by Cecilia Levine

11/17/2023

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SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras

SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras

SNL Needs Muscular Man, Person With 70s Haircut As Extras If you're a muscly man or still rocking a 70s-style haircut, "Saturday Night Live" needs you. The NBC show is looking for extras for an upcoming episode, according to a new casting call. The muscular man should be between 18 and 40 years old, while the person with 70s hair should be between 18 and 75. The gig pays between $220 and $1,700. Click here to apply.

by Cecilia Levine

11/16/2023

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North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf'

North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf'

North Jersey Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' Tatiana Kovalenko, a North Jersey cakemaker, is ringing in the holiday season in style. Kovalenko, who lives in Woodcliff Lake and previously ran Skaza Cakes in Midland Park, is a contestant on the Food Network show "The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown", premiering on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. On the show, six teams of bakers are challenged to create a edible showpieces highlighting the holiday season. The winning team wins $25,000 and the coveted title of The Ambassadors of Confectionary Concoctions. The show is hosted by cake master Duff Goldman with judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt…

11/16/2023

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Ali Stroker, Ridgewood Native, Comes Home For Book Signing

Ali Stroker, Ridgewood Native, Comes Home For Book Signing

Ali Stroker, Ridgewood Native, Comes Home For Book Signing Ali Stroker, the Tony Award winning actress and Bergen County native, is having a homecoming. Stroker, is signing copies of her new children's book "Cut Loose" at Bookends in Ridgewood, the village where she was born and raised, on Saturday, Nov. 18.. In "Cut Loose," Nat faces the prospect of being not only the new kid in school, but the new kid in a wheelchair, according to a synopsis. While things start off slowly, she eventually makes a new best friend, gets a boyfriend, and takes part in a theatre competition as she aims to live out her dream of performing on Broadway, according to a syn…

11/14/2023

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Radio City Rockettes Casting Brand Ambassador To Spread Holiday Cheer On NYC Streets What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to spread Christmas cheer, and get paid to do it? The Radio City Rockettes are casting a team of performers who will be the formal brand ambassadors ahead of "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular," starring the Rockettes, this season in New York City. What's it take to be a brand ambassador for the Rockettes? "This fierce cast will be in full costume in high traffic locations around New York City, such as Times Square, Bryant Park, Herald Square, Radio City Music Hall, 5th Ave, and more, spreading joy to passersby through dance, song, and o…

by Cecilia Levine

11/11/2023