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Northampton, MA
News
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show
Will there be anyone left to say "Live From New York?" Longtime cast member Heidi Gardner is the latest cast member to be leaving "Saturday Night Live," departing the venerable sketch comedy show after eight seasons, Variety reported. Gardner is the fourth cast member to depart. Gardner was the longest tenured female cast member and often its most prolific, regularly appearing in the most skits on the show. Her recurring characters included Angel, every boxer's girlfriend from every movie about boxing ever and Bailey Gismert, a teen film critic. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim a…
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…
Bel Air, MD
Lifestyle
Maga
Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition. DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported. The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported. "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Ai-c
reated Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human'
It's a case like Milli Vanilli's lip-syncing scandal of the 90s made for the artificial intelligence era. The Velvet Sundown is a new band that exploded in popularity in June. The group has quickly gained more than 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, fueled by a global chart-topping hit called "Dust on the Wind." The group has been described as having a retro folk-rock sound reminiscent of classic acts like Creedence Clearwater Revival or Bad Company. Its name is even similar to The Velvet Underground, the legendary experimental rock band once led by guitarist Lou Reed. There's …
Greenwich, CT
Obituaries
'X-Files' Composer Dies At CT Home At 78
Mark Snow, the famed television composer who conjured up the eerie and suspenseful theme music for "The X-Files," died at his Connecticut home on Friday, July 4, according to Variety. The Juilliard School-trained composer and musician was 78. Snow was a longtime television composer who had his hands on dozens of television shows over his nearly 50-year career, according to IMDB. He was nominated for 15 Emmy Awards during that time. Mark Snow on how he created the "X-Files" theme song. FoundationINTERVIEWS Composer Sean Callery said Snow had "limitless tale…
Clifton, NJ
Lifestyle
New 'Snow White' Starring Clifton's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …
Foxborough, MA
Lifestyle
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To Foxboro After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Summit, NJ
Lifestyle
Summit Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (
Look
Inside
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"Anora," the acclaimed film from New Jersey native Sean Baker is cleaning up at various awards as the Oscar race heats up. The movie is about a Brooklyn stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" won the prestigious Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival in the spring, and was named one of the 10 Best Films of the Year by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Vulture all predict "Anora" will receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actre…
Suffern, NY
Politics
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller
Two of Cambridge’s own are back together for a new project on Netflix. Hot off the heels of their movie “Air,” Ben Affleck is set to direct, and Matt Damon will lead the cast of an upcoming thriller for the streaming service titled “Animals.” The plot is “under wraps,” according to the film’s IMDb page. Related: Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' But Variety reports that the story of “Animals” will be about kidnapping. This isn’t the first time the two have collaborated together. Damon and Affleck co-starred in and co-wrote “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, which went …
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Natives Rake In Groundbreaking Oscars Wins
The 95th Oscars ceremony had a slew of historic firsts, and Massachusetts was well-represented as the birthplace of two of those winners to have momentous claims to Oscars fame. "Everything Everywhere All at Once," the off-the-wall feel-good film from studio A24, took home seven coveted golden statuettes and added several of its Oscar nominees to the short list of only 43 Asian Oscar winners. Daniel Kwan, one of the film's directors and producers, made history on multiple fronts as the second Asian person in Oscars history to receive awards for best picture, director, and screenplay, ac…
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge is trending, yet again, this time for her speeches at the Golden Globe Awards where she made "White Lotus" creator Mike Lotus weep tears of joy. While the Norwell, MA native has long been known for her roles in "American Pie," "A Mighty Wind" and the "Legally Blonde" series, her career recently had a resurgence — thanks to her role as Tanya McQuaid in White's wildly popular HBO show. On Jan. 10, she won best actress in a limited series at the 80th Golden Globes. Here are six things you probably didn't know about 61-year-old Coolidge: 1. She pretended to be Ernest Hemingw…
Scarsdale, NY
Lifestyle
'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp From Scarsdale Comes Out As Gay
Westchester County native Noah Schnapp, a star of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things," has publicly come out as gay. Schnapp, who grew up in Scarsdale and attended the town's public schools, made the announcement through his Tik Tok account in a video he posted on Thursday, Jan. 5. In the short video, he wrote, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know.'" Additionally, in the caption, he noted the similarity to the character he plays on "Stranger Things," Will Byers, who was also confirmed to be g…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Philly's Bill Cosby Teases Comeback Tour In Bizarre Radio Interview
Disgraced comedian and Philadelphia native Bill Cosby hinted he may return to the stage next year in an interview on an Ohio radio station. The 85-year-old appeared on Marion, Ohio's WWGH for "WGH Talk" with host Scott Spears Wednesday, Dec. 28, to say that he's considering a return to show business one year after his release from prison. Cosby was convicted in 2018 of indecent aggravated assault and spent three years behind bars before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction on constitutional grounds last June, as Daily Voice reported. He's also been the subject of do…
Massapequa, NY
Business
CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming
Some familiar faces are leaving CNN amid a series of layoffs and cost-cutting measures being implemented by the network, Variety reports. Among those being let go are Chris Cillizza, a political commentator who joined the network in 2017, and longtime reporter Martin Savidge, according to the outlet. Earlier Report: CNN To Shut Down Streaming Service One Month After Debut Also getting the chop are CNN correspondents Alison Kosik, Alex Field, and Mary Ann Fox, Variety reports. Perhaps the most visible changes will occur on CNN’s sister network HLN, which will stop producing live programmi…
Newark, NJ
News
Rising NJ Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now
A New Jersey actress on the rise is starring in aerial war epic "Devotion." Christina Jackson, of Newark, plays Daisy Brown, the wife of Jesse Leroy Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first Black aviator in US Navy history, and fighter pilot who played a crucial part in the Korean War. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Jackson (@radioraheemah) While the film is certainly about the love that the Browns share, the major plot line follows Jesse and his wingman, Lt. Tom Hudner Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifices to become the mo…
Yonkers, NY
Politics
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians
A series of racist, violent headlines that were posted on the website and Twitter account of the New York Post on Thursday, Oct. 27, were carried out by an employee, Variety reports. In a statement to the outlet, a spokesperson for the Post said an investigation had revealed that the “unauthorized conduct” was an inside job and the employee responsible has been fired. “This morning, we immediately removed the vile and reprehensible content from our website and social media accounts,” the spokesperson said. The news organization did not reveal the employee’s name. The New York Post ha…
Yonkers, NY
News
ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
A 31-year-old man crew member of "Law & Order: Organized Crime," who was shot and killed has been identified by police. Johnny Pizarro, age 31, of Queens, was shot in New York City in Greenpoint around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to the NYPD. Pizarro was sitting in a red Honda Civic, saving a parking spot, when another man opened the driver’s door and shot him, officials said. Arriving officers found Pizarro unconscious and unresponsive. The crewman was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said. He was rushed to Woodhull Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced dead, police…
Stony Point, NY
Business
Covid-
19: Second Star From Popular TV Show Ousted For Refusing To Get Vaccine
A second actor from a long-running and popular TV show has been fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Steve Burton, one of the stars from the ABC soap opera General Hospital, made the announcement in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Nov. 23. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Burton (@1steveburton) Earlier this month, Variety reported that Ingo Rademacher, age 50, another longtime actor on the show, was fired for refusing to comply with the show's vaccine mandate. The 51-year-old Burton, who has playe…
Torrington, CT
Business
Covid-
19: Bankruptcy Seen As Likely For AMC Theaters
The curtain may be coming down on AMC Theatres, which was forced to shut down its business due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and is now facing bankruptcy troubles. The cinema giant announced in mid-March that it would be closing down all its theaters for up to 12 weeks in coordination with federal guidelines and directives for social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. According to a Variety report, MKM Partners analyst Eric Handler said that theaters could be closed until at least August, and “our belief that AMC lacks the liquidity to stay afloat until…
Somers, NY
Lifestyle
Stephen King Apple TV Plus Miniseries 'Lisey’s Story' Films In Westchester
Filming for the latest Stephen King adaptation, “Lisey’s Story” made its way to the Hudson Valley, bringing Hollywood to a small Westchester village. Academy Award winner Julianne Moore was among the cast and crew to take over Tuckahoe Village Hall and the Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as filming for the much-anticipated Apple TV Plus miniseries based on the Stephen King novel continued in the tri-state area. Film equipment and production trucks could be seen lining Main Street and Columbus Avenue in Tuckahoe for several hours on Wednesday, as the crew filmed scenes for the miniser…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
North Jersey 'Avengers: Endgame' Tix Selling on eBay For Thousands Of Dollars Each
Marvel fans are reselling their "Avengers: Endgame" prime tickets for thousands of dollars on eBay. As of Sunday morning, the asking price for two tickets for a showing in Linden was $2,000 each. At the Kerasotes theater in Secaucus, someone wants a jaw-dropping $25,000 for a set of three. Someone else is asking $500 apiece for tickets to the IMAX theater at Paramus' AMC Garden State 16 and $5,999 for a showing in Clifton (with a buy-it-now price of $9,999). Earlier this week, a pair of tickets were sold at $15,000 for the Essex Green screening in West Orange. The film wil…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Real Estate
'World’s Highest-Paid Actress' Buys $4M Estate In Area
Star watchers apparently will have a chance to catch a glimpse of the "world's highest-paid actress," when she moves into her new digs located in the tony Palisades neighborhood of Rockland County. Celebrity snoopers from the New York Post say Scarlett Johansson of "Avenger" fame recently purchased a 4,000-square-foot Washington Spring Road estate in Sneden's Landing for $4 million. Named the "Ivy House, the Rockland County mansion offers glittering views of the Hudson River and includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms, said Variety. Designed by artists and arch…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
'A Quiet Place,' Filmed In Hudson Valley, Makes Noise With $50M Debut
"A Quiet Place," the John Krasinski and real-life wife Emily Blunt thriller filmed in the Hudson Valley, made a lot of noise at the box office, scoring a huge $50.3 million opening over the weekend. That makes the movie, filmed mostly in Pawling, the second highest-grossing picture of the year to date, behind "Black Panther," which opened in February. The "mostly silent" film tells the story of a family of four who must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threatens their survival. Since its debut at the annual film fes…
