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Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra'
Hudson County Favorite Son Bobby Cannavale Praised In Garden State-Centric Dramedy 'Ezra' Actor Bobby Cannavale has a heartwarming New Jersey-based film premiering this spring that those who've seen it predict could be one of his best. In "Ezra," the pride of Hudson County plays Max, a stand-up comedian from the Garden State who lives with his father, portrayed by Robert De Niro. Max pursues his career while trying to co-parent his 11-year-old son with ex-wife (and Cannavale's real-life partner) Rose Byrne. Max lands a gig on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Hollywood, but the plane fare isn't comped. So he and young Ezra -- who has autism -- embark on a life-changing cross-country trip …
NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose
NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose New Jersey's "Golden Bachelor" winner is learning something new about Gerry Turner every day — and so is America. Turner, 72, gave 70-year-old Nist of Shrewsbury the final rose on the finale of the ABC dating show last week, making her his new fiancé. It happened on the Nov. 30 finale, which aired one day after the Hollywood Reporter spilled some piping hot tea: Turner has, in fact, dated other women since his wife Toni died, and he may have misrepresented his professional career. Turner addressed the article for the first time in a Dec. 1 interview with Katie Couric. Here's what he said …
Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says
Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Actor Alec Baldwin is off the hook after accidentally shooting and killing a cinematographer on a movie set, at least for now. This story has been updated. On Friday, April 21, prosecutors in New Mexico, where the 65-year-old had been shooting scenes for the film “Rust” at the time of the shooting, announced they had formally dropped the manslaughter charges against Baldwin in the death of Halyna Hutchins pending further investigation. Earlier Report: Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member "Over the last few days and in preparation …
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member
Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member Alec Baldwin will face criminal charges after a cinematographer was accidentally killed by a prop firearm on the set of the movie Rust. Earlier Report - Alec Baldwin Discharges Prop Gun, Killing Crew Member, Injuring Director On Movie Set The charges were announced by Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies on Thursday, Jan. 19. In her announcement, Carmack-Altwies said that Baldwin and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed would both be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the film’s set on Oct. 21, 2021.  On the day of the i…
These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County
These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County It turns out that many of the winners of the 80th Golden Globe Awards have ties to the Nutmeg State.  The awards, held on Tuesday night, Jan. 10, were held in Beverly Hills and recognized several of 2022's best films and television shows, including movies such as The Fabelmans and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as well as shows such as The White Lotus.  The several top winners with ties to Connecticut include:  The White Lotus creator Mike White, who attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, where he met his writing partner Zak Penn, according to Vulture; The Fabelm…
COVID-19: Part-Time Litchfield County Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again COVID-19: Part-Time Litchfield County Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again
Covid-19: Part-Time Litchfield County Resident 'Late Night' Host Seth Meyers Has Virus Again Late-night funnyman Seth Meyers said he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and will have to cancel upcoming tapings of his show.  The 48-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum tweeted Wednesday, July 27, that he'd tested earlier this week, but that changed earlier that day. He said he is canceling tapings of his show for the rest of the week as he goes into quarantine again.  After negative tests Monday and Tuesday I tested positive for COVID this morning. Canceling shows the rest of this week. Apologies to our scheduled guests and loyal viewers! — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyer…
NY Resident, Former Miss USA Dies After Jumping From Midtown High-Rise, Report Says NY Resident, Former Miss USA Dies After Jumping From Midtown High-Rise, Report Says
NY Resident, Former Miss USA Dies After Jumping From Midtown High-Rise, Report Says Cheslie Kryst, a television presenter, and former Miss USA, has died at the age of 30, according to a report. The New York Post reported that authorities said Kryst died on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 30. The news outlet said she jumped from a high-rise building where she lived in midtown Manhattan. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the New York Police Department confirmed that Kryst died by suicide.  Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019, and she went on to work as a correspondent for Extra TV. Our hearts are broken. Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved pa…
Actor Who Grew Up In Region Accused Of Sexual Assault Actor Who Grew Up In Region Accused Of Sexual Assault
Actor Who Grew Up In Region Accused Of Sexual Assault Two women have accused Chris Noth of sexual assault, and the actor has issued a statement denying the accusations, according to a new report. Noth, who played the role of Mr. Big on Sex and the City and grew up in Connecticut, was accused of sexual assault by a 40-year-old woman and a 31-year-old woman who remained anonymous in a report from The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, Dec. 16. The 40-year-old woman said Noth sexually assaulted her in Los Angeles in 2004 when she was 22 years old, and the 31-year-old woman reported that he sexually assaulted her in New York in 2015 when she was…
Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says
Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says Netflix has allegedly fired several senior film marketing executives for complaining about management on the business communication online platform Slack. The Hollywood Reporter said anonymous sources confirmed that the executives had believed the messages criticizing management were private, but another employee found the messages and reported them.  The news outlet said one of the executives who was criticized was Netflix's Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, and another was VP Netflix Original Films Marketing Jonathan Helfgot. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the employees had …
'Stranger Things' Actor Working As Food Runner At Jersey Shore Restaurant 'Stranger Things' Actor Working As Food Runner At Jersey Shore Restaurant
'Stranger Things' Actor Working As Food Runner At Jersey Shore Restaurant "Stranger Things" might be on hold, but star Gaten Matarazzo still has work. The 17-year-old actor -- who plays Dustin Henderson on the hit Netflix show -- landed a gig as a food runner at a Long Beach Island restaurant alongside family members, several media outlets report. The Little Egg Harbor native was recognized by fans, despite wearing PPE during his shifts, according to the Hollywood Reporter. While it's not exactly clear where the teen is working, The Inquirer suggested it could be Bird & Betty's in Beach Haven, as his family members work there and his band played there last …
Tristate Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book Tristate Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book
Tristate Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book It's been quite the week for author Michael Wolff, a New Jersey native. Wolff, from Paterson, is the author of "Fire and Fury," an insider's account of the first year of President Donald Trump's White House. The book, which is out now, is No. 1 at Amazon. Former chief strategist Steve Bannon is quoted in the book as saying a meeting Trump's team, which included Donald Trump, Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner took with Russians was "treasonous." Trump responded with a blistering statement saying Bannon has nothing to do with him or his presidency. "When he was fired,…