North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway
North Jersey Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Performing at a well known cabaret venue in Manhattan without a soundcheck would be nerve-wracking.  For 16-year-old Echo Picone, of Warren County, it was just another night on stage. The teen recently performed at 54 Below, as part of their "54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo" night.  Echo, a die-hard Livvy, sang "Favorite Crime," as part of a musical revue with well known Broadway performers and actors. The Warren Hills High School junior had to miss soundcheck for a very good reason — she was at school. "I was super excited," Echo, who lives in Washington and has been performing since she was fi…
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report A pair of high school sweethearts running a Latin-inspired French fry company struck a deal this week on "Shark Tank." James and Johanna Windon, who met at Morristown High School and are now married with three children, started Buena Papa Fry Bar in Raleigh, N.C., with just $18 in their bank account during the pandemic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) In two…
Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend
Morris County Musician Has Role In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Out This Weekend Martin Scorsese may be famous for his ties to New York, but he knows to use one of New Jersey's most talented musicians. Pete Yorn, a native of Montville, appears in Scorsese's new epic "Killers of the Flower Moon," about the murder of Osage tribe members in Oklahoma in the 1920s.  Along with Yorn, the movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone. Despite being frequent Scorsese collaborators, this is the first time DeNiro and DiCaprio have appeared together in one of his feature-length films. Yorn has stayed true to his Jersey roots. In 2004, he released an albu…
New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant
New TV Series Films Across Monmouth County — Including At Restaurant Owned By Former NY Giant A new TV series starring a cast of New Jersey residents will be filming around Monmouth County. "Scrawl" is television show produced by local filmmakers Doug Bollinger and Keith Collins, and at some point will be filmed inside of Simply Southern, the Belmar restaurant owned by NY Giant Rasheed Simmons.  Producers did not say when they'd be at Simply Southern. The Story Will Be Told 2024..... https://www.youtube.com/@ScrawltheSeries #SCRAWLtheseries Scrawl The Series Posted by Scrawl The Series on Thursday, September 1, 2022 The show follows an ambitious writer as he discovers the true…
Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud' Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud'
Survey Says: Bergen Family Bounced From 'Family Feud' As the old saying goes: no matter how good you are at "Family Feud," there's always a family that's better. The Campagnas, Christina, Sara, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, five cousins from Lodi, were defeated on their second appearance on the venerable game show, which aired on Thursday, Oct. 19. On their first appearance, the family made it to the Fast Money round, winning $915. World’s greatest pocket square!! 😎😎😎 #SteveHarvey: “Once upon a time, I had hair!” #FamilyFeud pic.twitter.com/KoP51ms2oC — Family Feud (@FamilyFeud) October 18, 2023 The Jordan family mostly dominated the game, …
North Jersey Family Wins On 'Family Feud' North Jersey Family Wins On 'Family Feud'
North Jersey Family Wins On 'Family Feud' The Campagnas, a family from Bergen County, showed they know what the survey says. The Lodi family, Christina, Sarah, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, all cousins won on "Family Feud" on Wednesday, Oct. 18, winning $915. Though the Campagnas defeated the Watkins family, they failed to win the Fast Money round, missing out on their chance to win $20,000. Anthony Campagna immediately caught the attention of host Steve Harvey because his outfit featured a sock as a pocket square with an older picture of the comedian. Anthony said he decided to wear loafers and wasn't going to miss out on the opport…
Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In North Jersey Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In North Jersey
Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In North Jersey Jana Kramer is ready to let fans in on the next phase of her life. Kramer, who starred on "One Tree Hill" and is known for her hit song "I Got The Boy," is signing copies of her new book "The Next Chapter" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) "The Next Chapter" chronicles Kramer's divorce from her third husband Mike Caussin and how she put her life back together, according to a synopsis. Kramer is currently pregnant with her third child, with fiancée All…
The Crow's Nest In Hackensack Closing After 30+ Years The Crow's Nest In Hackensack Closing After 30+ Years
The Crow's Nest In Hackensack Closing After 30+ Years A Hackensack institution is closing its doors. The Crow's Nest, which opened in July 1991, is closing its doors, an employee confirmed on Facebook. The restaurant, run by the Hajiyerou family will have its last day is Tuesday, Oct. 24.  "So sad," one commenter on Facebook said. "Great memories made there." "That's terrible," another commenter said. "Such a great spot for so so long." The Crow's Nest was known for its live music and roast beef sandwich. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Crow's Nest (@crowsnestnj)
'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With NJ TikTok Influencers On 'Kitchen Nightmares' 'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With NJ TikTok Influencers On 'Kitchen Nightmares'
'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With NJ TikTok Influencers On 'Kitchen Nightmares' First, he battled with the Culinary Gangster.  On the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," Gordon Ramsay had to deal with the Gigante brothers and rescue their North Jersey restaurant at the same time. "Three brothers, (expletive) me," Ramsay said on Monday's episode. "What a threesome." Ramsay helped give Da Mimmo, an Italian restaurant in Dumont, a makeover — both aesthetic and culinary, while also whipping the Gigante brothers, known for their antics on TikTok, into shape. The pizzeria is the creation of mom Melissa and sons Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, who opened th…
FEENY! Meet 'Boy Meets World' Star William Daniels In North Jersey FEENY! Meet 'Boy Meets World' Star William Daniels In North Jersey
Feeny! Meet 'Boy Meets World' Star William Daniels In North Jersey Straighten up Mr. Matthews. Mr. Feeny is coming to Bergen County. William Daniels, who played the no-nonsense teacher and principal on "Boy Meets World", will be joined by his wife, Bonnie Daniels, as she signs copies of her book "Middle of the Rainbow," a memoir, at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. The Daniels have been married for more than 72 years, the longest active marriage in Hollywood. "Middle of the Rainbow" discusses their marriage, Bonnie's career and growing up an abusive father, according to a synopsis.  William will be signing copies of his 2017 memoi…
'We Are Very Competitive': North Jersey Family Appearing On 'Family Feud' 'We Are Very Competitive': North Jersey Family Appearing On 'Family Feud'
'We Are Very Competitive': North Jersey Family Appearing On 'Family Feud' A Bergen County family is doing the ultimate in family bonding. The Campagnas, who live in Lodi, will be appearing on "Family Feud" on Wednesday, Oct. 18 on at 7 p.m., on MY9NJ. Sara, Christina, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, cousins, are excited for the rest of America to see a loud Italian family from Jersey that enjoys busting chops. "We are very competitive," Christina said. "We have game nights. One night, we were watching the show and decided to give it a shot." After auditioning, they found out they would be on the show and were flown out to California at the end of February for a tap…
John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey
John Stamos Appearing In North Jersey Have mercy! Uncle Jesse is coming to Bergen County. John Stamos will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. to sign copies of his new memoir "If You Would Have Told Me."  In "If You Would Have Told Me", Stamos chronicles his rise to fame and becoming a teen idol on "General Hospital" to his runs on "Full House," "ER" and playing with the Beach Boys and starring on Broadway, according to a synopsis.  Stamos also talks about his struggles, including battling depression and going through a divorce, according to a synopsis.