Franklin Township, NJ
Obituaries
James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies
James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account. A cause of death was not made immediately available. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet says. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
News
TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99 TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99
TV Trailblazer, Cultural Icon: Beloved Betty White Dies On New Year's Eve at 99 TRIBUTE: At a time when nothing seems unanimous anymore, no objections have ever been heard to the love the public had for Betty White -- nor the sadness that swept over those learning that the trailblazing TV legend had died on New Year's Eve. Many insisted the news was fake -- we've heard it before -- but TMZ confirmed that this time it's for real: White died on Friday of natural causes. The most popular golden girl had tweeted earlier this week that she was looking forward to going diamond in mid-January. People Magazine even had a special cover story that proclaimed: "Betty White Turns…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Somers, NY
Obituaries
Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From Westchester Dies At 66 Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From Westchester Dies At 66
Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From Westchester Dies At 66 Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari, a New York native known for his co-starring role with Tom Hanks in the ABC comedy “Bosom Buddies,” died at the age of 66 following a two-year battle with cancer. A Westchester County native, Scolari, from New Rochelle, died on Friday, Oct. 22, his manager, Ellen Lupin Sanitsky announced. The veteran actor got his big break on “Bosom Buddies” but also appeared in multiple films, tv series, including famed parts in “Newhart,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Good Fight,” and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Ted Horvath on "Girls" in 2016. Scolari was also nominated fo…

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by Zak Failla
Pleasantville, NY
Lifestyle
Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations
Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two shows filmed in Westchester County have received a total of 14 Emmy nods. The HBO Max comedy "The Flight Attendant" and the Netflix drama "Halston" both received nominations in the award ceremony, which is set to air Sunday, Sept. 19.  "The Flight Attendant," which stars Kaley Cuoco, received nine Emmy nominations. Westchester County said the series featured a number of scenes that were filmed in the county, including scenes filmed at The Galleria in White Plains, the Motel 6 in Elmsford and a home on Buckout Road in West Harrison. "The Flight Attended" received nominati…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bridgeport, CT
News
4-CT Earns Emmy Nomination 4-CT Earns Emmy Nomination
4-CT Earns Emmy Nomination Entertainment news shows always like to ask stars where they were when they learned they were nominated for an Emmy award. Some actors talk about being woken up by early morning calls from agents with the news; others mention popping champagne corks in celebration. It was a little less glamorous when Nutmeggers Preetha Nooyi and Ted Yang heard about their Emmy nod. They got an email. Facing competition from three television news teams, Nooyi and Yang are nominated for Writer, Short-Form Content at this year’s (virtual) 44th Annual National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Boston/N…

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Elizabeth, NJ
News
Two News Anchors From NJ Leaving NY1 As Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit Settlement Two News Anchors From NJ Leaving NY1 As Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit Settlement
Two News Anchors From NJ Leaving NY1 As Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit Settlement Two New Jersey news anchors are among five leaving NY1 after settling a gender discrimination suit alleging they were forced off the air and replaced by younger and less experienced hosts. Roma Torre of Montclair, Kristen Shaugnessy of Scotch Plains, along with Amanda Farinacci, Vivian Lee and Jeanine Ramirez filed the lawsuit against the station in June 2019. “After engaging in a lengthy dialogue with NY1, we believe it is in everyone’s interest — ours, NY1’s and our viewers’ — that this litigation be resolved, and we have mutually agreed to part ways,” the women said in a statement issue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
Reports: NJ Producer Heard About Toxicity On Ellen Show For Years, O'Donnell Has Compassion Reports: NJ Producer Heard About Toxicity On Ellen Show For Years, O'Donnell Has Compassion
Reports: NJ Producer Heard About Toxicity On Ellen Show For Years, O'Donnell Has Compassion A comedian and producer with New Jersey roots has been hearing about the toxic work environment at the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" for years. Newark native and two-time Emmy Award-winner Judy Gold opened up in an exclusive interview with Page Six. The 57-year-old stand-up comic says DeGeneres was very nice and has only worked with her once, but Gold said she has been "hearing this forever." One of the show's writers once said "the happiest day of their life was when they cleaned up their desk and got to leave," Gold told Page Six. Rosie O'Donnell, formerly of Saddle River, said during a Busy P…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
'Fountains Of Wayne' Co-Founder, Montclair Native Adam Schlesinger Dies Of Coronavirus 'Fountains Of Wayne' Co-Founder, Montclair Native Adam Schlesinger Dies Of Coronavirus
'Fountains Of Wayne' Co-Founder, Montclair Native Adam Schlesinger Dies Of Coronavirus Montclair native and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger died Wednesday while battling coronavirus, multiple news reports say. The 52-year-old Emmy-winning songwriter had been in an upstate New York hospital for more than a week, said his lawyer, Josh Grier. Schlesinger, best-known for his band's smash hit "Stacey's Mom," had been on a ventilator for the bug. Schlesinger won two Emmys and was nominated for Grammy awards, Tonys and Oscars. He was nominated a total of 10 times for Emmy awards, five of them for his work as the executive music producer for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." The …

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by Cecilia Levine
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in  the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island
Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island A longtime News 12 Long Island anchor announced she will be signing off for the last time later this year. Carol Silva, one of News 12’s most prominent and popular newscasters, tweeted on Thursday, June 6 that she will be retiring in December after more than 30 years with the channel. “First I handed out the tissues. Then came the #MaryTylerMooreHug after I announced I'll be moving away from the @News12LI anchor desk in Dec @elizabethnews12 @elisadestefanoTV @news12li @hoffmanrich Longtime News 12 anchor Carol Silva announces retirement,” the 65-year-old Silva posted on Twitter. A Long Isl…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' Creator Once Worked As Stripper In New Jersey Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' Creator Once Worked As Stripper In New Jersey
Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' Creator Once Worked As Stripper In New Jersey It turns out the creator of Netflix hit show "Jessica Jones" chronicling one of the darker Marvel characters has somewhat of a dark history herself. In an interview with the New York Times, Melissa Rosenberg says that she supported after high school by working in New Jersey strip clubs while performing with a theater company. Rosenberg was the screenwriter for the "Twilight" movies and the head writer on serial killer drama "Dexter." She says that her own encounters with men influenced "Jessica Jones," second season of which will be released on March…

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by Cecilia Levine