These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast
These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast Some New Jersey celebrities are putting on their dancing shoes. Cast members with Garden State ties include: "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice with Pasha Pashkov. "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino with Koko Iwasaki. Bergen County's Val Chmerkovskiy with recent Bachelorette Gabby Windey. "American Idol" winner and Ridgewood native Jordin Sparks with Brandon Armstrong. Other stars competing this season include Wayne Brady, Charli D'Amelio, Jessie James Decker and more. The show is set to premier Sept. 19. Click here for the complete rundown from P…
Greenwich HS Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' Greenwich HS Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love'
Greenwich HS Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' A Fairfield County man will be featured on a new reality television series that seeks to help contestants find their perfect match based on their star signs.  All 10 episodes of the Amazon Prime Series "Cosmic Love" are set to be released on Friday, Aug. 12.  Chris Ragusa, a 27-year-old from Greenwich, was one of the 20 singles who were cast on the show. The show is described as a social experiment, where four individuals, who each represent one of the four elements in astrology, try to find their perfect spouse through astrological matchmaking with the other castmates.  Ra…
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' A pair of New Jersey bachelors will be competing on Season 19 of ABC's "The Bachelorette," which aired Monday, July 11. Erich Schwer and Tyler Norris are looking for love with two women featured on this season, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 of the show. WARNING: The following story contains spoilers. Both Garden State natives reportedly made it to the hometown date portion, as reported earlier this year by entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Windey, while Norris was seen in Wild…
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore
New Snooki Shop Opens On Jersey Shore Another Snooki store is coming to the Jersey Shore. The MTV reality star opened her third shop in Seaside Heights on Memorial Day. Located at 604 Boulevard, the Snooki Shop sells makeup, clothes and memorabilia. "Wohooo, it’s always a party in our stores," Polizzi posted on Monday, May 30.  The Snooki ShopTwitter/ Nicole Polizzi The star of “Jersey Shore” and its sequel, “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” also shared videos, including the opening of her new store. Her other stores are in Madison, NJ, and Beacon, NY.
CT Man Newest Member Of Popular TV Show 'Big Brother' CT Man Newest Member Of Popular TV Show 'Big Brother'
CT Man Newest Member Of Popular TV Show 'Big Brother' His favorite food is fried chicken and waffles and he likes to play mini-golf and spend time flirting. That's what Connecticut native named Christian Birkenberger, age 23, of Harwinton in Litchfield County, has to say when asked about his favorite things as he gets ready to star in the next episode of the mega-hit CBS show "Big Brother." A general contractor assistant in real life, Birkenberger, said he describes himself as charming, friendly and determined. Determined to win the game. In his biography for the show, Birkenberger said that while he will miss loved ones while living in…
Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette' Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette'
Meet Recovering Addict From NJ On 'The Bachelorette' New Jersey native Zac Clark has a shot at love on this season of "The Bachelorette." Clark, 36, formerly of Haddonfield, is vying for a chance with Tayshia Adams, 30.  The season started with Clare Crawley, 39, as the bachelorette, but she left after four episodes with contestant Dale Moss. The pair are now engaged. Clark, a Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, was one of the first few men to pull Adams aside on her show debut Tuesday night. He hasn't shared his inspirational story on-air -- yet. Clark was addicted to alcohol and pills as a teen, Reading Eagle reported i…
NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff
NJ Couple Who Wed On 'Married At First Sight' Featured On New Spinoff The longest-standing couple from Lifetime's "Married at First Sight" will get even more airtime. Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner, of Matawan, met on Season 1, and will be one of many couples from previous seasons on the network's spinoff show, "Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam." The six-episode show will be self-shot by the former contestants and premieres on May 20 at 8 p.m. Hehner and Otis, who married within minutes of meeting each other in 2014, have a daughter Henley Grace, and are expecting another baby in the coming weeks.  The couple started a podcast "Hot Marriage. Cool Parents."…
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Three people with New Jersey roots will be featured on "Big Brother" 21, airing later this month. The two-night premier will at 8 p.m. on June 24 and 25. Cast members are recorded 24/7 for the entire season for a chance to win $5,000. One house guest is voted off each week. These are the New Jersey cast members on this season. Isabella Wang, 22 from Mount Olive: A public health analyst who describes herself as spontaneous, reckless and generous. Christie Murphy, 28 of Keyport: A boutique owner who describes herself as an edgy, outgoing overachiever. Nick Maccarone, 27 of Sewell: A ther…
A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show
A&E Begins Filming Paterson Fire Department For New Reality Rescue Show A&E camera crews on Friday began responding to emergency calls with the Paterson Fire Department for a new reality rescue show. "Live Rescue" -- hosted by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield -- follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country "as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls," the A&E website says. An agreement between Paterson and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC says the show will be "almost live" -- save a delay to allow producers time to blur or eliminate sensitive content and address legal concerns, NorthJersey.…
YEAH BUDDY: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV YEAH BUDDY: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV
Yeah Buddy: North Jersey Women Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV A 22-year-old woman from West New York and 25-year-old from Franklin Lakes are vying for the love and affection of Jersey Shore stars Pauly D and Vinny Guadagno on a new reality television show. Maria Elizondo and Derynn Paige are among the 20 contestants competing on MTV's "Double Shot of Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny," premiering April 11.  Elizondo's Instagram page links to a YouTube video in which she explains why she initially applied to be on another MTV dating show, "Are You The One?" Paige currently of Hackensack graduated from Rutgers and went on to launch her own clothing bra…
YEAH BUDDY: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV YEAH BUDDY: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV
Yeah Buddy: Franklin Lakes Fashion Designer Competing To Date 'Jersey Shore' Duo On TV A 25-year-old woman from Franklin Lakes is competing for the love and affection of Jersey Shore stares Pauly D and Vinny Guadagno on a new reality television show. Derynn Paige, who currently lives in Hackensack, is one of three New Jersey women (and 20 total contestants) competing on MTV's "Double Shot of Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny," premiering April 11.  Paige graduated from Rutgers and went on to launch her own clothing brand, Goddess of Easton. She has more than 51,000 followers on her Instagram page, where she mostly poses pictures of herself in bathing suits and lingerie. The …
Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million
Area Mansion Once Owned By Tommy Hilfiger On Market For Nearly $7 Million The mansion once owned by designer Tommy Hilfiger that doubled as a set for reality television shows is selling for $6.75 million. The Greenwich property became familiar to television viewers as the location for the 2003 MTV series “Rich Girls” starring Hilfiger’s daughter, Ally, and for the designer’s 2005 CBS fashion competition show “The Cut.” According to this listing on Zillow, the property nicknamed "Appleyard" is an iconic compound that offers unparalleled resort style living. The timeless colonial sits on 4.6 level acres enclosed by bucolic stone walls. A gated entry opens…