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Sebastian Maniscalco

Sebastian Maniscalco Surprises Atlantic City Impersonator Contest, Shining a Light on Fan Doppelgänger Culture

At Nola’s Bar & Lounge in Atlantic City, Sebastian Maniscalco personally congratulated the winner of a comedic mimicry contest, making it memorable. Fans and performers’ resemblance and a celebrity’s surprise arrival made a local impressions and amusing mimicking contest go viral. Participants in the Sebastian Maniscalco impersonation contest employed the comedian’s physical comedy and timing….

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Hey, Jersey — A Practical Path to “Make America America Again”

When familiar certainties change, a certain type of disappointment sets in. For many in New Jersey and nationwide, yearning for a stable order—trustworthy institutions, accountable leaders, a fact-based public conversation—has given way to bewilderment and rage. A recent opinion column urges Jerseyans to regain the center of American civic life amid that anxiety. Can communities…

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Colts Say Tribute to Forrest Lucas Was Already Scheduled, Explain Why They Skipped Charlie Kirk Moment

The Indianapolis Colts publicly explained why they did not recognize conservative political broadcaster Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated, during their Week 2 game. The Colts paid tribute to Forrest Lucas, business magnate and stadium namesake, instead of Kirk, saying they had planned the honor before Kirk’s death. Lucas Oil Stadium is named after Lucas,…

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Legendary Music Video Director Diane Martel Passes Away at 63 After Battle with Cancer

Breast cancer killed 63-year-old Diane Martel. Outstanding music video director. After Martel’s death, music and leisure altered. His R&B and pop photographs are legendary. She died softly at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York with family. NYC birth, May 7, 1962. After street painting, she filmed. Her early dance films were NEA-funded. These films…

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Steve Pikiell Secures Key Offseason Goal by Retaining Rutgers Basketball Staff

Steve Pikiell’s offseason goal was to keep his coaching staff together. This followed one of Rutgers’ worst basketball seasons. Even while other shows wanted Pikiell, he succeeded. The Scarlet Knights will be more stable for a crucial new season. Pikiell publicly expressed concern that other colleges would hire his assistant coaches. However, Rutgers retained much…

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Seaside Heights Pushes Back Against Party Town Label After National Ranking

Seaside Heights leaders want to reduce partying. Hotels.com ranked Ocean County fifth for US beach parties. This photo doesn’t reflect Seaside Heights’ current situation, say locals. Infuriated, Mayor Tony Vaz said the borough has struggled for over 10 years to quit being a party town. Vaz’s statement listed extinct companies, which was untrue. Hotels.com removed…

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Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash

The North Carolina plane crash killed Grammy-winning country performer Brett James. He developed modern countrymusic. James, who authored Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” was one of three people died in a Macon County crash near Franklin Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed this. His age was 57. The small plane crashed at 3 p.m., killing three,…

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