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Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Old wounds could resurface from the dramatic relationship at the center of the original run of MTV's "Jersey Shore." A trailer for the seventh season of the spinoff "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" was released on Thursday, Jan. 5. MTV said the reality TV show will return on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. EST. The sneak peek heavily promotes the return of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, whose on-and-off relationship with Hazlet's Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola was featured on "Jersey Shore" from 2009 to 2012. The couple split up in 2016. After all, the two were captured filming with the rest of the c…

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by Chris Spiker
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Meet Woodbridge 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance Meet Woodbridge 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance
Meet Woodbridge 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance We're one week into 2024 and Joseph Lepinski, a Middlesex County resident, has already launched the year's newest TikTok dance craze. Lepinski, a.k.a. JerseyyJoe has been going viral on TikTok with his new dance, the Cha Cha. Lepinski, the master of the Slipper Slap, has racked up more than 26 million videos of his new dance.  Lepinski produces his dance videos  while studying physical education at Montclair State University and launching his own clothing brand. @jerseyyjoe DO THE CHA CHA 😂🔥🔥 ( DC: ME ) #jerseyyjoe #jersey #trend #viral #fyp ♬ original sound - On The Rad…

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by Sam Barron
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts Are you a kid who wants to share the screen with Blake Lively? A casting notice has been put out for "It Ends With Us", an adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel that has been filming in New Jersey since last year and stars Lively and Justin Bardoni.  The movie is looking for kids between the ages of 8 to 12 to portray children at a farmer's market in Jersey City on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The role pays $176 for 10 hours of work. All genders and ethnicities are welcome. "It Ends With Us" — directed by Baldoni — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things …

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by Sam Barron
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'Jersey Shore' Star Thrills Sayreville Gentlemen's Club Patrons With Surprise Dance 'Jersey Shore' Star Thrills Sayreville Gentlemen's Club Patrons With Surprise Dance
'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Pivarnick At Gentlemen's Club "Jersey Shore" star Angelina Pivarnick returned to the state that helped launch her career by performing a dance routine at a gentlemen's club. The Staten Island native got up on stage then dropped it low at 35 XXXV Gentlemen's Club in Sayreville on Saturday, Dec. 30, according to a video of her performance on the club's Facebook and Instagram pages. Scenes from #LASTNIGHT Last Saturday of 2023 and we made it #COUNT @angelinamtv from the #JerseyShore showing how... Posted by 35 XXXV Gentlemen's Club on Sunday, December 31, 2023 Pivarnick danced to the song "Get Crazy" by LMFAO, wh…

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week
NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week New Jersey's Thesera Nist is preparing to say "I do" to "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner in a special wedding ceremony airing on national TV this week. The 70-year-old grandmother from Shrewsbury was the lucky woman to get the final rose on the hit show "Golden Bachelor" back in November. Nist and Turner are set to say their vows on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The couple spoke to "Good Morning America" about their wedding, which Nist hopes will be a warm, intimate family moment. "We're going to try to pretend we don't know the cameras are there," she said. "Golden Bachelor" s…

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by Chris Spiker
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Sauerkraut Ice Cream Is Apparently One Of NJ's Favorite New Year's Treats Sauerkraut Ice Cream Is Apparently One Of NJ's Favorite New Year's Treats
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Is Apparently One Of NJ's Favorite New Year's Treats I scream, you scream, we all scream for sauerkraut ice cream? You read that correctly sauerkraut ice cream is a favorite briny, salty, creamy treat people flock to central Pennsylvania to eat at the start of every New Year. Pork and sauerkraut are New Year's staples for prosperity and good fortune for Pennsylvanian's of German ancestry. Urban Churn is known for taking this tradition to a new level by churning up sauerkraut ice cream. The owner Adam Brackbill said he uses all-natural ingredients and traditional ice cream production techniques to make simply delicious flavor combinations, so…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out
Here's How NJ Walmart Self-Checkout Employee Christmas Party Turned Out One man's gag Christmas party became reality, and better than anyone could've ever expected. Andrew Delgado pitched the "Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party" in Lanoka Harbor as a joke. But when thousands expressed interest, he turned it into something real: A toy drive. The event was held at the Lacey Elks Lodge on Friday, Dec. 15.  Delivering the rest of the items from the Walmart Christmas PartY. Another busy day of fun. Photos are in no particular... Posted by Lacey Elks Lodge 2518 PR on Friday, December 22, 2023 Hundreds of toys and donations …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" has an air date. The 28-year-old tennis coach from Pennsylvania will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, which is set to air on Jan. 22, 2024, at 8 p.m. on ABC. Among the contestants is 25-year-old leasing agent and model Erika Cardenas, from North Bergen.  Erika is up against two sisters from Philadelphia, a radiochemist, a guidance counselor, and more than two dozen hopefuls from across the U.S. Click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read more about Erika and Joey. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok
Cousins' Christmas Surprise For NJ Grandparents Goes Viral With 5.7M Views On TikTok A TikTok video of a group of New Jersey cousins showing up to their grandparents one by one in a pre-Christmas surprise is going viral. The grandparents were identified by CBS News as Tony and Pat Sindoni, of Berlin. "Come with me and my ten adult cousins to surprise our grandparents by showing up one by one," Emily Sindoni captioned her 1-minute and 31-second clip. The video had 5.7M views as of Christmas morning. "Our favorite people in the world!" Tony says as he opens the door for Emily, the first to arrive. Then, more come in. And each time, Emily's video flashes text over…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday
Star-Studded Video Wishes NJ Happy Birthday New Jersey celebrated its 236 birthday on Monday, Dec. 18. What better gift than a video with cameos from celebs, all with New Jersey roots? Of course, the 1:04-minute clip opened with Cedar Grove's Tommy DeVito, who was joined by fellow NY Giant, Justin Pugh (who hails from Holland, PA). Next came Clifton native Rachel Zegler, who starred as Maria in Steven Spielberg's adaptation West Side Story in 2021. "I just wanted to say, you don't look a day over 235, and give a sincere thanks for all of the Taylor ham, egg and cheese on everything bagels I've consumed every Sunday since I was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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20K People RSVP To Joke Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party At NJ Store 20K People RSVP To Joke Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party At NJ Store
20K People RSVP To Joke Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party At NJ Store You guys, he was just kidding! The "Walmart Self Checkout Employee Christmas Party" in Lanoka Harbor started out as a joke. Andrew Delgado, a Facebook-verified digital creator, started the event seemingly as a joke. "Celebrating another successful year of picking, paying, and bagging your own groceries while actual employees just stand around and check receipts," the Facebook event reads. But then, Delgado's event got more than 20,000 RSVPs. "If this is legit, I'm down," one person commented. "Anyone discuss a meeting location? We hanging out by the doors or we going to break room for o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Horrible Reality:' Challenges Mount For NJ Mom With Recent ALS Diagnosis 'Horrible Reality:' Challenges Mount For NJ Mom With Recent ALS Diagnosis
'Horrible Reality:' Challenges Mount For NJ Mom With Recent ALS Diagnosis Support is on the rise for a beloved Somerset County mother battling ALS. Branchburg mom Jill Jaecks McNeil’s recent diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has left her with serious symptoms that have been worsening over a short period of time, according to a GoFundMe launched for her support. “Many of us learned about this debilitating disease years ago when our families participated in the viral ‘ice-bucket challenge,’ reads the campaign, launched by Kristin Adams. “Sadly, it has become a horrible reality for Jill and her family.” To make matters worse, Jill’s worsening symptom…

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by Valerie Musson