Entertainment Archives July 2024
Inside N.J.’s $1 million horse race and the ex-Phillie behind the big win
Podcasts, blogs, live shows, DJ gigs: Tom Gallo has music covered | Testa
Legendary guitarist who influenced Clapton, Rolling Stones, dies at 90
Colors, costumes, and more as annual Caribbean parade and festival returns to Jersey City
Live concerts and more best bets in Hudson this week
An iconic Boston sandwich has invaded N.J. Here’s our review of the messy beast.
See Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in first trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown,’ filmed in N.J.
N.J. actor-director Maria Dizzia on bold play ‘Pre-Existing Condition,’ moms and the MCU
The 52 best New Jersey hot dog joints, ranked, 2024 update
Don Buchwald, ‘super agent’ of Howard Stern, dead at 88
All 34 Marvel movies, including ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ranked
Legendary Motown group’s last original member dead at 88
Disney finally brought back a rare character meet & greet after 4 years of fans complaining
An olive oil sommelier — yes, they exist — taught me these 5 important lessons
Classic Disney World show malfunctions one day after reopening, guests evacuated
Iconic ‘60s psychedelic rock group’s guitarist dead at 81
See where Nick Jonas movie ‘The Good Half’ filmed in N.J., how to watch
The 11 best Morristown restaurants, ranked for 2024
Play brings the real story of Mary Magdalene and her leadership to life | Faith Matters
Calling all N.J. food businesses! Here are the reasons you need to vend at our huge food festival.
Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire, Forbes reports
A N.J. pizzeria was just named one of the 18 best in the country
One of N.J.’s best wing bars just opened a second location. Here’s where.
‘Big Brother’ 26: Everything you need to know about the house guests competing for $750,000
USPS is honoring iconic ‘Jeopardy!’ host with ’Forever’ stamps. Here’s how to get them
It’s tomato sandwich season! N.J.’s best is stashed in a butcher shop.
I tried Taco Bell’s cheesy street chalupa so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.
Legendary comic Bob Newhart dead at 94
Is Comic-Con leaving San Diego?
Inside N.J.’s 1st farm-to-table diner, where classics never tasted so fresh | Review
Hey N.J. food and drink vendors, we want you at our huge food festival! Apply now!
Bayonne teen Dom Okon sets another record in his young career
Disney axes another ‘offensive’ character after 50 years
‘The Book of Will’ weaves Shakespearian history into an affecting tribute on N.J. stage | Review
We tried pork roll, egg and cheese vodka, made by a N.J. distillery. Here’s our review.
Legendary country music star who had emergency heart surgery announces return to stage
Washington Park Association’s first poet in residence holding event Wednesday, July 24
I tried skinny dipping at N.J.’s nude beach and it was a bare necessity
MSNBC continues to piss off its top talent: Now ‘Morning Joe’ staff is angry over Trump coverage
Jack Black furious over bandmate’s Trump comments, cancels Tenacious D tour
N.J. Hall of Fame inducting Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Kevin Smith and more
I’ve never owned an air conditioner in my life. I have no regrets.
Water lanterns, movies, more happening this weekend
A new album, documentary and memoir mark 45 years of Redd Kross as they come to White Eagle Hall
Lots to see with new exhibits plus art crawl in Jersey City
A look at over 20 years of the St. Ann’s Feast through one photographer’s lens
Bayonne filmmakers team up with NYC group for first play
The real Rob Peace: Family, friend talk about the brilliant mind behind N.J. movie
The 71 best New Jersey ice cream shops, ranked, 2024 edition
See the first trailer for ‘Anora,’ the Palme d’Or-winning movie from N.J.’s Sean Baker
Popular rapper busted for illegal drugs after lighting a joint on stage
‘Still’ is historically significant but stagnant on N.J. stage | Review
Iconic rock guitarist hospitalized after becoming ‘seriously ill,’ band cancels tour
The 11 best Montclair restaurants, ranked, for 2024
Kevin Smith remembers Shannen Doherty, ‘Mallrats’ star, as ‘an American icon’
‘90210’ star dies after long battle with cancer
Search for ancestors is a long and winding road | Tracing Our Roots
Fitness guru Richard Simmons dies day after birthday at 76
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Newark Pride festival on Sunday to feature music, comedy and colors
Pat Sajak is coming out of retirement already (sort of)
Will Matthew McConaughey run for office after drinking tequila with Gov. Phil Murphy?
Rock legend suffers stroke, retires from touring after 60 years, band’s tour canceled
N.J. director’s ‘The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout’ examines notoriously bad John Wayne movie, cancer deaths
‘Oh, Mary!” Broadway review: Cole Escola’s historical farce is pure bananas — and close to perfect
2 N.J. restaurants just won a major international wine award
Gov. Murphy headed to Germany to talk World Cup
Find ‘cracking’ lattes, the latest coffee trend, at this delicious N.J. shop
NJ.com’s next huge food festival needs vendors! Apply now for the upcoming event!
The Stone Pony’s 11 defining concerts, as legendary club celebrates 50 years of rock
Longtime member of legendary gospel and country band dead at 76
Rock legend was so sick it felt like a ‘near-death experience,’ he says
I tried McDonald’s Kit Kat banana split McFlurry so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.
Lantern Festival will light up the water at Liberty State Park
I only fathered 550 kids, says subject of ‘The Man with 1,000 Kids.’ Netflix threatened with lawsuit.
Rock ‘n’ Roll BBQ returning to Downtown Jersey City | Testa
Comedy, poetry, live readings, more best bets in Hudson County
Country music star updates fans after emergency heart surgery
Jon Bon Jovi’s mother, Carol Bongiovi, dead at 83
JC rapper Constant Flow emerges from ‘Fun House’ album out now
Get wet as City of Water Day returns to Hudson County with free events
Two weekends for the Affordable Art Show at the CRRNJ Terminal
NJ.com’s huge food festival is coming to Atlantic City for the 1st time! Get tickets now!
Newark Black Film Festival turns 50: Inside America’s longest-running Black film festival
The Jersey Shore’s 13 best desserts and where to find them
Late country superstar’s daughter shares touching tribute for dad’s birthday
A new pizzeria is serving one of N.J.’s rarest pies. Does it cut the mustard?
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Popular rock singer needs emergency surgery, band cancels tour dates
The tragedy of Sunny
A robot fries your chicken at this inventive new N.J. restaurant
Popular girl group that rose to fame on TikTok is breaking up
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel in the works with Meryl Streep, N.J. writer
Iconic ‘70s folk-rock singer dead at 77
Legendary rapper curses out his dull crowd, ‘f--- them camera phones’
Bon Jovi hits new low as latest album plunges off chart
Jersey City singer-songwriter Gregory McLoughlin stepping out from behind the livestream for upcoming summer concert series gig | Testa
Legendary rock bassist, played with Frank Zappa and Ray Charles, dead at 73
Scammer impersonates legendary rock star, steals $122K from 75-year-old fan
The 11 best Jersey City restaurants, ranked, for 2024
Here’s what’s next for N.J. native and ‘Top Chef: Wisconsin’ winner
‘Tuesday’ and ‘Thelma’: How we live defines us, not our deaths | Faith Matters
Country music superstar introduces newborn son to his sisters
Jessica Springsteen snubbed for Paris Olympics despite 2020 silver medal
The 22 best N.J. fried chicken spots, for National Fried Chicken Day 2024
Country superstar hit by fan’s phone while on stage
Legendary ‘90s singer said he forgives Morgan Wallen for using racial slur
Springsteen’s new duet with a country superstar sounds very familiar
It took a N.J. festival for this Alabama guy to finally understand country music
Popular country music singer reveals cancer diagnosis, cancels upcoming shows
Popular N.J. sub shop Obama visited just closed a longstanding location
80s pop legend ‘increasingly frustrated’ as fans walk out of her farewell tour
Legendary country and gospel star’s son dead at 65
HBO’s ‘Fantasmas’ imagines a surreal, offbeat New York City ... in N.J.
200-year-old N.J. hotel’s restaurant transformed by new owner, finds delicious new life | Review
Dancing, screenings and more happening in the coming week in Hudson County
Legendary classic rock band postpones tour, singer getting chemotherapy
It’s a diverse lineup this summer for Concerts on the Hudson in Weehawken
The 25 N.J. highways we hate most, ranked by how much we hate them
From ‘Fourth of July’ to ‘Fast Dreams’: Summer singles to check out | Testa
Country music star’s dad suffers heart attack
How you can rent the house from MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’
Plenty of outdoor movies still to come across Hudson County
Emma Roberts’ ‘Space Cadet’ movie blasts off: N.J. plays NASA ... and outer space
Adults get to be kids again in multisensory experience at Amercian Dream
The 53 best Jersey Shore pizzerias, ranked, 2024 update
N.J.’s Renauld White, barrier-breaking model and ‘Guiding Light’ actor, dead at 80
See N.J.’s SZA beat Olympic champion Simone Biles in handstand contest
Legendary punk band’s singer reveals cancer diagnosis, new tour canceled
‘90s rock legends cancel more tour dates as illness plagues band
Iconic record producer who worked with Rush and Alice Cooper dead at 73
The 11 best Belmar restaurants, ranked, for 2024