Friday, June 14, 2013
The governor follows in the comedic footsteps of his on-again, off-again buddy Barack Obama.
Gov. Chris Christie appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to break down his decision to “let the people vote” in a special election for Frank Lautenberg’s senate seat. As The Roots laid down a smooth R&B beat, the governor mostly played the straight man to Fallon. Christie “slow jammed” his talking points about the special election and dodged questions about whether he’d announce a run for president. Christie remained poised, good natured, and at times affected a mock-offended tone, as Fallon cracked fat jokes at the guv’s expense during the 5 minute segment. “Now look, I know that this election is going to cost tax payers some money, but these costs can’t be measured against the value of having an elected member of the …
Monday, June 10, 2013
Concert series offers performances in genres including jazz, doo wop, rock, reggae, Latin and more.
Summer's coming, which means Essex County parks will feature the sound of music. The annual SummerMusic free concert series is returning, said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. The events will take place at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System. The 2013 schedule features two concert and fireworks spectaculars, Friday night concerts in Brookdale Park and six cultural festivals. "Our free concert series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage," said DiVincenzo. "Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. We have an amazing line-up that is sure to entertain and impress." The 13-week-long series…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Christie Administration awards teens for creative display of parental responsibility.
The Department of Human Services honored six New Jersey high school and middle school students for their creativity and artistry in depicting parental responsibility for the Division of Family Development's Annual Teen Media Contest. Carrie Zhang, a student at Nutley's John H. Walker Middle School, was awarded first place in the middle school category of the New Jersey Department of Human Services' Annual Teen Media Contest. The event was held at the New Jersey State House, where the art will be displayed throughout May. The parenting-themed contest engages with high school and middle school students through art, the DHS said in a press statement. Students create original hand-drawn artwork to complement the Department's advertising …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Notorious Nutley psuedo-celeb music video online now.
Patricia Krentcil, infamously known as Tanning Mom, is the star of what TMZ has termed "Quite Possibly the worst video ever recorded." Krentcil recorded her debut rap single, which opens with the tantalizing salvo "It's tan mom, b----," at a New York recording studio in late April. Now the song is available, in full, for public consumption, along with a promotional music video. The song prominently features a recording technique popularly known as "autotune" first popularized by recording artist Cher in the hit song "Believe" wherein a human voice is digitally processed to keep it on key. The song's lyrics are largely composed of boasts, with Krentcil favorably comparing herself to Octomom and "teen mom." In the video, Krentcil appears …
Monday, May 13, 2013
South Orange resident to sing, rap in concert featuring her new song, "Neurotic Society Compulsory Mix," at Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Singer, songwriter Lauryn Hill, the South Orange resident and former Fugee who must soon surrender for a three-month prison term for failing to pay taxes on $2.3 million in income over a five-year span, will perform Tuesday, May 14 in Brooklyn, a published report Monday said. Hill, who was sentenced on Monday, May 6 for tax evasion, will sing and rap at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, according to the NJ.com report. Tickets to the show are $85 in advance and $100 at the door, the report said, and VIP “meet and greet” passes may be purchased for $200. The NJ.com report said Hill took to Twitter to give her rationale for scheduling a last-minute show – citing an opportunity to perform "Neurotic Society Compulsory Mix," her recently released …
The curiously hued Nutley resident continues to make headlines.
Sources close to “Tanning Mom” Patricia Krentcil told celebrity gossip site TMZ that the Nutley woman would be featured in a soon-to-be released gay porn film. The sources then qualified the revelation: Krentcil would be working fully clothed and she won’t partake in any sexual activities. The 45-year-old mother will get $1,000 for the cameo role, sources said. Earlier this year, the mother of five recorded her debut rap single at a New York recording studio and posed topless on a Jersey Shore beach. Krentcil's infamy began in April 2012 when school officials noticed burns on her daughter's leg and reported the injuries to authorities. Following an investigation, Krentcil was arrested later that month. The relatively outlandish nature of …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Jesse Manibusan brings his upbeat religious music to Belleville this week.
Internationally-acclaimed musician and evangelist Jesse Manibusan will be giving a concert at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, April 26 at the St. Peter’s School Auditorium at 152 William Street in Belleville. Entrance for the concert will be free. Mr. Manibusan is originally from the Island of Guam but now lives in California. Often spotted wearing a smiley face shirt over his ample frame, he travels the world with his unique mix of, humor, music and preaching. Food and drink will be served at a concession stand with proceeds benefiting the efforts of youth from the parish wishing to participate in the World Youth Day to be held with Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro in July. For more information, please call St. Peter’s Church…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Looking for something to do in Belleville, Nutley and beyond? We've got more than a few choices.
Nutley Old Guard Meeting Today, 9 a.m. 44 Park Ave., Nutley FREE The Old Guard meets weekly at the Frank A. Cocchiola Parks Building. New members always welcomed. Belleville Senior Citizens Friday Club Today, 12:30 p.m. Franklin Avenue and Mill Street Belleville FREE Taste of Belleville Today, 6:30 p.m. Belleville Township Public Library & Information Center 221 Washington Ave., Belleville $20 Taste specialties from over 25 local restaurants in a beautiful setting with music. Hank Greenberg Lunch Program Today, noon Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center 1 Normal Ave., Montclair $20 Lunch program examining the life and legacy of Hank Greenberg, baseball's first Jewish superstar, with award-winning film director, Steve Greenberg, son of Hank…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Multiple Grammy winner's sentencing adjourned to May 6. Singer did not pay taxes on three years' worth of earnings.
Sentencing in the federal tax evasion case against singer Lauryn Hill, who rose to fame as part of The Fugees and for her 1998 solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was adjourned Monday until May 6 after a dispute arose over how much she actually owes. The 37-year-old singer and South Orange resident pleaded guilty in June 2012 to failing to pay taxes on $1.8 million in income earned in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The eight-time Grammy winner earned most of that income from music and film royalties and also owned at least four businesses. Sitting in Newark federal court, Judge Madeline Cox Arleo took Hill to task for failing to pay off the more than $500,000 in federal taxes she owes despite earlier promises to do so before her …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Theater casting for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."
Got a song in your heart and a spring in your step? The Little Theatre will hold auditions for the musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" this weekend. Written and composed, respectively, by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, the Little Theater are describing the play as a "rollicking revue that takes a hilarious and tuneful joyride through the dizzying spectrum of modern male-female relationships from dating to married life." According to the theater's website, audition are on Sunday and Monday, April 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.at the Nutley Little Theatre Barn, 47 Erie Place. The theater says there are roles available for three men and three women, ages 25 thru 45. They are seeking versatile singing actors adept at playing multiple …
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9:46 pm on Monday, June 17, 2013
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