Author: Tammy La Gorce
The Great Unknowns: Lives of New Jersey Background Singers
August 21, 2013
Background singers from talent-rich New Jersey help the stars shine. It’s a life of global tours and glamour, but
little glory.
Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living
Latifah Gets Chatty, Again, With New Talk Show
August 8, 2013
Newark native Queen Latifah will host a daily talk show, The Queen Latifah Show, premiering September 16.
Seen in: Jersey Living
Collette Liantonio has created infomercials for late-night favorites such as The George Foreman Grill, Pajama Jeans, and The Bedazzler.
Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Living, NJM Q&A
fun. Fun. FUN
July 18, 2013
The multiple Grammy-winning band fun. (the period is part of the name) might be based in New York, but Jersey blood flows in its veins, thanks to lead guitarist Jack Antonoff.
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Cake Boss Preps for Vegas!
July 9, 2013
In the huge kitchen of Carlo's Bakery, the usual smells of buttercream, chocolate and warm vanilla cake have been replaced by something heretofore alien--the aroma of onions and garlic frying, meatballs browning, lasagna and peppered chicken baking. Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss, was overseeing preparations for the opening of his first restaurant, in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas this fall.
Seen in: From the Editors
Only Mom Need Know: Snacks That Emphasize Nutrition
June 19, 2013
Two health-minded mothers, each with executive skills (and young twins), create nutritious snacks kids happily eat—and Whole Foods carries.
Seen in: Health, Jersey Living
The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, a band that features three brothers from Lebanon Township ranging in age from 11-15, focus on bluegrass music.
Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Living
May Stays: Romantic Getaways Throughout New Jersey
April 8, 2013
Five romantic spots for a spring fling with your special someone.
Seen in: Jersey Living
A Trip To Bountiful: Jersey Farmers’ Markets
March 12, 2013
Where farmers and shoppers meet, both benefit. Growers get a warm reception and a fair price, consumers unsurpassed quality and freshness—and a window into where our food comes from.
Seen in: Eat & Drink, Health, Jersey Living, Outdoors
80 Candles for Newark’s Literary Giant Philip Roth
February 20, 2013
An international parade of scholars will be out in force to celebrate literary giant Philip Roth's 80th birthday.
Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living