Author: Tammy La Gorce

Background singers from talent-rich New Jersey help the stars shine. It’s a life of global tours and glamour, but little glory.

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Newark native Queen Latifah will host a daily talk show, The Queen Latifah Show, premiering September 16.

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Collette Liantonio has created infomercials for late-night favorites such as The George Foreman Grill, Pajama Jeans, and The Bedazzler.

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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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In the huge kitchen of Carlo's Bakery, the usual smells of buttercream, chocolate and warm vanilla cake have been replaced by something heretofore alien--the aroma of onions and garlic frying, meatballs browning, lasagna and peppered chicken baking.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.

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Two health-minded mothers, each with executive skills (and young twins), create nutritious snacks kids happily eat—and Whole Foods carries.

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The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, a band that features three brothers from Lebanon Township ranging in age from 11-15, focus on bluegrass music.

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Five romantic spots for a spring fling with your special someone.

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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

An international parade of scholars will be out in force to celebrate literary giant Philip Roth's 80th birthday.

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