Brentwood, NY
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Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' A 29-year-old Long Island woman will be a contestant on the new season of the long-running reality series "The Bachelor." On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the show announced the group of women who will feature in the 27th season, including Long Islander Sonia Sharma. According to showrunners, Sharma works as a project manager and hoped to find a family-oriented partner in bachelor Zach Shallcross. Her precise place of residence on Long Island was not released. The new season is set to premiere on ABC on Monday, Jan. 23. Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu the day after they premier…

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by Nicole Valinote
West Chester, PA
News
Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio
Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio It's been a long road, but tattoo artist Gia Rose is celebrating five years in business.  The Philadelphia-based artist has owned and operated White Oak Tattoo Company, a studio in West Chester, since 2017, according to its Facebook page.  But before becoming a successful entrepreneur, Rose faced her share of hardships. The artist was homeless for years and was later diagnosed with cancer at the age of 31, reported 6ABC. Things turned around when Rose landed a spot on reality competition show Ink Master.  Beloved by viewers, she was asked to return for an all-women spinoff …

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by Mac Bullock
Edison, NJ
Lifestyle
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice tied the knot with beau Louie Ruelas Saturday, Aug. 6. The couple exchanged their vows at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. The wedding was filmed for a Bravo special, according to People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RHONJ OBSESSED🍷 (@rhonjobsessed) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘑𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘐𝘍𝘌𝘙 𝘈𝘠𝘋𝘐𝘕 (@jenniferaydin) Giudice's four daughters along with former cast members Dolores Catanita and Jennifer Aydin served a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
Lifestyle
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé 'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé Just in time to hit New Jersey's beaches, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is apparently a single man. The MTV reality star and his fiancé, Saffire Matos, appear to have called it quits. Ortiz-Magro had made his Instagram page private as of Thursday, July 7, however, the day before posted the following to his story, as reported by Page Six: “A WRONG partner will find you in peace and leave you in pieces,” the message, a quote from @advice, read. “A RIGHT [partner] will find you in pieces and lead you to peace.” Matos responded to someone's comment inquiring about her relationship on an Instagram reel, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette
Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette Twin brothers from Fairfield County are reportedly set to appear on the upcoming season of the reality series The Bachelorette. Joey and Justin Young, of Brookfield, will appear in the new season of the show, which is set to premiere on July 11, according to reality TV blogger Reality Steve. We have twins! Justin & Joey Young, 24, Brookfield, CT (IG: justin_young21 & joeyyoung30). pic.twitter.com/h1vsPssgII — RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) March 23, 2022 The 24-year-old brothers will reportedly be among the 35 contestants in season 19 of the show and have a chance at love with tw…

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by Nicole Valinote
Franklin Township, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties
NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties Big personalities, big families and big dreams. Got those? You could be the next reality TV star on a network with ties to the "Real Housewives of New Jersey." Nina Malek, of ITV America, made the announcement seeking socialites from the Garden State on an Instagram post. Malek did not say which show she is casting for, however, her network partners with the company that produces "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" for Bravo, Sirens Media. “Do you have an amazing, full life that you’ve always wanted to share with the world?” the post says. “Do you have a strong, funny and outspoken persona…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season
NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season You might not think of Long Island's Daria Rose as your typical reality TV star, but watch out as the Yale Law School student takes her turn on the upcoming season of the "Bachelor." The 24-year-old from Baldwin Harbor will try to grab that rose from this year's heartthrob, Clayton Echard, as she pours over the law books. According to her ABC bio, Rose, also a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, is known for more than her looks.  While at the high school she gained acclaim for getting accepted to seven Ivy League schools.  She choose Harvard, where she received a Bach…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Fans of the reality TV cooking competition "Chopped" may want to check out a popular Long Island restaurant. The eatery, 317 Main Street, is owned by "Chopped" champion, Chef Eric LeVine.  The restaurant, named after its address at 317 Main St. in Farmingdale, is a gastropub and American Grill.  The menu features a variety of burgers, including a "Crispy Chicken" burger and "Cuban Style" burger, along with a "burger of the week," a new weekly creation by LeVine and his team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 317 Main Street (@317…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Now is the time for reality TV fans to get their foot in the door to appear on a show of their own choosing while Netflix is hosting huge casting calls for several shows and taking ideas for future shows. The company recently announced is asking the public to join the reality show fun by hosting online casting calls for several of their new and returning unscripted shows, as well as taking ideas of what you think might make a great reality show. "After all, what is reality TV if it doesn’t represent real people?" Netflix said. Several of the shows they are casting for include: The Circle…

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by Kathy Reakes
Jersey City, NJ
News
Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show
Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show He loves cracking backs and is hoping to make it to the U.S. men's bobsledding team later this summer. But there's one more thing you should know about New Jersey native Fernando Titus. There's a chance he's a major "F-boy." The 27-year-old chiropractor who was raised in Jersey City will be competing on a new HBO Max reality dating show "Fboy Island," premiering July 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fernando Titus | FBOY Island (@_nandeezy) Titus and 23 other male contestants are split into two groups of 12: Nice boys and …

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Politics
'I'm In!': Ex-Olympian, Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor 'I'm In!': Ex-Olympian, Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor
'I'm In!': Ex-Olympian, Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor Could another reality TV star be elected to one of the nation's most prestigious positions?  Former Olympian and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner, a longtime Republican, announced that she plans to throw her hat into the ring and make a gubernatorial run in California. Jenner, a Hudson Valley native, who was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Sleepy Hollow before graduating from Newtown High School in Fairfield County, took to social media to announce that she was planning to move forward with a run at the governor’s seat. “I’m in!” Jenner posted with a lengthy release announcing…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch
Musicians: Audition To Be On NBC's 'The Voice' From Your Couch What are you doing next Friday? Because it could be auditioning, from the comfort of your couch, to be on "The Voice." Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s open casting call auditions for the NBC reality competition are being conducted virtually. The last chance to audition is Feb. 4-5 and sign-ups are being taken now. All musical styles are welcome to perform, but singers need to be age 13 or older. On "The Voice," novice performers are mentored by hit artists such as John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Steffani, and Blake Shelton as they compete to be the best singer in the bunch.&nb…

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by Kristin Palpini