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Obituaries
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series
Joan Vassos: Golden Bachelorette. A 61-year-old school administrator and grandmother from Maryland has been named the first-ever leading lady of ABC's senior "Bachelor" franchise. Vassos, of Rockville, left Gerry Turner's season of "The Golden Bachelor" just after a one-on-one date. She had gotten a call from her daughter, who had given birth in a complicated C-section 15 days before she left for the show. Since then, Vassos has remained friendly with the rest of the cast and her fanbase. According to her LinkedIn page, Vassos works in alumni relations and annual giving at the Landon Scho…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Broker Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette'
Jenn Tran is officially the next "Bachelorette," and the names of the men vying for her heart have already surfaced. Tran, age 26, made her Bachelor Nation debut on Joey Grazidei's season and will be the first Asian-American Bachelorette in season history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenn (@jenntranx) Tran is a physician assistant based in Miami and will soon be meeting the 28 men hoping for a shot at love. Among the potential suitors is Jeremy Simon, a 29-year-old Fairfield County resident, ABC revealed on social medi…
Lakewood, NJ
Business
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
Middletown, NJ
Lifestyle
Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband
After less than three months of marriage, a New Jersey grandmother and her reality show husband are getting a divorce. Shrewsbury's Theresa Nist, 70, and Gerry Turner, 72, met on ABC's first-ever season of the "Golden Bachelor" last year. They announced the split Friday, April 12 on "Good Morning America." "We have received so much love and support from so many people who watch the GB and I don’t think we can tell you how many people told us it gave them so much hope. We want none of that to change for anybody. EXCLUSIVE: "The Golden Bachelor" couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist&…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Internet Sleuths Say PA 'Bachelor,' New Fiancé Spoiled The Ending
Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson will never underestimate Bachelor Nation again. The happy couple in an interview with "Entertainment Weekly" confirmed they were posting to social media from the same house when internet sleuths called them out on doing just that, before the show had ended. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelsey Anderson (@_kelsey_anderson) Graiazdei, 28, of Collegeville, and Anderson, 25, of New Orleans, got engaged on the season finale of ABC's "The Bachelor," which aired earlier this week. But back in Februa…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
'The Bachelor' Ends In Major Plot Twist For PA Tennis Coach
Joey Graziadei's time as "The Bachelor" has come to an end. And no one could've predicted the ending. For weeks, the ABC show has mentioned the ending was a first for "Bachelor" history. It sure was. Here's how the Monday, March 25 ended. Joey Graziadei prepares to give away his final rose. Disney/John Fleenor One of the final two women, Daisy Kent, predicted that 28-year-old Graziadei, of Collegeville, wasn't going to choose her. Daisy continually expressed her doubts about Joey's feelings for her to the cameras. She said her feelings for him weren't being validated, and reca…
Ashburn, VA
Lifestyle
Is Loudoun County High Schooler Going To Hollywood After 'American Idol' Audition?
The latest season of "American Idol" is just getting started. And so is Lillian Hackett. The 17-year-old Lovettsville singer-songwriter performed her original song "Tennessee" with her guitar for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie on Sunday, March 17 on ABC. "I think there's something real artistic about you that I like," Bryan said. "Yes from me," Richie added. Hackett's going to Hollywood. The teen's website says she has a natural inclination toward New Americana music, and "skillfully weaves a soulful and authentic musical experience, blending covers and originals. "In…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood?
When Conall Gorman's songwriting professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TV began promoting "American Idol" auditions, he went for it. Gorman, 19, watched the singing competition for years growing up in Montclair. Conall Gorman on "American Idol." "American Idol" Clip courtesy of FremantleMedia North America Inc. and 19TV LTD And now, he's on it. Gorman's performance of his own song "Backseat" for Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan air Sunday, March 17. Bryan said he was pulled into the "Conall vortex" with the very first note, Perry adding that he's on the road to being …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Lifestyle
Final Four: MontCo 'Bachelor' Heads To Hometown Dates (
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I guess you could say things are getting serious. Just four women remain on this season of ABC's "The Bachelor" starring Montgomery County native Joey Graziadei. On the Monday, March 4 episode of the show, the 28-year-old Collegeville native is heading to the hometowns of the final four contestants to meet their families. The network has released the sizzler ahead of the episode, showing one dad saying there's going to "be a problem" if his "daddy's girl" daughter gets hurt. Another dad says it's a "scary process," while Joey tells another parent that her daughter hasn't been able to expre…
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against Arlington Attorney On 'Jeopardy!'
Who is the smartest person in the DMV? A battle of the brains between a Maryland trail planner and Virginia attorney is set for Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the latest Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Arlington attorney Luigi de Guzman will join Silver Spring resident Kevin Belle - also known as Whiskey Ginger - on stage with Canadian psychiatrist Juveria Zaheer as they compete for a $250,000 grand prize. During his time on the beloved quiz show, Guzman has averaged $26,709 per appearance, hitting on five of six Final Jeopardy! questions while correctly answering more than 88 p…
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted
A 16-year-old singer from Lexington, Massachusetts, made a smashing debut on "American Idol" on Sunday, Feb. 25, but for a talent outside of singing. Shriya Jha appeared on the episode with several other Hollywood hopefuls, but her audition was much more violent than other previous tryouts. Shriya, a talented singer and second-degree-black belt in karate, showed judge Katy Perry how to break a board with her head. A video of the unaired segment was a highlight of the pre-season hype for the show. Click here to see the moment when the pop star surprised her fellow judges.&nb…
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