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American Idol’s Taylor Hicks Talks Acoustic Tour and New Television Show “State Plate”
American Idol favorite Taylor Hicks is bringing his acoustic tour to a city near you. Prior to taking the stage here in New Hope, PA, he chatted with Explore NJ about everything from his thoughts on American Idol’s farewell season, to what he likes doing in his spare time. Our interview is posted below. Enjoy! WHAT: TAYLOR HICKS PERFORMS NEW HOPE, PA WHEN: APRIL 24, 2016 WHERE: NEW HOPE WINERY TICKETS: VIP $75 – STANDARD $35 TIME: Doors Open at 5pm, Showtime 6pm WHITNEY: Tell us about the New Hope, Pennsylvania on April 24th? HICKS: Well, I’m kind of doing an acoustic tour. I’m playing really small venues. I wanted…
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B.Good Mt. Laurel Owner Deb Lutz Chats About Real.Food.Fast
Explore stopped into B.Good Mt. Laurel to chat with Owner Deb Lutz about this casual -healthier- fast food eatery. See what she has to say about the mission of the company and the variety of items they have the on the menu!! YUMMM!! www.BGood.com b.good – 280 Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, PA (484) 417-6345 b.good – 26 Centerton Road Mt. Laurel, NJ (856) 242-3717 b.good – 500 NJ-73 Marlton, NJ (856) 988-0275
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Philly Wine Week 2016 Kicks Off with Sold Out Opening Corks Party at Stratus Lounge
Story, video by Whitney Ullman April showers may bring May flowers but it also makes water turn to wine for this year’s Philly Wine Week 2016. Eight days of events from April 3-10, 2016 will grab you by the taste buds as you savor the range, diversity, quality and dedication of the world-class, wine obsessed restaurants and bars in Philadelphia. Seasoned wine lovers and enthusiastic novices alike will find exciting new events throughout Philadelphia to suit both their palates and budgets. See our preview article from last year with a different location and vibe. Because of the increasing popularity of Philly’s winos, the opening corks kick off party at Stratus Lounge at…
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Dreaming of Tropical Paradise? Explore Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Photos, videos and story by Cassie Hepler This time of the year is perfect… perfect for an escape out of dismal, sludge covered chilly Philly! Seriously though, that point of will winter ever end, where is Spring and missing glowing orb called a sun can be daunted on even the most die-hard Philadelphian. This writer has tried to make it a habit to escape most winters for a couple weeks to somewhere warmer and sunnier where the living is easy with sand between your toes. So we reached out to one of our Penn State alums who works as a travel consultant at CheapCarribean.com to help nail down some tropical locations.…
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Neil Sedaka – Roller Coaster Freak? Talks Beyonce, Meghan Trainor and More Prior to Golden Nugget Atlantic City Performance
Neil Sedaka returns to Atlantic City with over six decades of hits that he will perform for fans at The Golden Nugget on Saturday March 12th. He chatted with Explore NJ about the up coming concert and all kinds of other fun facts, so please check it out below: WHO: AN EVENING WITH NEIL SEDAKA WHEN: SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016 WHERE: THE GOLDEN NUGGET ATLANTIC CITY TICKETS: $40-$70 WHITNEY ULLMAN: WE’RE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU COME TO ATLANTIC CITY AGAIN, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FOND MEMORIES? NEIL SEDAKA: Oh! I’ve been doing it since 1970 … I was there for the first opening of Merv Griffin’s Resorts. As for Atlantic…
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Todd Rundgren To Perform At Golden Nugget Atlantic City – Talks Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Oscars, Utopia
OFFICIAL RELEASE: Todd Rundgren – is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. His career has produced a diverse and eclectic range of recordings often both as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia. Rundgren has often been at the forefront as a promoter of cutting edge recording technologies. His best-known songs include the 1972 singles “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light”, which have heavy rotation on classic rock radio stations, and the 1983 single “Bang the Drum All Day”, which is featured in many sports arenas, commercials and movie trailers. Although lesser known, “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” has had a major influence…
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Jon Gosselin Gets Dissed by Seasoned DJ, Mentor – DJ Koolie Kirk
DISCLAIMER: THIS INTERVIEW IS NOT THE OPINION OF THE REPORTER OR THAT OF EXPLORE WITH CASSIE, IT IS A TRANSCRIPTION DONE IN GOOD FAITH THAT DESCRIBES THE INTERVIEWEE’S PERSONAL OPINION ON THE MATTER. ALL CLAIMS ARE ALLEGED AND ARE NOT FULLY VERIFIED AS FACT. DJ Jon Gosselin who is better known for his role in the TLC series Jon & Kate Plus 8, was the headlining DJ at Harrah’s The Pool After Dark in Atlantic City. Shortly after taking the stage with sidekick DJ N-DO, Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman received a lengthy message from his self-proclaimed mentor DJ Koolie Kirk, which outlined his gripes over Jon’s poor DJ skills and ability…
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Behind the Scenes Interview at Atlantic City Boardwalk Con with Founder Mike D’Alessio and Mayor Don Guardian
The Atlantic City Boardwalk Con is in full swing right now at the Atlantic City Convention Center Attendees will be able to meet and interact with guests and experts including publishers such as Marvel Entertainment, Boom! Studios, Aspen Comics, and Top Cow. Celebrity Guests such as Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy and The Walking Dead) and Manu Bennett (Arrow, Spartacus and The Hobbit), Comic Artists and Writers including Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman, Fables, X-Men, Wolverine), Humberto Ramos(Amazing Spider-Man) and Frank Tieri (Iron Man and Wolverine). In addition, you can meet New Jersey native, Kevin Smith, and the true hero of TV and film: Star Trek’s William Shatner. In the meantime, stay tuned for behind the scenes videos that highlight all the wonderful features of this event. Below is the…
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18 Atlantic City Restaurants with Waterfront Views
Thanks to its location on a band of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Absecon Inlet, Atlantic City, New Jersey is surrounded by water. Restaurateurs have ample opportunity to capitalize on this asset by designing dining rooms and decks to maximize the “ooh” factor of the resort city’s priceless views. And with dining options from luxury to casual there is a restaurant with an ocean view to suit every taste. Here is a sample of options inside the casinos and around town. Inside the Casinos Capriccio: One of the most acclaimed and highly regarded fine-dining establishments in Atlantic City for decades, Capriccio at Resorts is a Zagat-rated AC institution…
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Check out Jason Kennedy’s impression of Macy Gray and his thoughts on being married to Lauren Scruggs
E! News Co-Host and NBC’s Beyond A.D. Host, Jason Kennedy, partied with friends at Harrah’s The Pool After Dark on 3.7.15. Before greeting his fans inside, Kennedy stopped to chat with Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman about everything from being a newlywed to his random talent of impersonating Macy Gray. It’s all fun, check it out….(click on the video below, it will take you to the YouTube.com/GoToWhitney page that will have a video outline for easier viewing).
