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May 16th

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Former POW Gilad Shalit visits 'Homeland' cast on Tel Aviv set

Former POW Gilad Shalit visits 'Homeland' cast on Tel Aviv set
BY PAULA SCHWARTZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

The Israeli media went wild Tuesday morning reporting that real-life former POW Gilad Shalit visited the cast and crew of Showtime’s “Homeland” in Tel Aviv, where they are shooting for the next two weeks. Showtime finally sent out a press release in the evening that confirmed what everyone in Israel knew, that Mr. Shalit had been a surprise guest on the set, where he sat with director Michael Cuesta and watched star Claire Danes do her takes.

“Homeland” is loosely based on the Israeli series, “Hatuffim” – the English title is “Prisoners of War” – written and directed by Gideon Raff and is developed for American television by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and Mr. Raff.

“Homeland” is Showtime’s biggest freshman series to date. According to the network it averaged 4.1 million viewers on all platforms, including On Demand and replays. It also won a Golden Globe for best drama series.

Mr. Shalit, as everyone knows, is an Israeli soldier, who was seized in Israel in June 2006 by Hamas and dragged to Gaza, where he was kept a prisoner for over five years. On Oct. 18, 2011, Mr. Shalit was released by Hamas in a prisoner exchange for the freedom of more than 1,000 Palestinians. Since his release Mr. Shalit has kept a low profile although it seems he has spent some of that time watching tv. According to Showtime, Mr. Shalit is a fan of both “Hatuffim” and “Homeland,” which is why Mr. Raff invited him to come to the set.

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Death of 'Swamp People' star Mitchell Guist remains unclear

Death of 'Swamp People' star Mitchell Guist remains unclear
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Brothers Glenn and Mitchell Guist of the History Channel’s “Swamp People” were raised and spent their lives in the swamp lands of Louisiana. But now tragedy has struck....

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(VIDEO) 'DWTS' update: Was Katherine Jenkins' injury Mark Ballas' fault?

(VIDEO) 'DWTS' update: Was Katherine Jenkins' injury Mark Ballas' fault?
BY SAMANTHA NEGRAVAL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

“Dancing With the Stars” contestant Katherine Jenkins felt more than “the burn” after performing a samba routine on Monday’s live taping of the Semi-Finals.

The...

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HBO's 'The Weight of the Nation' obesity documentary continues tonight

HBO's 'The Weight of the Nation' obesity documentary continues tonight
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Most people are familiar with the statistics on obesity: more than two-thirds of adults aged 20 and older are overweight or obese, along with about one-third of childre...

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'The Bachelorette' season premiere: Can Emily Maynard finally find love?

'The Bachelorette' season premiere: Can Emily Maynard finally find love?
BY SAMANTHA NEGRAVAL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

It’s all about second chances for this season’s Bachelorette, Emily Maynard.

You may remember the 26-year-old, hospital event planner and Morgantown, W.V. nativ...

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'Dark Shadows' movie review, trailer: Johnny Depp gets support in Tim Burton dark comedy

'Dark Shadows' movie review, trailer: Johnny Depp gets support in Tim Burton dark comedy
BY JOE TYRRELL
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
MOVIE REVIEW

Vampires may be forever undead in pop culture, but it took Johnny Depp and Tim Burton to bring Barnabas Collins back to life in a big way.

Love-besotted a...

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Bamboozle 2012 looks to Asbury Park for new home

Bamboozle 2012 looks to Asbury Park for new home
BY DANIEL REYES
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

The Bamboozle Music Festival is looking to make a splash at the Jersey shore this weekend for their three-day festival, celebrating their 10th anniversary.

With musi...

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Against Me! singer Tom Gabel to undergo sex change: Gaslight Anthem defends decision

Against Me! singer Tom Gabel to undergo sex change: Gaslight Anthem defends decision
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Last week, North Carolina passed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, President Barack Obama stated his support of gay marriage, and Mitt Romney was accused...

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Attn. Jon Hamm: 70-year-old virgin 'Sexational' Pam Shaw wants tall, dark, handsome

Attn. Jon Hamm: 70-year-old virgin 'Sexational' Pam Shaw wants tall, dark, handsome
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

A cabaret singer known as Sexational Pam Shaw has always managed to keep working, and for years has put her social life aside.

A lot of years. But Shaw says now is the t...

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