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Andrew Dice Clay (born Andrew Clay Silverstein; September 29, 1957) is an American comedian and actor who played the lead role in the film The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.
Clay has been in several movies and has released a number of stand-up albums. He is the only comedian in history to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row, a feat he accomplished in 1990.
Clay was born in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, the son of Doris and Fred Silverstein, who worked in real estate sales. Clay is of Jewish heritage. Clay was doing impressions and entertaining his family in the living room by the time he was 5. He was a fairly proficient drummer at James Madison High School, and played bar mitzvahs and casual dates as "Clay Silvers."
In 1978, he auditioned at Pips, a local comedy club in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, doing comedic impressions, then headlined there the following week as "Andrew Clay." His act at the time included an impression of John Travolta in Grease and Jerry Lewis as The Nutty Professor. Clay graduated to the major Manhattan comedy clubs, including Budd Friedman's The Improv, Catch a Rising Star and Dangerfield's. His move to Los Angeles came in 1980. He was "adopted" there by Mitzi Shore, owner of the famed Comedy Store. His work at the Store led to sitcom appearances on M*A*S*H and Diff'rent Strokes. He later landed roles in movies such as Making the Grade (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986).
Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is an American radio personality, television host, author, actor and photographer best known for his radio show which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style. Stern has been exclusive to Sirius XM Radio, a subscription-based satellite radio service, since 2006. The son of a former recording and radio engineer, Stern wished to pursue a career in radio at the age of five. While at Boston University he worked at the campus station WTBU before a brief stint at WNTN in Newton, Massachusetts.
He developed his on-air personality when he landed positions at WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, WCCC in Hartford and WWWW in Detroit. In 1981, he was paired with his current newscaster and co-host Robin Quivers at WWDC in Washington, D.C. Stern then moved to WNBC in New York City in 1982 to host afternoons until his firing in 1985. He re-emerged on WXRK that year, and became one of the most popular radio personalities during his 20-year tenure at the station. Stern's show is the most-fined radio program, after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued fines to station licensees for allegedly indecent material that totaled $2.5 million. Stern has won Billboard's Nationally Syndicated Air Personality of the Year award eight times, and is one of the highest-paid figures in radio.
Donald John Trump, Sr. (born June 14, 1946) is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have made him a well-known celebrity who was No. 17 on the 2011 Forbes Celebrity 100 list. He is well-known as a real-estate developer who amassed vast hotel, casino, and other real-estate properties, in the New York City area and around the world.
Trump is the son of Fred Trump, a wealthy New York City real-estate developer. He worked for his father's firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, while attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1968 officially joined the company. He was given control of the company in 1971 and renamed it The Trump Organization.
In 2010, Trump expressed an interest in becoming a candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election. In May 2011, he announced he would not be a candidate, but a few weeks later he said he had not completely ruled out the possibility. In December 2011, Trump was suggested as a possible Vice Presidential selection by Michele Bachmann. Bachmann has since suspended her presidential campaign.
MEADOWLANDS BATTLE FOR THE BEST BURGER
Not a seafood person? Then head to the Meadowlands for their Battle for the Best Burger competition. Fans can drop into the "Backyard" of The Meadowlands at 6 p.m. and sample the burgers being presented by the food trucks, restaurants, and home cookers. The winner will walk away with $1,000 if they impress the judges and spectators (entrants must pay a $100 entry fee to compete). Free (except for burger purchases). Saturday, 6 - 10 p.m. 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford. 201-THE-BIGM.
STEAMPUNK WORLD'S FAIR
Gentlemen get your mustaches waxed and top hats dusted off. The Steampunk World's Fair, one of the largest steampunk gatherings in the world, invades Piscataway Friday to Sunday. The festival will take place at two locations: The Radisson of Piscataway and The Embassy Suites of Piscataway. The weekend promises a wild display of costume and fashion, as well as dance, film, music and comedy. There will also be plenty of photo ops with costumed attendees and workers. $35-$100. Friday, 3 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Radisson, 21 Kingsbridge Rd, Piscataway. 732-980-0400. Embassy Suites, 121 Centennial Ave, Piscataway. 732-980-0500.
SUMMIT SPRING STREET FESTIVAL
The weather is finally nice enough for everyone to enjoy a good street fair. Summit's downtown will be lined with food vendors and artisans and crafts for fair-goers to browse and enjoy. There will also be music filling the air from local musicians, and the young ones can enjoy the games that'll be scattered about the grounds. Free. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 374 Springfield Avenue, Summit.
MONMOUTH PARK OPENS FOR 2016 SEASON
The New Jersey institution that is Monmouth Park will open for its new season on Saturday. The park will have live horse racing at starting 12:50 p.m. (with gates opening at 11:30 a.m.). One can also enter to win one of 50 VIP season and parking passes for the season. Outside of racing there will be a ton of events at the park this season including the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival (May 28-30), the 46th Annual Irish Festival (June 12), the Wine and Chocolate Festival (June 25-26), the Surf & Turf Seafood Festival (July 16-17), the Italian Festival (August 6), and the BBQ and Craft Beer Festival (September 3-5). Admission: $5-$7, Parking: $5-$10. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport. 732-571-5580.
ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK CON
The 'con' season never ends, and for good reason -- there are shows like the Atlantic City Boardwalk Con. The con, happening Friday May 13 to Sunday May 15, will presenting some seriously huge stars for panels including Rosario Dawson ("Daredevil"), "Teen Wolf's" Tyler Hoechlin, Edward James Olmos ("Battlestar Galactica," "Miami Vice"), "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s" Ming Na Wen, and "The Flash's" Teddy Sears. "Breaking Bad" alum R.J. Mitte and Giancarlo Esposito will be taking part in a special panel dedicated to the seminal AMC series. Outside of appearances, there will a special Star Trek exhibit, a number of Wonder Woman exhibits, and -- natch -- cosplay. $13-$115. Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 609-348-7000.
COMEDY AT THE CONVENTION HALL
OH! The Dice Man will perform in Asbury Park on Saturday as a part of the Monster Energy Outbreak Comedy Tour. 2016 has been a killer year for the comedian, having an integral part in the HBO series "Vinyl," and his Showtime series, aptly titled, "Dice." He will perform at the legendary Paramount Theatre, located in Convention Hall. $19.10-$97. Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park. 732-897-6500.
A SOULFUL DANCE PARTY
If you aren't into comedy and are looking to dance, there's a great show across the way inside Convention Hall on Sunday. Remember Jones' Soul Revue and Dance Party will be having a record release party for the album, "Ladies and Gentlemen, Remember Jones." The show will feature a 20-piece soul orchestra, as well as cameos from Asbury luminaries such as Emily Grove, Rick Barry and Arlan Feiles. $15 (advance), $18 doors. Saturday, 8 p.m. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.
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