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What if you could sit in the barber chair of history and hear firsthand tales from Frank Sinatra’s intimate circle? Join us as we welcome the legendary Joseph Paris, Sinatra’s very own barber, to share mesmerizing stories from his life and career. Our co-host, the talented Italian American singer Jenna Esposito, helps us navigate through an episode...

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Growing up Italian in Brooklyn, it’s no surprise Tony Danza was a fan of Frank Sinatra. His mother turned him on to the crooner when he was 8 years old. “She was an original bobbysoxer,” he said. “My mom was enthralled by him and so was I. The way he interprets a song – nobody else can do it like that.” With a long career in television and movies,...

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Hoboken, a city steeped in history and known for its vibrant culture, has another claim to fame: its connection to the legendary Frank Sinatra. While Sinatra's birthplace across the river might get all the glory, a new memoir by celebrity hairstylist Joseph Paris, Hairman of the Board, reveals fascinating ties between Ol' Blue Eyes and the Mile Squ...

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When most people think about Hoboken they think of Ol’ Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra, the “kid from Hoboken who got the breaks,” as writer Bruce Bliven coined him. All over the Mile Square, tributes pay homage to this musical and historical legend, as Hoboken was his birthplace and where he found his fame. The city is decorated with all things Sinatra f...

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Universal Music and Frank Sinatra Enterprises presented a reading of Sinatra The Musical November 21 at the Apollo Theatre. The reading, directed by Kathleen Marshall, featured Matt Doyle as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner, Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra, Caroline Duffy Concannon as Little Nancy, Toni Di Buono as Dolly Sinatra, Mark...

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Not many people can say they've spent a night sipping whiskey and smoking cigarettes with the late Frank Sinatra — but Tony Danza can. In a new interview the "Who's the Boss?" alum — who's currently promoting his new cabaret show, "Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories" — shared intimate details from his early morning conversation with the legendary singer...

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Martin Scorsese, 81, is planning to shoot two films back to back: the first about Jesus, the second a Frank Sinatra biopic. Leonardo DiCaprio would play Sinatra and Jennifer Lawrence his wife Ava Gardner. Sony is currently the frontrunner to helm the project. This is quite the news given that the project had originally been scrapped, for a variety...

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Music legend Frank Sinatra, affectionately known as the Chairman of the Board, was one of the greatest entertainers to emerge from the 20th century. He was also one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry at the height of his fame. He even helped support President John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. While there are certainly...

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Little Italy Endicott is flying guests to the moon with the timeless music of Frank Sinatra. Little Italy is hosting its annual cocktail party fundraiser in celebration of Sinatra’s 108th birthday. The event will be held on December 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Joey’s Pizzeria, located at 200 Oak Hill Avenue in Endicott. Cocktail attire and fedoras are...

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The last of the iconic quartet has departed. The alluring realm of the grand crooners has closed its doors, ending a golden era etched in the warmth, perfection, and emotional richness of hundreds of songs. Music and ambiance; an intimate, entrancing tone that required no special effects to capture the stage. Just the voice, the performance, the se...

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