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New York Post
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas's former New Jersey home asks $7.5M
A Montclair, New Jersey residence that was once home to Kool & The Gang's founding member Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas is on the market for $7.5 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. That's a staggering 525% increase from the $1.2 million the sellers paid for the property in 2021. The six-bedroom, two-family dwelling at 82-84 Watchung Ave. sits on just under half an acre. It's divided into two townhouses, with three bedrooms apiece. The townhouses are also available for rent; each one asks $18,000 a month. Advertisement 10 Thomas passed away in his sleep in 2021. ullstein bild via Getty Images 10 Despite his passing, Kool & The Gang is actively touring. Redferns 10 The handsome exterior of the property. Brown Harris Stevens 10 It's a two-family home, with flexible uses possible, according to the listing. Brown Harris Stevens Advertisement 10 The interiors are worthy of a design magazine. Jacob Snavely The home, which was built in 1908, was lovingly 'restored and renovated to bring it back to its former beauty,' said listing broker Allison Maguire, of Brown Harris Stevens, 'The work that went into the house — from the craftmanship, to the millwork and the design choices — it's just gorgeous,' Maguire said, adding that the seller is 'an extended band family member.' Thomas — an alto saxophone player, flautist and percussionist — died in his sleep at age 70, in 2021. He purchased the home for $374,000 in 1999 and was a beloved member of the Montclair community. Advertisement 'The town's Fourth of July parade would always go by the house and people would wave to him,' said Maguire. The two-time Grammy-winning group is known for its jazzy soul-funk hits like 'Celebration' and 'Get Down On It.' Thomas was with the band for more than half a century from 1964 into the 2020s. Kool & The Gang is still actively touring. Montclair is known for attracting creatives who enjoy the small-town atmosphere within easy reach to Manhattan. Famed residents include make-up mogul Bobbi Brown, who has a hotel in Montclair, and Stephen Colbert, whose show was recently canceled by CBS as Paramount and Skydance merged in a massive $8.4 billion deal. Advertisement 10 The eat-in kitchen comes with a breakfast bar. Brown Harris Stevens 10 Each townhouse features an eat-in kitchen and an adjacent sunlit dining room. Brown Harris Stevens 10 The cozy fire-lit family room. Brown Harris Stevens 10 Each townhouse has three bedrooms. Brown Harris Stevens 10 A lovely spa-like bath retreat. Brown Harris Stevens We hear that Adam Sandler is also renting a home in Montclair, as he works on a new, untitled Netflix film tentatively called 'Roommates,' according to reports. He has also been spotted at local restaurants and playing basketball at Rand Park. The townhomes feature three bedrooms, four baths and one powder room — plus an in-home elevator that connects all levels. There's also a heated two-car garage that could also be transformed into a studio or gym. The offering works as a family compound or it could be used to generate income from one townhouse while living in the other, the listing notes. Advertisement The main level of each townhouse is anchored by a double-sided gas fireplace. Design details throughout include white oak floors, custom lighting and organic textures. There's also a sunlit chef's kitchen with a 9-foot island for casual meals. A top-floor bedroom comes with a spa-like bath with radiant floor heating and a walk-in closet. The finished basement can operate as a family room, a guest suite or an office. The house also features a wraparound porch and a backyard.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Sadie Sandler, Chloe East & Storm Reid To Star In Netflix Comedy ‘Roommates' From Chandler Levack
EXCLUSIVE: Director Chandler Levack (I Like Movies) has locked a starry cast for Roommates, a new ensemble comedy for Netflix. The call sheet will include Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), Sadie Sandler (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah), Chloe East (Heretic), and Storm Reid (The Last of Us). In the film penned by Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O'Sullivan of SNL, a hopeful, naive college freshman, Devon, asks the cool and confident Celeste to be her roommate, seeing a blossoming friendship spiral thereafter into a war of passive aggression. No word yet on who is producing. More from Deadline Odette Annable To Topline Psychological Horror Film 'Anima' From Andrés Beltrán Kenneth Branagh, Producer Charles Roven Set For 'The Thomas Crown Affair' At Amazon MGM Touching Down In Sun Valley, Can Moguls Find Answers To Media's Pressing Questions Amid The Ponderosa Pines? Levack is a writer-director whose critically acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy I Like Movies premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022. More recently, she wrote and directed Mile End Kicks, an upcoming rom-com set against Montreal's indie music scene of 2011, which stars Jay Baruchel, Devon Bostick, Barbie Ferreira, Stanley Simons, and more. She is repped by WME, Artists First, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer. Both Fowlie and O'Sullivan have earned multiple Emmy and WGA Award nominations for their work as writers on Saturday Night Live. O'Sullivan previously co-wrote and starred in the podcast series Petty Crimes, with Fowlie appearing in shows like English Teacher, The Other Two (on which he was also part of the writing staff), and Search Party. Fowlie is repped by WME, Mosaic, and Ginsburb Daniels Kallis; O'Sullivan by UTA, Ayala Cohen Management, and Bloch Law. Sherman is repped by UTA, Rise Management, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Lyonne by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Schreck Rose Dapello; Kroll by UTA, Rise Management, and Schreck Rose Dapello; Sandler by WME; East by WME, Link Entertainment, Vault Entertainment, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; and Reid by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Granderson Des Rochers. On the film side, Netflix has also recently announced cast for titles like Don't Say Good Luck, Unabom, the Kevin Hart comedy 72 Hours, and David Fincher's The Adventures of Cliff Booth, to name just a few. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Vancouver Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Here are the 10 best concerts in Vancouver in June
From the album release of Vancouver psychedelic cumbia crew Empanadas Illegales to Surrey's massive 5X Block Party and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June is rocking in the summer sounds. Here are 10 can't-miss concerts coming in the next month. When : June 6, 8 p.m. Where : Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W. Broadway Tickets and info : Get ready for an evening of dance-a-rrific electric sounds from psychedelic cumbia maestros Empanadas Illegales . The local crew combines cumbia and salsa sounds with trippy surf style guitar licks and plenty of shout outs in its non-stop show. When : June 6, 6 p.m. Where : Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets and info : Vancouver rockers Peach Pit dropped its latest album Magpie on Columbia Records, performed a killer version of the title track at the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver and just seem to be hitting all the right notes with fans. Folk rocker Briston Maroney is a fine foil for this double-bill tour. When : June 7, 7 p.m. Where : Vogue Theatre Tickets and info : Barely into his 20s, singer Malcolm Todd racked up millions of listens for songs such as Roommates and Bleed, quickly establishing himself as a rising star in contemporary pop music. The Los Angeles-born artist is generating quite a buzz for his intense and intimate concerts. When : June 12, 8 p.m. Where : The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. Tickets and info : With every release, Vancouver Island glam rocker Art d'Ecco seems to change and find even finer musical points to make. His fourth album, Serene Demon, might be his best work yet. Expect stylish, slick and stick-in-your-head tunes with classic hooks. When : June 12-14, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : The 8th annual 5X Fest celebrating South Asian youth culture includes signature events such as the 5X Art Party, big 5X Block Party with performers including GMINXR , Talwinder, Panjabi Hit Squad and many others, and the 5X Afterparty too. Check the website for all of the events taking place. When : June 13, 7 p.m. Where : Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville Tickets and info : Who says you can only be talented in one area of the arts? Certainly not Mae Martin who has a proven track record as a stand-up comic, actor, podcaster, producer and, most recently, singer. The BAFTA-winning Ontario performer recently released their debut album, I'm A TV, in 2025. When : June 20-July 1, various times Where : Various venues Tickets and info : With shows ranging from guitar genius Bill Frisell and his trio to rising star Nubya Garcia, local greats and much more, the annual jazz festival is one of the biggest festivals in B.C. With a fantastic mix of ticketed and free events, you can plan a varied and awesome listening experience. When : June 21 (Sold out) and June 22, 8 p.m. Where : Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. Tickets and info : Grammy-winning American rock band OK Go has built a devoted fanbase with its hooky tunes and acclaimed videos. The band's latest album And the Adjacent Possible was preceded by the new single A Stone Only Rolls Downhill with, you guessed it, a very smart and creative video. When : June 21, 8 p.m. Where : Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Tickets and info : Singing songs from across his career, singer Steven Page and music director, cellist and vocalist Kevin Fox will be joined by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a 90-minute program of classics and deep cuts from the artist. When : June 27, 7 p.m. Where : The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. Tickets and info : Okanagan high school hard rock trio Freeze the Fall has a new album out titled the Red Garden Party. The band just keeps homing in on its technical metal sound as heard on the new single Oubliette. It's no surprise that this group is gaining global attention for its music. sderdeyn@
