Before he became LA Knight, one of the hottest superstars in professional wrestling today, Shaun Ricker was a kid growing up in Hagerstown, Maryland, dreaming of making it big in the ring.
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Montgomery County native Keanu Carver made a statement Tuesday night, delivering a dominant debut on WWE NXT by tearing through roughly a dozen members of the roster in a breakout moment that signals the next step in his rise toward WWE’s main roster. Video available below.
Montgomery County native Jon Bernthal is starring in the current number one show on Netflix, the limited series His & Hers, which premiered on January 8 and has climbed to the top spot in the United States.
Elegancia, a new cocktail bar by Wilmer Valderrama and hospitality entrepreneur Daniella Senior, will open Sunday, February 8 at La Cosecha (1280 4th Street NE) in Washington, D.C.
The creator behind one of Netflix’s biggest global hits has deep roots right here in Montgomery County. Season five of Emily in Paris debuted on December 18 and has already cemented itself as one of Netflix’s top shows. The series was created by Darren Star, who grew up in Montgomery County before going on to become one of the most influential television creators of his generation.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made a surprise stop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this afternoon, drawing plenty of attention from shoppers and employees. We were sent a photo of Cardi B during her visit, where she posed with Nordstrom employee Lauren Luber Pashkoff.
North Potomac-based Casa Blanca Creations recently brought its signature holiday style to Los Angeles, creating a festive winter wonderland for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as part of a high profile collaboration led by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The project marked a major milestone for the immersive designer holiday boutique, showcasing how a local Montgomery County concept is now reaching the highest levels of celebrity events.
As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.
Longtime Hot 97 morning host Peter Rosenberg is closing a major chapter of his career, and for Montgomery County, it marks a notable moment tied to one of its own who rose from local radio roots to national prominence.
Damascus native Mindy M. Miller is continuing her rise on the national stage as she competes to secure a spot in the finals of Season 28 of NBC’s The Voice. Miller, who earned her place on Team Snoop, is now relying on viewer votes to advance, with voting open until Tuesday morning at 7 a.m.
Tennis legend Andre Agassi is in Maryland this week as part of a multi-day filming project with JOOLA, the global pickleball and table tennis brand that recently relocated its U.S. headquarters to Pike & Rose. The company also opened a retail store in the development on Black Friday, sitting just steps away from several popular restaurants.