Nathan Burstein
By Nathan Burstein
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The Schmooze Anne Hathaway To Marry Jewish Boyfriend
Anne Hathaway isn’t too cool for shul, man. In fact, the actress has announced plans to marry longtime boyfriend Adam Shulman, a decision reported via a representative to People magazine. Hathaway’s engagement follows a three-year relationship with Shulman, an actor whose credits include a recurring role on “The West Wing.” A nice Jewish boy may…
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The Schmooze Meet ‘James Deen,’ Jewish Porn Star
Apparently “nerdy Jewish dudes” are a hot genre in porn — or they’re becoming one, thanks to an up-and- (er, never mind) performer who’s had a bar mitzvah. The star in question — whose nom de porn is James Deen — is billed as “What Women Want” in the winter issue of Good magazine, which…
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Food Wall Street Kosher Cafe Hopes To Survive OWS
Despite another week of Wall Street protests that have dramatically cut into his business, the owner of one of the area’s largest kosher eateries is sounding a tentative note of optimism. “It’s almost Shabbos, and I feel good,” Marc Epstein, the owner of Milk Street Café, told the Jew and the Carrot this morning. “I…
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The Schmooze Jewish Rapper Mac Miller Tops Billboard Chart
It’s not often that a Jewish rapper tops the Billboard album chart, so it seems worth noting the sudden rise of Mac Miller, a 19-year-old hip-hop star straight outta Pittsburgh. Miller, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, debuted in the No. 1 spot with debut record “Blue Slide Park,” selling more than 144,000 copies since…
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The Schmooze Natalie Portman Out and About Post-Aleph
Now that she has her Aleph, Natalie Portman is returning to an activity that’s always been a safe bet. (Groan if you must; we couldn’t resist a little spelling pun for you Hebrew readers out there.) The Oscar-winning “Black Swan” star is getting back to acting — of a sort, anyway. Portman, 30, made one…
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The Schmooze How Barbra Streisand Saved Lea Michele’s Nose
Barbra Streisand may have been slightly disappointed with Jennifer Aniston’s smooth-nosed “Funny Girl” homage, but at least she can take personal credit for Lea Michele’s distinctive schnoz. “My mother would say to me, ‘Barbra Streisand never got a nose job. You’re not getting a nose job,’ ” the “Glee” star says in the latest issue…
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The Schmooze Pyramid Closed to Foil ‘Jewish Plot’ in Egypt?
Did Egypt close its Great Pyramid last week over fears of a “Jewish” plot? That’s one of the rumors circulating in Cairo after the country’s antiquities authority cut off access to the Cheops pyramid Friday. Local media had put out “unconfirmed reports” that unnamed groups planned to perform “Jewish” or “Masonic” rites at the pyramid…
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The Schmooze LeBron James Shoots Hoops at JCC
LeBron James does not — we repeat, does not — think Jews “suck” at basketball. The Shmooze can report this happy piece of news after the NBA star’s latest difficult episode in Cleveland, where his jersey was burned last year following his highly publicized defection from the local Cavaliers to the Miami Heat. An Akron…
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