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Jailene Cuevas

Jailene Cuevas is a statewide Trending Reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. She is passionate about all things entertainment and pop culture. She graduated from SCSU with a B.S. in Journalism. Prior to Hearst, she worked at a local news station in Connecticut.

Stories By Jailene Cuevas

Top 50 celebrity sightings and news in and around CT in 2022

From the stars of "Breaking Bad" doing shots with their fans in Stamford, to Martha Stewart running around tag sales and Kelsey Grammer shooting a movie in Mohegan Sun, we've rounded up the top celebrity news in the state this year. Joseph Tucci, Abby Weiss, Nicole Funaro, Andrew DaRosa, Susie Costaregni, Daniel Figueroa IV, Amy Coval, Jailene Cuevas, Adriana Morga, Associated Press, Liz Hardaway, Ken Borsuk, Christian Abraham, Sarajane Sullivan

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds visit CT's Essex Steam Train

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hung out at the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat's North Pole Express with friends and family Saturday. Jailene Cuevas

Frozen's Idina Menzel reads to kids at Meriden school

Idina Menzel, the voice of Elsa in Frozen, was seen at Hanover Elementary School in Meriden with her sister reading their new book, “Loud Mouse.” Jailene Cuevas

With a new Miss Connecticut, Miss America competition returns to Mohegan Sun

Sylvana Maria González will represent the Nutmeg State as Miss Connecticut during the three-day competition, performing a Latin dance as her talent. Jailene Cuevas

Menorah lightings around Connecticut for Hanukkah 2022

Hanukkah begins Dec. 18 this year. Celebrate the “Festival of Lights” with menorah lighting ceremonies around the state. Jailene Cuevas

New bakery brings taste of Brazil to Stamford mall

A local baker is bringing a taste of Brazil to Stamford with traditional treats like flan, coconut cake, pão de queijo and carrot cake with brigadeiro. Jailene Cuevas

Celebrity gossip, sightings in and around Connecticut in November

November was jampacked with celebrity news, including influencer Logan Paul making multiple appearances in the state and singer Luke Combs being inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Joseph Tucci, Dan Brechlin, Abby Weiss, Nicole Funaro, Jailene Cuevas, Amy Coval, Leeanne Griffin, Daniel Figueroa IV, Susie Costaregni, Andrew DaRosa

Winterfest returns to Bushnell Park with ice skating and more

The 12th annual Winterfest at Bushnell Park in Hartford began Friday and runs until Jan. 8. Jailene Cuevas

Connecticut’s 2023 kid governor announced

Elisavet “Ellie” Mendez of Monroe will serve as the state's 2023 Kid Governor announced on Tuesday. Her three-point platform focuses on anxiety and depression. Jailene Cuevas

CT music critic Anthony Fantano talks life with 2.6M subscribers

The Needle Drop's Anthony Fantano, graduated from SCSU, worked at WNPR and is a well-known music critic on YouTube being the “internet's busiest music nerd.” Jailene Cuevas

De Beers Jewellers opens pop-up retail boutique on Greenwich Ave.

Jewelry brand De Beers Jewellers has a new pop-up boutique on 243 Greenwich Avenue, showcasing a range of diamonds. Jailene Cuevas

Ann's Place Festival of Trees celebrates 20 years this weekend

Ann’s Place, a community-based cancer support center, will host the 20th annual Festival of Trees from Nov. 18-20 at The Summit in Danbury. Jailene Cuevas

Four CT Girl Scouts receive badge from NASA's Artemis 1 mission

Four troop members from the Girl Scouts of Connecticut can show off a badge that went to outer space during the the Artemis 1 launch Wednesday. Jailene Cuevas

Golf Lounge 18 to open Nov. 25 at the Shops at Farmington Valley

The Shops at Farmington Valley on 110 Albany Turnpike in Canton, will open an indoor golfing facility, Golf Lounge 18, on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Jailene Cuevas

NBA player Steph Curry seen wearing UConn's Azzi Fudd jersey

NBA player Stephen Curry was seen wearing UConn's Azzi Fudd jersey during a Golden State Warriors post game interview Friday. Jailene Cuevas

Here are the participating eateries in Norwalk’s restaurant week

Norwalk Fall Restaurant Week runs from Nov. 14 to Nov. 20 and includes restaurants like Barcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant and Blackstone's Steakhouse. Jailene Cuevas

Meteorologist Jill Gilardi joins the WFSB weekend weather team

Massachusetts native Jill Gilardi is back in the Northeast, joining the WFSB evening team as the weekend meteorologist after nine years of working in Alabama. Jailene Cuevas

Here's what's open and closed on Veterans Day in Connecticut

Veterans Day is on Friday, Nov. 11 and some business will be closed. Here's what is open and closed on Veterans Day in Connecticut. Jailene Cuevas

Election results for Danbury-area races

Connecticut 2022 Midterm Election results in the Danbury-area include the 24th Senate District race and 5th District House race. Amy Coval, Dan Nowak, Sandra Diamond Fox, Kayla Mutchler, J D Freda, Liz Hardaway, Trevor Ballantyne, Kendra Baker, Rob Ryser, Kaitlin Lyle, Jailene Cuevas

Election results for New Haven-area races

Connecticut election 2022 results in the greater New Haven area include a race in the 3rd U.S. House District between Rosa DeLauro and Lesley DeNardis. Meghan Friedmann, Brian Zahn, Chatwan Mongkol, Sarah Page Kyrcz, Susan Braden, Lisa Reisman, Austin Mirmina, Mark Zaretsky, Nicole Funaro, Jailene Cuevas