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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

5 times Connecticut was featured in ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

The last episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” aired on Thursday. In its 19 seasons, DeGeneres has dedicated episodes to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and highlighted other CT stories. Jailene Cuevas

Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day to benefit local children's hospitals

Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Say is May 25, and the coffee chain is donating $1 from every iced coffee sold to its Joy in Childhood Foundation. Jailene Cuevas

Three places to go glamping around Connecticut

Glamping (glamorous camping) is like camping but in style. You’re either sleeping in a cabin, a fancy tent or maybe even a tree house, but you’re not exposed to the elements regular campers are. Jailene Cuevas

5 cute towns to visit this summer in Connecticut

Connecticut is known for its towns around the shoreline and colonial-era villages. Here are four cute towns to visit this summer in Connecticut that feature local creameries, beaches and parks. Jailene Cuevas

Connecticut’s ‘Kid Governor’ program launches in Oklahoma

Connecticut elected its latest “Kid Governor,” Makhi Ettienne-Modeste, in November 2021. Now the program is expanding to Oklahoma, the fourth state to adopt the program. Jailene Cuevas

Dave's Gourmet Paletas opens in Shelton, with Mexican ice pops

Dave's Gourmet Paletas opens new location in Shelton serving Mexican paletas with dozens of gourmet flavors and customized with dips, drizzles and toppings. Jailene Cuevas

Greenwich doctor appears on Bravo’s ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’

Greenwich resident and celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Kim Nichols appeared on Monday night’s episode of Bravo’s “Below Deck Selling Yacht.” Jailene Cuevas

Michael Bolton to be honoree at DVCC luncheon

Singer Michael Bolton and journalist Jeff Benedict will be honored at the 20th Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon in Darien this month. Jailene Cuevas

CT artist featured in British Vogue to teach in Italy

Danbury artist Marcus Escribano got his start at Western Connecticut State University. Now he is being featured in ‘British Vogue’ and 'Vanity Fair.' Jailene Cuevas

Netflix star Daym Drops talks CT roots and Emmy nominations

His food-reviewing skills have earned him four nominations at this year's Daytime Emmy awards, which air on June 24 on CBS. Jailene Cuevas

Newington man sings to McDonald's workers and goes viral

Newington singer Michael Minelli has gone viral for his viral McDonald's order on TikTok. Jailene Cuevas

5 Puerto Rican Day parades and festivals in Connecticut

Time to scream and sing "Que bonita bandera, la bandera Puertorriqueña" sang by Plena Libre at Puerto Rican Day parades and festivals around Connecticut. Jailene Cuevas

CT beach makes Travel + Leisure ‘Best Beaches in the U.S.’ list

Summer is coming sooner than you think and now there is a must-go-to beach in Connecticut that made Travel + Leisure's "Best Beaches in the U.S." list. Jailene Cuevas

CT’s Christian Siriano designs three dresses for the Met Gala

Westport resident and fashion designer Christian Siriano designed three dresses for Monday night’s Gilded Age-themed Met Gala. Jailene Cuevas

Celebrity gossip, sightings in and around Connecticut in April

From Martha Stewart hosting a tag sale nearby to a Conan O’Brien spotted out and about, the celebrity gossip mill was working overtime around Connecticut in April. Here are some of the Hollywood sightings and murmurings that happened in and... Joseph Tucci, Jailene Cuevas, Adriana Morga, Andrew DaRosa, Susie Costaregni

Norwalk mixologist came to the rescue on Paramount's 'Bar Rescue'

A Norwalk resident and mixologist appeared on Paramount's "Bar Rescue" on Sunday night. Jailene Cuevas

Conan O'Brien stops by the Shops at Yale in New Haven

Television host and actor Conan O'Brien was seen getting a beverage at the Shops at Yale Tuesday. Jailene Cuevas

Families will be able to sing along to "Encanto" songs this summer as LiveNation announces "Encanto Live: The Sing-Along Film Concert." Jailene Cuevas

Danbury Trashers movie to star ‘Stranger Things’ actor, Deadline

David Harbour is starring in a new film on Connecticut minor league hockey team, the Danbury Trashers, according to Deadline. Jailene Cuevas

Highly motivated bear climbs bird feeder in Brookfield

This black bear, possibly a cub, was hungry and ready to find something to eat in a Brookfield yard on Friday. Jailene Cuevas