Posts Categorized: 2015 Billboard Music Awards

HEY, REALLY EXCITED: Ep 03 With Lifehouse And Backstage BBMAs News

In episode 3 of my new podcast, I talk about my interactions backstage at the Billboard Music Awards with One Direction and the cast of ‘Entourage.’ Then – it’s back to New York for doctors appointments and down the shore to Point Pleasant, N.J. for 95.5 PLJ’s “Summer Kick-Off.” Plain White T’s, Life of Dillon,… Read more »

HEY, REALLY EXCITED: Ep 02 With Hozier, Tori Kelly, Ludacris And More

In the second episode of my new podcast “Hey, Really Excited,” I recap my trip to Las Vegas for last weekend’s “Billboard Music Awards.” Guests this week include Robin Leach, Hozier (again), Tori Kelly, Prince Royce and Ludacris. “Hey, Really Excited” is a weekly-ish podcast of mine where I offer some present-day thoughts on what’s… Read more »

INTERVIEW: How Adam Levine Found Rozzi Crane And Why Moms Love Him

Could you imagine hanging out at a Cinco de Mayo party with friends, sipping on a beverage… and then checking your phone to find out that you have an email from Adam Levine? Rozzi Crane doesn’t have to “imagine” that because it happened to her in real life. “I was like, ‘I gotta go!’” Crane… Read more »

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TREND HUNGRY TUESDAY: Slits On The BBMAs Red Carpet

In this week’s edition of “Trend Hungry Tuesday” – Resident Fashionista Jessie Holeva highlighted a trend she spotted on the Billboard Music Awards’ Red Carpet, sexy slits. Visit Trend Hungry to find the latest fashion 411 on a skinny budget, and catch Jessie every Tuesday evening on “Ralphie Tonight.”

PHOTOS: Ratings High For Billboard Music Awards; Taylor Swift Wins Big

Taylor Swift was most visible and Kanye West was nearly invisible during a 2015 Billboard Music Awards broadcast that set a 14-year ratings high mark on Sunday night. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the big night belong to Swift. The superstar entered the evening leading all finalists with 14 nods. Swift took home… Read more »

2015 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Radio: Day 2

The second day of Red Carpet Radio at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards was hectic, as many BBMA finalists, presenters and performers stopped by to chat with “Ralphie Tonight.” Check out some of the photos and conversations below with Hozier, Tori Kelly, Fall Out Boy and more. Special thanks to BBMA co-host Ludacris, who also… Read more »

2015 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Radio: Day 1

A few staples of the Las Vegas scene stopped by Red Carpet Radio at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards to chat with “Ralphie Tonight.” Terry Fator won the second season of the NBC competition “America’s Got Talent.” The entertainer just marked his sixth year headlining at The Mirage on The Strip. Fator believes he’ll be… Read more »

HEY, REALLY EXCITED: Ep 01 Features Hozier And Billboard Music Awards

I finally did it. After months of mulling over concepts, formats, titles and distribution – I launched my first official podcast. We’ll aim for new “Hey, Really Excited” episodes weekly. Every show will include some present-day thoughts on what’s happening in music, my life and career – along with a featured artist. This week, I… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Ludacris Offers BBMAs Predictions

If you are creating a seating chart for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, there are two artists that should be assigned prime real estate near the stage: Taylor Swift and Sam Smith. Finalists were revealed for the BBMAs last week, with the songstress and crooner racking up 14 and 13 entries respectively. The 2015 Billboard… Read more »