Posts Categorized: interview

INTERVIEW: Julia Michaels On New Music, Working With Selena Gomez And More

We all have different ways of getting over ex-lovers and coping with failed relationships. For Julia Michaels, her method involved releasing a debut cohesive body of work, the self-dubbed “mini-album” called “Nervous System.” “I’m fully transparent. This whole (mini-album) is literally my life,” Michaels explained to me. “There were so many things that I couldn’t… Read more »

VIDEO: This Artist Celebrates ‘National Tequila Day’ Before Every Show

Monday marked “National Tequila Day,” another capitalism-created “holiday” that no one would be aware of if not for a hashtag and radio DJs like myself talking incessantly about it. However for Panic! At The Disco lead singer Brendon Urie, it’s a holiday that he essentially celebrates before every Panic! performance with a double-shot. “It just… Read more »

AUDIO: Perfect Tequila Drink From ‘Cocktail Professor’ LaTanya White

“The Cocktail Professor” LaTanya White checked in on Friday, ahead of #NationalTequilaDay, to offer up a recipe for an awesome tequila cocktail that even non-tequila drinkers will enjoy. (Pictured: My favorite tequila, jalapeño-infused Tanteo with a simple Margarita mix on the rocks) LaTanya’s drink: The Jalisco 1-1.5 oz aged tequila Your favorite coconut water Agave… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Steve Aoki Talks Cake, ‘Kolony’ And Touring New Places

Steve Aoki is a well-traveled individual and yes, he’s known to throw a cake or three during his live performances. But that doesn’t necessarily qualify him as a human Yelp when it comes to finding a good piece of cake in the city. “I don’t know. I don’t know all the bakers here,” the DJ… Read more »

AUDIO: Lisa Lampanelli Talks Trump, New Off-Broadway Show And More

Lisa Lampanelli stopped by the studio on Friday to talk about “Stuffed,” her off-Broadway show that kicks off October 5 at Westside Theatre. Tickets are on-sale now here. The insult comic also talked about her alma mater (hint: it’s also mine – Go Orange!), her time on “Celebrity Apprentice” with Donald Trump and much more.

INTERVIEW: Rita Ora On Award Shows, TV Hosting And New Music

Not only is Rita Ora in a good place, it sounds like her peers are as well. “Everyone’s just being really nice to each other and it feels really good,” the “Your Song” singer said in an interview that aired on my show Monday. “Everyone just shows so much support. It feels like we have… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman Talks Foo Fighters, Michael Jackson Collabs

Dave Grohl was in the parking lot of a studio he was using to record the new Foo Fighters record when he ran into a familiar face: Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman. But besides the fact that Stockman is a part of a group who has sold over 60 million albums worldwide, there was another… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Jason Derulo Closing In On 100 Million Singles Sold

Jason Derulo and I go way back. His first appearance on my show was in 2009 before “Whatcha Say” was on anyone’s radar. The hitmaker has been a consistent presence on the program since, whether he was calling in, stopping by the studio or saying hello at an awards show. It was great to catch… Read more »

VIDEO: ‘Power’ Cast Talks 50 Cent, Charlie Murphy And Season 4

Perhaps you’ve seen the ads, including the large one sprawled across Hotel Pennsylvania on 7th Avenue, but in case you haven’t: Starz’s hit drama “Power” is back. I recently screened the first four episodes of season four ahead of the show’s New York press junket. I have to admit, I was hooked from the jump…. Read more »

INTERVIEW: Train’s Pat Monahan On The Game 1 National Anthem, New Tour

Back in February, while talking about baseball, Train lead singer Pat Monahan told me he was done singing the National Anthem at sporting events because of how stressful it is. You could imagine my surprise when I saw Monahan on national television belting out the anthem, a cappella, before Game 1 of the NBA Finals…. Read more »