Posts Categorized: interview

My Chance Encounter In Central Park With Coldplay’s Chris Martin

I’ve ran in Central Park for almost three years now. I love running; it’s one of the few things I do that improves every aspect of my life: physical, professional, psychological. Despite my frequent runs not just in the park, but around the famed Reservoir, I’ve never seen a celebrity. That changed on Friday, when… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Demi Lovato Embarks On ‘New Era’ With ‘Cool For The Summer’

Demi Lovato’s fans are calling the release of her latest single “Cool For The Summer,” “a new era” for the singer. Lovato concurs. “It’s definitely sexier, it’s more mature and it’s fun,” she said of the new track. “That’s the thing about my music that I feel that sometimes I lack is, the fun element… Read more »

AUDIO: My Encounter With The Incredible Misty Copeland

January and February were a bit of a blur for me. I started off the year with a live broadcast in Times Square for the ball drop. From there, it was off to Jamaica, Florida and Los Angeles to cover my third consecutive GRAMMY Awards. The following weekend – we’re at Valentine’s Day now –… Read more »

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PREVIEW: Demi Lovato Talks About Her Friendship With Iggy Azalea

If you thought that Demi Lovato and Iggy Azalea were unlikely to be best friends, then you thought wrong. The two artists met briefly in mid-October, and now Lovato will stand with Azalea as a bridesmaid for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Nick Young. On October 10, Lovato posted a photo with Azalea on… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Heffron Drive Kendall Schmidt On New Music, Hilary Duff Duet

The band Heffron Drive is returning to State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey for a second-straight year. Last time around, there wasn’t a whole lot of new music from the Kendall Schmidt-fronted group. He and Dustin Belt have made up for that since – releasing Happy Mistakes along with the acoustic-driven Happy Mistakes Unplugged. Schmidt… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Kevin Jonas Reveals New Music From Nick Is On The Way

While this shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, count Kevin Jonas as one of the many happy with the accomplishments of his younger brother Nick. “Nick’s doing an amazing job. He’s working his ass off and having so much fun,” the oldest JoBro told me last week on the red carpet at the… Read more »

VIDEO: Stars Come Out To The Garden Of Dreams Talent Show

The Garden of Dreams Foundation held its annual Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday. Children from across the tri-state area who are facing obstacles were chosen with the help of partner organizations to perform on the Great Stage at Radio City. “People need to see the beauty in each person, no matter… Read more »

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After Taylor Swift Co-Sign, Rachel Platten’s ‘Fight Song’ Climbs Chart

A few weeks ago, I wrote that Rachel Platten “has experienced a lot in 2015.” And that was before she performed her hit “Fight Song” in front of 50,000 people with Taylor Swift. The latest chapter of the fairy tale that has been Platten’s year might trace back a little further in time, but for… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Damaris Lewis Preps For Garden Of Dreams Talent Show

Damaris Lewis is a celebrity mentor for Thursday’s Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall. The Brooklyn-born star brings a diverse resume to the table: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model, backup dancer for Prince and cameo in Kanye West’s music video for “Monster” are just a few of the things found on her… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Nigel Lythgoe ‘Would Love’ To Work On ‘Idol’ Final Season

Former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is interested in contributing to the show’s final season, set for next year. “I feel like it’s my baby; I brought it over here (from England),” he told “Ralphie Tonight” on Sunday at the Tony Awards red carpet. “But I don’t know what egos are involved right now.”… Read more »