Posts Categorized: interview

INTERVIEW: Mark Ronson Recalls Growing Up In NYC, Reveals ‘Uptown Funk’ Almost Never Was

Mark Ronson, tall on knowledge but short on sleep, stopped by “Ralphie Tonight” to chat about his number one hit that almost never was. Ronson also talked about the media comparing new artists to others that have come before them and what it’s like to perform alongside the likes of Bruno Mars and Mystikal. The… Read more »

The Roots Power Through A Crazy Three Weeks

Even before landing on late night television, The Roots were one of the busiest bands in showbiz. Formed by emcee Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson in 1987, the Philadelphia-based crew toured the globe extensively before landing at 30 Rock alongside Jimmy Fallon in March of 2009. But regardless how road-tested you… Read more »

#NBAAllStarNYC Saturday With ‘Ralphie Tonight’

It was a busy Saturday in New York before the NBA All-Star Game. We caught up with Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Jill Martin and others at the Wade Bowling Classic. The event at Bowlmor Lanes in Times Square benefited “Game Changer,” a new partnership between Wade’s World and the Sandals Foundation. After Saturday’s festivities at… Read more »

The 57th GRAMMYs Red Carpet Radio With ‘Ralphie Tonight’: Day 1

Sights and sounds from day 1 of “Ralphie Tonight” at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for Westwood One’s “Red Carpet Radio” at The 57th GRAMMYs. GRAMMY winners, award-winning directors, up-and-coming stars and everyone in between stopped by to chat on “Ralphie Tonight.”

VIDEO: Fifth Harmony Checks Out The Physical Copy Of ‘Reflection’ For The First Time

Singing quintet Fifth Harmony released its debut album, Reflection, on Tuesday. The ladies dreamt of putting out a full length album for two years, and realized on their journey that nothing with a major record label is guaranteed. “First we did an EP. We were actually supposed to first do an album but then it… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Fall Out Boy Learns How To Be Patient With And Trust Each Other

It’s been two years since Fall Out Boy announced that the band was getting back together after a multi-year hiatus. Since February of 2013 the band has released two number one albums and toured theaters, arenas, and outdoor amphitheaters. And according to the guys, they’ve also learned a thing or two about each other. “I… Read more »

PREVIEW: Pete Wentz Takes Aim At Company That Leaked Band’s New LP

In an interview on “Ralphie Tonight” that is scheduled to air Wednesday evening, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz took aim at an Australian retailer for what he believes is a negligence on their part to value other people’s art. “Music is just not important to them,” Wentz said initially, when the topic of the… Read more »

PART 2: ‘Ralphie Tonight’ Live From Sandals Grande Riviera!

Don’t get me wrong, I love our Red Carpet Radio broadcasts, but trips like this one for “work” aren’t so bad either! The folks at Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort really rolled out the red carpet – from butler service to gourmet dinners and everything else, luxury included of course, in between…. Read more »

PART 1: ‘Ralphie Tonight’ Live From Sandals Grande Riviera!

See, hear, and watch some of the fun to be had in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort. Thankfully for me, my producer Jay Buff brought along his GoPro, complete with all of the necessary accessories to capture the amazing experiences we’ve had thus far – whether it… Read more »