Posts Tagged: so you think you can dance

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 »

INTERVIEW: Nigel Lythgoe On Mary Murphy’s ‘SYTYCD’ Return And Prophetic Brooklyn Audition

“So You Think You Can Dance” is returning for season 14 to the 18-30 age group with an old friend of the show’s back in the mix: Mary Murphy. “We’re putting people on the Hot Tamale Train!” an exuberant Nigel Lythgoe commented on my radio show last Friday. The show’s co-creator and judge called from… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Lythgoe Surprised By Talent In New Season Of ‘Dance’

The latest installment of the Fox competition “So You Think You Can Dance” has taken co-creator and judge Nigel Lythgoe a bit by surprise. “I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it as much as usual,” the former “American Idol” producer told me over the phone, calling in from Los Angeles. “We were asked… 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 »

VIDEO: The Stars Come Out To The 69th Tony Awards

It’s big business – billion dollar business, to be exact. Perhaps that explains why so many big stars from across entertainment continue to flock to Broadway for producing and/or starring roles. But as evidenced in last Sunday night’s “Tony Awards” broadcast, there is obviously more to the boom than just dollars and cents. “I think… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Nigel Lythgoe On ‘SYTYCD’ Eliminations, Musical Guests

Creator, executive producer, and judge Nigel Lythgoe from “So You Think You Can Dance” called “Ralphie Tonight” to chat about the show, currently in its 11th season. Lythgoe offered his opinion on the most recent elimination along with the audience’s reaction, and talked about some of the musical acts that have received big breaks from… Read more »

AUDIO: Ahead Of ‘SYTYCD,’ Tara Lipinski and Christina Perri Call ‘Ralphie Tonight’

Tara Lipinski, a big fan of “So You Think You Can Dance,” was pumped to join the show as a guest judge. Ahead of her TV appearance on FOX, she called “Ralphie Tonight” to talk about the similarities and differences between analyzing figure skating and dancing on national TV. Then, Christina Perri rang “Ralphie Tonight”… Read more »