After a recent trip near our nation’s capital, the fellas from the UK boy-band One Direction found out just how big of a deal they are. “When we met (Malia and Sasha Obama) at the ‘Kids Choice Awards,’ they said that if we can’t come to the White House, they would come to us,” singer… Read more »
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TREND HUNGRY TUESDAY: Retro Bikinis
In this week’s edition of “Trend Hungry Tuesday” – Resident Fashionista Jessie Holeva talked about a trend popular with celebrities this time of year, retro bikinis.Visit Trend Hungry to find the latest fashion 411 on a skinny budget, and catch Jessie every Tuesday evening on “The Ralphie Radio Show.”
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Karmin – ‘I Told You So’
Of course Amy and Nick of Karmin came to stardom with their YouTube cover of Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now.”I think if nothing else, the track inspired the third single from Karmin’s major-label debut Hello.
WBRE ‘PA LIVE!’: ‘American Idol,’ Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber
On WBRE’s “PA Live!” for this week’s “The Ralphie Report,” I recapped the season finale of “American Idol,” gave an update on Lady GaGa’s possible concert in Jakarta, and talked about Justin Bieber’s forthcoming 44-date North American tour.
LIFE & STYLE’S JORDI LIPPE: Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry, Cannes
Life & Style Weekly writes in the magazine’s latest issue that Jessica Simpson is looking to tie the knot on 12-12-12. Senior News Editor Jordi Lippe also talked about Katy Perry’s forthcoming “Part of Me 3D” movie and her recent trip to France for the Cannes Film Festival.
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Phillip Phillips – ‘Home’
In my opinion, while already the favorite, this performance Tuesday night sealed the “Idol” crown for Phillip Phillips.Check out the studio version here.
AUDIO: InTouch Weekly’s Kim Serafin on The ‘Idol’ Finale
InTouch Weekly Senior Editor Kim Serafin talked about last night’s ratings for the “American Idol” finale, and the steep drop from last year.Serafin also mentioned that Tommy Mottola would be working with runner-up Jessica Sanchez. Mottola is responsible for the careers of Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez, among others.
NOTES: ‘American Idol’ Season 11, Episode 40
– Loved the opening montage and number, minus the break dancers. Starting with them, it constantly felt like segments were being stretched out so that “Idol” could fill all two hours and eight minutes of prime-time. – In the footage that opened the show, last year’s winner, Scotty McCreery, is shown talking to Phillip Phillips…. Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Jason Derulo – ‘Undefeated’
Jason co-wrote this track with fans online through Coca-Cola and performed it Tuesday night on “American Idol.” It was great to see him back on the stage, as he hadn’t performed since breaking his neck in January.
NOTES: ‘American Idol’ Season 11, Episode 39
– While Randy and JLO make their way to the table, Steven stops in front of the stage to high-five fans. Is this guy having fun or what? – Seacrest’s characterization of the finalists was interesting: the pawn shop worker vs. the powerhouse? – Jessica Sanchez hands down won round one. Whitney songs are in… Read more »