Gold Derby Editor Tom O’Neil called in ahead of The Academy Awards to offer some insight on predicting Best Picture, Best Original Song and what we can expect on the red carpet as it pertains to the “Time’s Up” movement on Sunday night.
Posts By: Ralphie Aversa
AUDIO: Attorney Jill Stanley On Latest Weinstein Company Developments
Attorney Jill Stanley called in to break down the legal implications of The Weinstein Company’s sale falling through and a potential Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing looming, specifically as it relates to those who have already filed a lawsuit against the company regarding allegations of abuse by Harvey and complicity of others within the organization. UPDATE:… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Quinn XCII Talks Vulnerabilities, Alma Mater And Touring
There was a buzz around Irving Plaza last Sunday night and for a couple of reasons. First, Quinn XCII was preparing to headline his first of two sold-out shows at the venue. Second, the rumor-mill was swirling that there would be a special guest in attendance: Bill and Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea. Quinn, who of… Read more »
5 Things I’m Thankful For From The Weekend Include Vegas, Yoga, Chelsea Clinton
Just because I waited until Friday, it doesn’t mean there are not five things I’m thankful for from last weekend. – I not only returned to my yoga practice but then ran 6 miles outside. Yoga has been great to not only improve my pliability but also refocus my mind. Some would pick between the… Read more »
Meet The Brick, NJ Native Who Danced With ‘Sesame Street Live’
Even before a former first family took their grandchildren to see “Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!” in the city, New Jersey native Ashley Budinick was raving about the crowds. “The show’s been going amazing,” she told me over the phone last Friday, a few days before Bill and Hillary Clinton took in the production with… Read more »
VIDEO: Recalling My Embarrassing Rihanna Moment On Her 30th Birthday
Rihanna turned 30 on Tuesday and to celebrate the superstar’s birthday, I threw it back on the radio show to one of the most embarrassing moments of my career. It was May 2008; my program was only airing in Scranton, Pennsylvania at the time. Good ‘ole Cousin Tony was in town visiting and we had… Read more »
This Is How I Got My Lost Wallet Back
I woke up Monday pretty hungover. My roommate had President’s Day off; I did not but of course I don’t need to be at work first thing in the morning. And with our opposite schedules and my weekend travels, I hadn’t seen much of him. So on Sunday night we decided to go out as… Read more »
PHOTOS: Thankful For These 5 Things from Last Weekend
My new habit is reflecting back on the weekend and noting five things I was thankful for. I truly feel that if you look closely enough, finding those moments can be relatively easy. With my trip back to Syracuse last weekend, this was a breeze. I returned to my alma mater, Syracuse University, and spoke… Read more »
INTERVIEW: David Cook Told Me He’d Do Broadway Back In 2016
Back in 2016, I was chatting with David Cook during our broadcast backstage at The 58th GRAMMY Awards. That previous November I saw David headline Gramercy Theater, and hung out backstage with him and the legendary Steven Van Zandt after the show. Just a few months after, we were talking about the performance and Cook… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Pete Holmes On Artie Lange And Comedy’s ‘Sweet People’
Pete Holmes is out to showcase a trait of the comedy world that few outsiders ever experience: compassion. “I think we’re seeing a little bit of the true side of comedians which is that we are, under whatever gruff exterior there is, pretty sweet people,” Holmes told me in an interview for DISH Network’s DISH… Read more »