Posts Categorized: audio

INTERVIEW: O.A.R.’s Marc Roberge On New Music, ‘Concert For Dreams’ And Winter Olympics

We’re only halfway through March but it’s already been quite the year for Of A Revolution. The band found itself in the headlines for a rather unlikely reason to kick off 2018: Russian participants in the Winter Games were referred to as Olympic Athletes from Russia or… O.A.R. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Val Chmerkovskiy On ‘Dream’ Radio City Show And ‘DWTS’ Recruiting

When it comes to soliciting celebrities for ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” there is no shame in Val Chmerkovskiy’s game. “We’re recruiting all the time,” he admitted to me. “And now with social media, you can just slide in to the DM directly, yunno?” Chmerkovskiy noted that the upcoming season of “DWTS” will be athletes… Read more »

AUDIO: People’s Sharon Kanter On Oscars Red Carpet Fashion

The day after The 90th Academy Awards, People Magazine Deputy Style Director Sharon Kanter called in to talk about the fashions of Jennifer Garner, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Black Panther” on the red carpet. People’s Oscars issue hits newsstands in New York on Wednesday; everywhere else this Friday.

AUDIO: Gold Derby’s Tom O’Neil Talks Oscars Predictions

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.

Photo: David Shankbone

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 »

INTERVIEW: Hoodie Allen On Ed Sheeran’s Engagment, GRAMMYs And New Music

A secret is safe with Long Island’s Hoodie Allen. Just ask his friend, Ed Sheeran. “I knew for a little bit. I had to keep my mouth shut,” Allen said regarding Sheeran’s recent engagement to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. “I did a good job too; I think I passed the test of just zipping it… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Here’s Where That Patriots ‘Super Bowl Champions’ Merch Is Going

So, what happens to all of the championship merchandise printed for the team that doesn’t win the big game? That’s where Good360, a non-profit based in Virginia, steps in. The organization’s CMO, Shari Rudolph, explained its partnership with the NFL to give those shirts, sweatshirts and hats to countries outside the U.S. that need clothing…. Read more »

INTERVIEW: Here’s How This ‘Idol’ Finalist Got A GRAMMY Nomination

Believe it or not, one of the more inspirational moments I experienced on The GRAMMYs red carpet involved interviewing Danny Gokey. You may remember the singer as the third finalist on the eighth season of “American Idol.” After an introduction so vast on a show so popular, it usually becomes difficult for artists to be… Read more »