Posts Categorized: audio

INTERVIEW: Ne-Yo Thinks Dance Music Is Here To Stay

“Versatile” would be one way to describe Ne-Yo’s musical capabilities given how many different radio formats have played his songs over the years and the number of genres he has actively participated in. Electronic Dance Music is one of those genres, whether it is working with Afrojack or Calvin Harris for the GRAMMY-nominated “Let’s Go,”… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Niall Horan On Moving At His Own Pace And New Solo Album

Since 2010, Niall Horan has been on quite the rollercoaster. The Irish-born singer first came to fame on “The X-Factor” across the pond, where Simon Cowell hatched the bright idea to pair him and four other contestants together. What followed was a phenomenon: five chart-topping albums, sold-out stadium tours and millions upon millions of screaming… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Andy Grammer Previews New Single

Andy Grammer is reading the room. Summertime is here. To some, our nation and the world are in a… let’s just say “precarious” place. And if there is one thing people are seeking, it’s love. “My mom was an incredible lady and she taught me to basically just give love in every interaction that I… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Hailee Steinfeld Teases ‘Good Summer’ With Music

Hailee Steinfeld has been no stranger to pop radio over the past few months between collaborating with Zedd and Grey on “Starving” along with her feature on Machine Gun Kelly’s “At My Best.” The 20 year-old is back with her own single, “Most Girls” and maybe some more music to come. “Maybe,” she slyly replied… Read more »

INTERVIEW: DNCE Isn’t Focusing On Another Album… For Now

Bad news if you’re expecting a new DNCE album: don’t. “For us, we focus on songs right now,” lead singer Joe Jonas told me backstage at the Billboard Music Awards. “We’re always writing so, if something just kind of comes together and it’s an album (then) so be it, we’re going to release it. “We’re… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Amber Tamblyn On Her Directorial Debut And Soap Operas

The diverse career of Amber Tamblyn’s became even more varied with the release of “Paint It Black,” a movie based on the Janet Fitch novel. Originally the 34 year-old actress was set to star in the film – instead she decided to make her directorial debut with it. “I initially read the book in 2006…. Read more »

VIDEO: Backstage At The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

It was a crazy six hours that saw nominees, presenters and performers all stop by our broadcast area as everyone prepared for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. We chatted with everyone from the show’s co-host Ludacris, performers Jason Derulo, Halsey and Julia Michaels plus presenters Lindsey Stirling, Chris Daughtry and Hailee Steinfeld. Check out more… Read more »

AUDIO: Miley Cyrus Returns With New Single, BBMA Performance

Miley Cyrus is back on the cover of “Billboard” and set to perform her new single “Malibu” for the first time next weekend on the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. If it seems like déjà vu, well that makes sense. Back in 2013 Cyrus used The BBMAs as a springboard to promote her… Read more »

AUDIO: 3 Cinco de Mayo Cocktails For The Summer

On Friday I checked in with “The Cocktail Professor” LaTanya White to grab three recipes for Cinco de Mayo cocktails that are not margaritas or a beer and are perfect for the summer season. You can hear our chat and check out the recipes below. From LaTanya: – The Mexican Commissioner: a take on a… Read more »