A comeback tour has to start somewhere, and for 98 Degrees that place was Hershey, PA. The performance at the inaugural “Mixtape Festival” went so well that the guys decided to hop back in the studio and jump on the road with New Kids on The Block and Boyz II Men. The tour sold better… Read more »
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AUDIO: ‘The Ralphie Show’ on The Tony Awards’ Red Carpet
The 67th annual Tony Awards enjoyed some added star power this year. Tom Hanks, Steven Van Zandt, Cyndi Lauper, Scarlett Johansson, and Jake Gyllenhaal were in attendance, all either returning to or making their Broadway debut in some capacity this past season. The show, hosted again by actor Neil Patrick Harris, saw its highest ratings… Read more »
INTERVIEW: T.I. Says He’ll Release New LP By This December, Regardless of Record Label Deal
The times are certainly changing, and if anyone in music has experienced that, it is rapper T.I. TIP has sold almost 7 million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S. alone. Yet the Atlanta-native currently finds himself without a record label and on a tour with Lil Wayne that is selling tickets in some… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Armin van Buuren Sets Sights on US Charts With New Single
For five of the past six years, Armin van Buuren has topped DJ Mag’s list of the world’s best DJs. Of 2012’s top five, he is arguably the only one to not obtain mainstream success on the radio… yet. “First of all, I’m very thankful and grateful for so many people that take the time… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Emeli Sande Decided Years Ago Not To Use Her Legal First Name On Stage
Emeli Sandé’s legal first name is Adele. She claims it isn’t a common name back in the UK. “That’s why it was so weird,” she explained on “The Ralphie Show,” referring to her connection with THE Adele, surname Adkins. “Maybe three years ago someone said, ‘Oh there’s this new singer Adele and she’s getting bigger… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Akon Reveals Lady Gaga Is ‘More In Control’ Of Third Album
Perhaps you forgot that Akon played a big role in introducing Lady Gaga to the masses. In addition to the “Konvict Music” artist appearing on her breakout single “Just Dance,” he also convinced Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine to sign the singer. The joint label-deal with Kon Live yielded that GRAMMY-nominated song as well as her… Read more »
INTERVIEW: YES Network’s Jack Curry Launches New Web Series, Covering Sports and Music
If you’re like me and you follow YES Network analyst Jack Curry on Twitter, you know that the seasoned reporter is well-versed in more than just baseball. Curry is an avid music fan who tweets about Gaslight Anthem and Mumford and Sons in between updating his 40,000-plus followers on Derek Jeter’s rehab progress. With his… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Ed Sheeran Doesn’t Like Approaching Artists That He’s A Fan Of
Ed Sheeran is traveling the country with Taylor Swift on her “Red” tour, and is requested to perform at some of the biggest award shows in the U.S. But while speaking with “The Ralphie Show,” he revealed that he no longer approaches artists whom he is a fan of. “I’ve been really disappointed a bunch… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Miguel Said He Wanted To ‘Make An Impact’ With BBMA Performance
In an interview taped after Miguel finished his rehearsal for the now-infamous Billboard Music Awards performance of “Adorn,” the crooner may have inadvertently previewed the reason he’d become a viral-sensation. “I think the point is to kind of make an impact,” Miguel said of his mindset when he conceptualizes an award-show performance. “Whether it’s on… Read more »
Coverage From The Blue Carpet of The 2013 Billboard Music Awards
When it comes to Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift simply “ain’t got time for that.” “Can we have another question?” Swift responded when asked about Justin Bieber receiving Billboard’s ill-titled “Milestone Award” on Sunday night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Swift answered a couple of questions from the media in the press room after the… Read more »