I am fortunate in that I have the opportunity to witness and/or experience a lot of cool moments due to my line of work. However, one moment sticks out from the rest, and it took place a few weeks ago at the Billboard Music Awards. The fact that this happened weeks ago and I still… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Red Carpet Radio
Backstage News And Notes From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Some news and notes from my weekend in Las Vegas covering the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. – If you saw a photo of me on stage at last Sunday night’s BBMAs, it was not an illusion. For the third consecutive year, dick clark productions hired me to fill the role of “warm-up act” for the… Read more »
PHOTOS: Red Carpet Pics From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Thanks to my producer Jay Buff, we have some snaps of the stars walking yesterday’s red… ahem, magenta carpet at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards! Also, MAJOR KEY ALERT – I made DJ Khaled’s Snapchat story! Check out the footage: A video posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on May 23, 2016 at 10:00am PDT
#WWOBackstage At The 2016 Billboard Music Awards!
On Saturday, I broadcasted live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ahead of Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards. Our Westwood One Backstage event included Troye Sivan, Seal, Alesso, Fat Joe, Vegas-staple Carrot Top and more. Check out photos and videos from the event below!
VIDEO: Stars Support The Kids At Garden Of Dreams Talent Show
Stars from across entertainment and sports showed up to support the kids performing at the Garden Of Dreams’ annual Talent Show. The show offers kids throughout the tri-state area who overcome obstacles the opportunity to perform on the Great Stage at Radio CIty Music Hall. Lending their support and speaking with us on the show’s… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Ludacris And Ciara On BBMAs, Justin Bieber, Paul Walker And More
After revealing finalists for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on Good Morning America, co-hosts Ludacris and Ciara chatted about the big awards show and the finalists in the night’s biggest category: Top Artist. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards air Sunday night May 22 at 8/7c on ABC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
INTERVIEW: Haley Reinhart’s Elvis Cover Climbs Up Charts
Haley Reinhart has traveled an interesting path from “American Idol” finalist to independent solo artist. The Chicago-born songstress signed a deal with Interscope after her top 3 “Idol” finish and recorded her debut album “Listen Up!” That would be her only release under the label. Reinhart eventually joined fellow season 10 alum Casey Abrams in… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Here’s Where Conrad Sewell Hangs Out In NYC
Looking for Englishman-turned Aussie-turned LA native Conrad Sewell when he visits New York? You have good reason to seek out Irish pubs on the Lower East Side. “The guy (at the bar) knows me, so I just get lots of free booze and I always end up like completely… being really responsible by the time… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Thomas Rhett Reacts To Nelly’s Cover Of ‘Die A Happy Man’
Collaborations, cameos and covers are three ways in which Nelly has surprisingly yet seamlessly crossed genres from hip-hop to country. However his latest move, a cover of Thomas Rhett’s hit, “Die A Happy Man” may just be the biggest surprise to everyone, including Rhett, yet. “It was crazy, man,” Rhett described of not just the… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Zendaya Recalls The First Time She Met Rihanna
I’ll never forget the second time I met Zendaya. It was in the press room after the 2013 American Music Awards. I had already chatted with Ariana Grande and was waiting for an influx of other big names: One Direction, Taylor Swift and Rihanna to name a few. The fellas of 1D headed straight to… Read more »