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 »
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INTERVIEW: Vance Joy On Taylor Tour, Julia Roberts And New Music
When you ask Vance Joy about the celebrities he encountered while touring with the world’s biggest pop star, the first people he brings up are Taylor Swift’s backup dancers. Then Joy will mention the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team and eventually you’ll get a funny anecdote about telling his friend’s father that he once met Julia… Read more »
2 Slices And A Story: The Rockettes [National Pizza Day]
I never thought this piece would end up seeing the light of day. There’s a long story as to why, and for now I will spare you, but nonetheless we have a brand new “2 Slices And A Story.” Basically I used the made-up holiday of “National Pizza Day” as an excuse to finally release… Read more »
VIDEO: Logic On ‘1-800-273-8255’ Success: ‘It’s Been Insane’
At The 60th GRAMMYs on Sunday, one of the night’s more poignant moments was delivered from a likely source: the live performance of “1-800-273-8255” by Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid. If you caught the trio’s rendition of the single at the MTV Video Music Awards then you knew it would be a can’t-miss part of… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Here’s How Latroit’s Mom Marked His First GRAMMYs
Even before he won The GRAMMY for Best Remixed Recording, DJ/producer Latroit knew he would be taking home a gramophone of some sort. “My mom made a GRAMMY statue cake,” he told me last Thursday during an interview for Westwood One’s coverage of music’s biggest night. “No matter what happens, I’m leaving with a GRAMMY… Read more »
VIDEO: Talking GRAMMYs On PIX11 News
PIX11 Entertainment Anchor Ojinika Obiekwe stopped by Hackensack Meridian Health Stage 17 to chat with me about GRAMMYs week in New York City – from the cool parties and events to the local women who were nominated by the Recording Academy. A big thanks to Oji and PIX11 for having me contribute to their coverage;… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Lauv On Ed Sheeran’s Engagement, Returning To NYC
If you’re wondering whether artists who were once tour mates of singer Ed Sheeran’s have congratulated him on his pending nuptials, the answer is yes, at least in one instance. “I did actually congratulate him,” Lauv told me on Tuesday before performing in front of a live audience at Hackensack Meridian Health Stage 17. “It’s… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Phillip Phillips On New Album, New Year’s Resolution And More
Phillip Phillips is just like you and me when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. “I love sweets,” the “American Idol” winner confessed to me. “I love chocolate. I love hot deserts. And so I’m trying to…” Phillips cut himself off before he could finish the sentence. “It’s hard to give up the sweets,” he… Read more »
VIDEO: Watch My Co-Worker Try Vegan Food For His First Time
When I first started at 95.5 PLJ in October of 2012, I was the new kid on a block of people who mostly had resided in the neighborhood for quite some time. You factor in the heritage of this legendary radio station with moving to a new city with a new job in a new… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Nick Jonas Plans To Release An Album This Year
Nick Jonas spent 2017 releasing music, starring in films and traveling to spend downtime with friends. It looks like 2018 might have all of the above in store for the artist again. “Well, I already have a body of work that’s done,” Jonas told me in his Times Square green room before performing on “Dick… Read more »