I honestly don’t know what is more compelling: the stories Cady Groves tells, or the manner in which she tells them. Regardless, the 22 year-old is quite the character. Here’s one example: the Oklahoma-bred singer is currently supporting Hot Chelle Rae’s headlining tour. Groves and HCR guitarist Nash Overstreet are tight – and when I… Read more »
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INTERVIEW: Karmin Contemplated Covering Whitney on ‘SNL’; Explains ‘Cheerio’ Line in ‘Brokenhearted’
Amy Heidemann idolized Whitney Houston as a child. She can remember singing along to Houston’s hits, attempting to mimic those massive vocal runs. The Berklee graduate dreamt that one day she could become as famous as the icon. Little did Heidemann know as a child growing up in Nebraska that a weird twist of fate… Read more »
VIDEO: Karmin – ‘Brokenhearted’ (Acoustic)
Amy and Nick of Karmin stopped by “The Ralphie Radio Show” to perform an acoustic version of the band’s single, “Brokenhearted.”Karmin’s LP, Hello, is due out this May on Epic Records.
WBRE ‘PA LIVE!’: Flavor Flav, One Direction, Katy Perry
I stopped by WBRE’s “PA Live!” for my weekly segment, “The Ralphie Report.” This week, I reported on the opening of Flavor Flav’s new restaurant in Las Vegas, the possible TV show for One Direction, and and the new music video by Katy Perry.
INTERVIEW: GROUPLOVE’s Unlikely Formation and Loveable Breakout Single
So five people, all from different parts of the globe, meet randomly at an artist residency in Greece. None of the aforementioned artists are Greek, or from the country. They eventually form a bond, then a band, and create an album. The breakout song from that album is a happy sounding song on a LP… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Flavor Flav Opens Restaurant, Talks New Vodka Line and Public Enemy LP
Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Mario Batali… Flavor Flav? No, that isn’t a list of the world’s greatest emcees – but rather celebrity chefs with restaurants in Las Vegas. The hip-hop icon-turned-reality TV star threw his name on the list last week when Flavor Flav’s House of Flavor opened up a few miles from… Read more »
WBRE ‘PA LIVE!’: ‘Mob Wives’, ‘Idol’, Vegas!
I checked in to WBRE’s “PA Live!” from my suite on The Strip in Las Vegas for this week’s “The Ralphie Report.” Chatting via Skype, we discussed stories involving “Mob Wives” star Drtia D’Avanzo and former “American Idol” contestant Jermaine Jones, plus my plans while in Sin City.
INTERVIEW: Young the Giant on Big Audiences, New Music, and ‘Glee’
Within the past seven months, Young the Giant has performed at the MTV “Video Music Awards” and had a song featured on the hit TV show, “Glee.” You could debate that the California-based indie rock band is becoming “mainstream.” It seems the band could care less what label others try to associate with its music,… Read more »
INTERVIEW: ‘Mob Wife’ Drita D’Avanzo Would Rather Crack Jokes Than Fight
The fans of VH1’s “Mob Wives” take to Twitter every Sunday when a new episode airs. Many tweet not that they love Drita D’Avanzo, but that they f***ing love her. And when I brought this up to her during a recent interview on “The Ralphie Radio Show,” it’s safe to say she f***ing loves it…. Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Jin Akanishi Makes American Radio Debut on ‘The Ralphie Radio Show’
It truly is a week of firsts for Japanese pop star Jin Akanishi. Sure, the singer has charted eleven consecutive number one hits back in his native country, but this week he officially launched in to the United States. On Tuesday, Akanishi released Japonicana, his debut U.S. album. This Friday, the Asian star kicks off… Read more »