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 »

TREND HUNGRY TUESDAY: High-Waist Shorts

In this week’s edition of “Trend Hungry Tuesday” – Resident Fashionista Jessie Holeva highlights a trend Taylor Swift wore at the Billboard Music Awards, high-waist shorts.Visit Trend Hungry to find the latest fashion 411 on a skinny budget, and catch Jessie every Tuesday evening on “The Ralphie Show.”

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 »

INTERVIEW: ‘Idol’ Contestant Claims Producers Fixed Show

Curtis Finch Jr. was the first of the five men to be eliminated in succession on “American Idol” this season. Just in case any fans or “Idol” staffers forgot about him since the March 14, he quickly reminded them that he’s still around – and a bit skeptical about how the season unfolded. “I think… Read more »