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 »

LIFE & STYLE’S JULIET IZON: Taylor Swift, Jeremy Piven, ‘American Pie’

Life & Style Weekly reports in the magazine’s latest edition about the date recently that Tim Tebow went on with Taylor Swift. Events Editor Juliet Izon also talked about Jeremy Piven’s new girlfriend and dished well, maybe a little too much about the upcoming “American Reunion” movie. The film features all of the original cast… Read more »

NOTES: ‘American Idol’ Season 11, Episode 18

– Loving these results shows with Jimmy’s unfiltered critiques of each performance, usually coming after the fluff-filled praise from the three judges. Although as I mentioned in last night’s notes – all three, especially Randy, were a bit more critical of the contestants this time around. – Lauren Alaina grew up fast, huh? She definitely… Read more »

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with JFK Elementary

I’ve interviewed celebrities, hosted parties, and covered red carpet events. But to be perfectly honest with you, one of the highlights of the past four years with all of that happened last week. I was honored when a friend reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in making an appearance at… Read more »

AUDIO: Hollyscoop.com’s Diana Madison on Snooki’s Big Announcement

“Jersey Shore” cast mate Snooki dropped a couple bombshells, err… meatballs, this week. Nicole Polizzi confirmed to US Weekly that she is pregnant with a child and that the father is her new fiancé, Jionni LaValle.Holyyscoop.com’s Diana Madison checked in to “The Ralphie Radio Show” with celebrity reaction and her own insight on the future… Read more »