– The Top 13 performed, with special mentors Jimmy Iovine and Mary J. Blige. The guys performed Stevie Wonder songs – the girls took on Whitney Houston’s catalog. – I loved Jimmy and Mary J. because they were both very honest with the contestants. – It was cool to watch Mary J. explain to a… Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Hot Chelle Rae – ‘Honestly’
I had a gripe about the placement of “Honestly” on Hot Chelle Rae’s album Whatever, and I wasn’t afraid to voice my opinion to the guys.Nonetheless, the track is the third single from the LP. Ryan, Nash, Ian, and Jamie already shot the music video for the track, and by all accounts, it was a… Read more »
Joseph Kony, The World’s Most Wanted Man
The power of social media never ceases to amaze. Jason Russell released a 27 minute film documenting Joseph Kony, the leader of the Ugandan-based Lord’s Resistance Army. The LRA has allegedly forced more than 30,000 children in to its army to fight, arming children with guns and other weapons. Kony has been charged with using… Read more »
AUDIO: Dietitian Talks About 10 Fattest/Skinniest Cities
A new Gallup-Healthways poll has revealed the most and least obese metro areas in the country, based on the percentage of residents considered obese. The results were interesting but not too surprising. John Rickards, a registered dietitian based in Philadelphia, said that factors for the results could certainly include average income, climate, and the amount… 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 »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Sean Kingston f. Nicki Minaj – ‘Born To Be Wild’
Sean Kingston is back with the man who brought him to prominence, J.R. Rotem. The Beluga Heights producer whipped up a hot beat that features portions of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” made popular by the doo-wop group The Tokens. Nicki Minaj brings a little extra heat to the track and voila, we have what could… Read more »
TREND HUNGRY TUESDAY: Mint Green
In this week’s edition of “Trend Hungry Tuesday” – Resident Fashionista Jessie Holeva talked about spring’s soon-to-be hottest color, mint green.Visit Trend Hungry to find the latest fashion 411 on a skinny budget, and catch Jessie every Tuesday evening on “The Ralphie Radio Show.”
AUDIO: Social Media Expert on Colleges/Govt. Agencies Demanding Facebook Passwords
If your college or employer asked you for your Facebook password, would you give it up? Apparently, this is becoming an all-too-familiar scenario across the country.Kevin Evanetski believes this is a blatant privacy violation. The social media expert does not feel that this is the beginning of a trend among organizations.Evanetski founded Social Yeah, a… Read more »
WBRE ‘PA LIVE!’: Chris Brown, John Mayer, Justin Bieber
This week on my “The Ralphie Report” segment with WBRE’s “PA Live!”, I talked about the latest in the Chris Brown/iPhone investigation, John Mayer’s new song, and Justin Bieber’s 18th birthday.
LIFE & STYLE’S JORDI LIPPE: Adele, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Jay-Z
Life & Style Weekly reports in the magazine’s latest issue that Adele may be tying the knot soon. Senior News Editor Jordi Lippe also talked about a marriage that is definitely happening: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake. Plus, “Real Housewife” Taylor Armstrong offers words of advice for Rihanna, and Jay-Z and Beyonce dine out with… Read more »