I don’t like holding on to a lot of physical mementos, especially ones that would require a UPS label or a potential over-packed suitcase. This is primarily in reference to the award shows that I cover but extends to any other trip I make or event I attend. First, I have the priceless memories of… Read more »
A few weeks ago while I was in Los Angeles for The GRAMMYs, I received a Facebook message from Mary Friona. She is from my hometown of Niagara Falls and was a reporter at the NBC affiliate in Buffalo, WGRZ. Mary now runs a website called “Totally Buffalo” which features people, places and events throughout… Read more »
Panic! At The Disco is on the “Death Of A Bachelor” tour, headlining sold-out arenas across the country. But for lead singer Brendon Urie, the album cycle is basically finished. “I’m literally trying to jump right in to the next record cycle,” the front man told me backstage at Mohegan Sun Arena before the trek’s… Read more »
Dua Lipa’s success makes her want to work harder. It does not make her want to leave the place she’s called home since birth though. “I travel so much so I like being at home in London,” she replied when I inquired if she would relocate any time soon. “I like that being my base.”… Read more »
Last November I met Martin Garrix for my first time and despite feeling ill, the DJ was in great spirits. Fast forward to February, when I saw Garrix again in Los Angeles, and he was still in great spirits although he also felt a lot better. So, how does the number one DJ in the… Read more »
It wasn’t all a dream… it actually came true for Little Mix last week. The girl group, which is currently supporting Ariana Grande her “Dangerous Woman” tour, traveled through a schedule last week that is hectic even by the girls’ standards. Little Mix started in Uncasville, Connecticut at the original Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday… Read more »
Sure I was in Los Angeles covering The 59th GRAMMYs, but that didn’t stop me from making some headlines in my local neighborhood’s blog. I’m a big fan of Westside Rag if for nothing else, it keeps me updated on the latest openings and closings in the area, and that alone is a lot to… Read more »
It probably doesn’t matter which Cyrus you’re talking about: for any of them, it’s pretty exciting to have a song on the radio and participate in GRAMMY Week. The latest to partake in this is Billy Ray’s youngest daughter and Miley’s little sister Noah, who is making a name for herself with the Labrinth-assisted track… Read more »
Julia Michaels is attempting to complete a transition that a handful of other artists are familiar with: Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Jason Derulo and Ryan Tedder come to mind immediately. The songwriter is now keeping the hits for herself, and singing them. It all started with a track that is currently climbing up the pop radio… Read more »
The times’ they are-a-changin’. It used to be based on call-in requests or “call-out” research panels. Lately it’s charts populated by tweets or “Shazams.” And for Starley, it was a zero-percent skip rate on Spotify. “It went nuts online,” Starley, surname Hope, said of her track “Call On Me.” A remix by producer Ryan Riback… Read more »