Posts Tagged: coldplay

INTERVIEW: The Chainsmokers Set Pop Music Ablaze In 2016 (And Might In 2017 Too)

It is impossible to look back on pop music in 2016 and not talk about The Chainsmokers. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart created two of the year’s biggest hits: the infectious “Don’t Let Me Down” that features 18 year-old Daya and “Closer,” an inescapable duet that Halsey assists on. “Don’t Let Me Down” was the… Read more »

Backstage Photos And Video From Day 2 At The American Music Awards!

For our second and final day inside Westwood One’s Backstage at the 2016 American Music Awards, we chatted with a bunch of stars, including a few performers for Sunday night’s AMAs. John Legend reminisced about his time as a church choir director in Scranton and revealed his Thanksgiving plans, The Chainsmokers talked about working in… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Calum Scott On Impressing Simon Cowell And Costing His Company $300,000

“Britain’s Got Talent” singer Calum Scott stopped by to chat about his breakout single, a cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” Scott also shared his experience singing in front of Simon Cowell, meeting Lady Gaga and working in the HR department of a company overseas.

PHOTOS: Scheduling My West Coast Vacation Around The Yankees

It is no coincidence that lately on the radio show, I’ve talked more about my relationship status. The radio show I’m doing now is different from the radio show I was doing six months ago, and that was different from the prior six months. I’m really, really proud of not ending up in a rut… Read more »

PHOTOS: 36 Hours In New England For Coldplay And Grocery Shopping

I wanted to see more than one date on Coldplay’s “A Head Full Of Dreams” tour. I was looking for a reason to travel back up I-95 to Rhode Island. And, I had never been to Gillette Stadium before. So last weekend on Saturday, the last Saturday of July, I booked a train at midnight… Read more »

PHOTOS: Home For The Holidays

Keeping with tradition, I stayed in the city for Thanksgiving and worked, however I took a lengthy vacation around Christmas. By lengthy, we’re talking nine days. Almost a week-and-a-half. I love my family, but it was a bit much. Nonetheless, it is always nice to return back to Niagara Falls and visit with family and… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Coldplay’s Chris Martin Says The Band Is Hungry To Tour

Coldplay released its seventh studio album, A Head Full Of Dreams, last Friday. The follow-up to 2014’s Ghost Stories sounds far more energetic from the outset thanks to the lead single, “Adventure of a Lifetime.” That’s not a coincidence; lead singer Chris Martin told me the album is reflective of the band’s current temperament. “It’s… Read more »

Coldplay Returns But Will It Be The Band’s Last Album?

The list of musical juggernauts releasing new music ahead of the holidays grew last week, as Coldplay announced it will release its seventh studio album on December 4. Some are speculating that it will be the band’s last album after an interview that lead singer Chris Martin gave to then-BBC Radio DJ Zane Lowe in… Read more »

HEY, REALLY EXCITED: Ep 05: Turning 30 And Teaming With Make-A-Wish

It’s been a minute, but “Hey, Really Excited” is back! In our latest edition, I fill you in on turning 30, what I’ve has been up to and why I’m participating in this year’s Urban Mudder race in New York on July 25. All of the money #TeamRalphie raises goes to Make-A-Wish. This week, in… Read more »

My Chance Encounter In Central Park With Coldplay’s Chris Martin

I’ve ran in Central Park for almost three years now. I love running; it’s one of the few things I do that improves every aspect of my life: physical, professional, psychological. Despite my frequent runs not just in the park, but around the famed Reservoir, I’ve never seen a celebrity. That changed on Friday, when… Read more »