Lady GaGa is heading back to school. The pop phenomenon brings the “Born This Way Ball” to Penn State University’s Bryce Jordan Center on March 2. Bernie Punt, a representative for the Jordan Center, said the venue reached out to promoter Live Nation’s Philadelphia office about bringing GaGa to campus. “We tossed around about four… Read more »
Posts Tagged: exclusive
INTERVIEW: fun. Avoids ‘Sandy,’ Performs ‘SNL,’ Celebrates Election in Crazy 8 Day Span
They did not face the destruction, or the heartbreak, that many in the tri-state area dealt with. But, it has still been an eventful week and a half by almost anyone’s standards for the band fun. The group spent a day in the UK, and was supposed to land back in New York the night… Read more »
INTERVIEW: The Script Scraps Day Off to Play Long Island Benefit Concert
If you have ever listened to The Script, you know the Irish rockers know a thing or two about heartbreak. Perhaps this serves as an explanation as to why the band moved up a December date on Long Island to this Thursday. The concert at Huntington’s Paramount Theater will now serve as a benefit for… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Psy Tries to Break Past Maroon 5 on Billboard Chart; Explains Scenes from ‘Gangnam Style’
He’s done TV, he’s done radio, and heck he’s certainly done the Internet. But after finding his single, “Gangnam Style” stuck at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for the past six weeks, South Korean sensation Psy is doing it all over again. “How come they play Maroon 5 so much in United States?”… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Usher Talks About Bieber’s Miscues; Looks Forward to ‘The Voice’
Justin Bieber’s mentor, superstar singer Usher, thought some good came from the teenage heartthrob’s recent on-stage mishaps. “We all have those things that happen, whether it’s falling on stage or having those moments,” said the artist, born Usher Raymond, in a phone interview on “The Ralphie Show.” “But you know what’s cool? That makes you… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Airport Encounter Leads to Carly Rae Jepsen/LMFAO Collaboration
You’ve heard many stories about artists linking up at award shows, after parties, and festivals only to eventually collaborate on a song together. But for Carly Rae Jepsen, she became friendly with LMFAO’s RedFoo at a much different location: Los Angeles International Airport. “I kinda got a little swarmed with paparazzi and some fans,” recalled… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Coming off ‘SNL,’ Bruno Mars Plans on Sticking With Music… For Now
Bruno Mars may be receiving rave reviews following his hosting gig last weekend on “Saturday Night Live,” but the singer still isn’t taking himself too seriously. “Yeah, this is my launching pad,” a somewhat serious Mars said on 95.5 PLJ’s “The Ralphie Show,” before veering off. “I’m out of the music business. Me and Tom… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Adam Levine Insists He Has ‘Nothing But Love’ for Christina Aguilera
Adam Levine seems pleased with Maroon 5’s journey – from breaking out with 2002’s Songs About Jane to gaining more momentum in 2007’s It Won’t Be Soon Before Long and then almost losing it all on the 2010 release of Hands All Over. Certainly thanks to the success of “Moves Like Jagger” and this year’s… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Aerosmith ‘Toxic Twins’ Seem Closer Than Ever
It seems the Toxic Twins are back and as strong as ever. The coincidence is that the latest issue to drive them apart – Steven Tyler’s involvement on “American Idol” – may have been what brought them back together. “I didn’t have anything to give Steven as a present because I’ve already given him everything… Read more »
INTERVIEW: Wayne Brady Not in Favor of Romney’s Plan to Cut PBS Funding
Wayne Brady didn’t get a chance to watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. When I told him about Romney’s plan to cut subsidies for programs like PBS, I wasn’t sure if Wayne Brady was gonna have to choke a… you get the idea. “As a child of PBS,… Read more »