Posts Tagged: scooter braun

INTERVIEW: Justin Bieber On First #1 And People That He Couldn’t Trust

The reports on Justin Bieber, and there were plenty of them, said that he was simply hanging with the wrong crowd. That explained the rumors of drug use and parties, the run-ins with the law and the rather reckless behavior. In an interview that aired Monday on “Ralphie Tonight,” Bieber admitted as much. “I just… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Rixton Jokes About Private Pics And Susan Boyle Collabs

Rixton stopped by “Ralphie Tonight” and chatted about their success in the U.S. and how they document everything with their phones. They also reveal what app they use to keep private photos secure. Plus Rixton recalls a recent “Today Show” performance where the band showed up 15 minutes before going live and opening up for… Read more »

Psy Tells MTV News He’s ‘Ending’ Gangnam Style

For those sick of the wildly-viral “Gangnam Style” dance – here’s some good news: we may have seen the last of it in the United States. “It may be the ending of ‘Gangnam Style,’” Psy told MTV News recently, noting the final performance would be during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” “What better way… Read more »

INTERVIEW: No Longer a ‘One Hit Wonder’ – Carly Rae Jepsen Looks Forward to ‘Kiss’

“Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen wouldn’t deny that she definitely took note when her song with Owl City, “Good Time” began to climb up the charts. The track has officially relieved her of the “one hit wonder” moniker. “I think there definitely was a little bit of a ‘pressure-off’ when I saw that… Read more »

WBRE ‘PA LIVE!’: The Wanted, Sean Kingston, ‘Idol’

I stopped by WBRE’s “PA Live!” for my weekly segment, “The Ralphie Report.” This week, I chatted about the UK boy band The Wanted, and the group’s American invasion. The boys have already appeared on “Ellen,” “Chelsea Lately,” and my show. Plus, The Wanted signed with Justin Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun. Also covered: Sean Kingston’s… Read more »

INTERVIEW: UK’s The Wanted Acclimates To America

The Wanted has crossed the pond and made a relatively big splash given the recent track record of “boy-bands” in the United States. The UK-based group performed on “Ellen” and has “Chelsea Lately” on the docket for next week. “Glad You Came” is climbing the American charts and has been well-received on the radio. But… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Justin Bieber’s Manager Signs The Wanted

It’s official: Justin Bieber’s manager has signed another musical act. In an interview set to air this Monday on “The Ralphie Radio Show,” The Wanted confirmed that the band is now managed by Scooter Braun. “Def Jam and Scoot got together and were like, ‘We want these boys,’” said The Wanted’s Tom Parker. The group,… Read more »

Justin Bieber’s Manager Awakened by Fan’s Mother in Hotel

Justin Bieber’s manager learned the hard way last night that “Bieber Fever” is contagious not just in teenagers, but their mothers.Scooter Braun is currently overseas with the pop star on the European leg of the “My World Tour.” A fan’s mom not only found out what Manchester hotel he was staying in, but what floor… Read more »