VANS WARPED TOUR: We The Kings Lead Singer Travis Clark

In an interview on “The Ralphie Radio Show”, We The Kings front man Travis Clark revealed that Demi Lovato may be performing “We’ll Be a Dream” while on tour opening for the Jonas Brothers. But would Nick, Kevin, or Joe be filling in for Travis?

“I mean… whatever!” Clark responded to my thought, clearly amused by it. “I’m entertained by the idea so it’d be funny to see it actually go down.”

The lead singer also let us in on plans to have Demi join We The Kings on a couple more dates of the Vans Warped Tour – Clark mentioned Atlanta and Chicago as two possible opportunities. While on Warped, the band has either deferred to the crowd for Lovato’s parts or invited Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope on stage to fill in.

We The Kings first hopped on Warped Tour back in 2008, when “Check Yes Juliet” landed the boys from Bradenton, Florida on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and radio stations across the globe. Now three singles, two years, and one album later – much has changed for the band – but Clark believes the biggest difference is within the band members’ personal lives.
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“If we wanted to, for example, cut through the park to go to catering or something like that, we would get mauled, we would never make it. Where in 2008, we could walk around anywhere we wanted, go see any band we wanted, and now it’s just a little harder to get around,” he admitted. “It’s super flattering, and we want to go out and say ‘hi’ to everybody. But, we never want to be the band that takes away from other people’s sets.”

Clark explained the last part as if it’s an unwritten rule of the Warped Tour handbook – you never attempt to upstage another band, especially one that may fall within the same lane of music as your band. How far do We The Kings go to ensure this doesn’t happen? Clark said that his tour manager will specifically schedule the band’s tent signings at times that do not conflict with similar artists on stage, so that the mutual fans won’t have to miss a show for an autograph.

EXCLUSIVE: Jordin Sparks Hadn't Heard "Let The Music Play" Until "S.O.S."

Of course, Jordin Sparks never thought that she would sample the 1983 hit “Let The Music Play” by Shannon for a track of her own. Before using the song, Sparks hadn’t even heard of it.

“I thought it was going to be really cool, just a different kind of experiment for me because I’ve never done like, a dance track before,” said Sparks, who called in to The Ralphie Radio Show from Los Angeles. “I played it for my mom and she was like, ‘Oh my god, I love this song!’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ And she was like, ‘This is ‘Let The Music Play’ by Shannon!’ and I was just like, ‘Oh my goodness.’”

Sparks’ mom gave birth to Jordin 6 years after Shannon’s song burst on to the music scene. “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)” is now Jordin’s second single from her sophomore LP, Battlefield. It’s the second album released since Sparks won American Idol Season 6 – at age 17. She is the youngest winner of the reality show in its seven season history. Now, at age 19, she is not only an Idol champ, but an American Music Awards winner, a Grammy nominee, and an opener for such acts as Alicia Keys, the Jonas Brothers, and Britney Spears. It’s quite the diverse roster of acts, and Sparks noted that there were some differences between touring with the Jo-Bros and Britney.
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Part 1: World Series, Touring With Britney, The Jonas Brothers

Part 2: Self-Image, "SOS (Let The Music Play)"

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“On the Jonas crew, we were all around the same age,” said Sparks. “So we all got along, just hanging out, doing different things like that. With Britney, she’s trying to get back on track, and the people around her are definitely taking care of her. I did get to see her, but she’s Britney Spears. She’s busy doing her V.I.P. meet-and-greets and adding new songs and choreography and stuff, but it was amazing to be able to see her back on the stage.”

Certainly Sparks learned, both what to do and what not to do, from watching Spears so closely. Both entered mainstream as teenagers (Spears released “…Baby One More Time” when she was almost 16). Both now must stay conscience of the tabloids, blogs, and paparazzi. Spears and Sparks have even both posed for their own “Got Milk?” campaigns. But any type of downward spiral from Sparks seems highly unlikely, judging by a refreshingly honest answer she gave to a listener-generated question on The RRS about her look.

“The Hollywood obsession with being skinny and everything, it’s so crazy,” Sparks said. “For me, I’m just all about staying healthy. I mean, yeah I’ll work out and, yeah I’ll eat healthy. But it’s not like, to diet or to lose weight. Yunno, it’s to stay healthy and not get sick, like I did so many times last year.”

Jordin even went as far as to say that some of her detractors refer to her as “fat,” but does not waver in her stance on her image – citing her taller, curvier frame as the reason why she may not look the same as other artists or actresses. But clearly it isn’t just Sparks’s figure that sets her apart from others, but rather her talent, confidence, and perspective on young women and their self-image.

The Engagement Ring Kevin Jonas Co-Designed

If you don't live under a rock then there's a good chance you already heard about Kevin Jonas popping the question to his girlfriend of two years, Danielle Deleasa. But did you see the rock?!

Not bad. Jonas helped design the 3-carat solitaire cushion-cut diamond, surrounded by 210 round brilliant-cut pave diamonds with Jacob & Co., aka Jacob the jeweler. Jacob is a jeweler- to-the-stars and has done engagement rings for celebs such as Mariah Carey.

Kevin Jonas Engaged

It's official. The oldest Jonas Brother, Kevin Jonas, 22, got down on one knee and popped the question to girlfriend Danielle Deleasa,21. Jonas reportedly took an overnight flight from Vancouver, where the group was performing, and made it to Deleasa's New Jersey doorstep this morning, Wednesday July 1, 2009.

Here's the statement the Jonas parents posted on the band's MySpace:

Our hearts are filled with joy today and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin has asked Danielle Deleasa for her hand in marriage. Her answer was yes and it is such a blessing that she will be joining our family. Kevin and Danielle have not yet set a date. Family is very dear to us and we hope we have raised Kevin to be a wonderful man and husband. Please join us in our families celebration and in congratulating Kevin and Danielle. Thank you for all of your support. 

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Days Difference stops in studio!

Traveling as two sets of brothers, about the song:

Shooting the Hannah Montana movie, meeting Miley:

TMZ'S LESLIE HARRIS: The Jonas Brothers Eat McDonald's.

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The last people you'd expect to see in the world's largest fast food chain...

Catch Leslie on TMZ TV - Weekdays at 6 on Channel 38 - The CW.

Jonas Brothers Surprise Obama Kids

Sasha and Malia have to be living on Cloud 9 right now. Apparently, a White House Scavanger Hunt turned up Nick, Kevin, and Joe. Full story here.

Joe Jonas has moved on...

Maybe Taylor Swift should as well? Joe is now dating actress Camilla Belle. Did he upgrade or downgrade?

Apparently the new couple met on the set of the "Lovebug" music video. More useless details here.

Taylor Swift on Ellen...

Siding with her - but I think only because I don't mind anyone making the squeaky-clean Jonas Brothers look not-so-clean... and I have a crush on Taylor...

But of course, in the end all parties involved are not even 20 years old yet - so does it really matter?

miley targeted nick in "7 things"...

so apparently this...

is about this...

details on everything from the dirty socks to diabetes necklace is here.

reaction to the jonas brothers rumor...

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Hysteria broke loose when Ralphie Aversa mentioned that he had a huge Jonas Brothers rumor... that was too hot for the radio... relive the madness in the latest edition of The Ralphie Rewind...


Oh, and the rumor? Click here.

the jonas brothers rumor...

click here to find out... and don't shoot the messenger...

own the shirt off the jonas brothers' backs!

Once upon a time (or August 1st) in a far away land (or Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain), the following exchange took place between a well known group of brothers (Hint: last name Jonas) and a radio superstar (j/k, it's Ralphie)...

And so the Jonas Brothers gave Ralphie a signed shirt - and now 97 BHT is giving it to you.

But that's not all...

With the shirt, you'll win a signed Jonas Brothers poster - and tickets to "The Burnin' Up Tour" at The Allentown fair on August 31st.

Okay, so how do you win?

Listen to qualify this week on 97 BHT - and keep checking this page and the airwaves, as BHT will inform you of where you can sign up to qualify (plus see the shirt in person).

Powered by Hollywood Records... The station that burns up NEPA all summer long is 97.1... 97 BHT!

EXCLUSIVE: kevin jonas interview!

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The oldest Jonas Brother, 20 year-old Kevin, called in to The Ralphie Radio Show and talked about the band's new CD - A Little Bit Longer, growing up near NEPA, the brothers' hectic schedule, and the popularity of their security guard - Big Rob!

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my crazy weekend...

from joba to the jonas brothers - my weekend never stopped. click here for the facebook album.

jonas brothers (backstage) pics...

don't worry, plenty more where this came from here.

joe bros giveaway inside the mall at steamtown

just bananas. gracias to everyone who showed up and stuck it out. 'ppreciate ya!

thank you thank you thank you.

i understand what's going on.

as a teenager growing up in niagara falls, i constantly dragged parents and friends to concerts and autograph signings. from toronto to rochester, i left no stone unturned. a wwe wrestler in canada? there. buffalo sabres flying in to the niagara falls airport at 2a? c'mon dad, time to go.

furthermore, i lived with a younger sister that experienced the rise of boy bands. so i watched as she called radio stations frantically attempting to score backstage passes, while eventually offering a little help when i could, now that i'm surrounded by the access.

i'm sure as a parent or guardian, aunt or cousin, nothing pleasures you more than to see your beloved child happy. and whether "happy" means meeting the jonas brothers or simply attending the show on the lawn, you're willing to go to almost any parameter to make it happen.

at bht, and as someone who experienced this personally, it's understood that this isn't an easy task. to some extent, i can imagine what the past few weeks have been like. moments of hope, moments of failure - times when you smiled, and others when you wanted to cry.

all we ask is that at the end of the day, you put things in to perspective - realize what matters most in life - and understand that there's only so much bht, or for that matter, any entity can do - and trust me, we did everything in our powers to make sure the most amount of people could enjoy tonight's jonas brothers show. plus, we were sure to act in a fair and understanding manner throughout.

thank you for listening, and reading - and please - enjoy the show.

ralphie.

texting leads to hurting...

becareful as you txt "jb" to 62582 in an attempt to win joe bros front row tix... wouldn't want you to get hurt or anything.

yes, this is an actual news story.