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Interviewing celebrities, breaking national stories, blogging daily, and offering candid commentary on pop culture is just a small sample of what he does. Ralphie Aversa is the relentless, tireless, non-stop-always-go host and executive producer of “The Ralphie Radio Show.” Check out his links above, and his blog below - and thanks for swinging through!

2.20.2008

stop it! starbucks "skinny" drinks are amazing.

i usually roll with the grande "skinny" vanilla latte. apparently some women who probably should switch to the skinny brand are offended.
click here to read.

paula abdul's new music video...

thoughts?

are you ready for the hills - bonus cantos?

here's the promo...

apologies...

no posts yesterday because when i signed on to my computer at work, someone at our company decided it was a swell idea to block "blogger.com" from employee access.

sweet.

i'll throw a couple posts up just in case i have the same problems today, although i've already informed the powers that be of my uneasiness regarding the situation.

stay tuned.

2.18.2008

naked cowboy makes $300 per hour...

and is suing mars for a breezy $6.5 mil. wow.

did amy unknowingly help hubby get high in jail?


last week news broke of blake fielder-civil suffering from a heroin overdose in prison. it poses the question - how does one go about obtaining illegal drugs while incarcerated?

for starters, a famous wife helps.

apparently, blake swapped signed winehouse photos with his fellow inmates in exchange for the goods. read more about the alleged transactions here.

la lohan, in la flesh.


i'm not sure if this helps or hinders her case for hotness. click here for the madness. parental discretion advised.

five reasons to call in sick...

according to fox news...

"1. If you have a fever of any kind especially over 100.6 — this is generally cause for concern.
2. If you're coughing a lot and producing phlegm with the cough. Also, pay attention to the color of the phlegm. If it's dark yellow, green or brown — it could be signs of a bronchial or lung infection.
3. If you're suffering from achy joints and you have the chills.
4. If you have a fever and settings of a rash. This often signals a very highly contagious infection such a chickenpox.
5. Any signs of infection after a recent trip outside the country should also warrant a trip to the doctor."

furthermore, the article states that working through a sickness can actually be counterproductive, and cost your company more in the long run.

why you SHOULDN'T propose in public...


i don't know who has the best reaction...
- the announcers.
- the guy.
- the girl.
- the mascot.
- tracy mcgrady.

your thoughts?

kanye/rihanna coming to SCRANTON!

check kanye's dates here. and then, request off/clear your calendar.

this will be the tour of the summer to roll through this area.

2.14.2008

britney & paris - the better days...


before the std's, bipolar disorders, dui's, and life mishaps.
click here to see more.

if this doesn't warm your heart...


happy valentine's day!

jane fonda - 70-year old potty mouth.

the once spouse of billionaire ted turner dropped the c word on national tv today like nuffin.

meredith viera's reaction - priceless.

happy valentine's day!

did you know that 2.2 billion, with a b, text messages will be sent today?

have you signed up for bht txt?

did you also know that according to a recent poll in cosmo, 51% of guys would freak if their girl did something "extravagent" for them today?

adnan ghalib - complete hypocrite

gotta love the part of this video where the former paparazzo tells the photogs, "its a surprise the extreme you have to go to to make a buck these days."

what's more "extreme" - stalking someone with a camera for a living, or stalking someone with a camera to try and date them and make money?

2.13.2008

kanye west - flashing lights

kanye debuted this at a grammy afterparty over the weekend... one word - hotness.

me or justin timberlake - who rocked it better?


for the record, boots by a one steve madden. call me tonight - 877.971.wbht and lemme know.

heidi montag - top selling artist.

it's true - her new single made the top 10 itunes pop charts.

although according to u.s. weekly, she cried herself to sleep the day the video hit the Internets.

valentine's day ish...


62% of women do this within the first minute of meeting a guy... makeout! holy oral herpes batman!
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okay, maybe this incident is isolated to new york city, but apparently a new york tv station's report yielded valentine's day candy from last year.

it gets worse.

the candy in question was inedible, and one brand even produced...

well, you can find out for yourself by clicking here...

tmz audio : barron hilton takes a cue from sister paris.

Download this show

TMZ's Michael Hundgen called in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" with late-breaking details surrounding the DUI arrest of 18-year old Barron Hilton, Paris's little brother.

Hundgen can be seen on TMZ on TV - weekdays at 6:30 on Channel 38 - The CW.

2.12.2008

tonight on the ralphie radio show...

- 7:15 - tmz's michael hundgen with the latest on barron hilton's DUI.
- 7:45 - the new mariah carey song!
- 8:00 - the gallery of sound top 8 at 8 - and your chance to win onerepublic tickets!
- 9:30 - a chance at $60k with the pa lottery!
- 10:00 - do you tuesday - what do you want for vday?

the ralphie radio show - 7p-12a est - live at 97bht.com

rihanna's grammy night - non stop like the music.

from the new york daily news...

"Rihanna got into a fender-bender outside Universal's party, where another driver rammed her vehicle. The scrape didn't stop the Grammy winner from heading to Entertainment Weekly's party for Island/Def Jam chief L.A. Reid. As soon as she walked in, Rihanna made a beeline for Chris Brown, the boyfriend she's been trying to keep under wraps. "They were touching and whispering in each other's ears," says our spy. "Then Jay-Z and Beyonce walked in. Jay was saying hello to everybody except them. Rihanna seemed upset. She walked over to his table and looked like she was reading him the riot act. A few minutes later, she and Chris left together in her car." Jay and Rihanna have both denied rumors of a past fling, and he and Beyonce did invite Rihanna to an intimate dinner they threw Thursday."

maybe jay didn't approach rihanna over this?

ten great, cheap ways to win her heart.

yes, even with a down economy, a low budget, and a lack of imagination - you my friend, yes, YOU, can impress that loved one in your life on thursday.

furthermore, you won't have to spend the $120 average on valentine's day.

click here for ten ideas that'll make you look like a genius.

celine dion's thumb fetish...

yet, my mom and sister will still love her. watch the insaneness below.

ashlee lip-syncson?

you're probably thinking, "wait, again? didn't she learn her lesson last time?"

well, apparently not.

click here to watch the alleged offense.

seriously, wwpd? (what would pete do?)

2.11.2008

timbaland roid rage?

not too long ago, a slew of celebrities were named in a ongoing investigation into the distribution of steroids throughout the country. 50 cent, wyclef, timbaland, and mary j. blige were all mentioned in the latest report.

last night, timbaland did nothing to help bolster his image. the producer hosted a grammy party for people magazine, but the night ended with a thud resonating stronger than any of timbaland's beats. the virginia-native lashed out in a profanity-laced rant due to security at the club not letting in some of his friends.

read the entire article here, which also includes notable celebrities who were in attendance, including a barefoot and underage miley cirus dancing in front of the stage.

too late to apologize?

brand new panic at the disco.

the vegas-based emo group dropped the exclamation point and stepped up the catchy-dance melodies.

panic returns with a cross-country trek on the honda civic tour this spring. it stops in philly this may.

"nine in the afternoon" is the first single from their sophomore effort, due out in april.

the mp3 is up to 21 spins in my itunes. i just snagged it last night.

the video premiered last night on mtv.com, and is available for your viewing-pleasure below.

lupe fiasco in bad health?


really surprised NO ONE is talking about this. click here to read the article...

fiasco won best urban/alternative performance at last night's grammy's for daydreamin', a collab with jill scott off his first cd.

the ralphie report - grammy edition.

catch this in the weekender on wednesday...

On Sunday night, Amy Winehouse reaffirmed her position as an artist that can perform, inspire, and revolutionize what we know as contemporary music. The British singer won 5 of the 6 Grammy awards the Academy nominated her for, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for the track that may define Wino’s career – Rehab.

Due to problems with renewing her Visa, as well as the ongoing rehab stint, Winehouse performed and accepted one of the five awards via satellite in London’s Riverside Studios.

Here on WYOU, we watched the Amy Winehouse that America fell in love with over the summer. The Amy Winehouse with swagger and confidence. The one that appeared to scoff at you while belting out the memorable, authentic, “No, No, No!” when they asked her to go to rehab.

The intervention of her father, Mitch, led her to a different response when they proposed another stint in rehab last month, just after video surfaced of the bee-hived singer as a blond, smoking what appeared to be a crack pipe.

“I’m useless to you anyway now, I just took about six valium,” slurred Winehouse in the grainy footage.

With a Grammy debut that ended with five pieces of hardware and one brilliant performance, it’s doubtful that people will regard Winehouse in such a dreadful light for the time being.

Now the blogs and vlogs have new material – like her reaction on live TV to winning Record of the Year. Overcome with shock, Winehouse embraced band members and her parents, thanking them while also offering up her second shout-out of the night to locked-up husband Blake Fielder-Civil .

“For my Blake incarcerated, and for London! This is for London!” Winehouse emotionally proclaimed.

This success may be for her home city, but by all means, you can’t deny the British vocalist’s All-American comeback story.

DON’T WORRY – OTHER ARTISTS WON TOO

- Prior to the show’s start, Kanye West already coroneted himself a Grammy winner. Yet, for the third time, the Album of the Year Grammy escaped him, awarded to jazz musician Herbie Hancock.

Despite this, West still stole and extended the spotlight. While accepting his Grammy for Best Rap Album, producers began to play the “wrap-up” music right before the Chicago-rapper entered into a tribute to his mother. West politely asked the Academy to kill the music, and they obliged.

Kanye also paid homage to his late mother, Dr. Donda West, earlier in the night with his performance of Hey Mama. West won four Grammys.

- Vince Gill earned himself a little street-cred Sunday night. After receiving the Best Country Album Grammy from Beatle-legend Ringo Starr, Gill offered up the following on stage:

“I just got an award given to me by a Beatle,” gleamed Gill. “Have you had that happen yet Kanye?”

West smiled it off. After all, no egos would be injured in the production of this awards show.

- Reading’s Taylor Swift appeared in her first Grammy’s, presenting an award and losing Best New Artist to Winehouse.

one of the best grammy performances...

amy winehouse kills it!

fergie really can spell...

her london bridge may be falling, but her spelling game isn't failing.

2.08.2008

tmz on britney and the conservatorship

download the mp3.

97 BHT's Ralphie Aversa speaks with TMZ's Michael Hundgen on Britney Spears's release from the UCLA Medical Center and the conservatorship set up by her parents.

Catch Hundgen on TMZ TV - weekdays at 6:30 on Channel 38 The CW.

2.07.2008

the britney crotch shot - 2008 version...

a fresh two hours outta the ucla medical center... i understand she literally has photogs up her rear but really, there HAS TO BE a way to prevent this...

guess the celebrity...


are you ready for this? the above person is the current version of...
jesse mccartney! but wait, this gets more intriguing. remember when i talked with drake bell, and he told me that the whole "zac efron, vanessa hudgens relationship" was "a front,"? well, what led us to that discussion was drake telling me he chills with jesse all the time...
yeah, are you thinking what i'm thinking?

directions to britney's house...

and the lows some people will stoop to in order to become famous...

spears' parents : daughter "at risk"

click here to read the story from the associated press. this is going to get worse before it gets better.

2.06.2008

WHOA - holy new usher music!

brand new usher single f. young jeezy - it's called "love in the club." his cd drops in late april/early may.

this version is not mastered... but i'm world premiering it tonight at 9:30. holler.

click here to download.
thoughts? i like it.

where do i start with this video?

let's summarize this...

perez hilton is a complete tool for not asking spencer and heidi about all the "fakeness" on the hills, all the "exclusive" news that he so proudly writes about on his blog.

spencer pratt's comments on the reason for people commenting on heidi montag's new video (a video so bad, i won't even link to it) are laughable. clearly, spencer and perez are chillin' in the same shed.

poor heidi montag. such a pretty girl - with such a douchebag bf.

tyra banks panties are on fire...

i'd say pants on fire, but she took them off yesterday.

banks, always looking to provide the most compelling content to her audience, invited the host of "moment of truth" on her show. the segment ended with banks taking a polygraph test.

is tyra jealous of oprah?

find out below.

ladies, your man won't sex you up?

according to fox, here are five reasons why...

His partner lacks a sense of sexual adventure (68 percent) or doesn’t seem to enjoy sex (61 percent). Consequently, he has become bored with sex and the lack of newness. Funny enough, though, these men conveniently ignore the fact that they themselves are not bringing any originality into the bedroom. Instead, they are choosing to blame their partner for a lack of adventure and sexual enjoyment.

He’s interested in sex with others, but not his wife (48 percent). Men indicated that they were sexual beings, or would like to be. The majority masturbated, which is often an indicator that a person does not have a sexual disorder, per se. So what’s the problem? In many cases, familiarity breeds contentment, which makes for boredom.

He’s angry with her (44 percent). These men felt criticized, controlled, undervalued, and/or insignificant by their partners. As a result, they shut down as she became more and more of a “bully.” This cycle was ongoing: She’s critical. He shuts down emotionally. She gets even more critical. He becomes even more withdrawn. ... Regardless, in this war of the roses, no one’s showing any kind of love.

His lover has put on a significant amount of weight (38 percent). Somehow, “There’s more of me to love” wasn’t the response he had in mind when he once gasped, “I can’t get enough of you!” Ironically, a man putting on weight was irrelevant to this turnoff. But if his lover put on weight, he no longer viewed her as attractive. His own obesity, however, did diminish his libido.

He prefers watching porn online (25 percent). Between the variety, no performance pressure, no emotion, no foreplay, no talking, and no criticism, he’d rather connect with the Internet. A major danger in this: His fantasy world is replacing his actual sex life.

HUGE idol spoiler!

if you want to know the top 24 - click here and scroll down, or watch the video below to see the 24 film a segment for idol...

now some retro public service announcements...

seriously, what was life like pre-youtube?

fat tuesday proves rather skinny...

why dance around it - northeast pa simply didn't live up to my expectations on mardi gras.

i thought about it last night towards the conclusion of my show - many colleges, nice weather, no midterms/exams... this should shape up to be an intriguing night.

the show ended just shy of midnight. i jetted home, grabbed a bud light from the fridge, gathered up beads from a club gig in syracuse, and waited for marino to swing through. due to the proximity of our first destination from my apartment, he became the night's driver by default.

and the beads were just for show - these things were two years old. our first and back-up plans consisted of bars, and i'm taken. so clearly, even if i did part with any plastic necklaces, i wouldn't have made any girls "work" for them (typing that made me feel dirty).

marino though... well, why would i speak for him?

beer boys it was. best college bar for two years straight in the weekender. right by king's. your classic beer-serving establishment.

my introduction to the dive wasn't flattering. we were one and done from bb.

although, the staircase to the immediate left of the entrance and the trap door inside the small, enclosed bar were quite amusing.


i think a bunch of rowdy college drunks could turn the spot into a fun time - and i look forward to a possible return on a friday or saturday. but fat supa dupa tuesday night just wasn't meant for beer boys.

next stop: friday's. the back-up plan. the go-to-bar in the wilkes-burr. and it was dese. made it in time for half price apps - and after a couple order of boneless buffalo wings, extra crispy - paired with a game of beer pong on the video touchscreen - we deemed the night a "non-failure."

but eventful? far from it. maybe i should've taken advantage of those fat tuesdays i spent on the su hill...

2.05.2008

watch msnbc live for fat super tuesday!

as an "msnbc on campus" alum, i feel obligated to watch this network - not to say that i don't enjoy their election coverage. always forward thinking, you can now embed msnbc into blogs. how fun. click below.

jordin sparks - super bowl sham?

pay attention to...

- the beginning, she's clearly looking for a cue to start lip-syncing...
- the high notes, when these parts first hit fox cuts away to players...
- 1:57 - i think she slips there. or she has a vocal talent beyond human comprehension.

leo dicaprio sinks bar rafaeli's ship...

i'll always have a special connection with these two because i broke the news on perezhilton.com (scroll down, half way on the right) over the summer that they were still dating.

although i'm sure you'd much rather have a connection with one of them, exclusively.
after officially breaking up back in october, the couple is now together again.

MARDI GRAS - where are youuuu goinnggggg?

marino and i, and maybe aj, and possibly even danny waters if he so decides to pick up his phone - are looking for a place to party tonight for mardi gras. where will the big mardi gras celebration in nepa be taking place? we'd prefer somewhere in the greater wilkes-barre area - but if you could guarantee me the place is poppin', i'll drive to scranton... possibly even dickson city.

answering this question could score you a couple free drinks and perhaps even a quick mention on the radio. i didn't just type that.

877.971.wbht between 7-12a. or e-mail me - ralphie@97bht.com

gracias amigo.

new ashlee single kinda sucks.

not too long ago i posted the video for the new ashlee simpson song, "outta my head". real 80's vibe, i certainly "digged" it.

her new single, not so much.

it's called "rule breaker." judge for yourself.

"the hills" audrina is single...

is it a ploy to set you up for a guy she meets in paris? is mtv currently casting her new boytoy?
only time will tell! click here for the article.

deniro thinks barack is a goodfella.

the illinois senator and presidential hopeful called upon robert deniro to speak on his behalf at a rally in new jersey.

deniro left the stage immediately after threating everyone with their life if obama doesn't win the garden state.

kidding.

tyra banks gives us another captivating moment...

this time, banks and a slew of audience members rips their jeans off for the cameras. if you don't like seeing women with large thighs in their panties - consider yourself warned...

2.04.2008

britney's court hearing is over...

thanks to tmz - here's the low down...

Jamie Spears is still the co-conservator of Britney's estate, as is Andrew Wallet.

The Commissioner did not give the conservators the power to fire Trope and Trope, Brit's divorce lawyers.

The Commissioner said, based on the restraining order, Sam Lutfi can have no contact whatsoever with Britney -- including e-mails, phone contact, etc.

The Commish extended the conservatorship to Valentine's Day.

The Commissioner said Adam Streisand had no legal basis for claiming he's Britney's new lawyer.

There will be a hearing at some point to determine just how mentally competent Britney is.

interesting stuff... definitely a victory for unfitney's parents, and society as a whole. atleast until valentine's day, britney is in good hands like all state.

tmz also reported earlier that britney spears's net worth is $40 million, according to her "lawyer" adam streisand.

now we know where britney gets it from...

unfortunately, this picture only proves the heredity of unfitney's starbucks addiction, and not the craziness that is her.

beckham kicks the spice girls to the curb...


the full story is here... clearly this is the reason their tour is ending at the end of the month in toronto...

step up to the plate!

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atleast you didn't see this until after the fact...

a list of some common super bowl sunday favorites, and what it would take to work their calories out of existence (source: the diet's detective's count down and the-food-spot)...

(all estimates are based on a 155-pound person)

Two slices of stuffed pizza with the works = 197 minutes cleaning the STADIUM after the game
Having two slices of Pizza Hut’s Large Stuffed Crust Pizza means you’re looking at more than 800 calories. That word “stuffed” should give you a clue.
Tip: Get thin-crust pizza with veggies and eat it for lunch, instead of a halftime snack.

A handful of Doritos = 43 touchdown dances in the end zone
Chips are pretty expensive, calorically. A handful of Cooler Ranch Doritos: 140 calories.
Tip: Eat one at a time, and don’t put out huge bowls of them – make it so you have to get up each time you want more than six chips.

Five pretzels = 15 Minutes Looking for Your Car After the Game
Yes, five regular pretzels out of a bag are about 60 calories. For some reason people think pretzels are healthful. They don’t have fat, but they also have no nutritional value.
Tip: Avoid pretzels loaded with cheese — wow, are they high in calories.

Four beers = 64 MINUTES OF CLIMBING STADIUM STAIRS
Yes, beer has calories: about 150 for 12 ounces.
Tip: There are some great light beers out there. Do a taste test before the game.

Part of a giant Italian sub = 138½ MINUTES PERFORMING IN A MARCHING BAND
A 6-inch sub with salami, pepperoni, ham, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise is about 650 calories. Tip: Go for low-fat cheese and skip the mayo.

Five Buffalo chicken wings = 102 minutes of refereeing the game
The wings are fried, and that blue cheese dressing can be caloric suicide. Just five wings with 3 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing: 599 calories.
Tip: Use hot sauce instead of the blue cheese. Make the wings yourself. Go skinless, and bake them instead of frying. With all that football action, you won't notice the difference.

Half order of baby back ribs = 73 MINUTES OF CHEERLEADING
Ribs are good, but they’re packed with calories. They’re fatty, and the sauce is sugary. And don’t kid yourself, cheerleading is serious, hard work.
Tip: Make them yourself. Trim all fat before and after cooking, and – instead of coating with an excessive amount of sauce beforehand – partially cook them loaded with seasonings, brush them lightly with sauce and then finishing cooking.

Eight Potato chips with dip = biking to the game from your South Beach hotel
It’s about 18 miles to Dolphin Stadium, which is what it would take to burn off the chips and dip. Each chip is 14-15 calories. For each dip of Ruffles French Onion Dip add another 55 to 60 calories. Grand total: 600 calories.
Tip: Try a low-calorie dip (2 tablespoons: 44 calories) or make your own with nonfat yogurt or mayo.

A few Nachos = 97 minutes BEING THE TEAM MASCOT
Each chip has about 14 calories. Now add cheese, beans and ground beef, and just six nachos are about 569 calories — not to mention the sour cream and guacamole for another 150 calories.
Tip: Make the nachos with low-fat cheese and black beans, not refried. Use salsa and baked chips and you’ll be even better off.

Two handfuls of Chex Mix = 30 MINUTES JUMPING UP AND DOWN AFTER YOUR TEAM SCORES
At 280 calories, 1 ounce of this mix is still high in calories even though it’s lower in fat than chips. Tip: Don’t eat it by the handful, or skip it and go for some low-cal microwave popcorn instead. Even better, make it air-popped and use a margarine spray.

Baked ziti = PLAYING PRO FOOTBALL FOR 39½ MINUTES
This is basically pasta with lots of cheese and sauce. It’s the cheese that makes it so high in calories: 420 calories for 6 ounces.
Tip: Have it as a meal, not just a snack. Try making it with low-fat mozzarella and lower-calorie sauce.

Two pieces of fried chicken = DOING "THE WAVE” 3,220 TIMES
One deep-fried chicken breast and one thigh are about 660 calories.
Tip: Make your own chicken with breading. Go skinless and bake it instead of frying.

A bowl of chili = RUNNING 100 FOOTBALL FIELDS
A 16-ounce bowl of chili packed with beef and beans comes to about 500 calories. A few tablespoons of sour cream and some shredded cheese add 150 calories more, for a grand total of 650 calories.
Tip: Use ground sirloin or white-meat turkey, or make it vegetarian. Skip the sour cream and cheese, or go for no- or low-fat versions.

Three tortilla chips topped with 7-layer dip = 15.5 MINUTES CLIMBING THE STADIUM STAIRS
This is a serious dip with refried beans, olives, guacamole, sour cream and cheese, and it costs about 90 to 105 calories (30 to 35 calories per tablespoon) with an additional 42 calories for three chips. The grand total: 147 calories.
Tip: If you make the dip, use low-fat cheese and sour cream and black beans, not refried. Or you could switch to salsa: 2 tablespoons have only about 15 calories. Also, go for light or baked chips instead of fried.

Two handfuls of potato chips = RUNNING 45 FOOTBALL FIELDS
Each handful is about an ounce, so two handfuls of chips have about 300 calories. Oh, and if you add just 2 tablespoons of onion dip (60 calories), you'll be running another nine football fields.
Tip: Make homemade pita chips with margarine spray, or try Low Fat Kettle Chips and save more than a few football fields. Use non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream to mix up the dip.

i am in favor for super bowl monday.

don't get me wrong, i didn't party too hard last night. i've drank and eaten much more during and after yankees victories (11 days til pitchers and catchers report!). still, it's the super bowl. and for the first time in three years, i didn't have to work through it.

why wouldn't i take full advantage of this situation?

marino and i headed inside the woodlands. besides the giants fans among us, there were the infamous buffalo bites, dj godfather's homemade (and free) pizza, and of course, dollar drinks from 7-9.

furthermore (and maybe the best part of the entire deal) - no mess to clean up afterwards.

so we cheered and jeered as the giants and patriots battled, and laughed in between at some of the commercials, all of which can be viewed here.

a few of my personal favorites can be viewed below...
Justin Timberlake's PEPSI Superbowl Commercial

Diet Pepsi Max Super Bowl Ad: Wake Up People Ginseng & Caffeine

Doritos Super Bowl Commercial: Giant Mouse Trap

Gatorade G2 Super Bowl Commercial: Derek Jeter

for the most part, this year's super bowl commercials were entertaining.

although, for everyone sitting in the streamside, we only needed to see this to make our nights...

and with that, a great start to new england's sports year. now, on to the point of this post.

go here, and sign the petition. who wouldn't be in favor of a national holiday the day after the super bowl?

2.01.2008

espn's chris berman: uncensored.

i am a chris berman fan. his brother, len, is a fellow syracuse university/waer alum.

still, this is hilarious.

1.31.2008

lc's boobs not like the hills...

looks like these are all real - and not restrained by anything...
the "reality star" partied hard in LA - celebrating the 22nd anniversary of her birth.

michael jackson's kids!

holy snap - mj didn't force either to wear the trademark "jackson facemask"...
that's (l to r) paris and prince jackson...

tonight on the ralphie radio show...

ONEREPUBLIC BACKSTAGE/TICKETS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT IN PHILLY - TEXT "BHT" TO 62582! DRAWING JUST PAST 7!
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- 7:08 - britney's admitted to ucla medical center... audio of lynne spears saying she's okay.

- 7:22 - guest list for club x tonight inside the woods with aj!

- 7:30 - free pa lottery tickets - your chance at $1400!

- 8:00 - gallery of sound top 8 at 8

- 8:00 - qualifying you for a $500 shopping spree at the shoppes at montage!

- 9:08 - michael hundgen from tmz with the latest on britney.

- 10:00 - free tickets to see freeway tomorrow night at the ramada in w/b.

the ralphie radio show - 7-12a est - online at the new 97bht.com!

1.29.2008

ryan cabrera and i...

(the following is an excerpt of "the ralphie report" - which will be printed in its entirety in this week's copy of the weekender.)

Forget “Slim Shady” – will the real Ryan Cabrera please stand up?

Just two and a half years ago, Cabrera lived THE life – recording for a major record label, dating sexy starlets, traveling the sphere, and selling millions of CDs.

But the 25 year-old musician exited stage right from that lifestyle after separating with Atlantic Records. Cabrera traded his trademark dirty blond spikes for long, dark, curly strands. Gone are the preppy collars and trendy shoes, in are the rock star boots, top hats, and skinny jeans. And say goodbye to long sleeves – the solo artist loves showing off his tats.

“I’m not with the same record label anymore, end of story,” an almost-relieved Cabrera told me Monday inside The Woodlands Inn and Resort. “I finally got to do what I wanted to do.”

Cabrera is in the midst of a three-month trek across the country, stopping at radio stations to garner support for his new CD, The Moon Under Water, which hits shelves in April. The first single, a catchy mid-tempo track entitled Say, is impacting radio now.

Monday, the former major label act performed an acoustic set inside The Woodlands Streamside Band Area and offered 97 BHT listeners a chance to hear tracks from his soon-to-be-released CD – an LP that Cabrera invested more than time into.

“I spent my own money putting it together,” he admits. “It’s on my new label… Joe (Simpson) is helping me get it off the ground.”

Yes, that Joe Simpson. Father of Jessica and Ashlee – or as you may know the latter – Ryan’s ex.

“(Simpson as his manager) isn’t awkward,” Cabrera insists. “It’s all business.”

While Ryan dates Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and granddaughter of Elvis – Ashlee now lip-syncs love songs to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz. Meanwhile Jessica is tied up in some capacity with Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo – a person Cabrera calls “his boy.”

No, the Dallas-born singer did not leave his manager messages instructing Jess to leave the QB alone.

“It’s just funny how people, you know, they want a story. Tony’s such an amazing quarterback, but all (the media) wants to talk about is that.”

He sees through the major record labels – the fake women – and the media. Formerly molded into a stereotypical pop star, it seems the real Ryan Cabrera may be among us after all, even if he took a few years to arrive.

ryan cabrera - on the way down - the woodlands.

ryan cabrera interview...

lots of fun stuff within this...

1.28.2008

love triangle gone wrong in nz.

this is wacky - in new zealand, a father knocked up his son's girlfriend, then tried to kill the son by running him over.

don't believe me? the link to the news story is here.

can't make this stuff up...

random ramblings...

- went and saw cloverfield last night. i liked the entire movie, EXCEPT for the ending... no, i'm not going to give it away. i will say that i felt naucious as i left the theater. if you couldn't handle blair witch, you probably don't want to spend money to see cloverfield on the silver screen... wait til it's released on dvd (rumor is april) and watch it from the comfort of your own home.

- i will be gracing ryan cabrera's prescence later at whispers inside the woodlands. am i more excited to meet ryan, meet listeners, or eat free food?

- tiger woods is not human.

- we're hitting 40 this week.

a more in-depth review of cloverfield, along with copious amounts of ryan cabrera content, is on the way.

1.25.2008

meet ryan cabrera!


97 BHT is at it again! We're bringing Ryan Cabrera to Whispers Ultra Lounge inside The Woodlands - Plains Rte. 315 - this Monday!. It's an all-ages event (must be 18 y/o or older to win passes) - where you'll get to hang out with Ryan's while you listen to selected tracks from his upcoming CD - The Moon Under Water - due out in April.

The only way in is to win passes - 97 BHT is giving them away all weekend, starting on Friday night! Good luck from The Woodlands, Papa Joe Records, and 97 BHT!

1.24.2008

paris : britney's a "great mother."


paris hilton stoops to a new stupidity level - claiming britney's "a great mother," while urging everyone to - c'mon chris crocker say it with me - "leave her alone."

jack : " i warned him."

from one joker to another, with no punch line in between - jack nicholson reportedly said, "i warned him," when hearing of heath ledger's passing. the 70-year old veteran made the comment while in europe.

last video of heath...



posted on thelondonpaper.com

1.23.2008

writers, britney spears will not appear at grammy's.

she gained five grammy nods, winning one award for toxic. however the daily news reports that britney spears will not be allowed inside the grammy's. just think, she performed just eight years ago on stage at the event.

sad.
TMZ's Michael Hundgen with Ralphie Aversa on Heath Ledger's death.
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TMZ's Michael Hundgen called in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" on Tuesday night (01.22) with breaking news regarding the death of Heath Ledger. The Grammy-nominated actor was found dead in the bed of his apartment Tuesday afternoon. Ledger may best be known for his co-starring role in the 2005 film, "Brokeback Mountain." Heath Ledger is survived by his parents and a 2-year old daughter. The actor was seperated from her mother, Michelle Williams.

Heath Ledger was 28 years old.

1.22.2008

heath ledger is dead.

UPDATE: tmz reports that pills were found all around his bed. furthermore, the entertainment news site says police believe the death was accidental.

tmz retracted a story that the apartment authorities found the actor in belonged to mary-kate olsen.

as i wrote at the bottom of this thread... ugly details to follow... and i'm sure we're not done.

the ap writes...


"Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence, and police said drugs may have been a factor. He was 28. NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went to let him know the masseuse had arrived found him dead at 3:26 p.m.
The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for "Brokeback Mountain," where he met his wife, actress Michelle Williams, in 2005. Ledger and Williams had lived in Brooklyn and had a daughter, Matilda, until they split up last year."


this all doesn't sound right. stay tuned for the ugly details...


and will the new batman movie be impacted by this? ledger played the joker.

the wino back in black.

waaaaay hotter than the blond she's rockin' in the video below...

amy winehouse in action...

so sad...

free krispy kreme donuts.

the salary is irrelevant when job perks include free krispy kreme donuts...
who says late night trips to sheetz can't be rewarding?
and for the record, marino and i did not steal this. the fluffy pastries of sacredness were given to us.
seriously though, have you even warmed one up in the microwave for :08? it'll cause all distractions and worries to immediately vanish.

don't listen to sean paul's "temperature"

abc news reports that the barely-understandable dance hall hit caused repeated seizures with one woman.

i'm afraid to click below.

ladies and gentlemen, i present nekkid rihanna.

yes, even naked rihanna could entice you to buy a publication in which you wouldn't be able to read almost a single word.

fhm germany, we thank you.



turns out bill clinton had a dream...

it's undetermined whether this one involved cigars and an intern...

the bht baltimore drive office olympiad.

don't be fooled by my commentary, this is only round 1 - but round 2 of the game. marino up 1-love.

we have sweet jobs and endless amounts of time. or perhaps the complete contrary.

1.21.2008

so much chaaaannnngeeee!

okay a couple things before i resume posting about relevant celebrities and other happenings...
- have you been to the new 97bht.com? it's pure hotness. you should really click around for fifteen minutes, i guarantee an hour later you'll be im'ing your friends the link.

- just finished up an appearance for the lovely people of keystone community resources - at bennigans in clarks summit. mucho gracias to all who showed up, as well as to the bennigan's staff... i'll let you know how my turkey sandwich is later in the night.

- this weekend marino and i hit up iron skillet inside the petro truck stop. what an experience. i left without pictures, but with two skillets of food in my stomach and a steak sauce in my pocket. what... wait... nevermind. that story is on its way as well.

- yes, britney spears may actually care about her kids.

- have you heard the new voice guy on bht? bow-chicka-wow-wow. listen tonight.