Everyone regarded Friday, August 8, 2008 (8.8.08) as a lucky day. The Ralphie Radio Show put that to the test. Ralphie sent Mike from the Street Team to Mohegan Sun with $20 of his own money!
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8.11.2008
RALPHIE REWIND: lucky on 8.8.08?
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tmz on heath/mary kate olsen...
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TMZ's Leslie Harris talks on The Ralphie Radio Show about the investigation in to Heath Ledger's death and Mary Kate Olsen's involvement.
Catch Leslie on TMZ TV - Weekdays at 5 on Channel 38 - The CW.
8.06.2008
paris hilton for president...
so after this ad hit the airwaves...
paris hilton responded with this spot on the internets...
paris hilton responded with this spot on the internets...
sanjaya is straight...
allegedly - as the idol 6 finalist tells the hartford courant that he's currently in a long-distance relationship with a girl.
anderson cooper 180's...
forget reporting from the front lines of war - this week - anderson cooper is all about commentary on denise richards and living lohan...
not getting their "fixx" on compression....
so you might remember a few months ago when i launched a semi-indy study into compression's effect on music - both via in the studio, on the radio, and with mp3s.
a few weeks ago, i continued the conversation with cy curnin, front man for the fixx, a band that's seen a great amount of success since the 80's - in tv, radio airplay, and touring.
check out a recap of the first piece, and my convo with cy below...
a few weeks ago, i continued the conversation with cy curnin, front man for the fixx, a band that's seen a great amount of success since the 80's - in tv, radio airplay, and touring.
check out a recap of the first piece, and my convo with cy below...
8.04.2008
why the sketchiness mary kate?
so mary kate olsen refuses to speak with feds regarding the death of heath ledger - unless she's granted full immunity from prosecution...
the skinny (no pun intended) is here.
btw -batman is number one at the box office again.
the skinny (no pun intended) is here.
btw -batman is number one at the box office again.
justin to host oscars?
whoppi... steve martin... billy crystal... justin timberlake?
which one of these things doesn't belong? i like justin, but i don't think this is such a hot move. the rumor is here.
which one of these things doesn't belong? i like justin, but i don't think this is such a hot move. the rumor is here.
8.03.2008
me and katy perry, sittin' on a tour bus...
this article originally published last wednesday in the weekender.
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It’s not easy being Katy Perry.
The “I Kissed a Girl” singer is currently on the Vans Warped Tour, which arrived at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain last Sunday. Conveniently enough, her boyfriend, Gym Class Heroes front-man Travis McCoy, also performs on the tour. Her infectious summer jam just registered its fifth consecutive week atop the charts. Perry’s backers include Internet giants like MySpace and Perez Hilton. Her LP, One Of The Boys, sold 115,000 copies in a mere three weeks, powered mostly by the strength of her aforementioned hit.
But, as Ben Parker told his nephew Peter in Spiderman, “With great power comes great responsibility.”
“I’m on Warped Tour, we’re six weeks in, and I’m not dead,” a relieved Perry told me on her tour bus.
After nagging her manager throughout the day, I received an invitation to jump on board and speak with Katy for a minute. Dressed in an oversized white shirt and pajama pants, Perry gently sipped green tea in an attempt to recoup her voice and energy level. While most artists on the tour would bus it to the next stop – Perry’s next stop was a top-notch hotel in Manhattan and an appearance on ABC’s The View.
“Fuck! I’m meeting Barbara Walters tomorrow. Hi mom!” Perry exclaimed in a sudden burst of revelation that maybe she has in fact “made it” – to a degree. Minutes before, Katy wouldn’t acknowledge her success as much, simply insisting that while she’s had fun, she’s also made her fair share of sacrifices.
Now those sacrifices are yielding dividends, although life isn’t all celebrity encounters and rock shows. Perry and her manager both explained their dilemma in Sunday alone: With Perry’s throat feeling a little under the weather, she cancelled a MySpace acoustic performance in order to perform the Warped Tour set and save her voice for the following day’s TV appearance. All this happens within the current demands of Perry’s schedule – one that awakes the singer as early as 7 a.m. daily for hair and makeup, followed by photo shoots (MySpace and Rolling Stone occurred within days of her arrival in Scranton), interviews, and performances.
Yet, despite all this, Perry still made time for a staple Warped Tour tradition – stopping by her merchandise table to sign autographs for over 100 people.
“I think I definitely (have) been given a great opportunity, and people seem to be really responding,” said Perry. “I worked really hard, and I continue to work really hard.”
No one knows Perry’s staying power. But one-hit wonder or not, it’s evident that the singer work ethic will be unscathed, possibly taking a cue from both her parents, who were traveling ministers, and her beau, who helped GCH launch from a small town in Central New York to international success.
McCoy and Perry began dating a few years ago. Both openly talk about the relationship – those who walked in by the busses in the VIP parking area to the stages were even treated to a quick PDA by the couple as Perry returned from her autograph session.
“We’re on the same plane,” Perry gushed.The singer of “Cupid’s Chokehold” is feeling the clutch as well.“It’s a beautiful situation,” McCoy told me, his younger brother within earshot. “Honestly, not to sound cheesy; I just don’t think I’ve ever been this in love with someone before.”
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It’s not easy being Katy Perry.
The “I Kissed a Girl” singer is currently on the Vans Warped Tour, which arrived at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain last Sunday. Conveniently enough, her boyfriend, Gym Class Heroes front-man Travis McCoy, also performs on the tour. Her infectious summer jam just registered its fifth consecutive week atop the charts. Perry’s backers include Internet giants like MySpace and Perez Hilton. Her LP, One Of The Boys, sold 115,000 copies in a mere three weeks, powered mostly by the strength of her aforementioned hit.
But, as Ben Parker told his nephew Peter in Spiderman, “With great power comes great responsibility.”
“I’m on Warped Tour, we’re six weeks in, and I’m not dead,” a relieved Perry told me on her tour bus.
After nagging her manager throughout the day, I received an invitation to jump on board and speak with Katy for a minute. Dressed in an oversized white shirt and pajama pants, Perry gently sipped green tea in an attempt to recoup her voice and energy level. While most artists on the tour would bus it to the next stop – Perry’s next stop was a top-notch hotel in Manhattan and an appearance on ABC’s The View.
“Fuck! I’m meeting Barbara Walters tomorrow. Hi mom!” Perry exclaimed in a sudden burst of revelation that maybe she has in fact “made it” – to a degree. Minutes before, Katy wouldn’t acknowledge her success as much, simply insisting that while she’s had fun, she’s also made her fair share of sacrifices.
Now those sacrifices are yielding dividends, although life isn’t all celebrity encounters and rock shows. Perry and her manager both explained their dilemma in Sunday alone: With Perry’s throat feeling a little under the weather, she cancelled a MySpace acoustic performance in order to perform the Warped Tour set and save her voice for the following day’s TV appearance. All this happens within the current demands of Perry’s schedule – one that awakes the singer as early as 7 a.m. daily for hair and makeup, followed by photo shoots (MySpace and Rolling Stone occurred within days of her arrival in Scranton), interviews, and performances.
Yet, despite all this, Perry still made time for a staple Warped Tour tradition – stopping by her merchandise table to sign autographs for over 100 people.
“I think I definitely (have) been given a great opportunity, and people seem to be really responding,” said Perry. “I worked really hard, and I continue to work really hard.”
No one knows Perry’s staying power. But one-hit wonder or not, it’s evident that the singer work ethic will be unscathed, possibly taking a cue from both her parents, who were traveling ministers, and her beau, who helped GCH launch from a small town in Central New York to international success.
McCoy and Perry began dating a few years ago. Both openly talk about the relationship – those who walked in by the busses in the VIP parking area to the stages were even treated to a quick PDA by the couple as Perry returned from her autograph session.
“We’re on the same plane,” Perry gushed.The singer of “Cupid’s Chokehold” is feeling the clutch as well.“It’s a beautiful situation,” McCoy told me, his younger brother within earshot. “Honestly, not to sound cheesy; I just don’t think I’ve ever been this in love with someone before.”
8.02.2008
8.01.2008
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.
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.
7.31.2008
dating lindsay lohan is good business...
apparently dj samantha ronson is billing around $20,000 per event she spins at. ridiculous!
this article on abc news explains more, including why samantha isn't necessarily the best DJ in the world as far as mixing and working the wheels, yet picks all the right songs.
ronson recently spun at my old stomping grounds of central new york, throwing down at lava nightclub inside the turning stone casino and resort in verona, ny.
and these kids look way too happy.
this article on abc news explains more, including why samantha isn't necessarily the best DJ in the world as far as mixing and working the wheels, yet picks all the right songs.
ronson recently spun at my old stomping grounds of central new york, throwing down at lava nightclub inside the turning stone casino and resort in verona, ny.
and these kids look way too happy.
7.30.2008
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.
yes, this is an actual news story.
chris brown & ne-yo snag fresher breath...
chris breezy & ne-yo just threw the remix on jingles for doublemint and big red gum respectively. rumor is that forever was a jingle first, hit song second. double the pleasure, double the fun!
RALPHIE REWIND: boobies or groupies in PCD track?
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When PCD grows up, do they want boobies or groupies? Ralphie asks what you think the Dolls are saying in their new song.
Judge for yourself below!
7.29.2008
bennigan's in nepa still open...
apparently the company that owns bennigan's filed for bankruptcy. however, because the restaurants in wilkes-barre and dickson city are franchised, both will remain open and unscathed. times-leader write-up is here.
bluetooth is insecure...
ha! take this! all you soccer mom's that find yourselves inseperable from the little earpieces... WHILE YOU'RE WALKING AROUND IN A SUPERMARKET!
travis mccoy of gym class heroes interview...
Travis McCoy opens up to 97 BHT's Ralphie about - everything! Hear Travie talk about everything from his girlfriend (Katy Perry), to tattoos, the new LP, and kicking his substance abuse problem.
we the kings interview...
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We The Kings provided Ralphie Aversa with shelter from the rain, water, towels, and an interview about their recent success!
katy perry interview...
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Katy Perry invited Ralphie Aversa on to her tour bus for an exclusive interview after the Vans Warped Tour at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Katy chats with Ralphie about her hit song, her boyfriend, and meeting Barbara Walters!
For full Warped Tour Coverage - click here. Or, view Ralphie's recap below:
counting crows interview...
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Ralphie Aversa chatted with guitarist David Immerglück and drummer Jim Bogios of the Counting Crows backstage before the band's show at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Topics include the deterioration of music quality, Mr. Jones, Accidentally In Love, & more!
Immie, Jim-Dog, & Ralphie clown around inside The Counting Crows' Wardrobe Room...
maroon 5 interview...
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Ralphie Aversa and special backstage correspondent Jen sat down with Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 before the band peformed at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain!
seriously, my bad.
i don't sleep. i might eat. i have no social life.
yet, i will still apologize for the lack of content/abscence on this blog as of late.
if it's any consolation, this is what my workstation looked like about 24 hours ago...
how many items of food/beverage/electronics do you spy?
how many items of food/beverage/electronics do you spy?
anyways, prepare to be overwhelmed with audio, video, and pictures. good morning.
7.24.2008
covering senator mccain - the mini doc...
this is my first extended video piece. it documents my day covering john mccain's visit to wilkes-barre - staff blunders, secret service encounters, and itinerary changes included.
six worst foods for bikini body...
might find this helpful - afterall, who doesn't want to finish summer off strong? the grub you should just say no to here.
britney's mom kills...
the national enquirer uncovered a story regarding lynne spears accidentally killing a 12 year old boy. can't make this stuff up. read the story, complete with confirmation from lynne's rep, here.
7.23.2008
we interupt this election coverage...
to bring you something hilarious, if you haven't seen already...
now back to your regularly scheduled blogging.
now back to your regularly scheduled blogging.
McCain in the rain...
Outside of Boscov's, waiting for John McCain to exit the Westmoreland Club, where the candidate's $250-a-plate fundraiser is taking place.
The senator finished up his town hall around 11:15, standing on stage for about an hour. He arrived on Franklin aboard "The Straight Talk Express" bus at 12:20.
Next up - a drive to Allentown and a flight to New Orleans.
You really don't know what covering a candidate is like until you actually do it. Press secretaries, secret service, inclimate weather, local & national press unequally sharing unmarked territories... a stressful hot mess if you ask me.
update from the mccain townhall...
traveling press just arrived on the scene. these people are like insects - everything is calm, and suddenly they burst in and swarm the risers. senator mccain is in downtown wilkes-barre. after the townhall meeting, it's off to the westmoreland club for a ritsy fundraiser. i'll be heading over now that the press avail is cancelled. wish me luck, as i try to have senator mccain answer a few questions about everything from higher education affordability to the hills.
doors opened to the public at 8a, and this place isn't near full. very surprising, and i'm sure disappointing for the mccain camp.
doors opened to the public at 8a, and this place isn't near full. very surprising, and i'm sure disappointing for the mccain camp.
live from mccain's meeting at the kirby...
greetings.
lots to catch you up on - but let's get to today's big story in the area - the arrival of senator john mccain to nepa. i'm currently typing on my laptop in the f.m. kirby center over the "johnmccain1" wireless network. things haven't gone exactly as planned, truth be told, never does.
in today's instance, the press were informed that load-in would be in between 6-7a, with a secret service sweep of the building happening at 7. no cameras or equipment allowed after the sweep begins.
i arrive at 6:30, and to the chagrin of myself and a few other press, the sweep "began early." however, a mccain staffer informs us that the press will receive preferential treatment when doors open at 8, no line, and equipment will be allowed.
i burned an hour outside, walked through just before 8, and am now sitting on the third of four levels on this riser. the only national media i've noticed is hbo - which has two camerapeople filming a documentary on the election.
lots of material on the way, in the forms of writing, pictures, audio, and video - with bhtizzle's new video camera! let's hope the final product warrents the exclamation point.
afterall, nothing happens as planned - sen. mccain's 11:45 press avail, where he would have spoken to the media exclusively, is already cancelled.
lots to catch you up on - but let's get to today's big story in the area - the arrival of senator john mccain to nepa. i'm currently typing on my laptop in the f.m. kirby center over the "johnmccain1" wireless network. things haven't gone exactly as planned, truth be told, never does.
in today's instance, the press were informed that load-in would be in between 6-7a, with a secret service sweep of the building happening at 7. no cameras or equipment allowed after the sweep begins.
i arrive at 6:30, and to the chagrin of myself and a few other press, the sweep "began early." however, a mccain staffer informs us that the press will receive preferential treatment when doors open at 8, no line, and equipment will be allowed.
i burned an hour outside, walked through just before 8, and am now sitting on the third of four levels on this riser. the only national media i've noticed is hbo - which has two camerapeople filming a documentary on the election.
lots of material on the way, in the forms of writing, pictures, audio, and video - with bhtizzle's new video camera! let's hope the final product warrents the exclamation point.
afterall, nothing happens as planned - sen. mccain's 11:45 press avail, where he would have spoken to the media exclusively, is already cancelled.
7.22.2008
the hills season 4 trailer...
i think the hills should just relocate to nyc. call it "the hamptons" and cast me as a guest to date whitney port? no. okay. anyways, enjoy,
thoughts?
thoughts?
7.19.2008
i'm coming home again...
actually, i'm already here...
back in western new york til tuesday afternoon. d-dubs has ya covered monday night. i'll be back in time for senator mccain's visit to wilkes-barre and bht's big weekend - which if you don't know about, head to 97bht.com, like a minute ago.
updates may come as the debauchery builds and the pictures are taken.
back in western new york til tuesday afternoon. d-dubs has ya covered monday night. i'll be back in time for senator mccain's visit to wilkes-barre and bht's big weekend - which if you don't know about, head to 97bht.com, like a minute ago.
updates may come as the debauchery builds and the pictures are taken.
heidi gets close with the mccain's...
So which potential future First Family is cozying up to The Hills' Heidi Montag? TMZ's Leslie Harris called in to The Ralphie Radio Show to fill us in.
Catch Leslie on TMZ TV - Weekdays at 5 on Channel 38 - The CW.
7.16.2008
making your old iphone "new"
apple will unveil new software on friday for old iphones that essentially gives the devices all the capabilities of the new iphone, minus the 3g.
click here for more.
click here for more.
bret michaels is available...
surprise surprise! apparently the second relationship bret michaels conceived on tv is finished, so now vh1 is planning a third edition of rock of love, with a twist.
the contestants compete on a tour bus, while michaels is on tour.
so basically, if you were still trying to obtain a std thanks to vh1, don't worry, you're in luck.
7.15.2008
barenaked ladies singer arrested on my ole' stompin' grounds!
i guess there's always something going down in manlius, ny - a suburb of syracuse. back in 2006, i reported for msnbc on a student matricide case involving a mother and son from the area. now, news that barenaked ladies front man stephen page and two women in their mid-20's were arrested on drug charges in the area.
what?!
i think this is a picture of one of the women that accompanied page, stephanie ford.
more news as it becomes available...
what?!
i think this is a picture of one of the women that accompanied page, stephanie ford.
more news as it becomes available...
coldplay - shiver
a lot of people are paying coldplay a lot of attention, especially with the release of viva la vida or death and all his friends. i thought i'd offer up a little edumacation on one of my favorite bands with an oldie but goodie. this is track 2 from coldplay's debut LP, parachutes... it's called, shiver.
starbucks in dallas to close...
for those reaching this site outside of nepa, that's dallas, pa.
my source informs me that the workers have been notified, and while some will be placed in different area stores, others will be without a job.
furthermore, there may be additional closings in the area. a second source tells me that 70% of the closings will involve cafes opened within the past couple years.
at the beginning of the month, the coffee retail chain announced that 600 stores were closing, some as early as the end of this month, through 2009.
more tonight with the ralphie radio show on 97 bht.
katy perry wants to kiss miley cyrus...
as if the 15 year old didn't have enough drama in her life right now... perry will be attending the teen choice awards, which cyrus is hosting, and kidd kraddick is sending you to...
the article is here.
the article is here.
a little food for thought...
"taking a break is almost as worse as a break-up, because there's no closure." - a friend in nyc sunday.
happy tuesday.
happy tuesday.
7.14.2008
a black eyed pea gets married...
fergie told me about this when we spoke a while ago... taboo tied the knot over the weekend...
all of the peas were in attendance - with will.i.am. and apl.de.ap. as groomsmen. tab tapped bep manager polo molina as his best man.
taboo turns 33 today.
all of the peas were in attendance - with will.i.am. and apl.de.ap. as groomsmen. tab tapped bep manager polo molina as his best man.
taboo turns 33 today.
jay-creep-z.
apparently hova demanded a watermelon be carved into the shape of beyonce's breasts while performing in africa recently.
you think jigga knew about this?
in other jay-z news, the aforlinked article mentions that he took his entire stage crew to dinner after what jay called, "ridiculously good" glastonbury set last month.
oh, you mean the set that started like this?
it gets better - he dropped in the range of 10 to 20 g's on the meals.
why you shouldn't admit to an affair...
of course, this is of special interest with all of the drama surrounding madonna and my beloved yankees' third baseman alex rodriguez.
very, very convincing read here.
that picture is from this tmz article, apparently cynthia joined a-rod in toronto with atleast one daughter in tow.
that picture is from this tmz article, apparently cynthia joined a-rod in toronto with atleast one daughter in tow.
is he gay?
of course this post comes right after the lance bass "dwts" rumor. anyways, interesting read here.
sometimes slow mondays call for a little recycling...
sometimes slow mondays call for a little recycling...
lance bass could make this interesting...
the rumor is that lance bass will be dancing with the stars next season. but there's a little wrinkle - his pro partner may be a man. details here.
you know what i did last weekend...
if you look at this facebook album...
don't discriminate against berries of any color. btw - my first time trying pinkberry - delish. chose a small original with blueberries.
don't discriminate against berries of any color. btw - my first time trying pinkberry - delish. chose a small original with blueberries.
also met one of my childhood heroes and favorite yankee players ever, the captain, number 23, don mattingly.
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