TMZ on kevin jonas's bday gift...

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Ralphie still can't believe how much Kevin Jonas's 21st Birthday Gift is worth. Listen to the report from TMZ's Leslie Harris to find out...

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

DAILY DOWNLOAD: colby o'donis/justin timberlake

11.6.08 : Colby O'Donis - Don't Turn Back
Colby explains to Ralphie the inspiration of "Don't Turn Back"

Colby reacts to Akon's Election Comments

Colby O is in stores now.
11.05.08 : Justin Timberlake - Magic

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: dunmore @ riverside

great way to end the run this year... more photos here.

daily show in scranton...

here's the final piece that aired...

EXCLUSIVE: donnie klang!

clearly he didn't know what he was signing up for on this one...

EXCLUSIVE: weezy photos!

from last wednesday at the wachovia arena, credit to anthony from afc media! more here.

EXCLUSIVE: fall out boy!

It's official - Patrick Stump & Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy broke the Guinness World Record for Most Radio Interviews Completed by a Pair in 24 Hours. Ralphie & 97 BHT contributed to the record-breaking cause, with interview #60!

Part 1: The Guinness Record, Folie A Deux, Mutual Friends

Part 2: Amerca's Suitehearts, Election Day Plans

Folie A Deux hits stores on December 16th!

EXCLUSIVE: fran drescher!

Fran didn't ask for Mr. Sheffield or break out the trademark laugh - but she did talk about the election, her guest appearance on Entourage, and Cancer Schmancer with Ralphie. Plus - find out which member of Ralphie's family was most excited for this interview.

Part 1: Fran's Whereabouts, Speaking With The Troops:

Part 2: "Hill"raisers Backing Obama, Entourage, Cancer Schmancer, & More:

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For Cancer Schmancer, Click Here.

EXCLUSIVE: maroon 5's adam levine...

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Adam Levine thinks Scranton is so pivotal to this election that he phoned Ralphie from Mexico to talk about it... while also discussing plans for a new CD and his Halloween costume...

DAILY DOWNLOAD: the cab!

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10.30.08 : The Cab - Bounce


Ralphie Speaks w/ Alex & Ian from The Cab!

EXCLUSIVE: matt damon!

Matt Damon called to talk newspapers, Barack Obama, and Bourne 4 with Ralphie - exclusively on 97 BHT.

Part 1: What Matt Reads, The Economy/Taxes

Part 2: Education, Middle Class, Bourne 4

EXCLUSIVE: howie from backstreet boys...

Backstreet's Back on Saturday 11/1 at the Wachovia Arena, and Howie told Ralphie what to expect regarding the show and the new CD to be released next year - a Lil Wayne collab?

Part 1: The Tour, The New CD (w/ Ryan Tedder, T-Pain, Akon, & Lil Wayne)

Part 2: Thoughts on the end of MTV's TRL

big news: bsb may team up with t-pain, akon, and weezy for new LP, and howie won't uneqivocally shoot down rumor about members of the group lobbying to viacom execs for TRL to stay on-air.

EXCLUSIVE: weezy's last second demand...

if it weren't for logan's roadhouse, the lil wayne show at the wachovia arena might not have been a reality.

while the "alledged" conflicts centered around sound systems and medal detectors in rochester and boston respectively, a steak dinner and a hungry hip-hop artist almost pulled the curtains closed on this event.

apparently only a half hour away from reaching the venue, wayne's people phoned in to wachovia. their demand: a well-done steak dinner awaiting for the "lollipop" artist. mission complete: the show goes on. mission fail: no performance.

petty from a guy making $210,000 - but with a-list artists these days, i can't say i'm surprised.

weezy's management specified that if any "pink" were to be found in this steak, the mission would be considered failed.

logan's roadhouse rose to the occasion, delivering a hot, well-done steak dinner, complete with baked potato - in a record 10 minutes.

so if you're reading this, and you're dinner took about 55 - you now know why. blame the self-proclaimed "greatest rapper alive."

call wayne petty - but do not call him ungrateful. weezy informed the staff that it was "one of the best meals he's ever had" - and after the show raved about the arena and the fans that packed it.
of course, this would not be lil wayne's last meal in nepa - as his crew made a stop after the show at denny's.

and who paid for the rushed meal? no one - as logan's was so honored to cook for wayne, that they would not accept payment from the arena.

EXCLUSIVE: scoop on weezy.

So here's the scoop - Lil Wayne's excuses as to why he would not perform in Rochester and Boston are essentially bullshit. Why would Wayne not comply with rules in two big media markets, yet follow all the rules in Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Money.

Weezy pulled in a quick $210,000 for last night's show at the Wachovia Arena. Whereas the shows in Rochester and Boston were for radio stations, booked by the labels. "Radio shows" usually pay expenses and not much more. Some stations will work out a deal where the headlining artist receives a cut or all of the door - but that is rare.

Just to furthen the point - Weezy complained of a subpar soundsystem in Rochester. Yet, the system was good enough for other performers that night, including T-Pain and Ludacris.

In Boston, the story revolved around mandatory medal detectors. My source who works security at Wachovia Arena told me Wayne would be subjected to the same preresequites to enter the venue in PA. Apparently, he did.

BTW - After leaving Wachovia Arena with 2 groupies, Weezy and company made a quick stop at the local Denny's. Wayne himself did not enter, instead sending his manager to snag a menu, place his order, and bring his food back to the bus.

TMZ: weezy's no-shows.

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With Lil Wayne scheduled to perform that night in Wilkes-Barre, Ralphie had TMZ's Leslie Harris clarify a few previous events regarding Weezy not performing concerts.

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

EXCLUSIVE: weezy f...

No interview with him...

Inside. Heard soundcheck for mr. carter, lollipop, a milli, and back that thang up.

Weezy is making $210,000 to play this show.

Rumor is that he's in the area, and actually stopped at the starbucks near the arena... to use the bathroom.

More soon, i hope.

RALPHIE REPORT: sex and the sequel.

Well Sex and the City fans – a sequel to the box office hit looks likely.

Actress Cynthia Nixon, who portrays lawyer Miranda Hobbes, told me exclusively that filming could commence in 2009.

“We are definitely talking about it,” said Nixon. “Our hope is, if everything keeps moving forward, we would maybe start shooting summer of next year.”

In the meantime, Nixon passes her time by campaigning for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. But the Broadway and Silver Screen star had a message specific to those in Scranton who supported Senator Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Presidential Primary.
“Think to yourself, ‘What would Hillary do?’ Hillary would vote for Barack Obama.”

Nixon and I also spoke about gay marriage – and the recent comments by Governor Sarah Palin on a constitution ban of same-sex weddings. The statements didn’t sit well with Nixon, who is an outted lesbian.

The actress is outspoken about Breast Cancer. Nixon is this year’s ambassador for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Nixon credits her survival of the disease to early detection and her doctor’s flexible schedule.

“I didn’t miss any performances, I had my surgery on a Sunday,” revealed Nixon, who starred on Broadway at the time. She completed her treatments during the show’s run.

If you ever receive the honor to work on set with Nixon, I’d recommend a great excuse before you try calling in sick.

THE WHITE TIE AFFAIR BREEDS HITS, JEALOUSLY

I found myself a bit jealous of Chris Wallace last week.

Wallace fronts The White Tie Affair – a band signed to Epic Records with a single called, “Candle (Sick and Tired).” It is a relatable, catchy track that gained notoriety when MTV’s The Hills featured it.

Enter my envy.

“I met Audrina, maybe a year ago – cause she works at Epic,” said Wallace – who went on to describe Patridge as “genuine.”

Obviously he was not referring to any of Audrina’s hills. Wallace seemed more intrigued with Lauren Conrad, but assured me that his band would not make any non-musical cameos on the show.
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DAILY DOWNLOAD: exclusive lady gaga...

probably the coolest ish ever... lady gaga/kardinal offishall/akon... a hot track that shouts out both my first and last names as well as my hometown.

10.28.08 : Lady Gaga f. Kardinal Offishall - Just Dance (Ralphie Aversa Remix)

Lady Gaga talks with Ralphie!
On "Just Dance" & the Ralphie Aversa remix

On The Fame and being famous, plus being emo

EXCLUSIVE: edie falco - carmela soprano!

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Edie Falco called in to talk about The Sopranos, politics, and beating breast cancer.

vote however you like...

last weekend i sang, "sex is like riding your biiiikkkkkkkeeee" to the tune of t.i.'s "whatever you like." needless to say, i feel a bit immature after watching these kids from atlanta...

DAILY DOWNLOAD: lovin' new FOB...

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10.27.08 : Fall Out Boy - America's Suitehearts

i think this will be my favorite track off their new cd...

helping fall out boy break a guinness record...

just when you think the week cannot escalate anymore...

from the entertainment news on the front of 97bht.com...

"The members of Fall Out Boy are trying to break a Guinness World Record. "People" magazine reports the band's frontman Patrick Stump and bassist Pete Wentz aim to conduct the most amount of radio interviews in the space of 24 hours. The current record stands at 57 stations in one day. The pair will attempt the challenge this Friday, October 31st, beginning at 3 a.m. Pacific time at Premiere Studios in Los Angeles. The group also looks forward to the release of their new album "Folie A Deux," due in stores December 16th."

yes, pete and/or patrick will be phoning in this friday... stay tuned for details...

EXCLUSIVE: ellen pompeo - meredith grey!

Ellen Pompeo took a break from her job as "Meredith Grey" at Seattle Grace to talk with Ralphie about Italian food, the paparazzi, politics, and the Grey's Anatomy!

Part 1: Scranton, Italian Food, Paparazzi, Obama/Iraq

Part 2: Obama/Taxes, Meeting Obama, Will Derek & Meredith Wed?

thinking pink...

YES it is still october - YES that means it is still breast cancer awareness month - and YES - you should be donating time and/or money to charities like the susan g. komen for the cure foundation. 

i found myself last friday afternoon on the campus of the university of scranton for an event called, "thinking pink." big thanks to everyone who swung through - the komen foundation, and all my new friends at the uuuuuuuuuuu.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: pittston @ meyers...

a beautiful night at w-b memorial stadium...




much love to everyone at pittston - definitely pullin' for them to make the playoffs - good luck this friday!

BIG STARS ALL WEEK!

Last week, Ralphie brought you exclusive interviews with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cynthia Nixon, Varsity Fanclub, Jake T. Austin, & The White Tie Affair...

So what's in store for this week?

MONDAY : 7 PM : ELLEN POMPEO! (MEREDITH GREY FROM GREY'S ANATOMY)
TUESDAY : 7 PM : EDIE FALCO! (CARMELA SOPRANO FROM THE SOPRANOS)
THURSDAY : 7 PM : MATT DAMON!

The Ralphie Radio Show w/ Ralphie Aversa - Weeknights from 7p-12a on
97.1... 97 BHT!

EXCLUSIVE: varsity fanclub...

Varsity Fanclub chats w/ Ralphie inside The Mall at Steamtown about "Future Love" and the accuracy of its Wikipedia page - among other things...

Or Watch Highlights Of The Interview Below!

EXCLUSIVE: jake t. austin interview...

just a regular 13 year old in a public school, who does a few movies here and there, and stars on a show with selena gomez...

DAILY DOWNLOAD: white tie affair...

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10:23:08 : The White Tie Affair - Candle (Sick And Tired) - Click To Download!

Lead singer Chris Wallace talks with Ralphie!
On The Hills & "Candle (Sick And Tired)"

On Election 2008, Touring w/ Metro Station

DAILY DOWNLOAD: new yeezy...

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10.22.08 : Kanye West - Heartless

EXCLUSIVE: cynthia nixon!

Actress Cynthia Nixon - known as Miranda Hobbes from "Sex and the City" - talked about a slew of topics - an exclusive on The Ralphie Radio Show.

Part 1: Wyoming Valley Motors BMW Ultimate Drive - benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Nixon is the 2008 ambassador for the foundation and a breast cancer survivor. Hear her story...

Part 2: Reaction to Governor Palin's comments on gay marriage, who she's voting for, SATC movie rumors...

View pictures from the Wyoming Valley Motors BMW Ultimate Drive here.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Have you been checked?

BIG WEDNESDAY AHEAD!

Join Adam from Kidd Kraddick In The Morning, A.J. In The Afternoon, and Ralphie Aversa on Wednesday at Wyoming Valley Motors BMW in Kingston as they raise money for the "Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation" - which benefits breast cancer.

Then Cynthia Nixon, who plays "Miranda Hobbes" on "Sex and the City" calls The Ralphie Radio Show. Cynthia is a breast cancer survivor and this year's ambassador for the Komen Foundation.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - have you been checked?

RALPHIE REWIND: craving something...

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Find out what Ralphie craved the other night... no, he isn't pregnant...

FREE latte at barnes and noble starbucks

coupon for a free tall drink and 15% off is here. expires 10/31. you're welcome.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: new coldplay/jay-z!

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10.18.08 : Coldplay f. Jay-Z - Lost+

had to post this from saturday night...

don't ask... but i ended up among a number of sarah palin look-a-likes...

tough job, someone's gotta do it...

lil wayne front row tickets!!!

• Lil Wayne
• New Music

WIN FRONT ROW LIL WAYNE TICKETS!!!
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EVERY TEXT IS AN ENTRY - THE MORE TEXTS - THE MORE ENTRIES!
WINNER ANNOUNCED MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH A.J. IN THE AFTERNOON!
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DAILY DOWNLOAD: panic's downpour...

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10.17.08 : Panic At The Disco - Northern Downpour

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• New Music

EXCLUSIVE: maggie gyllenhaal

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Actress MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL tells Ralphie why she will be voting for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama in November. Maggie also talks about a new movie she just wrapped up shooting, as well as how her parents' divorce has opened her eyes to the down economy...

cindy mccain pictures...

more from the marts center on the campus of wilkes university here.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: abington heights @ scranton.

only a few pics from this one... it was chiiiillllllllllyyyyyyy.