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Frank Sinatra: A Tribute to a Legend & Musical Icon who would have Rather Shown his Scars than his Numerous Awards

July 3rd, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

“I detest bad manners. If people are polite, I am. They shouldn’t try to get away with not being polite to me.”— Francis Albert Sinatra

May 14th, 2015, marked the 17th anniversary of the passing of Music Icon Francis Albert Sinatra at the age of 82. As an avid fan who grew up to the sounds and stories of Sinatra from my late Father, Alvin Berkwitt, who collected his albums, worked rooms that he played at the Fountainbleau Hotel on Miami Beach, and watched all of his movies, I didn’t learn to really appreciate what Frank did for the world. It would hit me on my 22nd year on Planet Earth back in 1990, while stationed in Italy, and it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Music Memories: 98.6 – Keith

July 3rd, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

As a music fan, I always like to listen to those rare treasures from yesteryear. Since music is universal, I thought the NewzBreaker readers would enjoy a column that would find those gems that maybe have not been heard since they first came out or in several years. Since my musical taste goes back to the 1940’s, you will never know what you may get in this column, but we will bring you a video with a few tidbits about the artist or group.

Our first artist is Keith out of Philadelphia, PA singing his 1967 hit, 98.6 which was on an album called AIN’T GONNA LIE. Great vocal and background band which gave listeners a catchy tune. As my Uncle Stan always says, “A good song, is a good song, PERIOD!

I chose to use a video of Keith doing it live from 2008 because he was still in great voice and also appeared with the Tokens.

Music Memories: 96 Tears – ? Mark & The Mysterians

July 3rd, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Here we have a number song that was a massive hit in 1966 by ? & The Mysterians named 96 TEARS. The group was a garage band out of Bay City, Michigan who was led by ? (Rudy Martinez) who wore tight pants and was never seen without his sunglasses whether it was day or night. In 1966, it hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and on the RPM 100 in Canada and is ranked #210 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Music Memories: Real Life – Catch Me I’m Falling

July 3rd, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

In 1984, MTV was number one and the synthesizer sound owned the airwaves. A group out of Melbourne, Australia, named “Real Life” had a smash hit with “SEND ME AN ANGEL” and followed up with another hit “CATCH ME I’M FALLING” from the album “HEARTLAND.” The video by today’s standards is quirky, but for the 80’s era it fit in perfectly.

John Paul Young: Love Is In The Air – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

July 3rd, 2015

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Veteran Actor Tony Lo Bianco Does an Amazing Job Narrating this Heartfelt Video – Just A Common Soldier

July 2nd, 2015

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Veteran Actor Tony Lo Bianco does an outstanding job of narrating this heartfelt video, Just A Common Soldier. Tony also recently got married. NewzBreaker sends their congratulations….

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Discovery Life Channel to Air Exclusive First Interview with Mata Conjoined Twins Family at Home in ABC News

July 2nd, 2015

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Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith Mata share a special bond that most twins, let alone regular siblings, will never know. Born on April 11, 2014 at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women in Houston, the conjoined twins spent the first 10-months of their lives fused together from the ribcage down to the pelvis, sharing several internal organs. Facing a lifetime of challenges, their parents Elysse and Eric Mata made the incredibly difficult decision to have the girls undergo life-altering separation surgery. Lincoln Square Productions, an ABC News Production Company, followed the conjoined twins’ extensive journey from birth through separation, and secured the first interview with the entire family after both girls were released from the hospital in the documentary CONJOINED TWINS: MIRACLE SEPARATION, which will debut on the Discovery Life Channel on Thursday, July 16 at 9/8c.

Meat Loaf: Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are

July 2nd, 2015

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Pawfully Exciting News: Betty White to Host Discovery Family Channel’s PAWUGST – Breaking Entertainment News

July 1st, 2015

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Sit…stay…watch! Discovery Family Channel, America’s top dog entertainment network for the entire family, is set to make a serious splash this summer with beloved animal advocate and actress Betty White hosting PAWGUST. Throughout PAWGUST, Discovery Family Channel will showcase totally pawesome animal themed series, specials and movies beginning Saturday, August 1 with 101 Dalmations at 8/7c. PAWGUST will also feature the highly anticipated world premiere of Discovery Family’s original series FROM WAGS TO RICHES WITH BILL BERLONI.

Tony Orlando: Halfway To Paradise – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

July 1st, 2015

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Carol Douglas: Doctors Orders – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 30th, 2015

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Paul Williams: A Little On The Windy Side – CD Review

June 30th, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

1981….I was 13 years old and my late father, Alvin, and I were in a record store in North Miami Beach Florida called Coconuts. Dad, was an avid record collector for many years, so I would usually accompany him as we sifted through bins looking for those rare gems and especially what they used to call, cut out records. On this particular day out, I was sifting through the bins and came across an album with a cool cover of a guy who was a massive star in the 70’s, but at this point in the early 80’s his fame started to wane. This gentleman was none other than, singer/songwriter, Paul Williams. Yes, the one many know from Smokey and The Bandit or his many appearances on The Merv Griffin Show and Johnny Carson Show to name just a few he was a staple on in the 70’s.

Songs That Shook Up the World, Vol.1- “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”

June 29th, 2015

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By Ian Murphy

In the summer of 1968, popular music was in the midst of an enormous growth period where seemingly every day some artist or another broke new ground. Within this sonic evolution, there was an undercurrent of (often in the Blues tradition) “ax-manship”, or a competition between top guitarists to push the boundaries of their instrument to new heights. Over in England, players like Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were constantly pushing the envelope in both technical proficiency and creative expression. However, it was an American who was really putting the musical world on its ear: Jimi Hendrix. Perhaps no guitar player in pop-history had a more seemingly “came out of nowhere” impact than the strange and mysterious Hendrix, whose vision and influence is on par with luminaries such as Brian Wilson, Lennon and McCartney, and Stevie Wonder. Select company indeed.

Glen Campbell: Rhinestone Cowboy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 29th, 2015

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Discovery Family Acquires Dream Defenders from Tiny Island Productions – Breaking Entertainment News

June 29th, 2015

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Discovery Family has acquired the US rights to the 26-episode series, DREAM DEFENDERS, from Tiny Island Productions. The series follows 14-year-old twins Zoey and Zane Mercer through their dual dimension adventures—in both the ‘Realworld’ of Meridian, and the fantastical universes of the ‘Dreamworld’. A premiere date for the series will be announced at a later date.

“Discovery Family is committed to building the very best destination for family television,” said Tom Cosgrove, general manager, Discovery Family Channel. “We are excited to bring this high quality CGI series from Tiny Island to the network’s robust daytime lineup.”

Meghan Trainor: All About That Bass- NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 28th, 2015

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Bitter Honey: The Holy Mackarel (Lead Singer Paul Williams) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 27th, 2015

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Murphy’s Perfect Pop Songs: “Straight On” by Heart

June 27th, 2015

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By Ian Murphy

When you look at what constitutes a truly great pop song, you need to ask yourself: what are the criteria? For me, it has much less to do with historical significance or chart position but has more to do with the caliber of composition and what is actually going on in the song itself. The level of musicianship doesn’t necessarily have to be elite, but competence, flow, and performance are key. A classic example of a nearly flawless pop song is Heart’s “Straight On”, originally off of their killer 1978 album Dog and Butterfly. The version I personally prefer is the live rendition off of 1995’s acoustic album The Road Home, and this is the version that we will examine below.

AMERICAN ULTRA In Theaters August 21- Breaking Entertainment News

June 26th, 2015

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American Ultra is a fast-paced action comedy about Mike (Eisenberg), a seemingly hapless and unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart), is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.

Directed by: Nima Nourizadeh

Written by: Max Landis

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, Topher Grace, Tony Hale, John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman & Walton Goggins

Produced by: Anthony Bregman, Kevin Frakes, Raj Brinder Singh, David Alpert, Britton Rizzio

Genre: Action/Comedy

A Little On The Windy Side: Paul Williams – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 26th, 2015

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Destination America Kicks Off Fourth of July Week with an All-Week Programming Stunt RED, WHITE AND YOU WEEK!

June 25th, 2015

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– Tune into American themed stacks from Jun. 29 – Jul. 3 from 8-11pm on Destination America-

With a few days before Destination America’s inaugural Red, White and You, the network that brings you all-American entertainment is stacking the national holiday week with all-American themed programming each night of the week with RED, WHITE AND YOU WEEK! From new episodes of the hit property shows to creepy and crawly Friday night ghost stories, Destination America is sure to pack the star-spangled heat next week every night with a new theme in prime from 8-11pmET/PT.

Charlie Rich: The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

June 25th, 2015

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Evil With Power: ID’s New Series Untouchable – Breaking Entertainment News

June 24th, 2015

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A powerful résumé and a charming smile can be the keys to success—but they can also be beguiling tools to mask a cold-blooded killer. Investigation Discovery’s (ID) new series UNTOUCHABLE: POWER CORRUPTS offers an inside look into how a taste for power can turn into a thirst for blood, featuring the perplexing journeys of seemingly good citizens to corruption. Premiering Thursday, July 9 at 9/8c, this six episode series uses chronological reenactments and expert commentary to tell the stories of people whose ambition, authority and sense of entitlement drove them to abuse their power—and ultimately do the unthinkable.

Dick Van Patten DEAD at 86 – Beloved Actor Succumbs from Complications of Diabetes – Breaking Entertainment News

June 23rd, 2015

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Dick Van Patten a veteran character actor has died at the age of 86 from complications of Diabetes. He made his debut on stage at the age of 7 in 1935 and over the next 70 years, he would become beloved by millions of fans. I personally adored him on Eight Is Enough TV show during the 70’s ,which was a staple in the top watched shows of that decade.

NewzBreaker sends our deepest condolences to the Van Patton family in their time of grief…

Destination America Marks Fourth of July with STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATIONS

June 23rd, 2015

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Destination America, part of Discovery Communications family of networks, and the only television channel dedicated to all-American entertainment, is bringing spectacular Independence Day celebrations to the two winning towns of its RED, WHITE AND YOU contest – Waveland, Miss., and Oroville, Calif. The line-up of fun in each town will encompass all the elements of a quintessential patriotic party: all-American festival foods like hot dogs and ice cream; carnival activities including inflatable tee ball, a moon bounce, and face painting; a special appearance by some of the biggest names in professional wrestling; live performances by favorite local musicians; and a dazzling fireworks display to close out the night. The RED, WHITE AND YOU festivities will take place in both towns on Saturday, July 4.