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 CEO 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.
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June 29th, 2015 CEO Discovery Family Acquires Dream Defenders from Tiny Island Productions – Breaking Entertainment News
June 29th, 2015 CEO 
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.”
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June 28th, 2015 CEO Bitter Honey: The Holy Mackarel (Lead Singer Paul Williams) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
June 27th, 2015 CEO Murphy’s Perfect Pop Songs: “Straight On” by Heart
June 27th, 2015 CEO 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 CEO 
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 CEO Destination America Kicks Off Fourth of July Week with an All-Week Programming Stunt RED, WHITE AND YOU WEEK!
June 25th, 2015 CEO 
– 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.
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June 25th, 2015 CEO Evil With Power: ID’s New Series Untouchable – Breaking Entertainment News
June 24th, 2015 CEO 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 CEO 
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 CEO 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.
Dragon Blade In Select Theaters & On Demand on September 4th – Breaking Entertainment News
June 22nd, 2015 CEO 
Starring: Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrien Brody
Written & Directed By: Daniel Lee
Synopsis: A massive success this year in its native China, “Dragon Blade” brings action spectacle on a grand scale to US audiences. Featuring an international cast led by Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, the film features the fight for the Silk Road when East and West collide. When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius (Adrien Brody) arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An (Jackie Chan) and his group of trained warriors teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius (John Cusack) to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible epic battle. The film is directed by Daniel Lee (“Black Mask”) and produced by Jackie Chan and Susanna Tsang.
Charlie Rich – Rollin’ With The Flow – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
June 20th, 2015 CEO Kumiko The Treasure Hunter: On VOD & Digital HD Today & Coming to Blu-ray on June 30th
June 19th, 2015 CEO 
In this darkly comedic odyssey, Academy Award nominee Rinko Kikuchi (Babel, Pacific Rim) stars as Kumiko, a frustrated Office Lady whose imagination transcends the confines of her mundane life. Kumiko becomes obsessed with a mysterious, battered VHS tape of a popular film she’s mistaken for a documentary, fixating on a scene where a suitcase of stolen cash is buried in the desolate, frozen landscape of North Dakota. Believing this treasure to be real, she leaves behind Tokyo and her beloved rabbit Bunzo to recover it – and finds herself on a dangerous adventure unlike anything she’s seen in the movies.
Happy Birthday to Frank Sinatra on his 99th Birthday – December 12, 2014 (Looking Back)
June 19th, 2015 CEO Grandma – In Theaters August 21, 2015
June 18th, 2015 CEO 
Starring: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox, Sam Elliott
Written & Directed by: Paul Weitz
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Synopsis
Lily Tomlin is Elle Reid. Elle has just gotten through breaking up with her girlfriend when Elle’s granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing $600 bucks before sundown. Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets.
The Diary Of A Teenage Girl – In Theaters August 7, 2015 (Breaking Movie News)
June 16th, 2015 CEO 
Starring
Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgård, Christopher Meloni and Kristen Wiig
Written & Directed by
Marielle Heller
Based On the Novel by
Phoebe Gloeckner
Investigation Discovery Joins the Manhunt in Prison Break: Killers On The RUN
June 16th, 2015 CEO 
Fear swept over the state of New York on the morning of Saturday, June 6, 2015 when news broke of the escape of inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat from the Clinton Correctional Facility. As the desperate search for the escapees spreads across the region, Investigation Discovery (ID) joins the manhunt in the one-hour special PRISON BREAK: KILLERS ON THE RUN, revealing the two killers’ brutal past, the dark conspiracy that formed behind bars, the chilling, intricate details of the breakout, and tracking the possible whereabouts of the convicts. Presented under ID’s “instamentary” series strand, FRONT PAGE, and produced by NBC News’ Peacock Productions, PRISON BREAK: KILLERS ON THE RUN premieres on Thursday, June 18 at 9/8c only on Investigation Discovery.
Feature Entertainment Writer Ian Murphy Joins NewzBreaker
June 14th, 2015 CEO 
NewzBreaker Press Release
You know him from Ringside Report where he writes under the byline of Ian “The Boxing Historian” Murphy. But what you didn’t know, is he even knows more about music. With that said, he is the newest Feature Entertainment Writer on NewzBreaker. On behalf of the team, we welcome him aboard.
