Author Archives: Alissa Katz

Karmin Rocks Beyond Sound Privia Air Party

Posted on 13.09.12 by Alissa Katz

  On Tuesday September 11th, Casio threw a Beyond Sound II launch party at Edison Ballroom to introduce their newest Privia Air Sound Source Piano. The open bar and star studded affair also featured a live performance by Karmin, Tom Brislin & music spun by DJ Enferno. 

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Mekka Don named MTVu FRESHMAN, Vote for Video!

Posted on 05.03.12 by Alissa Katz

emcblue alum, Mekka Don, was named MTVu Freshman as a result of his new hit single and video “Dirty”, which is currently available on iTunes. Mekka, an NYU law graduate and former Phat Farm model, left a lucrative career as a … Continue reading →

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Whitney Houston Dead at 48

Posted on 11.02.12 by Alissa Katz

According to the Los Angeles Associated Press, Whitney Houston has died. Whitney was the raining queen of pop radio, with hits like “Saving All My Love” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” until her drug use and tumultuous marriage to … Continue reading →

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Video: Kanye West, Jay-Z Go H.A.M. At Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Garden Party

Posted on 12.05.11 by Alissa Katz

On Tuesday night, May 10, 2011, Kanye West entertained hundreds of guests at the Museum of Modern Art’s annual Party in the Garden Benefit. The party was from 9 p.m. – midnight, featured four open bars, D.J. Ruckus on the turn … Continue reading →

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Today in History: Beatles Reach Top of the Charts

Posted on 03.05.11 by Alissa Katz

Forty-eight years ago today (so, for those not quick at math, we’re talking 1963), the Beatles landed their first No. 1 single in the U.K. with “From Me to You.” The single was the second of three that year before … Continue reading →

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Kate Voegele Will Drop New Album May 17

Posted on 30.04.11 by Alissa Katz

Kate Voegele will finally drop her third studio album in conjunction with her appearance on One Tree Hill’s season eight finale on May 17. The singer-songwriter slash actress took some time off from her reoccurring role on the show to … Continue reading →

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Diana Ross May Become the Guardian of Michael Jackson’s Kids

Posted on 28.04.11 by Alissa Katz

Motown artists appear to remain as close as family – and may become it officially. Diana Ross will get custody of Michael Jackson’s children if their grandmother Katherine Jackson dies, according to celebritymania.com. The 67-year-old former Supremes lead vocalist was … Continue reading →

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Spice Girls Musical to Hit London Stage

Posted on 26.04.11 by Alissa Katz

Looking to “spice up your life?” Well then, good news: Viva Forever, a new musical based on the music of the Spice Girls, will be hitting the a London Broadway stage next year, according to eonline.com.

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U.S. Marines Make Their Own Britney Spears Video

Posted on 23.04.11 by Alissa Katz

Question: What do a group of United States Marines do in their spare time to keep themselves entertained? Answer: Record themselves lip-synching to Britney Spears music.

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Bruno Mars was the Original Man Behind “Rocketeer”

Posted on 19.04.11 by Alissa Katz

Even without Bruno Mars right there, Far East Movement ‘rocketeered.’ Far East Movement scored a Top 10 hit with ‘Rocketeer,’ featuring OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, but the cat’s out of the bag: Bruno Mars sang the original vocals to the … Continue reading →

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