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When I interviewed Ireland’s Steafan Hanvey a few weeks ago, we came up with a short-lived plan to rob a bank to finance the promotion of his U.S. debut album, Steafan Hanvey and the Honeymoon Junkies . I was very excited, because I was going to be the getaway driver. Then I realized that if I drove the getaway car, we would probably only get a few blocks before I hit a fire hydrant and got both of us caught. It didn’t take long for us to scrap that idea. Instead, I am going to just help... Read Full Story

They say that every song tells a story and the first track released from MonAnnLisa Wilde’s new EP, “The Last Time I Saw You on Facebook ,” is no different.  “I made friends with a guy who was to make the video clip. The very evening he had invited me for drinks with his mate, his mate got hit by a car just as he stepped his foot on the road. I went on Facebook to see what happens to a profile when someone moves on to the next life. What I found was they are not gone, they’re still alive as... Read Full Story

Few people can say that they could set their lives to music, but it’s a safe bet that New York musician Sheri Miller can. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter has written hundred of lyrics and dozens of songs, both as a solo artist, and in collaboration with musicians such as J.D. Souther, Jill Sobule, and Shawn Mullins. Her sophomore album, “Winning Hand” is an extension of the music that is her life, produced by the renown Kevin Killen. Recently, The Lobes asked Sheri about the... Read Full Story

I recently  talked with Amber Portwood , one of the mothers featured on MTV’s Teen Mom. Amber is 19 years old, and is learning to adjust to a new life with baby Leah and fiancé Gary, who at the time of taping was working 12 hour days to take care of his new family. FW: Hi Amber, thanks for taking time out to talk to me today. Amber: You’re welcome. FW: How’s the baby? Amber: She’s doing really good. She cracks me up. She’s dancing all the time, shaking her butt. She’s adorable. FW... Read Full Story

MTV’s  16 and Pregnant  debuted this week, following the lives of teen mothers from pregnancy through birth. Each of the 6 episodes devotes one hour to a unique mother, showing the consequences, benefits, and drawbacks of her decision. Reality Roll Call had a chance to speak with Maci, 17, one of the subjects of the show. Maci got pregnant at 16, and MTV started filming her when she was in her third trimester,  until her son Bentley was 3 months old. Here’s what Maci had to say about the... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia The Winner of The Next Food Network Star Talks About Her New Cooking Show This season’s winner of   The Next Food Network Star  is stay-at-home mom  Melissa d’Arabian . Melissa, held her ground throughout the competition against executive chefs by staying true to herself, presenting wholesome yet elegant dishes that we all felt we could make ourselves. Melissa’s new show is called  Ten Dollar Dinners , and the title is self-explanatory. Each week she will cook an... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia A while ago, I had the privilege of interviewing rap icon MC Lyte soon after she became the Vice President of The DuBose Music Group. She was also working on a reality show for BET called “Hollywood Treatment” with singer Mary J. Blige. At the time I was having a lot of trouble with my recording equipment,  causing me to have to end the call prematurely several times to make sure I didn’t lose the recording. MC Lyte was gracious enough to allow me to call her back on... Read Full Story

(Article originally on Reality Roll Call, 7/29/2009) Tonight’s episode of   The Real World: Cancun tackled the very serious subject of self-injury, when castmate Ayiiia is caught cutting herself after a nasty blow-up with some of the guys in the house. Ayiiia, who also has a past history of drug abuse, began cutting when she was thirteen years old, but had been clean for over a year before going to Cancun. I had the chance to speak with Ayiiia the day before the show aired. She spoke... Read Full Story

The Roy Ayers Project is a documentary focusing on the life and music of Roy Ayers. In the trailer for the Haylow Overby, Ariel Nuñez film, artists answer the question: Who is Roy Ayers? The Roy Ayers Project online is a creative mosaic, produced by individuals to express the influence of the music and philosophy of Roy Ayers in their work.  From RoyAyersProject.com:  It is driven by the his music of Roy Ayers, as well as his message, essence, and influences, while recognizing people... Read Full Story

Name :  EvelDick Home town:  Elmont, NY/North Long Beach, CA Birthday:  6/24/63 Show(s) you were on:  The Biggest Loser (or as CBS calls it, Big Brother 8 ) RRC:  Name three hidden talents you have: Evel Dick :  1. I can gulp a 16oz beer down in about 3 seconds 2. I can belch the national anthem, while grabbing my crotch and not get boo’d out of a park. 3. I can shoot ping pong balls with Jameka’s name on them, out of my ass while tearing up a picture of both the pope and George W... Read Full Story