Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
December 24, 2010
- in Entertainment Interviews , Thalía by Mike
A Conversation with Thalía – HuffPost 12.24.10
Mike Ragogna: Hi, Thalía. Thanks so much for taking time out for this interview. Thalía: How are you Mike. MR: Thalía, much like Elvis, you’re a huge international superstar. Recently, you participated in the Viva Elvis recordings associated with the Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, recording a duet with The King on his classic “Love […]
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December 24, 2010
- in Entertainment Interviews , Flo Rida by Mike
A Conversation with Flo Rida – HuffPost 12.24.10
Mike Ragogna: When you were making your latest album Only One Flo (Part 1), did you feel like you had a blockbuster with all these hits on it? Flo Rida: Definitely. Going into the studio, if the vibe is right, the song gives me goosebumps. A lot of times, I get reactions from colleagues that are […]
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December 23, 2010
A Conversation with Laurie Anderson – HuffPost 12.23.10
Mike Ragogna: Laurie, thanks for taking the time for this interview. So, the song “Flow” from your album Homeland has just been nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Congratulations. Laurie Anderson: Thank you, it’s great to be here. MR: Let’s talk about another of the songs on Homeland. On the track “Only An Expert,” you […]
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December 20, 2010
- in Chip Taylor , Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Chip Taylor – HuffPost 12.20.10
Mike Ragogna: Chip, hi. Chip Taylor: Hey Mike, how are you? I am in my New York apartment away from the cold outside. The sun is shining through the window, so I feel great. MR: Very nice, quite cozy. So, you have an album that was nominated this year for a Grammy–Yonkers, NY. CT: Yes, […]
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December 17, 2010
- in Duffy , Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Duffy – HuffPost 12.17.10
Mike Ragogna: Hello, Duffy. How are you? Duffy: Good, thank you. And how are you? And where are you? MR: I’m well, thank you. I’m in Fairfield, Iowa, at Solar-Powered KRUU-FM, which is the only one in the Midwest. I’m also going to be using this as a piece in The Huffington Post, so you […]
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December 17, 2010
A Conversation with Jesse McCartney – HuffPost 12.17.10
Mike Ragogna: So let’s talk about your new album Have It All. Did you really get it all for this record? Jesse McCartney: I did, I got it all and then some. I’m really excited for the fans to hear this one. It’s my fourth studio album, I’m really looking forward to it. I think it’s […]
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December 17, 2010
- in Entertainment Interviews by Mike
A Conversation with Christian Kane – HuffPost 12.17.10
Mike Ragogna: Hi Christian, how are you? Christian Kane: Hey, thanks so much for having me. MR: I appreciate your visiting. So, you recently released a new album, The House Rules. CK: Yeah. We are really looking forward to it. It’s been a long time. There are ten years of songs going on this one and […]
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December 13, 2010
A Conversation with Bebel Gilberto – HuffPost 12.13.10
Mike Ragogna: Bebel, I was living in L.A. when your album Tanto Tempo was released, and I remember it was played very often in a record store called Amoeba Records. But enough of that, how are you? Bebel Gilberto: Thank you, I am doing very well. I am in New York City and am happy to be […]
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