Ralphie Aversa Interviews

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Demi Lovato dropped by "Ralphie Tonight" to talk about a plethora of topics - from her friendship and future collaboration with Iggy Azalea to her record label venture and of course new single, "Cool For The Summer."

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In the latest edition of "Weekend Scoop," we checked in with our friends at People! Staff Writer Patrick Gomez was in New York from Los Angeles and talked about celebrity reaction to the history ruling that lifted the ban on same-sex marriages nationwide.

Gomez also chatted about People's cover story - an interview with "Magic Mike XXL" star Channing Tatum.

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Heffron Drive's Kendall Schmidt called in to "Ralphie Tonight" from his home in Los Angeles to talk about the band's upcoming show at State Fair Meadowlands on June 30. Schmidt also chatted about his duet for Hilary Duff's new LP, working on new Heffron Drive music and keeping in touch with the fellas from Big Time Rush.

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Katharine McPhee stopped by "Ralphie Tonight" and chatted about everything from riding subways to buying her first home in Los Angeles. The actress/singer also revealed that she will probably release her new album, 'Hysteria,' in September. McPhee gave a vague yet rather telling response when asked what the album's title track was about.

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For the latest Weekend Scoop, we returned to our friends at Life and Style Weekly. Reporter Melissa Roberto talked about stories that the magazine was covering regarding Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.

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Model Damaris Lewis stopped by "Ralphie Tonight" to chat about Thursday's Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Lewis, along with a few of The Rockettes, Hoda Kotb and others will serve as a celebrity mentor.

In addition to explaining what her role in the event is, Lewis talked about what the kids participating could learn from Prince, Kanye West and Nick Jonas. The Brooklyn-born model has worked with all three in some capacity.

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In Friday's Weekend Scoop, InStyle Magazine Senior Editor Sharon Clott Kanter called in to chat about a new movie, 'Dope,' executive produced and music supervised by Pharrell Williams. We also talked about Laura Morano, a Disney star who was recently signed to Big Machine, the same label as Taylor Swift.

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Urban Mudder is happening on Randall's Island July 25, and #TeamRalphie needs YOU. We will compete in the five mile course to raise money for the official charity partner of the race, Make-A-Wish!

Make-A-Wish's Alumni Team Captain is 15 year-old Amanda. She is a Wish Kid - after being diagnosed with sickle cell disease, Amanda's wish was to go to the Dominican Republic. Make-A-Wish flew her family there for Christmas!

Amanda, along with Tough Mudder's VP of Event Development, Ashley Ellefson - stopped by "Ralphie Tonight" to talk about Make-A-Wish and the big event on July 25.

Want to join #TeamRalphie and/or donate? Here's the link: https://www.crowdrise.com/TeamRalphieForMAW/fundraiser/ralphieaversa

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In this edition of "Weekend Scoop," Hello! Magazine.com Lifestyle Editor Jordi Lippe called in to talk about George Clooney, Rumer Willis and the upcoming Tony Awards.

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Perhaps a little-known fact about "Ralphie Tonight" is that one of the show's big breaks came during a presidential election! Following his interview with 2008 Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe, Ralphie decided to dig up some of the interviews that the campaign sent his way. These would land Ralphie national coverage and set the stage for syndication and the eventual move to New York City.