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The Mafia Chronicles: Las Vegas Selected As Site For First MobWorld Summit

December 21st, 2017

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By Larry Henry

The first MobWorld Summit is set for this summer in Las Vegas.

The dates are June 15-17, with plans for a cocktail gathering on Friday night, June 15, then tours of mob sites and The Mob Museum on Saturday, capped off by a dinner that night with speakers and book signings. On Sunday morning, Father’s Day, we’ll gather for breakfast and hear from additional speakers.

I’m working on a formal schedule, with hotels and restaurants for our events, that I’ll post in a future Newzbreaker column and on the Las Vegas Mafia History Facebook page. I’m also working on a MobWorld website that will go live soon with all that information and more.

Hello Again: Neil Diamond – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 20th, 2017

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Wind Of Change: Scorpions – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 19th, 2017

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Homicide Bureau Attorney Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi Takes Viewers Inside the Fight For Justice in INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S NEW SERIES TRUE CONVICTION

December 18th, 2017

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Homicide investigations aren’t over when the suspect is in custody. It’s then that the next phase begins with a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between the prime suspect and the prosecutor tasked with putting them behind bars. Pressure is high to solve the case, and few know that feeling better than Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, who spent 21 years as a prosecutor with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office, where she held a 35-0 success record in the Homicide Bureau. Nicolazzi brings her expertise to America’s leading true crime network, Investigation Discovery (ID), in TRUE CONVICTION. The six-episode series follows Nicolazzi as she travels across the country to reveal how the nation’s top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases, taking viewers inside the fight for justice for victims and their loved ones. TRUE CONVICTION sneak peeks on New Year’s Day at 5/4c as part of ID’s PREMIERE NEW YEAR programming marathon. The season premieres Tuesday, January 16 at 11/10c before moving in subsequent weeks to its regular timeslot of Tuesdays at 10/9c.

You Don’t Have To Cry: Rene & Angela – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 18th, 2017

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Come Live Your Life With Me: Al Martino – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 14th, 2017

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Tati’s World: Sometimes “The Nice” Guy Gets Tired Too!

December 12th, 2017

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By Tatiauna Miller

I’m too damn nice. This is a flaw that I’m very aware of and I’m guilty of it on a daily basis. Some people are nice just to feel better about themselves or don’t know how to say no. I don’t have a problem with saying “no” and I also really don’t need to see someone struggle to appreciate my blessings. My problem is that I actually care, I really fucking care about some of these people. When I say I care, I care too much. I’ve been known to give something to someone that I really needed and will probably never get it back but I actually cared what would of happened to them if I said “No”.

The Mafia Chronicles: Kansas City Mobsters Blew Up Lefty’s Car, According To New Book

December 12th, 2017

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By Larry Henry

In his new book, former Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta points an accusatory finger at the people he says are responsible for blowing up Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal’s car.

The culprits: Kansas City mobsters.

Cullotta says Rosenthal had been on Kansas City crime boss Nick Civella’s “hit list” for taking public shots at casino regulators and for cozying up to federal investigators.

“Civella had heard that Lefty was getting friendly with some FBI agents and was afraid he might roll if the going got tough,” Cullotta writes in “The Rise and Fall of a ‘Casino’ Mobster: The Tony Spilotro Story Through a Hitman’s Eyes.”

The book, which Cullotta co-wrote with author Dennis N. Griffin, was published earlier this year.

Meeting In The Ladies Room: Klymaxx – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 12th, 2017

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Bruce Blackman: Moonlight Feels Right, Music, Boxing, Frank Sinatra, Life & More…

December 7th, 2017

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Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

“After that, other stations began adding it (Moonlight Feels Right), and it ended up on virtually every non-country radio station in the world selling 3M+ in the U.S. and 1.5M foreign.”—Bruce Blackman

The wind blew some luck in my direction (first line from the smash hit song Moonlight Feels Right written by singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman) and it sure did with me landing this exclusive interview with him for NewzBreaker. As an 8-year-old living on Miami Beach, AM radio being king, and a transistor radio a necessity, a song called “Moonlight Feels Right “hit the airwaves like a bullet. It played repeatedly in disc jockey rotations that summer, and to this day the song is still popular. Not only did it have catchy lyrics but it also had a solo by the late Bo Wagner. Wagner on marimba absolutely knocks your socks off.

In our interview, Bruce runs the rails and shows a great wit which if you read his posts on his FB page, you will see is a regular thing.

Ladies and Gentlemen, MR Bruce Blackman…

The More I See You: Andy Williams – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

December 4th, 2017

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Tati’s World: Thanksgiving a Time For Reflection, Family & Road Trips

December 1st, 2017

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By Tatiauna Miller

Most people have some type of Thanksgiving tradition, whether it’s playing football with the neighborhood kids, catching a new flick at the cinema or laying around like a fat cat with stretchy pants after feasting. My Thanksgiving celebrations over the years usually starts with a road trip, to me it’s not really the holidays without a late night road trip. Those road trips are precious memories; its hours of stories, conversations, arguments and music. My love for music was born on the road. I remember annoying my parents by playing the same song over and over again until I became the official road trip DJ. Before iTunes and XM Radio, I had mix tapes that turned into 100s of CDs. I remember shuffling through my CDs like playing cards before each road trip.

“Gollllll-ly!” The Lovable Jim Nabors Dead at 87 – Entertainment News

November 30th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Beloved funny man Jim Nabors the star who played the clumsy deputy sheriff Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and eventually starred in his own spinoff, has died at the age of 87. Nabors’ husband, Stan Cadwallader, told the Associated Press his longtime partner had died peacefully at home in Hawaii by his side.

“Everybody knows he was a wonderful man. And that’s all we can say about him. He’s going to be dearly missed,” Cadwallader said.

Investigation Discovery to Premiere Critically Acclaimed Documentary The Family I Had on December 21st

November 29th, 2017

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In THE FAMILY I HAD a mother’s love and ability to forgive is profoundly tested when her teenage son kills her daughter. It’s been ten years since Charity’s son, Paris, killed her daughter, Ella, and she is left questioning both his chance at redemption and her ability to forgive. THE FAMILY I HAD peels back the layers to reveal a history previously marked by intra-family violence, illuminating the anatomy of a broken family. Multiple accounts allow for conflicting points of view, leaving the audience questioning where the ultimate truth and accountability lies in this family rocked by tragedy. THE FAMILY I HAD, premieres exclusively on Investigation Discovery (ID) on Thursday, December 21 at 8/7c.

David Cassidy & Donny Osmond Take Over the NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

November 29th, 2017

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Dear White People, News Flash … They’re Not All the Same Person

November 29th, 2017

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By Kimberly Palermo

I write a lot about racism and discrimination in a continuous attempt to impress upon white people just how extreme racism is in America. Here’s a story that may take your understanding to the next level.

One of the most pathetic stories of 2017 is the Cold War Twitter fight between President Trump and the father of one of the UCLA basketball team players. The player (with two other teammates) was accused of stealing while in The People’s Republic of China. In such cases it is customary for the standing president to intervened. Trump purports to have done so and the player and his teammates were released.

The Mafia Chronicles: The Mobsters Who Shaped Film Noir

November 28th, 2017

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By Larry Henry

Fans of Mafia history who also enjoy those bleak, atmospheric crime thrillers known as film noir have had a lot to like about Sunday mornings.

That’s when TCM airs its weekly film feature called “Noir Alley.” You can visit the site and view the schedule by clicking here.

The weekly program is hosted by the Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller, who sets up each movie with an interesting, fact-filled introduction and then comes back on at the end with additional information and historical tidbits about that week’s movie. To learn more about Muller, visit his website here.

The Beginning of the End – A Thanksgiving Day Celebration

November 27th, 2017

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By Kimberly Palermo

How Americans celebrate Thanksgiving today is a far cry from its historical origins and that’s probably a good thing. The truth about Thanksgiving has little to do with the white washed version we learn about in school or the Disney fairy tales we grew up watching.
So, what is the “truth” about Thanksgiving? Well, that’s the thing… it’s really hard to say, since experts tell us there is a very limited amount of tangible evidence available today.

A letter written by the pilgrim, Edward Winslow, has been kept. In it, Winslow speaks of the celebration held somewhere between early September and early November in 1621. But, interestingly, if you go online, you’ll find almost as many historical “explanations” for Thanksgiving, as there are websites on the internet, or at least it sure seems that way. So, what is the “truth” and why don’t we have the facts about it?

Gaming Industry Careers

November 26th, 2017

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There are many different types of jobs in the gaming industry that will suit people with a variety of skills and interests. Everyone from creatives to technology geeks can potentially establish a career in this industry as the job opportunities are so varied. Here are just some of the possible careers in the gaming industry.

Animator

The role of the animator is a creative one as they are responsible for how movement and behavior are portrayed in a game. They need to do this while taking into account the limitations of the platform while also using the game engine’s technology to their advantage. In addition to a creative streak, an animator needs to have a good understanding of the development process.

My Love: Tony Bennett (Live) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

November 25th, 2017

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I Think I Love You: David Cassidy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

November 22nd, 2017

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Singer & Actor David Cassidy DEAD at 67

November 22nd, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

David Cassidy, who came to fame as a ’70s teen heartthrob and lead singer on “The Partridge Family,” died Tuesday night, according to his publicist Jo-Ann Geffen. He was 67.

Cassidy had recently been admitted to the intensive care unit of a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area hospital. He was in critical condition and suffering from organ failure before his death Tuesday, Geffen said.

“David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years,” she said.

Once In A While: Bing Crosby – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

November 21st, 2017

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Cosby Show Co Star Earle Hyman Dead at 91

November 20th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Earle Hyman, a longtime stage and TV actor who was best known for playing Bill Cosby’s father on “The Cosby Show,” died last Friday at the age of 91.

Hyman died at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey, according to Jordan Strohl, a representative for The Actors Fund.

Hyman enjoyed an international theater career that spanned decades.

Singer and Actress Della Reese Dead at 86 – Entertainment News

November 20th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Beloved singer and actress Della Reese passed away last evening at the of 86. Her role as Tess, on Touched By Angel, endeared her to millions long after her singing career had already made her a huge star.

She leaves behind children James, Franklin and Dominique, as well as husband Franklin Lett. She was predeceased by daughter Deloreese.