By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Cover Photo: Jeffrey Hornstein Author Photo: Robert Weidenfeld As a young man, I was exposed to many things by my late father, Alvin Berkwitt, who was 40 years my senior. Comedy was certainly one of them. Comedy albums or TV shows with comedians was common place in our household and my […]
Archive for November, 2011
Comedian Patrice O’ Neal DEAD at 41: THE INSIDE STORY


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Comedian Patrice O’ Neal sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 41 from a stroke brought on by his battle with Diabetes. O’Neal was a mainstay for over two decades throughout comedy clubs in the New York area and more recently, he had the crowd on the floor during the […]
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: Goo Goo Dolls- Iris (Great video and tune)


Team NewzBreaker Wishes our Very Own Website Designer Grim X. a Happy Birthday


NewzBreaker Press Release Today is NewzBreaker’s very own Grim X’s birthday… On behalf of the entire team at NB, we wish him a happy birthday and many more…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRIM X!
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: Doris Day – The Way You Look Tonight (Magical and sweet vocal)


Corey HART Still Wearing his SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT – MTV Rocker Talks with NewzBreaker – Music News


Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt “MTV has lost its innocence.” – Corey Hart In 1984, I was still living down in North Miami Beach, Florida, and as many that were my age back then (16 to be exact), loved Friday Night Videos. I was part of that group. The show aired on NBC from […]
Ron Lyle: The Death of a Great Heavyweight – Another Muhammad Ali Foe Passes Away


By Geno McGahee The boxing world was dealt a blow today with the passing of the hard-punching heavyweight contender, Ron Lyle at the age of 70. Lyle had a record of 43-7-1, 31 KO’s, and was known for his amazing punch and courage in the ring. Lyle may be remembered most for his up and […]
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: Dame Shirley Bassey- Get This Party Started (Funky and Outstanding Cover)


From Jersey – to – the World Famous Jilly’s & Stages Around the World: Singer Frankie Randall Talks about his Career


Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Photos: Personal collection of Frankie Randall “Frankie Randall is, without a doubt, one of the brightest men in the business!”—Julius La Rosa “Frankie Randall is a consummate performer. He is an exquisite jazz pianist and a wonderful singer. I had the great pleasure to work with him on the […]
NewzBreaker Book Review: Uncle Al Capone – THE UNTOLD STORY


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt When one hears the name Al Capone, the old days of Chicago come to mind when he ruled the city with an iron first as Public Enemy #1. Years since his death in 1947, movies have been made portraying his life on the big screen as well as the small screen […]
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: George Michael – Jesus To A Child (Sung from the soul)


BREAKING MUSIC NEWS: Jimi Hendrix NAMED GREATEST Guitarist of All-Time


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt The late Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitarist ever in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone Magazine. Hendrix, was in good company with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, The Rolling Stones Keith Richards and Jeff Beck to name just a few. Sadly, Jimi’s flame burned out far too soon when […]
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: Taco – Puttin On The Ritz (An old standard with a 80’s flair)


Happy Thanksgiving From NewzBreaker


Team NewzBreaker Press Release On this very special holiday, we here at NewzBreaker, wish you and your family the happiest of times. Enjoy the unity and food that goes along with turkey day and be safe and merry. Happy Thanksgiving!
Actor Robert Wagner Arrested – Hauled Off in HANDCUFFS


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Veteran actor Robert Wagner who has consumed the news headlines for over a week with the reopening of the murder investigation in the case of his Ex-wife Natalie Wood’s drowning in 1981, returns to the small screen tonight on a episode of NCIS. According to MSNBC, Wagner will play Anthony DiNozzo, […]
Robin Gibb: MAJOR HEALTH CRISIS UPDATE


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Robin Gibb 1/3 of the iconic band the Bee Gees said in recent reports, he is feeling better since his recent hospitalization for abdominal pain and inflammation of the colon. “I have been very unwell and am now on the road to recovery,” Robin said on post to his fans on […]
NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: Peter Cincotti – Come Live Your Life With Me (Lots of Feeling on this Track)


NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day: David Bowie: Life On Mars (Bowie gem from the 1970’s)


BREAKING NEWS: Actor Russell Brand Named Man of the Year at Friendly House LA Awards Luncheon


NewzBreaker Exclusive Press Release and Photos Photo of Peggy Albrecht and Russell Brand – Getty Images “I’ve only known her a little while and she’s already hijacked my life,” Russell Brand noted about Friendly House Executive Director Peggy Albrecht (Pictured with Brandt on stage). The actor/comedian has gotten the women’s recovery program (this was their […]
Bonnie Pointer ARRESTED for DRUGS: MAJOR UPDATE


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt This past Friday, Bonnie Pointer formerly of The Pointer Sisters and later, a solo career in the music industry was in a vehicle that was pulled over by police because of faulty equipment. E! News reported that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore told them that the 61-year-old Pointer was […]