By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Our legends in entertainment and humanity keep leaving us. Yesterday comic genius and Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory died at the age of 84 in Washington, DC. Gregory, was a pioneer in black satire who took a cool brand of humor into being a strong force on the civil rights front […]
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TLC Gets Spirited with the Return of KINDRED SPIRITS and ALL-NEW SERIES EVIL THINGS


Friday night frights return to TLC in time for Halloween with the second season of KINDRED SPIRITS, following renowned ghost hunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry as they help real people tormented by paranormal activity in their homes. Scared by the mysterious happenings, but hesitant to pick up and leave, they have turned to two […]
Investigation Discovery (ID) Partners with the Southern Poverty Law to Develop New Special about the WHITE SUPREMACY MOVEMENT


In light of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va., true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) will encore an episode of its series HATE IN AMERICA about white supremacy. The episode “The Klan on Trial” will air this Thursday, August 17 at 8/7c. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Harris, HATE IN AMERICA showcases the heroic work […]
Was Martin Landau’s Role in Rounders One of His Best?


After the passing of the great Martin Landau at the age of 89 in July this year, many film sites have turned to discussing the actor’s finest moments on screen. There is certainly an abundance to choose from, including his stunning performances in Ed Wood for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor in […]
American Heros Channel Recalls the Tragic Events of April 1995 in “OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AS WE WATCHED”


On April 19, 1995, the deadliest domestic terror attack on U.S. soil occurred at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The bombing, carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, left 168 people dead and more than six hundred injured. Now, American Heroes Channel (AHC) and ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions have […]
Tati’s World: Jerks at Work…


By Tatiauna Miller A majority of our society has to go to work to make money. We spend a large percentage of our lives in a place of business surrounded by people we fucking don’t like! Let’s discuss some of the worst office offender and are you one of them? The most common offender in […]
Legendary Singer and Songwriter Glen Campbell Is DEAD at 81 – Breaking Entertainment News


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Glen Campbell, who touched hearts and souls with his 21 Top 40 hits including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” died Tuesday. He was 81. A rep for Universal Music Group, Campbell’s record label, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. During a career that […]
Mob Real Estate…


By Marla Eggar For the mobster who works hard and plays even harder the fruits of their labor are much to envy. Of course, smart gangsters learn to hide their wealth to keep from forking it over to the Feds or Uncle Sam. Others set up investments and fronts to explain their extravagant lifestyle. For […]
Pearce’s Picks: Dick Haymes, 1958-1961


By Jerry Pearce The life and career of Dick Haymes was covered in a piece written several articles ago here on Newzbreaker, and while given a brief mention, glossed over a unique benchmark in his career that saw the production of two fine swing albums heralded by the forgotten balladeer. While Haymes was best known […]
The Bad Boys of the Irish Mob


By Marla Eggar For over 150 years the Irish Mob has battled the Mafia (Italian) the government and each other. Unlike the Italian mob the Irish operate more like lone wolves. They don’t have the buffers or the infrastructure the Italian mob has but their just as notorious and ruthless as their counterparts. Listed below […]
Tati’s World: Reality TV a Sticky Web of Guilty Pleasure!


By Tatiauna Miller Sunday night I got caught in the web of reality TV. It was like watching a couple argue in the car next to you or watching someone’s child have a temper tantrum in the mall. Those are all things you’re embarrassed to see happening in front of you, but can’t look away. […]
The Sinatra File: Shot Down in Eighty-One


By Jerry Pearce The decadent arrangement of “The Gal Who Got Away” and “It Never Entered My Mind” first sung by Frank Sinatra in the early 1980s, is perhaps the greatest fusion chart ever created for a singer of American standards. Combining a stomping orchestral chart by Nelson Riddle with some tasty intricate solo piano […]
Catch Me If You Can: Whitey Bulger


By Marla Eggar James Joseph Bulger aka Whitey Bulger could turn on the charm one minute and become a psychopathic killer the next. He alluded police for years by becoming the Houdini of the underworld. Bulger was a master at manipulating circumstances and people. The South Boston native grew up in the first public housing […]
Guns N Roses Still Whetting Appetites 30 Years On


Make no mistake about it, Guns N’ Roses are more than just the quintessential hard rock band. One only needs to look at the band’s name to know that the Los Angeles rockers were truly ahead of the curve in every sense of the word. The name Guns N’ Roses was devised by adding the […]
A Closer Look at Robert De Niro


By Marla Eggar Hollywood dignitary Robert De Niro is the ultimate supreme when it comes to actors. He’s given life to memorable characters like: Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull) John “Johnny Boy” Civello (Mean Streets) and the iconic young Vito Corleone (Godfather 2) and Jimmy Conway (Goodfellas) to name just a few amazing roles he given […]
The Mafia Chronicles: New Name In Hoffa Disappearance Linked To Former N.F.L. Players


By Larry Henry By unearthing a new name in the Jimmy Hoffa disappearance, a noted organized crime journalist and author could be one step closer to solving the 42-year mystery over what became of the former labor leader’s body. Knowing for sure what happened to Hoffa’s body — whether Hoffa was cremated, as some have […]
Tati’s World: Trends, Trends & More Trends!


By Tatiauna Miller Welcome to my world! This is where I have the pleasure of discussing whatever the hell I want! This may not be the place for intelligent and thought provoking discussion on this week’s current events or healthy food recipes, but this is everything in between. Now, just because I’m not discussing the […]
Tatiauna Miller Joins the Team of Writers on NewzBreaker


NewzBreaker Press Release Tatiauna Miller is our newest Feature Writer on NewzBreaker. She will pen her exclusive column “Tati’s World”, that will have you on the floor because this lady pulls no punches, in her hysterical column. On behalf of the team, we welcome her aboard.
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A Closer Look at Joseph “Skinny Joe” Merlino


By Marla Eggar Joseph Salvatore “Skinny Joey” Merlino is a South Philly native believed to be the head of the Philadelphia mob. Merlino came on the scene in the early 90s as an alluring, magnetic and poised personality. Merlino may be better known in the mob world for the war he initiated with John Stanfa […]
Home Alone Star John Heard DEAD at 71 – Breaking Entertainment News


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt John Heard, a very successful character actor for years who will be most remembered as Peter McAllister in the “Home Alone” movies has died at 71 in Palo Alto, Calif. He was found dead in a hotel where he was reportedly recovering after undergoing back surgery. The Santa Clara Medical Examiner’s […]
The Mafia Chronicles: The Las Vegas Street With An Explosive Mob History


By Larry Henry In a car culture like ours, certain roads and highways, from Broadway in New York City to Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, are significant reference points for a large number of people. Less known, but of interest to those intrigued by Las Vegas and its mob past, is a short stretch of […]
The Forgotten Eleven & Turning to the Mafia For Protection!


By Marla Eggar What if I told you the victims of the biggest mass lynching in American history weren’t Black/African American but Italian immigrants, would you believe it? Well, it’s true. Our nation’s early history reflects a moment in time when “change” that came in the form of immigration was met with resentment and hostility. […]