By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Author Michael Seth Starr has a best seller on his hands with the autobiography “Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story.” From page one, to very last page of the book, Starr takes the reader on a journey through the amazing life of Jon Sanford (AKA – Redd Foxx), from his […]
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NewzBreaker Book REVIEW: Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story
February 26th, 2017 
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Conductor & Arranger Vincent Falcone has worked with a who’s who’s in the music industry to include, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Steve Lawrence & Eyde Gorme and Pia Zadora to name just a few… Each of these talents he speaks of fondly is very enjoyable in his autobiography: Frankly […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Leon Ware, who was an extremely talented singer and songwriter who penned hits for artists like Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, died Thursday. His manager confirmed the singer’s death to NPR. He was 77. Ware co-produced and co-wrote Gaye’s classic 1976 LP I Want You, which featured the chart-topping […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole The final verdict came in for Judge Joseph Wapner. He died Sunday morning at his home in California of natural causes. He was 97 The famed judge taped more than 2,000 episodes of “The People’s Court” during his 12-year tenure on the program, inspiring decades of similar courtroom shows, including “Judge Judy” […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery. A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Bobby Darin was a larger than life singer and actor who sadly has his star burn out much too soon. In 1973, at the young age of 37, he would pass away, but he packed a lot of living in those 37 years. In Michael Seth Starr’s outstanding biography “Bobby Darin: […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By Marla Eggar Alright I’m taking a break from the mob stuff for now and dedicating this one to all the “Good Catholics” of the World Black, White, Cuban and Asian. This week, Shrove Tuesday falls on February 28th. I myself, (a Waverly Roman Catholic) am not only preparing for the celebration. However, I am […]
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February 26th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole Leamaneh Castle in Co. Clare Ireland is said to be one of the most haunted places on the island. Reported to be occupying the premises is a woman known as Red Mary. A person may say to themselves, ‘Only one ghost?’ Perhaps there is only one, but please don’t make the mistake […]
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February 25th, 2017 CEO By Marla Eggar The influence of the mob has captivated our attenion since the early 1900s. The imprint they’ve placed on society can be seen on everything from the movies to sports. Even the music scene can’t get enough of both real life and fictional mob characters. Artists like Yo Gotti, Scarface and Capone all […]
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February 25th, 2017 CEO NewzBreaker Press Release Feature Entertainment Writer Marla Eggar joins the team at NewzBreaker. Her columns will be heavily “Gangster Flavored”, but she will have other subjects as well. We can tell you this, when you see a Byline by Eggar, you are in for some great laughs, a dose of reality and a chance to […]
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February 22nd, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole Before I type one word in the body of this column I understand that this is an incredibly sensitive subject and I move forward with zero intentions of offending anyone. I just read an article regarding the European clothing store Primark pulling a tee shirt from its shelves after a couple of […]
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February 22nd, 2017 CEO By Joe Liddle This time around, I’m going to review the 1993 movie, A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro. The movie itself was De Niro’s directorial debut, and has since become one of the most appreciated movies in the gangster/mob genre. Although the movie’s backdrop is very much about the Italian-American mob in […]
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February 21st, 2017 CEO By Jerry Pearce The urban legend goes as follows. While Frank Sinatra was ascending to the top of the entertainment industry, the way was paved for his mother Dolly to rise to the top of the local politics in her home state of New Jersey. Mrs. Sinatra was chairing a fundraiser to sponsor a special-needs […]
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February 21st, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole Although it might be the architecture of 1113 Rue Chartres that slows your steps and catches your eye, it is the history of the property that reels you in, peaking your curiosity. Back in the early eighteenth century, the Beauregard-Keyes House was actually intended to be a weapons arsenal for the budding […]
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February 20th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole The Gardette-LaPrete Mansion is located on the corner of Dauphine Street and Orleans Avenue in the French Quarter. In the early days of the mansion a rich man from Turkey made his home there. He was known to throw legendary parties for his guests and attended to his harem – though rumor […]
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February 19th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole You’re looking for the perfect romantic getaway when you stumble across the Hotel Monteleone, located in the magical French Quarter of New Orleans. Sitting on the corner of Royal and Iberville, the location is perfect and not to mention the architecture and décor are bar none top of the line. You book […]
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February 18th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole Steele was a professional wrestler from 1967 to 1988 and was best known for his “Flying Hammerlock” move and his cave man image in the ring. With his wild man personality, he would tear up the turnbuckle with his teeth and use the stuffing as a weapon. Steele fast became one of […]
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February 17th, 2017 CEO By Joe Liddle If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that a few weeks ago, the next Star Wars movie, which will be the eighth episode in the epic saga, has finally been given an official title. Directed by Rian Johnson, known for the 2012 movie, Looper, the eighth installment of the […]
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February 17th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole At first glance no one would ever think that the beautiful Myrtles Plantation house had a violent past or a reported dozen restless spirits, but that’s precisely the case. Built in 1796 by a General Bradford, who was hiding because of the price put on his head due to his leadership in […]
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February 15th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole In honor of Mardis Gras I thought, what better way to celebrate the beauty and mysticism of ‘Nawlins’ than by covering a few of the most terrifying stories to come from the city. So grab some gumbo and your favorite plush crawfish and snuggle in for a few scary tales. Let’s dive […]
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February 13th, 2017 CEO By Jerry Pearce Frank Sinatra may have been one of the preeminent vocalists of the 20th Century, but it’s fair to say that his talents didn’t extend solely to the act of holding a microphone. Indeed, some have claimed that Sinatra was an even better actor then a singer, and if we overlook his vast […]
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February 13th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole Legendary jazz singer Al Jarreau died Sunday morning in Los Angeles. He was 76. Though the cause of death has not been released, he was recently hospitalized for exhaustion. Jarreau’s career spanned five decades with seven Grammy wins and 20 albums. He is the only Grammy vocalist to have won in the […]
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February 10th, 2017 CEO By Joe Liddle This time around I thought I’d talk about some upcoming movies in the mob genre. I spoke about The Life and Death of John Gotti in my last article, starring John Travolta, and I realize that there has been a surge of movies in this particular category. One that comes to mind […]
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February 8th, 2017 CEO Investigation Discovery’s fan favorite podcast DETECTIVE is back with an all-new season sharing intense and intimate stories that fans don’t get to hear on TV. DETECTIVE is a weekly podcast that delves into the case files of a true detective, revealing juicy tidbits and shocking insights from unforgettable investigations or haunting moments in his or […]
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February 8th, 2017 CEO By Kristi O’Toole The former “It girl”, who recently announced she was battling a brain tumor, was discovered on Wednesday afternoon. Scotland Yard confirmed officers were called by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service at 1:40pm (GBT) that the death was being treated as “unexplained” until autopsy results come back.
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