Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day


Putting Country First Is Top Priority For This ‘Dirty Harry’ Style CIA Agent – SHOCKING News


Jeffrey Stephens’ deftly rendered new novel plunges the reader into a deadly maelstrom of secrets, lies and shadows. Targets of Revenge (Gallery Books) tells the story of top CIA agent Jordan Sandor, whose quick intelligence and lethal skills charged the pages of Stephens’ first two novels, Targets of Deception and Targets of Opportunity. Stephens paints this secretive and dangerous world in vivid and realistic language. A natural born, exceptional storyteller, he has been endorsed by the #1 New York Times best-seller, Vince Flynn.
All the bureaucratic scolding in Washington cannot stop resourceful CIA Agent Jordan Sandor when he’s hungry for revenge. This time he’s on the hunt for the cold-blooded sociopath known as Adina, whose indiscriminate slaughter of innocent people, including Sandor’s close friend, represents humankind at its worst.
Legendary Pop Crooner Patti Page DIES at 85 – Breaking Music News


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
Photo from the Berkwitt Family Collection (Copyrighted)
With wonderful hit songs such as the “TENNESSE WALTZ” and “(HOW MUCH IS THAT) DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW” made Patti Page the best-selling female singer of the 1950s and a star that had a true fan following to the very end.
When unspecified health problems were reported, she finally stopped her decades of touring. At that time, Page, wrote a sad, but moving letter to her fans last year about the change.
“Although I feel I still have the voice God gave me, physical impairments are preventing me from using that voice as I had for so many years,” Page wrote. “It is only He who knows what the future holds.”
Page died on New Year’s Day in Encinitas, Calif., according to publicist Schatzi Hageman.
The Loss Of Liberty Is Not An Option For These Texans – Must Read News


The election is well behind us but feelings are still running strong. Author and unwavering Texan, David Thomas Roberts, is patriotic to the core and believes Americans should take a stand when it seems their liberty is being threatened. With all the talk today about Texas petitioning to secede, his timely book Patriots of Treason (AKA-Publishing), follows his beliefs “that the original ideas and beliefs of our founding fathers are no longer being upheld by the federal government.”
Roberts’ riveting book tells the story of a United States on the brink of civil war – again. It takes a courageous federal whistleblower, an ordinary Texan, and a governor who won’t sit still for the shredding of the Constitution to stop an evil conspiracy by the federal government. The nation is in crisis; Congress can’t agree on anything, and the country is totally divided.
Led Zeppelin: Stairway To Heaven – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day (To Misty)


Legendary Character Actor Charles Durning Dead at 89 – Burt Reynolds Favorite Actor


Charles Durning, a two-time Oscar nominee who was called the king of the character actors for his ability to play any role put in from him died yesterday at the age of 89, in his home in New York City.
I personally loved him in “THE STING” and any role he played either on the bigscreen, or little with Burt Reynolds, who called him, “his favorite actor.”
Legendary Actor Jack Klugman Dead at 90: Another Piece Of Old Hollywood Gone


Jack Klugman, a three-time Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role as Oscar Madison on “THE ODD COUPLE” and later as the murder-solving medical examiner on “QUINCY, M.E, died on Christmas Eve at his home in Woodland Hills. He was 90.
Klugman had been in declining health for the last year, his son Adam said.
NewzBreaker.com Wishes Our Readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year


On behalf of “Bad” Brad Berkwitt, Geno McGahee, Misty Emerald, “The Emperor”, Danny Allen, Anthony Santiago, Georgie Girl – Santiago, Stan Hernandez, DR. Manny Barrilow, The Masked Hernandez and Abe Jenky, III, we truly wish all of our readers around the world, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Look for some big things from your favorite website, NewzBreaker in 2013….
Entertainment Industry in a BUZZ Over Boxing Book: Purchase Now for Christmas – Breaking News


NewzBreaker Press Release
There are artists that live in the hearts of their fans. When an artist nears the end of their long and illustrious career, they find the time to sit down and reflect, telling intimate stories, recalling the moments that defined their careers and giving insight to those that hope to one day make their way to the position attained by the star.
In BOXING INTERVIEWS OF A LIFETIME, Author “Bad” Brad Berkwitt sits down with many of the stars of the past and present, using his skills as an interviewer to get the inside stories that are seen nowhere else. Stars like Buddy Hackett, Joey Bishop, Al Martino, Jerry Vale and Vanessa Del Rio, along with many of the biggest stars of pugilism to ever lace up the gloves.
BOXING INTERVIEWS OF A LIFETIME is a book that has something for everyone, particularly those with an interest in how Hollywood operates and the strange and funny stories that have gone on behind the scenes. Celebrities of the big screen, TV, sports and more have gathered in one remarkable book, which is now available for purchase.
Classic, Little-Known Secrets Of Hollywood Icons Revealed – Breaking Book News


After collecting literally hundreds of vintage tales of Hollywood legends over the years, Stephen Schochet not only wrote a book that everyone could enjoy on the glamorous, and not so glamorous, stories of Hollywood icons, but also created audiobooks. As explained in an interview with Reuters, this entrepreneur told two kinds of stories on his tour bus; origin stories – telling how things we take for granted came to be, and funny anecdotes. He not only read a lot of books to find his material, but also tried to meet people who were connected to the famous (like housekeepers) that he could garner some tidbits from! His book is a special blend of biography, history and legends that covers scandalous yarns on some of Hollywood’s greatest characters – from John Wayne to Marlon Brando. The eBook also covers little-known vignettes about such diverse genres from classic westerns like Unforgiven to vintage superhero movies like Superman and Batman.
Tribute To Musical Genius Also A Gift For The Troops – Breaking Book News


Ronnie Van Zant, founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, died 35 years ago in an airplane crash that shocked the nation. Now a book honoring Van Zant, written by Ron Eckerman, will be given away in ebook format free to members of the Armed Forces and veterans until Christmas.
“The other day I was on a radio program that went out to our military and I announced I’d give each and every one of them a free ebook for Christmas,” Eckerman says. “I hope everybody will spread the word for me. They’ll be able to order it from www.turnitupbook.com starting on Thanksgiving Day, formatted for their phone, laptop, ereader or tablet.”
“Sweet Home Alabama,” written 40 years ago by Ronnie Van Zant, Ed King, and Gary Rossington, is beloved of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world, yet few know who wrote it. Ronnie Van Zant, lyricist, wrote dozens of hits including “Free Bird,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Simple Man,” and countless others in a career that spanned only four short years.
Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2013 Sundance Film Festival – Breaking Entertainment News


Sundance Institute announced today 19 members of five juries awarding prizes at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Short Film Awards will be announced at a ceremony on January 22 at Park City’s Jupiter Bowl, with feature film awards announced at a separate ceremony on January 26.
Members of the Alfred P. Sloan Jury will be announced in January.
Mickey Rooney Remembered: Top Talent Agent Looks Back


Hello NewzBreaker readers, from sunny Miami Beach where it was 82 degrees earlier today, and many were out jet sking on the Biscayne Bay. As I sat reading my trade paper, I saw a sad story about my old friend Ninian Joseph Yule, JR. AKA Mickey Rooney, who is now, 92 years old. They said, he may have Alzheimer’s, which people were saying after a recent event in Palm Springs where he was disoriented when he was supposed to speak about his incredible Hollywood career. It broke my heart to read this about my old dear friend.
I remember when we first met on the set of the 1961 movie, “KING OF THE ROARING 20’s: THE STORY OF ARNOLD ROTHSTEIN” which also starred my dear friend the late, David Janssen who actually invited me to set so I could meet Mickey. At this point of Mickey’s career, he was already a Hollywood Legend, but his career had stalled for the most part.
Putting Country First Is Top Priority For This ‘Dirty Harry’ Style CIA Agent – Breaking News


Jeffrey Stephens’ deftly rendered new novel plunges the reader into a deadly maelstrom of secrets, lies and shadows. Targets of Revenge (Gallery Books) tells the story of top CIA agent Jordan Sandor, whose quick intelligence and lethal skills charged the pages of Stephens’ first two novels, Targets of Deception and Targets of Opportunity. Stephens paints this secretive and dangerous world in vivid and realistic language.
A natural born, exceptional storyteller, he has been endorsed by the #1 New York Times best-seller, Vince Flynn.
Where Do Missing Things Go When They Just Disappear? – Breaking Book News


Cynthia Drew’s short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals and magazines and her bestselling novels are available in print and Ebook formats. Her latest book, Where Do Missing Things Go? (Legacy Book Publishing), is a delightfully illustrated children’s story that not only encourages kids to read but, behind the whimsy, has a more meaningful theme with great messages.
We all lose things… but much to the frustration of parents, kids seem to do it more. In Where Do Missing Things Go? Cynthia has woven tender messages into a whimsical story, filled with cute animal characters, flying socks, and washing machines with faces that make kids laugh and remember its messages. The endearing, upbeat style is beautifully complemented by the colorful illustrations of Bill LaRocque, former cartoonist and illustrator for the Washington Post
While her book begins with finding lost things – socks, keys, glasses, anything missing, it ends with a message that reminds kids that while owning things and keeping track of them makes your life easier and better, nothing is more valuable than friends and family – the things that cannot be bought. It seems only natural that Cynthia’s book should be about missing things – since she is an expert at finding things in her work as a practicing Private Investigator.
Singer Hilary Kole Tribute for Those Lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School – Breaking Music News


In light of the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT, Hilary Kole has recorded an impassioned and heartwarming tribute to those lost and those left to carry on.
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Ms. Kole is based in NYC and available for LIVE, in-studio performances.
Ms. Kole will also be releasing the song as a single in early-January with all proceeds benefitting the families of those lost.
Sy Smith Joins The Rickey Minor Band & The Tonight Show – Breaking Music News


Nobody would have guessed that after a brief stint subbing for an under-the-weather vocalist on the most famous show in late night television, that Sy Smith would become a permanent fixture in the band. But that’s exactly what happened, and now Sy Smith is the newest member of the Rickey Minor Band and sings to millions of viewers 5 nights a week on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno!
Sy Smith has long since solidified her place in underground soul music. This Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/producer helped cultivate the nu-soul scene in that city more than ten years ago, a scene which now easily boasts some of the most progressive artists of that genre to date, some of whom came directly from Sy’s own band line-ups.
But never one to rest on her laurels, Sy has continued to take her sound and her songs to new heights. With 3 albums, 2 EPs, 1 greatest hits collection, and a live DVD already under her belt, Sy released her fourth studio project “Fast And Curious” in March 2012. Her past projects usually include contributions from numerous producers, including James Poyser, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dre King, Nicolay, and Ty Macklin. With “Fast And Curious”, the entire production is aptly handled by jazz musician, electronic remixer, and deejay Mark de Clive-Lowe (aka MdCL). Sy and MdCL together have created a brilliantly executed project with a soul that transcends its electronic foundation. Once again, Sy has created her own lane, cruising very comfortably in the land of Electronic Soul. Sy and fellow soul-crooner Rahsaan Patterson even take on a Billy Ocean classic with her latest single “Nights (Feel Like Gettin’ Down)”! The video for this dance-floor delight is a psychedelic trip into Syberspace, complete with clips from a Sy & Rahsaan show at Los Angeles’ famous El Rey Theater and cameos from some of Sy’s contemporaries in the soul music scene.