December 3rd, 2011 
CEO 
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
Popular country music singer Mindy McCready was hiding in the closet with her son when authorities took the 5-year-old boy into custody in Arkansas, officials reported early today.
Authorities found Zander McCready and his mother in a home in Heber Springs, Arkansas, according to David Rahbany, the chief deputy U.S. Marshal in eastern Arkansas.
December 3rd, 2011 CEO December 1st, 2011 CEO November 30th, 2011 CEO 
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 first exposure to Pat Cooper. When Pat came on the screen or when we listened to him on our record player, Dad’s laughter turned to tears. He would always say, “Bradley that is talent. Either you have it, or you don’t.”
November 30th, 2011 CEO 
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 Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen.
NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the family and fans of Patrice O’Neal…
November 30th, 2011 CEO November 30th, 2011 CEO 
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!
November 29th, 2011 CEO November 28th, 2011 CEO 
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 July 29, 1983 through December 30, 2000.
I can remember sometime in 1984, this tune coming on that had the line “I wear my sunglasses at night.” It had a heavy beat, catchy lyrics, and in the video, a 22 year old Corey Hart singing the song, which he wrote. I was hooked along with many of my cronies… It was not that long after the video aired, that the song made it up the US charts to #7 with a bullet.
November 28th, 2011 CEO November 27th, 2011 CEO 
Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
“I’ve worked with Lainie, known her as talented and respected actress in both dramatic and comedic roles; an actress clearly with enviable staying power.”– Shelley Berman (Grammy Award winning Comedian and co-starred with Lainie in “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan”).
“Lainie Kazan is a treasure for those of us hailing from New York City. Admittedly I’m biased.
Lainie has an immense set of pipes, a well articulated voice, and the ability to not just sing a song, but BECOME the protagonist in her songs and express all those subtle feelings.
As an actress, Lainie is a classic example of how being true to one’s self, one’s roots, ones culture; one can resonate with the larger world community. For a Jewish girl from New York; to command roles as an Italian, a Greek, as well as a Spaniard is a more than significant accomplishment. And, she didn’t just play these roles, she owned them convincingly. I LIKE LAINIE.” — Award winning Singer and Songwriter Gregory Abbott
Lainie Kazan not only defines the word “talent,” but embodies it. She can sing, act, and on top of an amazing career that has spanned almost 50 years, she is a true Humanitarian which in the world today, we need more of them.
Kazan graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Speech and Drama with a minor in Education. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University teaching at the School of Communications, where she is on the advisory board.
November 27th, 2011 CEO 
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 down brawl with George Foreman in 1976, where both men hit the floor on numerous occasions. Lyle would come up short, but he would make quite the impression with boxing fans. He was a fighter, plain and simple.
November 27th, 2011 CEO November 26th, 2011 CEO 
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 Dean Martin Show and I’m very proud to call him a friend.”—Lainie Kazan
Singer Peter Gabriel had a hit song in the 1980’s titled BIKO which was about Steven Biko, a man who fought against apartheid in South Africa – ultimately costing him his life. In BIKO, there is a line Gabriel wrote that goes – “you can blow out a candle, but you can’t blow out a fire.” This is such a great metaphor and one that defines singer Frankie Randall. He worked for years because he had that “FIRE” in his soul that would take him from Passaic, New Jersey to stages around the world meeting an Icon he respected who was in the same business and was the legend himself, Frank Sinatra.
November 26th, 2011 CEO 
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 where he has been a character on shows such as The Untouchables and most recently, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.
However, if you are fascinated by people as I am, you wonder what about the man named Al Capone behind the myth? Well, when NewzBreaker’s Managing Editor Geno McGahee was contacted about doing a book review for Uncle Al Capone written by his grandniece, Deirdre Marie Capone he knew that was a genre that I have always been interested in and had it sent to me read/review.
November 25th, 2011 CEO November 24th, 2011 CEO 
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 he was found dead on September 18, 1970 at the age of 27. His death was caused by him choking on his own vomit.
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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!
November 23rd, 2011 CEO 
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, SR., who will be a murder suspect on the new episode, SINS OF THE FATHER.
November 23rd, 2011 CEO 
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 his website.
Gibb, whose career has spanned over 40 years, went on to thank his fans for the prayers and good wishes, which he said were like a “great tonic to me.”
November 23rd, 2011 CEO November 22nd, 2011 CEO 
Concert Review by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business. He excites me when I watch him. He moves me. He’s the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.” – Frank Sinatra
Last year for the second time in my 42 years on Planet Earth, I saw the Legend Tony Bennett perform live. The first time was some 17 years ago at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Maryland. Well, at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in front of a sold out audience, Valarie and I sat amongst the old, young, black and white that were united by one thing which we all shared and that was our love for Tony Bennett’s music. Opening up for Tony was his daughter Antonia, a songster in her own right, who sang classics from the “GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK” and warmed up the crowd with a great interpretation of a lyric and voice to go with it. After a few songs, she exited the stage and the announcer said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Tony Bennett.”
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