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Brooks' Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa Broadcast

by Brooks O'Brian — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Congratulations to Gaila Serrano of El Cajon!! She's the winner of a trip for 4 to Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii!! Thanks to everyone that entered!

If you're planning a trip for your family, right now you can take advantage of a special...pay for 3 nights but stay for 5 night! Thanks for listening to our broadcast from Aulani.

On Friday, Brooks' guests included Debbie with Hawaiian Airlines.

Brooks also chatted with Samuel, who is one of the many musicians who entertain at Aulani.

Listen to Thursday's interview as Brooks talks to Jeff, the Front Office Manager at Aulani.

Also from Thursday, Nikki talks with Brooks about great vacation packages for families at Aulani.

Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa has something for everyone!! Your kids will love breakfast with the Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie & Pluto and you can enjoy the beauty of the Hawaii at the beach, the pool or the wonderful restaurants! There's plenty for the kids to do including the "Shake-A-Shaka Pool Party featuring surfer games, activities and appearances by Disney characters! Parents, you can take time out for yourself at the Laniwai - A Disney Spa. See all the beauty and fun of Aulani here and be sure to enter to win a FREE trip for 4 for your family!

Here's a video tour of Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa!

Here are some photos of Aulani.

Click here to check out more photos.

Look who's joined the PONTOON Party!!!!

by Brooks O'Brian — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:48:00 GMT

Little Big Town's song PONTOON is turning in to the song of the summer! Check out this hysterical and fun video to see all the stars like LUKE BRYAN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, ELI YOUNG BAND and LOTS more....see how many you recognize.

All things TAYLOR SWIFT!

by Brooks O'Brian — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:19:00 GMT

TAYLOR SWIFT has a lot going on right now! She's got a new song called "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" on KSON right now and a new CD call "Red" that will be released on October 22nd. Taylor says. “I called it Red because of the tumultuous, crazy adventures in love and loss that it chronicles. In my mind, when you experience love that’s fast paced and out of control and mixes infatuation, jealousy, frustration, miscommunication, and all of those lovely emotions…in retrospect, it all looks red.”

If you haven't heard yet, TAYLOR SWIFT also has a new boyfriend, CONNOR KENNEDY. She has been dating the 18-year-old son of Robert Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Kennedy for just a few months, but things are moving fast! She's already bought a $4.9 million house next to the Kennedy compound. And they don't seem to be shy about being spotted in public. Well good for her for being happy! Let's hope we don't hear a breakup song about this one!

Here's a picture of her and Connor in Hyannisport, Mass. on Friday:

And in case you'd like to hear the male version of her new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", here is a duo consisting of Twin Brothers called "Kingston" (formerly the Carter Twins) doing a cover of it.

Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards

by Nick — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be returning to host "Country Music's Biggest Night^TM" for a fifth time in 2012. "The 46th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"I think I can speak for both of us when I say that we are extremely excited to be back for a fifth year hosting the CMA Awards,” said Underwood. “Each year we work harder so that we can help present the best show possible.”

"We’re waiting on someone to do something really stupid between now and then,” said Paisley. “I have faith. We are excited. I think you walk out there with people expecting a certain thing now and that’s a great place to be. I think they know who we are. They know what we do up there together and we’ve become something different together than we are separately I think, which is fun."

Paisley has won 14 CMA Awards since receiving the Horizon Award (now the New Artist Award) in 2000, including Entertainer of the Year (2010), Male Vocalist (2007, 2008, 2009) and Album (2006 for Time Well Wasted). He won Musical Event of the Year three times, first in 2004 with Alison Krauss for “Whiskey Lullaby,” second in 2006 for “When I Get Where I’m Going” with Dolly Parton, and a third time in 2009 for “Start a Band” with Keith Urban. He claimed the Vocal Event of the Year trophy in 2001 for “Too Country” with Bill Anderson, George Jones, and Buck Owens and won Music Video of the Year three times, first in 2002 for “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),” second in 2004 for “Whiskey Lullaby” (again with Krauss), and third in 2007 for “Online.” He is No. 5 on the list of top CMA Award winners of all time.

“I really think that the CMA Awards are a very special thing in our town,” said Paisley. “When they say it’s ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night™,’ it is. It’s the biggest night of ratings that we ever get. The reason that I think it has worked is because we both take it so seriously that we’re ready when we walk out there. We are focused on making sure that we’re not just crossing our fingers that it works, that what we have ready is ready.”

Underwood has received five CMA Awards in her career, including three consecutive wins as Female Vocalist (2006, 2007, 2008), as well as Single of the Year (2007 for “Before He Cheats”), and the Horizon Award (2006).

"I feel like each year our hosting gets better and better," said Underwood. "We want to top that every year, so it's a good challenge."

Is ROBERT PATTINSON doing okay??

by Brooks O'Brian — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:28:00 GMT

ROBERT PATTINSON was on "Showbiz Tonight" yesterday with his "Cosmopolis" director DAVID CRONENBERG. And he said he's doing "okay" after his breakup with Kristin Stewart.

Pattinson & Cronenberg rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange yesterday and he looked fine!

But if you need to hear it straight from HIM...here he is on Showbiz Tonight:

And by the way, in case you're wondering what's going on with KRISTIN STEWART, she may be DROPPED from the "Snow White and the Huntsman" sequel. That means she stands to lose MILLIONS that she would have been paid for the sequel! There is talk in Hollywood that instead of a sequel they would do a spin-of focusig on THE HUNTSMAN. She also has said that after seeing Robert on a TV appearance she realizes it is really over!

CHRISTIAN BALE visits shooting victims in Colorado

by Brooks O'Brian — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Christian Bale, who plays BATMAN, made a very classy and heartfelt move when he recently went to Colorado to visit victims of the deadly shooting spree at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie; "The Dark Knight Rises" last week.

Looks like this was really his idea, the movie studio issued a release saying that "Mr. Bale is there as himself, not representing us." Bale spent over two hours visiting seven patients who were still being treated for their wonds. He and his wife also visited a memorial for the victims and joined a prayer circle. They didn't announce or call attention to themselves, and Bale refused to give an interview to a TV news crew that happened to be there.

Zac Brown Band: The Wind (Take Yer Pick of 2 Videos!)

by Nick — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:04:00 GMT

Take your pick of two videos for Zac Brown Band's "The Wind" ...

The Official Video...

Or...the OTHER Official Video!

BRANTLEY GILBERT's hat??

by Brooks O'Brian — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:21:00 GMT

Whenever you see Brantley Gilbert he's got a ballcap on, right?! Have you ever wondered why he wears it so much? Well it's not because he's covering up a bald spot or trying to hide anything. It's actually because he believes it's giving him GOOD LUCK!

Brantley says, "I actually leave it on sometimes in the shower on accident. It's just like a piece of my body almost. It's weird." Well there's a visual for you!! Brantley actually looks really good without his hat...check it out!

Brantley will be here in San Diego on August 9th at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre opening up for Toby Keith. And then, if you haven't heard, Bantley is lining up dates for his vert first headlining tour in September!

Brantley with his signature ballcap:

And now....WITHOUT the ballcap:

BRAD PAISLEY...CMT Crossroads AND a Jack In The Box Commercial!

by Brooks O'Brian — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:26:00 GMT

CMT Crossroads is always a fun show to watch because they pair up a popular Country artist with a popular artist from another genre. The latest installment is going to be awesome for old rock & roll fans! This one will feature BRAD PAISLEY and JOE WALSH!! Want a sneak peak? Click on the picture below:

And as if Brad isn't busy enough between touring, doing CMT Crossroads, his recent appearance on South Park and writing songs...now he's on a Jack In The Box commercial! Check it out:

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles expecting first child

by Nick — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:42:00 GMT

AP reports that Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is pregnant. Jennifer and husband Justin Miller are expecting their first child in November.

Sugarland's manager Gail Gellman said in a statement that the couple is "thrilled beyond belief."

The baby is due around the couple's first wedding anniversary. They tied the knot last November in the Smoky Mountains.

At right, Nettles with husband, Justin Miller.