Pop Star Conversations

Pop Star Conversations

The hosts, Chuck Gavoian and Randy Nader interview the leading Pop and Rock musicians of yesterday and today. The exclusive Pop Star Conversations highlight the celebrity opinions on politics, current projects and their Hollywood lives.

Episodes

S6 Ep2: LENNY KRAVITZ INTERVIEW

August 18, 2020 • 7 mins
The rockstar talks about his new album "Black And White America", his deal with Roadrunner Records, upcoming world tour, and movie ambitions. In addition, Lenny opens up about his daughter´s acting career, being a "tough dad", political views, life in the Bahamas, and his collaboration with the late Michael Jackson.
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S6 Ep1: KESHA INTERVIEW

July 26, 2020 • 11 mins
The 25-year-old singer talks about her new album "Warrior", her collaborations with Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips and The Strokes, her ambitions in the world of rock as well as her passion for tattoos, muscle cars, body painting, Led Zeppelin and raw, nasty sex. Just like you would expect from a self-declared pervert or - the way she puts it - naughty little sister. 
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S5 Ep12: JANET JACKSON INTERVIEW

July 12, 2020 • 10 mins
In this exclusive interview Janet talks about music, personal life, marriage, and everything being a Jackson!
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S5 Ep11: KISS (Gene Simmons) INTERVIEW

June 28, 2020 • 19 mins
Lots of make-up and even more pyrotechnics. Also giant egos, 3000 licenses, and enormous commercial success around the globe. Even in their 40th year and with their 20th studio album MONSTER. Before playing Auburn, WA, in front of 30.000 die-hard-fans, GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY (individually) sit down to talk about all things Kiss - the album, the tour, the past, the future, the groupies, the empire that surrounds them, th...
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S5 Ep10: IGGY POP INTERVIEW

June 19, 2020 • 16 mins
The godfather of punk takes off some precious time to talk about the new Stooges´ album "Ready To Die", the death of Ron Ashton, the return of James Williamson, and the mean old men they have apparently turned into. Iggy tells great stories about modern America, french movies, Double Ds, Russ Meyer, Miami, asparagus shopping with Kraftwerk, Qigong, car insurance commercials, and exposed penises. Just as you would expect from a...
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S5 Ep9: BRYAN FERRY (of Roxy Music)

May 27, 2020 • 20 mins
In this exclusive interview, Bryan talks about his album OLYMPIA, the large number of guests he invited, the cover girl he handpicked (aka Kate Moss), his current relationship, and future plans with the Roxy guy.  He also speaks about his art collection, his girlfriend & family, and retirement.
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S5 Ep8: GREEN DAY (Billie Joe)

May 20, 2020 • 19 mins
In this exclusive interview, Green Day mastermind Billy Joe talks surfing, sex, politics, kids, Amy Winehouse, Broadway, guitars, touring, and The Rolling Stones - as well as releasing UNO, DOS, TRE aka three studio albums within six months. 
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S5 Ep7: LED ZEPPELIN - (John Paul Jones)

April 18, 2020 • 16 mins
Five years after their legendary gig at London´s O2 arena, the biggest band on planet rock finally reveals what has been under wraps ever since: A double album/DVD with 16 songs and over two hours of Led Zep´s very best, performed at a one-off event that attracted more than 20 million fans from around the globe, and is in fact Jimmy Page´s, Robert Plant´s and John Paul Jone´s swan song, putting an end to all speculations abou...
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S5 Ep6: MICHAEL BUBLE'

April 14, 2020 • 10 mins
In this exclusive interview, Michael Bublé talks about his new album "To Be Loved", his 15-night-residency at the O2, his passion for sharp suits and ties, his hockey puck collection, his dry sense of humor, and so much more. 
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S5 Ep5: LINKIN PARK - (Joe Hahn)

April 1, 2020 • 6 mins
In this exclusive interview, Joe Hahn talks about his new store SURU on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles,  his interest in art and fashion, his collection of Bearbricks and Star Wars memorabilia, his odd Darth Vader helmet as well as his ambitions in the world of film. 
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S5 Ep4: NORAH JONES

March 30, 2020 • 7 mins
In this exclusive interview, Norah Jones talks about her new album "Little Broken Hearts", her collaboration with Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse), and her new sound & direction The singer/songwriter also opens up about her very own heartache, her taste in men,  her fascination for Russ Meyer and much more!
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S5 Ep3: OLLY MURS

March 26, 2020 • 10 mins
In this exclusive interview, the British superstar talks about conquering the US, the success of "Troublemaker", touring with One Direction, his 3rd album "Right Place, Right Time", modeling, overcoming depression, and getting his own place.
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S5 Ep2: OZZY OSBOURNE

March 22, 2020 • 9 mins
In this exclusive interview, Ozzy discusses his album "Scream", his new guitar player, and why retirement still sucks. In addition, he talks about his autobiography, movie adaptations, driving tests, experimenting with date rape pills and more!
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S5 Ep1: PETULA CLARK

March 21, 2020 • 25 mins
Petula Clark talks about her new album "From Now On" that includes classic tunes by Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, Peggy Lee and Charles Aznavour - and her upcoming tours of the UK and Australia. In addition, she speaks openly about Brexit, her private life in Geneva, her resistance to retiring, memories on Dean Martin, John Lennon, Serge Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf, Elvis, that infamous Harry Belafonte incident, and having to sing...
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S4 Ep12: RAY DAVIES (The Kinks)

March 12, 2020 • 13 mins
In this exclusive interview, the legendary mastermind behind The Kinks talks about the upcoming tribute album SEE MY FRIENDS as well as the artists involved: Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Amy MacDonald, Metallica, and Alex Chilton. He also speaks candidly about his relationship with his younger brother Dave Davies and the possibility of the Kinks reuniting.
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S4 Ep11: REM - MICHAEL STIPE

March 6, 2020 • 15 mins
In this exclusive interview in what might well be his very last interview about R.E.M. ever, the late great Michael Stipe talks about the end of his iconic rock band, the highs and lows of a 31year-career, the response from his peers as well as his future plans.  A must listen!
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S4 Ep10: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - ANTHONY KIEDIS

March 4, 2020 • 8 mins
In this exclusive interview, Anthony Kiedis talks about the new Peppers album I´M WITH YOU, the 2nd departure of John Frusciante, their new member Josh Klinghoffer, their upcoming world tour, becoming a dad, getting older, staying in shape, keeping away from drugs, being a big fan of The Doors, writing scripts for HBO and so much more!
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S4 Ep9: STING

March 3, 2020 • 13 mins
In this exclusive interview Sting talks about music, family, his working farm and so much more!
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S4 Ep8: PINK

March 2, 2020 • 8 mins
In this exclusive interview, the pop diva talks about babies, pregnancies, marriage problems, family nests, famous neighbors, and cheesecake. Also, her status as a gay icon, as well as her position in today´s pop world and her love for Adele. 
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S4 Ep7: DONNA SUMMER

March 2, 2020 • 21 mins
In this exclusive interview, Donna Summer talks in-depth about being the “Queen of Disco” and how it all happened, her Gospel music, her love of music and her incredible career.  This is a must-listen!!!!!!!!!!

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