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Bridgit Mendler Goes on a Scavenger Hunt in New 'Ready or Not' Video

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:13:42 +0000

Bridgit Mendler is highlighting the sights of L.A. in her new video for ‘Ready or Not.’ With a group of friends in tow, the 19-year-old takes on the city, crossing off items on a fun scavenger hunt list.

Tickets For Jason Aldean & Keith Urban at The New York State Fair Go On Sale

Mark Richards — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:12:12 +0000

Tickets for the Keith Urban and Jason Aldean concerts will be available at the New York State Fair Box Office on Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to noon and through etix.com or 1-800-514-3849. Prior to the on-sale date, a direct link to the online ticketing system will be posted at www.nysfair.org/grandstand. For detailed instructions on purchasing online, follow these instructions.

Ticket Sales Postponed For Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan at The New York State Fair

Mark Richards — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:38:56 +0000

Multi-Platinum country rocker Jason Aldean s bringing his "My Kinda Party Tour" to the 2012 Great New York State Fair as part of the Grandstand concert series. At least we hope. If you went to get tickets this weekend, well, the previously announced on-sale ticket date of Saturday, May 19 for Jason Aldean at the State Fair Grandstand has been postponed.

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Coming to The 2012 Great New York State Fair

Mark Richards — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:55:28 +0000

Multi-Platinum country rocker Jason Aldean s bringing his "My Kinda Party Tour" to the 2012 Great New York State Fair as part of the Grandstand concert series. Luke Bryan, the winner of the Top New Solo Vocalist and Top New Artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2010, will open the show.

How To Survive The Great NY State Fair – Mark's Top 5 [AUDIO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:39:56 +0000

The New York State Fairgrounds hosts hundreds of events throughout the fair, drawing nearly one million people to an incredible variety of attractions. Check their online events calendar regularly to make sure you don't miss anything.

The Director of The Fair Dan O'Hara stopped in this morning to provide us with a top five list of survival tips. Feel free to read the list and listen to the interview as Dan and I expand on it.

More Great Acts Coming To The New York State Fair

Mark Richards — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:43:41 +0000

The Great New York State Fair has announced several more of the acts that will perform during this year's Chevy Court concert series. They includes pop, rock and country artists as well as celebrity chefs. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All shows at Chevy Court are FREE with Fair admission.

The line-up includes country superstar Trace Adkins! Would you like more details?

A Shy Selena Gomez Meets Shia LeBouf [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:39:51 +0000

Have you heard the news? Selena Gomez & The Scene are coming to the Great New York State fair.

It's nice to see a superstar like her act like a typical teenage girl, dreaming of meeting her movie star crush. Selena Gomez, 18, is no exception.

The pop star - otherwise known as Justin Bieber's girlfriend - has had a longtime crush on Transformers 3 hottie Shia LeBouf. Calling LeBouf "handsome" and "cute," Gomez was shocked when her team set her up to meet the actor backstage.

The New York State Fair Announces The Remaining Grandstand Acts

Mark Richards — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:26:37 +0000

On Wednesday, the New York State Fair announced the remaining three acts in the 2011 Grandstand concert series, Ne-Yo and Cee Lo Green, Selena Gomez and 3 Doors Down. Tickets for the three shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9.

"The 2011 Grandstand concert series has really come together and it offers something for everyone - rock, pop, hip hop and country music," said Dan O'Hara, New York State Fair director who checked in with Mark Richards during the Lite 98.7 morning show.

Four More Chevy Court Acts Coming To The Great New York State Fair

Mark Richards — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:14:39 +0000

We're expecting a call Monday from Dan O'Hara of the Great New York State Fair who'll announce four more acts that will perform during this year's Chevy Court concert series including pop, rock and country artists. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All shows at Chevy Court are FREE with Fair admission.

The lineup includes award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer, Bruno Mars, who will perform Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. His debut CD "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum. Among the hit singles off that album are "Just the Way You Are," "Grenade," and "The Lazy Song.