University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg (Graduate) Darren Paltrowitz is an American author, host, and licensed investigator with experience in the entertainment industry.
He started contributing to various local publications such as Long Island Entertainment[1] and Under The Volcano,[2][3] later working in artist management within the music industry and becoming Editor-in-Chief of Long Island Entertainment, Music Editor of The Improper Magazine and Digital Managing Editor of Downtown Magazine.
[15][16][17] Paltrowitz's writing has also been featured in a number of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, All Music Guide, Yahoo!
[18][19][20][21][22][23][24] His "Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz" series airs regularly via over 150 television stations and OTT carriers, including channels based in New York, Minneapolis, Denver, Tampa, San Jose, Portland and the greater Boston, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City markets.
[26][27][28][29] He and his wife Melissa are also known for their Paltrobox series in which they unbox products from top brands[30][31] Many of his interviews have uncovered exclusives about new projects and artist career goals, including Judas Priest singer Rob Halford's interest in recording a blues album,[32][33] WWE wrestler Eva Marie's first starring movie role,[34] Kip Winger's intentions to end the band Winger as a touring entity,[35] Eddie Van Halen almost having a cameo in the third Bill & Ted movie,[36] Alan Angels signing with IMPACT Wrestling,[37] the band Kansas' enjoyment of AEW stars The Young Bucks' use of "Carry On My Wayward Son,"[38] Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy's plans to write another book,[39] Motley Crue's Tommy Lee having a Starbucks franchise,[40] Def Leppard's Rick Allen having a friendship with Wolfgang Van Halen,[41][42] Ice-T explaining how he often writes lyrics,[43] and Chris Jericho's recovery from a throat-related injury.