SYNDICATED CALLERS? Armstrong & Getty Cry Foul Over Lifted Phone Calls [AUDIO]

(JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - KSTE/KNEW West Coast talkers Armstrong & Getty called out syndicated Doug Stephan's "Good Day Show" for lifting callers from their show and reusing on his show. This came following word from a listener who heard a call into Stephan's Good Day show who he thought sounded surprisingly similar to one heard earlier on A&G's show. On the air, A&G seemed to be more surprised than upset with Getty joking "It's a 'Good Day' for plagiarism." Another caller was asked to speak clearly, as she could likely be a "nationally syndicated caller." Later in the show Stephan himself called in and opened by saying "I got my hands up, I'm under arrest, you got me." He explained that the calls were inadvertently taken from clips for his "Talk Radio Countdown" Show. A&G weren't convinced, but later accepted his apology.

In a follow-up release from Doug Stephan, he wrote: "My company produces several radio programs, including Good Day and the Talk Radio Count Down. The Count Down program, which is billed as being a review of what happened on the air during the past week in talk radio across the country, uses clips from shows around the country to highlight the top stories in talk radio and has served to promote my fellow hosts and our format for more than ten years.It is our policy on Count Down to give credit to the programs from which we choose those highlights, and we've done a pretty good job on that front. On occasion when there is crossover on a story between Count Down and my Good Day show, we have used some of those same clips on Good Day to reinforce a conversation. Again, it is our practice to give credit for those clips, but on rare occasions that practice has not been followed and some clips have been run without attribution or with the wrong attribution. Obviously there are flaws in our system and the wrong clip can wind up in the wrong place as evidenced by what has happened here. This is unacceptable. I take full responsibility and have told my staff in no uncertain terms that it will not happen again. I called Armstrong and Getty to apologize and assure them that I have dealt with this problem. I have been in this business for 44 years and great respect for our profession and my peers."  

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Appetite For Promotion [AUDIO]

(JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - On Wednesday morning Steven Adler, original drummer of Guns N' Roses, featured on Celebrity Rehab & Sober House, joined the BJ Shea Morning Experience (99.9 KISW, Seattle) to chat about his book "My Appetite For Destruction." During the interview Steven talked about if he thinks there would be a day where the original 5 members of G N' R would get together & play music once again: "I think if Axl and the other guys, especially Axl, read my book, they’ll realize what a special thing that we had and that we could still have and what a bond that we had. We’re brothers and we’re gonna be brothers and what do brothers do? They fight! You might not love your brother, or like your brother, all the time, but you will always gonna love ‘em. Everything that me, Axl, Slash, Duff, and Izzy did...even Axl can’t take that away. But I think it’s because we haven’t been in the same room. I think if Axl reads it and sees what we really had, I think he’ll look at the band and what we can do with the band in a different light." Listen to Podcast

 

Garner Makes Dream Come True

(JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - After MidNite host Blair Garner made a dream come true earlier this week when he exclusively debuted a new song, “In The Mean Time,” from unsigned Country artist Sarah Marince. The impact of airing on After MidNite was immediate - It debuted at #40 on Mediabase’s Real Time Chart. Marince will join Garner on After MidNite Tuesday morning, August 3, to discuss her reaction to this exciting debut.“On Tuesday night, we broke all the rules and debuted a song by an unsigned artist, something we’ve never done in the show’s seventeen-year history,” said Garner.  “When I met Sarah, I knew this amazingly talented woman had a voice and a message that needed to be heard. “In The Mean Time” will be made available on iTunes next week – two weeks earlier than originally planned.

 

Obama On The View: Is Your Show Next? (JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - This morning at 11 am et, President Obama joins the ladies on "The View." I heard ABC's Diane Sawyer say yesterday "Unlike most guests who come on "The View," President Obama does not have a new movie, album or reality show to promote... " Instead, he's promoting himself and his agenda, sitting in the hot seat of the daytime talk show in an effort, once again, to go beyond the traditional media filter and speak directly to the American people, especially women." Well, it's doubtful it'll be a hot seat, but the real point here is, does this change the rules for Sitting Presidents? If safe harbors like "The View" humanize and offer a side to a President that traditional forums don't, can pop-culture-based radio shows be next? Only time will tell, but you may want to get your questions ready. Favorite line overheard backstage from Joy Behar: There’s so much security here at the View, you’d think Justin Bieber was back.

Marc Ryan Entertains At MSBC XXII Luncheon: Wild, loud, and delightfully mischievous is what you’ll get from this white trash talking Louisiana native. No topics are sacred and no one is safe. Marc Ryan is one of the most requested club comics touring today. His TV credits bust at the seams: Most recently Marc appeared on a TBS Comedy Special entitled, “Pit Stop Comedy.” Other TV credits include CBS’ Star Search and Comedy Central has spotlighted Marc as one of the Best of the Improv on their web site. Currently AOL is featuring Marc under the keyword COMEDY. There is a definite buzz about Marc's future. He has the right look and the talent to back it up. This year we're pleased to have him join us on stage during our always lively and entertaining Friday Luncheon presented courtesy of United Stations Radio Networks and The Pulse of Radio

 

The Doug Banks Show Joins AURN's Line-Up

(JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - American Urban Radio Network's (AURN) announced that Doug Banks, DeDe McGuire and comedian Rudy Rush, one of radio's longest running Urban syndicated programs is joining its line-up. Says President or Program Operations, Jerry Lopes: "It's great, entertaining radio and they're not afraid to tackle the issues of the day through their popular Adult Conversation segment." Adds Banks "One thing I can promise, no one will work any harder than DeDe, Rudy and I in bringing more fun and excitement to urban adult radio."

Movers/Wakers: (JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - Tricia Jentz joins Clear Channel/San Francisco as co-host with Don Bleu on Star 101.3. Most recently held a similar post at Kiss 92.5/Toledo.

 

Another Day, Another R&G Finalist

(JULY 29 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) With only 11 days and counting before Regis & Kelly reduce their co-host for a day list down to 10, here is yet another finalist that you may be able to help. Shown right, Star 92.1 Myrtle Beach SC's Erin Wilde. Look for more pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. If your listeners would like to help, Click Here For Directions.

 

 

Hough On Seacrest: "Didn't You Know? We're Having A Baby!"

So says "Dancing With the Star's Julianne Hough who's been linked romantically with uber radio/tv host Ryan Seacrest. Yesterday in an interview with 104.3 Myfm/LA Valentine, when asked about her relationship, she jokingly responded: 'Didn't you know? We're having a baby!' She then quickly added "Oh God, I can't even say that. That's going to be everywhere." Yup. Now Jockline Daily. Apparently, the two have been an item for a few months and just recently have been more open about it. Shifting gears, she also mentioned in the interview that she won't likely return for the next season of the DWTS because of an upcoming movie "Footloose." When asked if Ryan would make a good potential dance partner were she to return, she said, "I'm sure Fox and ABC would love that. He can groove. He's got a little dip here and there." Listen To The Interview Here

 

Tribune Inks Cunningham To TV Show

(JULY 28 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) After months of auditions and various personalities being touted, Chicago's Tribune Broadcasting has announced the September 2011 launch of The Bill Cunningham Show. This coincides when Oprah Winfrey's show is set to go off the air. When asked by Chicago Tribune's Phil Rosenthal why the St. Louis talker wanted to do this, he said "Phil Donahue came out of southwest Ohio. Jerry Springer came out of southwest Ohio, ...And I watch 'Larry King Live' and I'm thinking, 'Damn, I could do it better than that.'" According to Rosenthal, Tribune is still looking for a distribution and sales partner for the new program, which is suppose to modeled along the lines of Springer, Maury Povich and Steve Wilkos already airing on many of their stations. Tribune's head of programming, Sean Compton, tells Rosenthal "We're not trying to be the next Dr. Phil. … We're not trying to save the world. We're trying to entertain our audience in daytime and complement what we do now, and Willie's the best fit for that."

 

Hockey's Talbot Calls Ovechkin "A Real D***he" On The Air [AUDIO]

(JULY 28 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) That was the top story from today's bleacherreport.com following Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins' Maxime Talbot's interview on 1059's X Morning Show. While out promoting the 2011 Winter Classic, Talbot stopped long enough to call two-time NHL MVP, Alex Ovechkin, "a real douche." He added "I just hate the guy." "...You hear a lot of stories about a guy, but sometimes they're not true. “You hear of guys who are not good guys, and you're like, 'Yeah, okay, I'll give the guy a shot.' The first time I met him, let's say he didn't give the best impression to me, so better reason to hate him even more." BR's Trent Reinsmith writes: "Hopefully someone from the NHL office will get in touch with Mr. Talbot and let him know that this is the NHL, not the WWE and the "morning zoo" radio comments do not help the game in the least." Listen to the Podcast Here

 

That 70's Star Still Regrets 2006 Interview With Howard Stern

(JULY 28 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Actor Wilmer Valderrama, who, by our count, along with Justin Timberlake have now dated pretty much every hot looking starlette in Hollywood, says in an upcoming interview that he still regrets his candid comments about ex-girlfriends Mandy Moore, Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson during an 2006 interview with Howard Stern. According to The Toronto Sun, back then he not only discussed his most intimate details involving Moore, but added he actually took here virginity as well. He also discussed Lohan's very real upper-torso along with her body waxing routine. He told Stern, "Sex with Mandy was good, but it wasn't like warm apple pie," and referred to former girl friend Ashlee Simpson as a "screamer" in bed. Now, years later in an interview to air this Friday on BlogTalkRadio.com, he says "I definitely learned a lot from this industry and about the media. I learned that no matter who you really are there will be instances where you put your guard down and you just have to be aware of that." Bookmark the above link for the complete interview on Friday.

 

P'od TV Anchor Gives Reporter The Universal Salute [VIDEO]

(JULY 28 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) To date, Jockline Daily has brought you audio/video in French, Spanish, Portugese, Dutch and now for the first time ever, Russian. No, we don't know what he's saying. We barely speak English. And as you have probably noticed, we don't write that well either. This video, however, caught our attention, not for its foreign appeal, but rather, the universal language of the middle finger. In this short video there's no hint of what p'od the news anchor, but one thing's for sure, don't look for them sharing a flask of vodka anytime soon. Enjoy the video here

And The Pics Just Keep On Comin'!

(JULY 28 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) 12 Days And Counting before Regis & Kelly reduce their co-host for a day list down to 10. In the meantime, here is yet another finalist that you may be able to help. Shown rigth, syndicated Elvis Duran's Carolina Bermudez. Look for more pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. If your listeners would like to help, Click Here For Directions.

 

Timberlake & John On Idol Radar: Is More Than One Change On Tap?

(JULY 27 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Interesting stuff from yesterday's Hollywoodnews.com regarding next year's AI. It appears pop star Justin Timberlake and Elton John are now on the "want" list as Simon Cowell's replacement for next year's show. Meanwhile, over at The Hollywood Reporter comes word that reality producer Nigel Lythgoe is closing in on a deal to return to Fox's "American Idol," and, according to the report, could completely revamp the show. If you'll recall, he told Zap2It.com earlier this year “I would replace the entire judging panel." He added "I don’t think it really works replacing one person.” Lythgoe helped launch the original in the U.K. along with creator Simon Fuller. He currently produces and judges Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." What they'll do is still anyone's guess, but one thing's for sure: Radio will be all over it!

The Guest You Can't Refuse: [AUDIO]

(JULY 27 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH)Everyone has an opinion of Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael Lohan, including Lindsay, and it's not usually kind. But when he rings radio's phones, it's hard to say no. Yesterday he reached out The River's 107.5/Nashville's Woody & Jim where he says he's asking Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Wahlberg to help him get through to Lindsay. " I know both of them and Mark is a tremendous human being. Hopefully they'll see her before she gets out and she'll get in this rehab and get off these prescription meds aget her life back." He adds, "She's only on two meds right now, Ambien and Adderall. Ambien is for sleeping, so I can understand that, but this Adderall stuff has got to be stopped. Seven out of 10 kids in college are on this stuff and it's no more than methamphetamine! It's speed." Listen to The Interview Here

 

Adam Dunn Makes Surprise Visit To Uecker: [AUDIO]

(JULY 27 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Everyone loves sportscaster Bob Uecker, especially former Red's player Adam Dunn who was willing to take some heat for visiting him during a game. According to majorleagueball.com, during Saturday's game between the Nationals and Brewers, the Washington National's first baseman Dunn, who had the day off, made a surprise visit in the Brewer's broadcast booth to see his longtime friend Bob Uecker who had just returned following heart surgery. This is typically a big no-no for players to do, especially in the opposing team's booth. When Nat's Mgr. Jim Riggleman got word, he told MLB "I wish you wouldn't have told me that." Of course he laughed in the process. When Dunn, who's like 6'9" and 280 lbs was asked if he'd get in trouble, he said "If I get in trouble going up and seeing a guy after he had heart surgery, I'll pay my fine. That's ridiculous." Listen to Interview Here

 

Countdown Continues For Host-For-Day On Regis & Kelly:

(JULY 27 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) 13 Days And Counting - In our quest to some of radio's finest--and we do mean finest! -- here are yet another three finalists that you may be able to help. First, top l. Magic 107 Tampa's ' Leslye Gail, above center, Nicole Giordano of Y101 Fresno and above right, Angie Martinez from Hot 97 New York. Look for more pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. If your listeners would like to help, Click Here For Directions.

Movers/Wakers: Brightwell Joins Marino In Nashville - WTRS personality Beth Brightwell is leaving the popular WTRS/Ocala FL's Dave, Beth and Bo Morning Show following a 10-year run. From there she'll head north to join Rick Marino on the Wake Up With The Wolf Show on Nashville's WSM-FM/95.5 The Wolf. The Mouth notes, with special pleasure, that WTRS' website post goodbye's and well-wishes to her new gig. Wow, wouldn't that be a nice approach for others to follow.

 

Morning Show Boot Camp's First Ever "Career Expo" Coming Saturday 8.7.10. FREE ADMISSION TO THIS SESSION FOR AIR TALENT BETWEEN GIGS*

Without exception, there's never been a forum stacked with so many top radio executives there with the express purpose of jumpstarting your currrent job or career. Led by former ABC Radio and Radio Network's President/turned Talent Executive Jim Robinson and joined by distinguished panelists Alan Burns, Heather Cohen, Glenn Goldstein, David Katz, Gary Krantz, Gabe Hobbs, Michael McVay, Dan Vallie, Jon Zellner and more tba! Not only will you get inside tips and techniques to boost your careeer, but an opportunity for special one-on-one conversations with each of them following the panel discussion. Here's just a sample of what you'll learn: • Quick Ways To Get Your Career Out of A Rut! • How To Negotiate In A Down Economy! • Right Answers To Tough Interview Questions! • Resumes That Stand Out! • Airchecks That Get Attention! • Formats of The Future! • Crossing Over To Talk! • The Right Steps To Syndication! • Getting Noticed Between Gigs! • Adding Social Media To Your Career's Advantage! It takes place on Saturday, 8.7.10. Beginning at 10:30 AM.

FREE ADMISSION TO THIS SESSION FOR AIR TALENT BETWEEN GIGS - Must sign up at (770) 737-2700.

 

NEW TREND? Another Celebrity Baby Announcement Via Radio: [AUDIO]

(JULY 26 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Perhaps it's the newest fad. If you're a celebrity having a baby, just break the news on morning radio. Within moments, the world will know about it. It happened earlier this month when pop star Zac Hanson announced on Kidd Kraddick's show that he and his wife Kate were expecting their second child. No sooner announced than US, People Magazine and numerous gossip websites were all over it. Last week it was Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young's (shown) turn as he broke the news of he and his wife's first child on Woody & Jim in the morning - 107-5 The River/Nashville.  Jim Chandler said, "We're happy our quarterback let our listeners know first. And we're also happy he didn't spike the baby in celebration." Listen To The Call Here

 

Lynch Joins Blades On Mix 96.9/Phoenix

(JULY 26 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH)KMXP-FM has named Lindsay Lynch the new Executive Producer for Mathew Blades morning show. Lynch has been with Clear Channel since 2005 and is the former producer for the nationally syndicated show Johnjay and Rich. Lynch tells The Mouth "I am thrilled to be a part of a show again, producing is where I belong- it is my dream job. I have learned so much from working with Johnjay and Rich for the past 3 years and I'm ready to put my knowledge to work! Can't wait for bootcamp next week to meet up with all of my radio friends." Lynch told The Mouth. A.J. who has been playing the role of Producer will maintain a position on Blades' show.

 

Host Gets "Kylie" Tattoo In Lieu of Star's Guest Appearance

(JULY 26 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Joy 94.9 FM/Melbourne's Nath Valvo got a souvenir from his meeting with pop star Kylie Minogue (shown right) that he won't soon forget – a tattoo! The station had been doing a promotion called ‘Kylie, Call Joy’ for several weeks. When Kylie got word, she immediately got in touch. According to monsterandcritics.com, Nath said: “I vowed to get a Kylie tattoo if she gave us an interview and now I have. I’m really happy with it, which is a good thing really.” He added, “We thought that at best we might get a chat with her on the phone, but to meet her in person was fantastic. I told her I was going to get the drawing tattooed and she was pretty shocked.”

 

 

Zakk & Jack Join WNDE For Mornings - (JULY 26 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH)Op's Mgr. Buzz Casey has announced The Zakk and Jack Morning Show kicking off this morning on Sport's Talk WNDE/Indianapolis. Dominic Zaccagnini (aka “Zakk Tyler”) had been a drive time radio personality (“2004 Best Rock Personality” by Radio & Records magazine) in Chicago and Atlanta as well as an NFL game day host for the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons. Zakk was the co-creator and managing editor for WXIN/Fox-59 News IndySportsNation.com before joining Sports Radio 1260 WNDE. Jack Trudeau was the Quarterback for the University of Illinois where he led the Fighting Illini to the Rose Bowl in 1984, then was drafted in the 2nd Round by the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. Jack played eight years with the Colts before finishing his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. The Zakk and Jack Show will be produced in Indianapolis and syndicated nationally by the Fox Sports Radio Network.

Ingraham Hit's #1 - Laura Ingraham’s Latest Book, ‘The Obama Diaries’ Hits #1 on New York Times Bestsellers’ List. It was just released on July 13th and quickly soared to the top of the list surpassing everyone in the politics and government bestseller category. “The Obama Diaries” Book Tour is currently traveling across the country with upcoming stops scheduled in Los Angeles at the Nixon Library and then on Tuesday she is on to Las Vegas where she will be signing books at the Borders Bookstore. Other stops scheduled for the book tour include Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO; Cincinnati, OH; Huntington, NY; and Minneapolis, MN. Don’t miss Ingraham guest hosting Fox News Channel’s The O’Reilly Factor this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Ingraham’s top-rated radio show is syndicated by Talk Radio Network Enterprises.

REGIS & KELLY PROMOTION: Final 10 Coming August 9th?

(JULY 26 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) In the words of my father "O Madone!! As the above pics would suggest, this can't be easy for Regis & Kelly. As Jockline continues its radio duty, here's yet another three finalist that you may be able to help. First, top l. KMLE/Phoenix' Andrea Highland, above center, Kentucky Kristen of G105/Raleigh and above right, Geena The Latina from 96.1/San Diego. Look for more pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. If your listeners would like to help, Click Here For Directions.

 

Jocks From KCBQ-AM/San Diego's "Golden Era" To Be Etched In Stone

(JULY 23 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Back in the 70's, when CHR was still called Top 40, no station was more recognized and imitated than KCBQ. From it's 2 second "shotgun" jingles (quick drumroll followed by equally fast vocal "KCBQ," into music. This completely revamped the way mosts jingles had been produced until then; stations coast to coast quickly descended on Pams in Dallas for a jingle-package redux. Then, of course, there was the Jack McCoy produced "The Last Contest." It would take too long to explain, but lets just say it brought new meaning to the term "theatre of the mind." Today, a shopping center sits where KCBQ AM 1170 once sat, and with the efforts of www.KCBQremembered.net, friends, fans and former employees are being asked to help erect a monument on this site featuring the names of the air personalities who worked at the station from 1958 to 1978. At the website it ask "if you were one of those personalities or know of someone who should be included, please send that information to "Shotgun Tom" Kelly at shotgunt@aol.com Apparently, they're still several thousand dollars short of their goal. Checks can be made out to Linda Irwin and mailed to 2082 Estela Drive, El Cajon CA. 92020. They plan to erect on August 28th.

 

MSBC 22 AGENDA UPDATE: "What 2000 Women Said About Morning Radio!" [EXCLUSIVE MSBC PRESENTATION]

Consultant Alan Burns (shown) just conducted the largest-ever industry study of women radio listeners. You've seen and read much of the programming data. Now, for the first time, in an exclusive presentation for Morning Show Boot Camp XXII, he'll share the results specially tallored to morning radio: • What do women want from a morning show? Does that vary by age? • What is their general attitude toward personalities? • What it will tell you about PPM? • What are their personal values and priorities? • How does radio fit with their overall media usage? • How can you best reach them online? This session is your chance to listen to the voices of over 2,000 women as translated by one of radio’s most successful consultants. Understanding women may be impossible, but this hour will get you closer! Alan Burns co-authored the seminal book on morning shows, “Morning Radio: A Guide to Developing On-Air Superstars” and has worked with many of radio’s top morning shows over the past 25 years. This session is your chance to listen to the voices of over 2,000 women as translated by one of radio’s top consultants.

AGENDA UPDATE: "TURNING HEADLINES INTO HUMOR."Want to know how top comedy writers turn each day's headlines into "radio gold?" How they brainstorm; choose the best topics or write comedy in a way that brings out the most laughs? Would you also like to know the most common mistakes that shows make when it comes to comedy? On Friday, August 6th, MSBC XXII has assembled an amazing panel of some of radio's hottest writers to share all. They 'll even be put to test with the day's top stories. Find out how they do it and what you can do to turn each day's news into your own radio gold.

AGENDA UPDATE: The always popular "Battle of The Bits" returns to Morning Show Boot Camp™ for its 12th Annual Appearance, but there's something new this year: "Bits are not restricted to attendees!" Got an idea that you like to submit? Just email it to themouth@tds.net Those submitting must be on-air personalities, warrant that this material was performed on-air, is their property to submit and not licensed or owned by their company, or a third-party provider. Have an idea that you think is an award winner? Send it to us now, include mp3's if you'd like. It'll be considered at the sole-discretion of MSBC, it's moderators and voted on exclusively by MSBC 2010 Attendees. This year's Battle of The Bits is moderated by Kevin Rolston of The Kevin & Virginia Show - WLDI/West Palm Beach.

Morning Show Boot Camp 22 Kicks Off With Encore of 2009's Highly Lauded "Reaction Game II." It Begins at 9 AM on Thursday, August 5th. Led By Stuntmeister Paige Nienaber! Here's how it work: Like Battle of the Bits, Table groups of shows are formed and then compete for prizes with their skills and techniques on reacting to major-breaking news events. Nienaber says "What you do in the first five minutes following a major event can turn you into the go-to show for days, or even weeks. It can literally put your show on the map and on the minds of listeners forever." Now, find out how top shows react. Learn how they responded previous events; how they literally became part of the story. Learning their secrets, plus Nienaber's insights could prove to be the most important and valuable session of the week. Ask anyone who attended last year's reaction game and you'll quickly learn this is one session you dare not miss.

 

Morning Show Boot Camp's Most Powerful Line-Up Ever Assembled For Special"RADIO ROUNDTABLE" Set For FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH, Westin Canal Place NEW ORLEANS

It' a whole new radio world and there's looking back. To move full steam ahead, you want answers that only radio's top decision makers and executives can offer. Now's your chance: An amazing no-holds-barred session with tips and advice from some of the most powerful names in radio. Find out how they're tackling PPM! --Learn The Top Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable To a Company! --Find Out How To Get Top Dollars Even In a Bad Economy! --Hear First-hand Which Kind of Shows Get Their Attention Fastest? --Get The Latest Take On Syndication vs Local! and more. Panelists so far include Rick Cummings/Emmis --Bert Weiss/The Bert Show--Ron Rodriguez/Arbitron--Buzz Knight/Greater Media --David Katz/Elvis Duran Group--Alex Cameron/Emmis NY + Moderator Michael McVay. Stay tuned for more details.

 

REGIS & KELLY CO-HOST FOR A DAY: The Promotion You Can't Take Your Eyes Off!

(JULY 23 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Since the Regis & Kelly uber promotion first launched, Jockline has shown it's radio civic duty by providing pics of those who entered the competition. Not only can they use their listeners support, but perhaps your listeners as well. Take KOSI-FM/Denver's Denise Plante of The Murphy and Denise morning show. She's also seen on KUSA/NBC TV's "Colorado and Company." She's just one of the R&K's 100 finalists which will be reduced to only 10 contestants come August 9th. Look for more pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. Click Here For Directions.

 

Radio Legend Takes The Cake:

(JULY 23 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - On July 31st, Chicago's legendary Dick Biondi will make an appearance at the Lake County Fair, where he will be presented with a cake to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a broadcaster. According to The Lake County News Sun, he'll share the cake with visitors, too. Since we seem to be in the radio-memory mode, for the record, Biondi holds title to being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and credited with playing the first Beatle's record on the radio in America. He began at WCBA/New York and in the 60's moved to WLS/Chicago. From there he moved to KRLA/Los Angeles where with the help of the Mutual Broadcasting System dellivered his show, via syndication to over 125 stations. Today he's heard nights on True Oldies WLS-FM. Biondi will be joined at the fair by fellow WLS personality, Dave Fogel.

 

Bentli Joins KBIG/LA: Is He CC's Go-To Guy?

(JULY 23 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) We've now learned the actual destination of former 103.5 Kiss FM/Chicago's highly rated Ty Bentli surprise move to LA. According to laradio.com, he's headed to afternoons at Clear Channel's KBIG-104.3/My FM/Los Angeles. Okay, no rumor intended, but given all the news stemming from KIIS-FM's Ryan Seacrest' recent comment in Forbe's magazine about leaving CC at the end of his contract, could Bentli be the go-to guy?. One look at his picture and his success in Chicago makes you wonder.

 

Video That Will Crack You Up - [NSFW]

Hey, Hoe Is Tie!? That's what our friend Patrick Kicken writes this morning from Holland's Radio Veronica. He adds Ivm de naderende ontknoping van de Tour de France vandaag Fiets Not sure what he's writing (I assume it's Dutch) Anyway, PK usually shoots me audio and video from his PK's Funny Files which are usually quite funny. This morning link was a real splitter; for one of its players, too. Be forewarned, commercials from some countries are not as tame as here in the states. If you're easily offended, don't click. Otherwise, Click Here

 

Free Beer & Hot Wing's Producer Joe All Over Lohan Coverage [VIDEO]

(JULY 21 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) As we reported last week, Free Beer & Hot Wings' Producer Joe, headed west in the station van to support Lindsey Lohan as she enters prison. And support he did. How he wasn't arrested himself remains a mystery. He's the guy in the pink shirt. Check Out Video Here

 

REGIS & KELLY' HOST FOR A DAY: The Promotion You Can't Take Your Eyes Off!

(JULY 22 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) As Jockline has proven since the Regis & Kelly uber promotion first launched, the proof is in the pictures. Take 106.7 Orlando’s Jayde (shown r) of The Johnny & Jayde Show. She's just one of the R&K's 100 finalists which will be reduced to only 10 contestants come August 9th. Now, if you only saw a name, how would you be able to direct your audience to vote. Look for a collage of pics in the coming days. In the meantime, if you're among the final 100, shoot us your lastest pic. We'll post as many as possible. Perhaps someone from another show can get their listeners to lend support. Click Here For Directions.

 

TV's Johnson Handicaps His Chances On "Survivor" With Paul & Young Ron [AUDIO]

(JULY 22 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) According to reports, Jimmy Johnson, the former football coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys and now a television analyst, is a contestant on the reality show "Survivor: Nicaragua." The 67-year-old will attempt to outwit, outlast, and outplay other contestants over a 39-day period to win $1 million.  Long before the news broke, Johnson confided to Paul Castronovo and "Young" Ron Brewer of the "Paul & Young Ron Show" of his desire to be on the show, including a failed attempt to be a contestant on "Survivor: Gabon." Johnson shares that he was derailed by heart issues at the time but has since received medical treatment and lost 30 pounds. In the attached audio clip (courtesy of syndicated Paul & Young Ron morning radio show), Johnson even handicaps his chances of winning. Listen To the Interview Here  

 

Katy's Nude New Album Cover Revealed [AUDIO]

(JULY 22 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Katy Perry revealed the cover of her new Capital Record album yesterday:'Teenage Dream' As you'll notice, Katy, in this very classic painting by artist Will Cotton, is minus clothing (what else is new) while laying in a cloud of cotton candy. She told They NY Daily News that her religious parents might not be so pleased with it. "Oh my God, what will my mother think?" she exclaimed. "It's so gorgeous. I'm so excited. I'm nervous. I'm shaking a bit. This will be my first piece of real art." According to the article, The 12-song track list will be unveiled Friday and includes a song called "Peacock," which she calls a great example of her "f---ed-up humor." The video for "Teenage Dream" is set for release in the first week of August. We have a feeling you'll be hearing more about this between now and then. Click here for Snoop Dog California Gurls Video

 

Ace & TJ Get Inside Scoop On Lindsay Lohan Just Before Heading To Jail [AUDIO]

(JULY 21 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) - Jonathan Jaxson is a celebrity blogger DishinTheDirt.com and friend to the stars. So, when he called the nationally syndicated top rated Ace & TJ Morning Show yesterday to share his details about Lindsay Lohans' current state, we were all ears. J.J. told us he had just gotten off the phone with his longtime friend and that things were not looking good for her at all. J.J. said he talked to the troubled star yesterday, saying, "She was a wreck. She's bitten most of her nails off; she's biting the skin on her fingers, breaking out in rashes and losing her hair." Listen Here For Interview. By the way, A spokesman for the LA County Sheriff's Department has now said, so long as she behaves, Lindsay Lohan will only have to spend 12-13 days behind bars. As it stands, she'll be released from The Century Regional Detention Facility either August 1 or 2. just in time for Morning Show Boot Camp... I'm just sayin'.. Oh yeah, caught this link at E! Online and thought you'd enjoy. Will anyone ever top Nick Nolte? Click Here For Gallery

 

And Then There Was 100! [LIST]

(JULY 21 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) In a promotion we've clung to like glue from the start, Regis & Kelly's co-host for a day selection has been reduced to its final 100. (Click below for a complete list of finalists). Not sure how many actual entries there were, but it was reportedly HUGE! With Jockline having featured pics of a number of these fine entrants, let me just say the next time someone utters the phrase "a face for radio," I hope you'll join me in a group "bite me." This contest proved their are some amazing beauties in our midst! The question now is will there be a male version of this when Regis takes off for a day? You gotta believe (hope) there will be. Is anyone not impressed with the person who came up with the idea? Beyond smart. Top 10 will be announced August 9th. Check out the top 100 here

Bret Michaels Reveals Marriage Phobia To Gene & Julie [AUDIO]

(JULY 20 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) At the peak of his false wedding rumors, Bret Michaels revealed to KVIL/Dallas married duo Gene & Julie why he isn't engaged: he's afraid. During an interview on the Marconi-nominated Gene & Julie Show, Michaels addressed engagement rumors to longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson and confessed, "My parents went through a pretty horrific divorce, and I always felt that if your loved somebody with or without a piece of paper it's still that love there. But I'm not against marriage. I think it's the finest thing a person can do... if they're good at it and they can work it out... I think with me I just get cold feet. But it's not against marriage. I think it's the, you know, you hear a lot of these horrific stories and I just don't want to go through that." Listen To Audio Here

Moyles Re-Ups At Radio One

(JULY 20 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH) Mark Jeffries writes in today's mirror.co.uk that Radio One iconic presenter Chris Moyles has locked up a one-year deal on the BBC outlet and vows to top larger than life competitor Chris Evans in the ratings. Moyles is a Radio One mainstay having been there longer than anyone else. Now he wants to be the most-listened to by surpasing Evans' 9.5 million listeners on Radio 2. Last night Moyles confirmed his contract extension on Twitter. According to the article, Moyles is estimated to take in around £494,000 (appx. $750,000 U.S.) Read The Entire Article Here.

 

 

Movers/Wakers

WKSC (103.5)/Chicago's highly-rated Ty Bentli, exits afternoons for undisclosed gig at Clear Channel LA. The station now begins nationwide search for replacement • 30-year NY radio vet Ric Mitchell lands again at WQAR-FM - Star 101.3/Malta, NY for mornings beginning Aug. 2.

JULY 21 - 2010 - THE MORNING MOUTH

 

MSBC XXII CONFERENCE HOTEL PROBLEM SOLVER: As many of you already know, due to some issues, The Westin Canal Place has been showing sold out for a couple of weeks even though rooms were added and available Wed (8.4) through Frid. (8.6). If you should experience any problems, please contact Nancy Thames at (504) 553-5102.

Beck Diagonosed With Eye Disease: Blindness Possible [VIDEO]

This was the grim news he relayed yesterday while speaking at an event in Salt Lake City. He told them "A couple of weeks ago I went to the doctor because of my eyes, I can't focus my eyes," he said to a Salt Lake City crowd on Saturday. "He did all kinds of tests and he said, 'you have macular dystrophy ...you could go blind in the next year. Or, you might not.'" Keeping his sense of humor, Beck joked back to the doctor, "Did you just charge me a thousand dollars for knowing what I knew my whole life?" Macular dystrophy is a genetic eye disorder which controls the sharpness of vision. He added "I went to the best doctor I could find, ..while I could still go to the best doctor I can find," he told the approximately 6,000 people assembled for his "American Revival" tour. Watch Video

 

Hewitt Interview: Film Gave Her New Appreciation of Oldest Profession

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is out promoting her new Lifetime TV Movie "The Client List," based on a true story of a mother who turns to prostitution in order to support her injured husband and three small children. She tells KIIS' Ryan Seacrest that playing the part of a prostitute helped her get a better understanding of the sex industry." She said “Some women might not be getting the sexual attention they need at home. “They are kind of going, 'Well, we have needs just like men do, and if men can go out and get their needs met, we will too. '' According to metrolyrics.com, Hewitt plays a former small-town beauty queen who is left with no choice but to go on the game. She confirmed that the project is the last that she has lined up for the foreseeable future. Listen to Interview Here

Fire Marshals Keep Up The Heat Against Turkey Stunt; Attorney Fires Back

Is that enough puns for you? Apparently, lack of charges against 93.3's MJ Kelli's morning show isn't enough for the state Fire Marshal's Office which insist on arson charges being filed and are frustrated by lack of progress. This of course stems from last December's frozen turkey deep fry bit in a van that went awry. The Van eventually caught fire; fire fighters were called in and one of them was injured. An attorney told Tampa's Channel 10 News "if you burn your own property and don't try to make a false claim, it is not arson. It was a stunt that got out of hand. John Corbett, the Chief of Fire Investigations and Arson in the State Fire Marshal's Office, says however "it is illegal to burn your property on the property of others. That is why they're frustrated that arson charges haven't been filed on an investigation that has been completed since January. Meanwhile, MJ's attorney, John Fitzgibbons, a former federal prosecutor, says he doesn't think he has seen as unprofessional conduct in his career as what the fire department is engaged in, adding 'if he was still working for the feds he would call them down to his office and give them the biggest dressing down they had ever seen.

 

CONFIRMED: Found Body Is Morning Host

As reported yesterday, a body found about 12 miles from where KBNG-FM morning host Rick Steele was last seen walking with his two dogs, was believed to have been that of the missing host. However, officials were waiting for the coroner's office to confirm his identity. Yesterday, Montrose County Coroner Thomas Canfield identified the man as 48-year-old Rick Steele. He says Steele drowned and no foul play is suspected. Steele was first reported missing on July 1 along the canal in western Colorado. When he didn't show up for work at KBNG-FM, co-workers alerted police. They found his Ford Ranger pickup parked along Miguel Road and Highway 50 with one of his two dogs resting underneath the truck. This past Saturday, A sheriff's deputy found a body pressed against a grate in the canal. At the station website they wrote: We would like to thank everyone for their selfless work in trying to locate Steele. We also thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as we go through this tragic time. Many thanks goes out to the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Posse for their endless work on this case. May the fun loving guy that we knew in our hallways and inside our radio always be remembered.

 

Random Popsicles Of Kindness [VIDEO]

Fish/Atlanta's morning duo Kevin & Taylor found a cool way to beat the summer heat and help people who work outdoors as well. Yesterday, "Operation Cool Down" not only caught the attention of over-heated Atlantan's, NBC's local TV crew as well. were featured on the Atlanta-NBC TV news for “Operation Cool Down.” Basically, the morning crew hit the streets with bags of popsicles. Anyone working outside feeling the heat gets a treat. They also asked listeners to join in on the Random Acts of Kindness by treating UPS drivers, Construction men, landscaping crews etc. Click Here For The Video, wait through the 14 seconds ad and then the story will come up!

 

7.15.10

Imus Hits 70!: Having Too Much Fun To Stop

With nearly 40 years under his radio belt in the The Big Apple, the former shock jock/turned talker, Don Imus, turns 70 this Friday. According to today's NY Daily News, "his career is cruising like a sky-blue '64 ragtop Mustang on the White Sands of New Mexico." With WABC/NY as his flagship, he's heard daily on about 80 stations. He told NYDN: He'll "probably" retire to the ranch someday," but right now is apparently having too good a time to leave. "I love doing it. I'm in a unique position - I can do what I want." Imus, who started in NY in 1971 at W"NNNNNN"BC, told NYDN's David Hinckley, there was time back then where he'd have eight to 10 drinks and pass out on park benches. When awake, he could get nasty, abusing staffers or record store owners who just wanted him to sign a few of his comedy albums." Subsequently, he was fired in 1977, rehired in '79 and returned to drinking. This was about the time his first marriage ended as well. In 1987 he finally sobered up, married Deirdre and in 1999 they founded the Imus Ranch. This was also the point in his career where he transitioned from "shock" jock to adult conversationalist. Read The Complete NYD Story Here

 

Body Of Missing Morning Host May Have Been Discovered - Colorado's Montrose County Sheriff’s Department discovered a body about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday while patrolling a canal several miles downstream from where KBNG 103.7 FM morning host Rick Steele’s (shown left) truck was found on July 2 along with his two dogs, which were both found unharmed. According to The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Sheriff Rick Dunlap told them “The body has not been identified, but the circumstances surrounding the search for Rick Steele are consistent with this case, pending autopsy results." NBC's Channel 10 new reported that it might be a few days before the identity is determined.

Leo Joins Chio: Is It Team Edward or Jacob? [WITH AUDIO] Wired 96.5/Philly's Chio in the morning had uber movie star Leo DiCaprio on this morning for a quick chat about his new film, Christopher Nolan’s Inception. Not one to waste this rare appearance talking film gaga, Chio quickly went into Q's enquiring minds want to ask. Here were just a few: "What famous person are you following on Twitter? "No one! sasy Leo. He added how amusing he finds it of how much meaningless info, like which club or restaurant someone's going into, etc, is exchanged. Chio then jumps on the Twilight wagon, asking DiCaprio to pick "Team Edward or Team Jacob." Tell Chio, "Gotta go with R'pat (code for "we're buds), "Team Edward." When asked about his top movie of all time, DiCaprio says there' no way he can just pick one, so he chooses three: "Fellini's 8 1/2, "Taxi Driver." And finally, "2001. Listen to entire interview here:

 

More Chio: Now Looking For A 'Radio Wife!

We don't normally feature job openings as news storie, but an actual big market gig wanting a quick fix? Puleeezee! Chio told us "We are Looking for someone to join our Morning Family!! Says If YOU ARE: Funny/Witty/Creative, Intelligent--Knowing what's going on in Philly and the World--Live/Relate to the 20'something lifestyle, NOT afraid to talk about 'YOUR LIFE!', A 'Pop Culture' junkie/Know how to deliver entertainment passionately to listeners, Have a 'vibe' of what's going on before anyone else, Want to have fun, Want to WIN!!!! If this is YOU--Did I mention that you'll be working with 2 fat guys??  Get YOUR STUFF to us ASAP! We need: MP3, Resume, Website: **Send it Here  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to drop us an email at the same address or reach out to executive producer Joey B here Time is of the essence!  Get your stuff to US TODAY!  Did I mention the awesome food and 'The Rocky Statue??'

Gentry Joins O'Brien: "Brooks And Dunn Together Again?" [AUDIO]

Country music's two biggest duos, Brooks and Dunn and Montgomery Gentry, each made a stop in Indianapolis Friday, July 16th. Montgomery Gentry brought theiAC - WDEZ-FM 07r new CD "Gravel Road" to Country 97.1 Hank FM and later that night Brooks and Dunn brought the Last Rodeo tour to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Country 97.1 Hank FM Morning Show host Dave O'Brien asks Montgomery Gentry their thoughts about Brooks and Dunn splitting up after 20 years. Troy Gentry thinks we may see Brooks and Dunn back together in the future. Hear the interview here

Condolences: Longtime CD101 Columbus Personality/PD John Andrew 'Andyman' Davis, drowned while vacationing with his family in Michigan. He joined CD101 in 1991 as an air talent and took over PD reigns in 1998. "Andyman was best known for his Andyman-a-Thon where he would spend 48 hours on the air for an annual Christmas holiday fundraiser. Davis would receive pledges through song requests. This fund raiser eventually included auctions and live rock shows. He was also often voted as Columbus' favorite personality. According to Columbus Channel 10 News, he is survived by his wife Molly, and their three sons Johnny, Oliver, and Sammy. No word yet on burial arrangement.

Movers/Wakers: John Boy & Billy Re' up With Premiere!

It was announced today that John Boy and Billy have renewed their long-term contract with Premiere Radio Networks, the leading audio network in the country. Specific terms were not announced. Julie Talbott, Premiere Radio Networks president, content and affiliate relations, stated, “John Boy and Billy have put their unique stamp on morning radio and it’s no surprise the show continues to attract listeners, stations and sponsors alike. We’re looking forward to extending our relationship into the next decade.” In other news, Dorsey Gang Producer Jen Austin exits KSCS-FM/Dallas following the elimination of her position. Austin joined had KSCS a year ago after eight years with crosstown 106.1 Kiss FM and Mix 102.9. G-N Kang exits Chio In The Morning/Philly

7.16.10

Talent Agent Sues Brandmeier For $300+

Chicago-based Miller Broadcast Management, headed by Lisa Miller, has filed suit against morning host Jonathon Brandmeier (shown l) for alleged unpaid fees totalling nearly $500,000. According to yesterday's Chicago Sun-Time's, columnist Lewis Lazare reports they're asking for $312,353, including $185,000 in alleged unpaid fees for the "identification and negotiation of professional opportunities," including interest, attorneys' fees and other costs. According to the suit, Brandmeier contracted with MBM in September 2003. Some time later a dispute arose over fees between him and MBM. This was followed by arbitration, which eventually ruled in favor of MBM; Brandmeier's attorney then filed an objection. A final ruling in June instructed Brandmeire to pay daily interest of $29.60 until all money was paid. As of yesterday, Brandmeier's attorney had not responded to calls from the Sun-Times.

Correction: In Friday's Jockline Daily reference to the Chicago Sun-Time's article (below) on Jonathon Brandmeier being sued by his former agent, we inadvertantly added the $185,000 in alleged unpaid fees to the $312,353 being asked; thus, suggesting nearly $500,000 in fees. The $185,000 was actually "included" in the $312,353, not "in addition." Our apologies for the oversight.

Free Beer & Hot Wings Head West To Help Lohan [AUDIO + VIDEO]

This is going to be a busy week for the syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings Show. First, they're now broadcasting in three new markets: KROG - Medford, OR, - KRWN - Farmington, NM, WPXC - Cape Cod, MA (Boston DMA). Second, for the second time in a month, they'll be filling in for Dan Patrick. But third, Producer Joe, the same person that was filmed on WGN-TV and CBS TV for his visit to Gary, Indiana on the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, is now driving from Grand Rapids to LA to support Lindsey Lohan as she enters prison. Joe will be there live next week and is now on the road. To check out his latest news & photos, click here. But wait, there's more: On the way there, he is going to pick up a "celebrity" created by the internet this past 10 days, Bear, the double rainbow guy. Click here to see the video that started it all.They are going to pick him up in Northern California then drive to LA. This will culminate Monday and Tuesday on the air.

 

Dave, Shelly & Cookie Back With Jack

San Diego’s “Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw” radio show return to the air Aug. 2 on Jack 100.7 FM. They'll join supporting cast Ruth 66, Chris Boyer and Emily Maguire. According to The Union-Tribune, Shelly Dunn is still under contract with Clear Channel, but Rickards says he wants her back as soon as possible. Jack FM, which has gone without a morning show for over a year, should find a show that picks up where DSC left off. “It’s going to be the stuff people are familiar with,” Rickards said. “I would hope that I will still come up with some new stuff once in awhile, but there will be a hearty complement of the old comfortable thing that our audience enjoyed.” Rickards tell UT “The sad news is, my retirement is over,” Rickards said with a chuckle. “But I think it will be better to have something to do.”

EXPOSED: Mad Men's Flanagan Talks Playboy With Boomer & Carton [AUDIO]

Crista Flanagan of TV's Mad Men stopped by WFAN/New York's Boomer & Carton show yesterday to discuss her appearance on the cover of this month's Playboy. When asked how the "layout" got started, she says Playboy contacted her and wanted to do a 60's-Mad Men inspired spread. "I didn't really know what they meant, so they sent me Playboys from the 60's and I looked at them and there was this one where there's this woman with her robe falling open and she's decorating a Christmas tree," says Flanagan. "What woman didn't do that back in 1964?" ask Carton. When asked why she did the spread, she said "she liked this specific project." "And for the record, you're not fully exposed, you're not showing everything," "No, not everything," says Flanagan. Listen to Interview Here.

 

 

ENDS TODAY AT NOON: Final Chance To Enter Regis & Kelly Competition

With our final chance to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, feast your eyes on today's choice: None other than Fox Sport's Radio's Deb Carson. As we first reported weeks's ago, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking for a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us.

Eventually, You Knew It Would Happen

Calling it an horrendously sexist contest, Mauler of The Morning Hot Tub with Mauler, Rush, Jenni and Josie at The New HOT 89 Ottawa, Canada wrote: "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em - and Mauler became Molly. Molly is our newest announcer on The New Hot 89-9 and is hoping to be featured on the big Regis and Kelly show. Molly tells the Mouth, " Personally, I'm hoping that you can take this HOT picture of the very.....sexy Molly, and feature her, and this story on your next Jockline Daily."

We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all radio candidates the best of luck ...even Molly.

Movers/Wakers: Yea! Network, syndicator of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, have named Mark Pollitt as Director of Affiliate Relations. Pollitt spent time as the National Format Director for Cumulus pop stations, Program Director of KQXT in San Antonio, and as a Programming Specialist with Stratford Research.

7.15.10

Life With Hef: "We Did What Everybody Else Does." [AUDIO]

Yes, everyone with several women 50 years their junior. Oops, I got off track. On tour promoting her new book "Sliding Into Home," uber TV celeb' Kendra Wilkinson joined G105 Raleigh-Durham's Bob (Dumas) & the Showgram yesterday for a chat. Without giving away too many details, Wilkinson offers advice to Lindsay Lohan, threesomes with her husband, Hank, taking her baby to the Playboy mansion, whether or not she is trying to get in shape to have another baby and how she feels about Hank going to Strip Clubs! Leave it Dumas and Company to get right to the juicy stuff: Listen to Inverview Here

 

MANCOW ON COURT RULING: "Too Little Too Late"

During his eight-years on WKQX-FM (101.1)/Chicago, now TRN syndicated Mancow (Muller) was the recipient of no less than 70 indecency complaints from a single listener, David Edward Smith, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute. With yesterday's Court ruling that the FCC's zero-tolerance policy on broadcast indecency was unconstitutionally vague and chilling, you'd expect Mancow to find some comfort in the news. Apparently this isn't the case. He told vocalo.org's Robert Feder “It’s like telling me they’ve found the cure for cancer after my father’s dead,” Muller said. ..The patient’s dead. Now they’ve got the cure. So what?” He adds, “It cost me millions upon millions of dollars. It gave power to lone kooks. I had one guy who worked for a Democratic politician’s office who decided he didn’t like what I had to say. If it were some mother who heard my show and was offended, that would have been different. It wasn’t. It was a politician that didn’t like what I had to say." Read Feder's Article Here

Romancing With The Stars? [VIDEO]

Got a heads up yesterday from Clear Channel-syndicated Johnjay & Rich Show Producer, Bill Ryan of a little radio hanky-panky involving show member, Kyle (shown). Apparently, she once had a "thing" with Maroon 5's Adam Levine. So, when Adam called into the show yesterday, things got a bit awkward. Fortuntely, Bill had his handy camera going, so we're able to share some of the discomfort with you below. Bill told The Mouth "It was only for one night. In fact, no one really knows the true story or what REALLY happened! That's it as far as I know! Kyle is very tight-lipped about the situation (thankfully, Bill isn't). Kyle, did tell us ""I'm the girl with the broken smile. And I will be loved. DO YOU HEAR ME?? I WILL BE LOVED!! Enjoy the awkwardness." Watch Video Here

 

Prince Harry Snags A Kiss From BBC'S Cotton When you're one of the biggest jocks in England, no one, including Prince Harry are out of reach. This week, Radio 1's mega-jock, Fearne Cotton, met up with the Prince at an award's function in London. According to The Daily Express, Cotton glowed as she met the 25-year-old prince at the Royal British Legion Friends of the Forces Awards at RAF Honington, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Harry presented cxrosses to the families of two servicemen killed in Afghanistan.

Keeping Up With The Kardashians - Is that humanly possible? TRN syndicated Rusty Humphries recently appeared on the Hollywood set of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," a reality television series airing on E! This came as a result of a recent broadcast with Bruce Jenner, the Kardashian’s step-father, who is a big-time fan of Rusty's show and frequent guest. He heard that Humphrie'ss daughter enjoyed watching the Kardashian’s TV show, so then Jenner extended the invite to the Humphries family to meet with his daughters, the Kardashians, while in Hollywood. Humphries, who's show reaches an estimated 2.5 million listeners weekly, couldn't help but accept the offer. Shown R, Khloe Kardashian-Odam, Rusty Humphries, Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian.

 

Matalin & Carville Send Open Letter To Morning Show Boot Camp XXII Attendees

In perhaps one of the nicest letters we've ever received, New Orlean's residents and well-known political strategists Mary Matalin & James Carville fired off a special welcome to the Crescent City for MSBC XXII attendees. They say "No need to tell you what this city and region have endured since Katrina. The return of this event along with your support and participation means a great deal to everyone involved. It means a lot to James and me, as well. As you know, James grew up in Louisiana and literally bleeds cajun. We were married here and two years ago moved back with our two girls, who we are proud to say, are not only making honor roll but know the Mardi Gras routes and street car lines better than we do! Obviously, we're in the business of politics, but when it comes to Louisiana, it's all personal! Click here for complete letter

Movers/Wakers: Sheryl Underwood Joins the syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show • WGN Midday host John Williams is moving AGAIN, this time he rejoins former partner Steve Bertrand from 12:30 - 3:00 PM. This tweak, according to The Chicago Tribute, follows the August 9th arrival of Mike McConnell From Cincinnati. • Tampa morning instituion Mason Dixon re-ups for multi-year contract with WRBQ-FM (Q105)/Tampa. This marks Dixon's 32nd year on the air in Tampa.

7.14.10

Court To FCC: "Chill" The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York has struck down an FCC policy which they suggest in some cases should be protected under the First Amendment. "By prohibiting all 'patently offensive' references to sex, sexual organs, and excretion without giving adequate guidance as to what 'patently offensive' means, the FCC effectively chills speech, because broadcasters have no way of knowing what the FCC will find offensive," the court wrote. "To place any discussion of these vast topics at the broadcaster's peril has the effect of promoting wide self-censorship of valuable material which should be completely protected under the First Amendment."And while it can be assumed that free speech just got a boost, the fact remains that seven dirty words will still get you fined and what is or isn't indecent remains open to interpretation. As a result, delay switches and self-policing remain in place.

 

 

Personalities Weigh In On Court Ruling - News of yesterday's court ruling prompted different reactions to some of radio's top personalities. While most everyone agrees this is good news, it doesn't seem to translate into doing things any differently in the future. According To Chicago Sun-Time's Peter Lazare, WGN's Garry Meier, told him “I think it’s good news," however, he says he never had a problem “policing himself” when it comes to what he says on air.“Anyone who’s serious about broadcasting is already doing that all the time,” said Meier. Even in his days with (Steve) Dahl, Meier says they were always thinking about what went over the air. “Dahl and I always thought the majority of listeners should have the final say about what is or isn’t indecent on air, but that didn’t seem to be the way things worked,” said Meier. Fellow 'Loop Chicago host Pete McMurray was a bit more pointed by asking "What does this mean for me? Another meeting with my PD about not having listeners drop the f-bomb" on the air." Dave FM/Atlanta's Jimmy Baron coupled the ruling to today's PPM world: "It's a good ruling depending on how fleeting the expletive is. This is PPM world, man. And, as any good consultant will tell you, the audience only has an attention span of .00002 seconds, so if the expletive takes, say, .00007seconds, you've lost them." Florida's Paul Castronovo of the syndicated Paul & Young Ron Show perhaps sums up the general consensus of most jocks, best: "If you have a dump button you still better use it."

 

Was Seattle's Bob Rivers A Victim of The Barefoot Bandit? KZOK/Seattle's Bob Rivers told KIRO-FM's Dori Monson that he now believes it was "The Barefoot Bandit" who stole his small plane last year. authorities believe was stolen by Colton Harris-Moore. Listen to Interview Here

 

 

Former Lohan Bodyguard: "Girls In Hollywood Are Afraid Of Lindsay." On yesterday's Mix 104.1/Boston's Karson & Kennedy Show, Lee Weaver (shown) former bodyguard of Lindsay Lohan, Mel Gibson and many more, offered a special glimpse into life with the embattled star. Among the highlights, he said "He had to brake up multiple fights between Lindsay & Paris at nightclubs." Also, that girls in Hollywood were afraid of Lindsay and that she tried using HAM to fool her ankle monitor. As for Mel Gibson, He doesn't think he's a racist. According to his website, his client list includes Jamie Foxx , Arsenio Hall, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover & Alyssa Milano. Listen to Interview Here

 

Ingraham Releases "The Obama Diaries" Talk Radio Network's Laura Ingraham has just released her latest book “The Obama Diaries,” available in stores this week. In the book, she takes aim at thel “razzle-dazzle” marketing of Obama’s agenda; Michelle Obama’s gardening and anti-obesity initiative; and much more. Major media outlets love to describe the president as “no drama Obama,” but “The Obama Diaries” promised to tell a different tale. Look for Ingraham to appear on several TV programs this week, including NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s The View, Fox News Channel’s The O’Reilly Factor, Hannity, On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, and Fox & Friends. To view Ingraham’s book tour schedule, Click Here.

Event Set To Honor Former Morning Host & AI Contestant - This Saturday, former Jackson, MS morning host and American Idol contestant, Jessika Baier, will be honored with a special musical event. According to The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Baier died last year in a car accident on I-94 in Washtenaw County. In addition to being an AI contestant, she also had won many singing competitions in the area. At the time of her death, she was a morning show co-host on Jackson's WKHM-FM (105.3). Proceeds from the benefit the Michigan Center High School Jessika L. Baier Memorial Choir Scholarship, which will be given to promising vocal students at the school.

 

Movers/Wakers: KUFO/Portland Adds Marconi To Kidd Chris Morning Show. Marconi, who's been with the show since 2005 had previously done nights.

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7.13.10

Perry: "I never said sh-- bout my girl Miley." [VIDEO]: I promise, you're going to enjoy this. As Katy Perry continues her seemingly endless promotional tour, verbal pearls continue to follow. Yesterday, MTV News followed up on a recent Life and Style Magazine article where they reported somebody had overheard Perry diss on Cyrus during Canada's MuchMusic Awards. "She's Britney Spears all over again. It's happening right before our eyes," their source told LSM. Perry tweeted back that there was no beef between them adding "I never said sh-- bout my girl Miley. I love that ho." This isn't the first time Perry had to clarify or dispute her comments. It happened a few months back when she tweeted "Using blasphemy as entertainment is as cheap as a comedian telling a fart joke." Many took this as a shot at Lady Gaga's Alejandro video. Last month she joined Nikos Aliagas'on Le 6/9 NRJ to once again defend her statements. The headline "Katy Perry ne comprend pas les clips de Lady Gaga" from this YouTube video caught our attention. So did its content. This marks Jockline Daily's first-ever French interview. And while Perry speaks through an interpreter, you'll be impressed with the studio set-up, including live audience. Watch Video Here

 

Savage Remains On UK's "Undesirables" List: Over a year ago, British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith compiled a list of 16 "undesirables" list. It included Islamic terrorists, neo-Nazis, Russian gang members and TRN's Michael Savage. Despite efforts to be removed, Savage says he's still on it. According to The Washington Time's "Inside The Beltway," Savage says "All governments are essentially amoral. ...For the U.S. and Western media to continue to ignore this outrage against freedom of speech is indicative that the media and governments are one and the same." WT's reports that Savage, heard by about 8 million listeners a week, already has sued the Home Office for defamation, sought the help of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in clearing his name and pondered the "arbitrary and capricious" nature of the list itself. He's also upsetby the that Britain has recommended its officials not use such words as "Islamist," "jihadi" and "fundamentalist," and avoid making "explicit" links between Muslims and terrorism.

FEUD: King Calls Stern "Worthless;" Stern: King's A "Loser." According to today's NY Daily New, "Howard Stern doesn't want to replace Larry King. He wants to bury him." When King was recently asked by Steppin' Out columnist Chaunce Hayden if Howard Stern would would make a good successor on his talk show, King quickly responded "No, I wouldn't want to be compared to Howard Stern." He added, "He's not tasteful at all.. You go to the least common denominator and that's Howard Stern." King finished by saying "I regard Howard Stern as worthless. "At a Hampton's party over the weekend, Stern, just back from vacation, responded by calling King a "loser." He added "It's alleged he was banging his wife's sister and he's saying that I'm tasteless?" ..Larry King did overnight radio. He got no ratings. He moved to CNN," Stern said, "where he had no competition. As soon as MSNBC and Fox News gave him a little bit of competition, the cards folded." Read entire article here

Radio Fire That Won't Go Out [VIDEO] - Tampa's Channel 10 New is reporting that felony charges are still being urged by the state fire marshal following a radio stunt from last December. As reported by Jockline, the stunt performed by 93.3's The M.J. Morning Show, tried showing the dangers of frying a turkey in oil inside a van. The van caught fire and the Tampa Fire Department had to be called. According to Channel 10 News, "While the radio station was "yukking" it up on the air, Tampa Fire Captain Bill Wade was not amused. "When you put a cooker inside a van, you put furniture inside that van and you know you are going to start a fire, you are doing it intentionally," he said. Since then the state fire marshal issued an 8-page report recommending two criminal felony charges for arson and injuring a firefighter because of the arson. The report also recommends two misdemeanor charges be filed. A spokesman for the office says they can't comment because it is an open investigation. Wade says he's been down to the State Attorney's Office several times and hasn't had a specific answer to what the hang-up is. Watch Video Here

KABC LA Takes Silver - Former Rick Dee's producer and Talent coach extraordinaire, Jack Silver, takes over Operations Manager and Program Director of KABC/Los Angeles. He crosses over from KRTH and KTWV where he worked in Marketing. He rejoins KABC Pres/GM Bob Moore, whom he worked with for 11 years at KLSX. In a station press release, Moore says Jack’s new responsibilities are to build a very focused, produced and well executed adult radio station that combines syndicated talents such as Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Doug McIntyre and John Batchelor, and local personalities like Peter Tilden, Frosty, Heidi & Frank and John Phillips. Silver follows David G. Hall, who plans to focus on his consulting business.

 

WINK 104's John Beaston Found Dead

We were saddened to learn of the death of WNNK-FM/Harrisburg's morning host John Daston. According to York's Daily Record, station workers became concerned when he didn't show up to work Monday morning. After trying to call and text him, friends drove to his Susquehanna Township apartment and notified police when he didn't answer. Police broke down his door and discovered his body. Beaston, 32, had been with the "WINK Wake Up Show" 2006.

7.12.10

30 Years Ago Today: A Night That Will Go Down In Radio Infamy: [VIDEO]

7.12.79: Back then, Loop-FM/Chicago's iconic Steve Dahl didn't like disco music. Bill Veech was running the Chicago White Sox and was well-known for putting on various stunts during games and when word got back that Dahl hated disco, an idea was born ...and so was radio history. On July 12 the Sox were playing the Detroit Tigers in a double-header. The bit was simple: anyone who brought a disco record to Comiskey would be admitted for 98 cents and between games Dahl would blow up a crate of the records. According to the blog, ChicagoNow, the park normally drew about 16,000. But this night, approximately 50,000 decided to attend. In fact, another 15,000 were turned away. The Sox lost the opener, 4.1, but before then frisbees began to fly, fights broke out and ----gasp----the air wreaked of Pot. As planned, Dahl comes onto the field (dressed in an army uniform) and leads the crowd into chants of "Disco Sucks;" explosives set off a crate of records. Here's where things went awry: No sooner had Dahl left, before fans entered the field---in thousands!! As ChicagoNow describes "They ran around the park. They tore up the sod, knocked over the batting cage, pulled down banners, lit small fires. Someone stole the bases--literally. The security guards were overwhelmed." When all was done and said, thirty-nine people were arrested, six people were injured, the second game was cancelled and many believe, disco was never the same again. Click here to see the video Click here to see Keith Olberman interviews Steve Dahl on 25th Anniversary

Biden: "Thought They'd Take Rush Limbaugh Instead of Anna Chapman." [VIDEO]

While making an appearance on NBC's Jay Leno show last week, VP Joe Biden was asked about the recent spy swap America made with Russia; the attractive Anna Chapman (shown) included. Biden told Leno "We got back four really good ones ... and the Russians have been here a long time, but hadn't done much." Then Leno showed him a photo of Anna Chapman who has consumed the covers of magazines, tv, the internet and now, yes JOCKLINE DAILY since the scandal first broke. Biden said "Let me make it clear, it wasn't my idea to send her back. After a long pause he decides to take a dig at his radio nemesis by adding "I thought they'd take Rush Limbaugh!" On a hunch, we suggest you tune in to Rush today who will likely suggest who we swap for Biden. Watch Clip Here

 

LESS IS MORE! Rush' New York Condo Sells For $11.5 Million! - The New York Post reported that Premeire mega talker Rush Limbaugh, has sold his 10-room, east side (overlooking Central Park) condo for $11.5 million. Not quite the $14 million he'd hoped for, but well beyond the $6.5 million he originally paid. As a reminder of why he's moving from New York, he's likely to pay $325,000 in tranfer taxes. Limbaugh declared last year he'd "get out of New York totally" because of high taxes. Another reason may have been its limited use: reportedly Limbaugh only spent about 15 days a year in New York and usually broadcasts his show from Palm Beach, Fla.Shown at right, the condo's master bedroom.

GUEST ALERT: $1 Million For Lohan' Post Jail Appearance? Want to be the first to interview uber actress Lindsey Lohan following her 90-Day jail stay? Sources say for $1 million dollars, you can get your wish. Don't get your hopes up, though. Many say she already has a number of TV shows that are interest, including, who else, Barbara Walters. According to popeater.com "Financially, it's the best thing that could have ever happened to Lindsay." A source tells them "It's no secret that Lindsay has been in financial trouble for a while. She will earn more money from her post-prison interview than she ever earned acting." Michelle Lee of InTouch Weekly suggest how long she actually stays behind bars could impact the here interview value. "I think her first post-prison interview will get a lot of attention, but it depends how long she actually ends up staying behind bars! At the same time, Lindsay always seems to have an excuse, so it would be interesting to see if she finally tells the full truth."

Search For Colorado Morning Host Continues - As of last Friday, nearly ten days since 48 year old KBNG/Montrose CO morning host Rick Steele remains missing, the Montrose County Sheriff's Office along with various volunteer groups, continues its search. As previously reported, officials found his truck and one of his dogs late Friday morning after Thurday's dissappearance. His other dog was found a few miles away. Click Here For KBNG Website to monitor latest developments.

Last Chance To Make Regis & Kelly Show [Send Your Photos]

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, feast your eyes on today's choices: At far left above, Mellissa Krahnke, aka Lissa, of the Rocky and Sue show WKRZ/Wilkes-Barre (at center) 91.5 The Beat/Kitchener Ontario's Adele Newton. And at right, Kyle of the Johnjay & Rich Show, AZ. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July.

Kellar Radio Talent Institute Kicks Off 4th Annual Event

With a mission to attract, train and coach talented students who have a passion for the broadcast industry as well as possible ownership, The Kellar Radio Talent Institute kicks off it's 4th event beginning today at Appalachian State University/Boone NC. It was created in 2007 by industry veteran and founder of Vallie/Richards/Donovan Consulting, Inc., Dan Vallie. This year's guest speakers this year include Dwight Douglas, Vice President/ Marketing, RCS, Media Monitors, and Mediabase, White Plains, NY; DZL, Air Talent, 106.5 WEND FM, Charlotte, NC; Ardie Gregory, Vice President and General Manager, WRAL-FM, Capitol Broadcasting, Raleigh, NC; Dick Harlow, Vice President and Market Manager, WRDU,WDCG, WKSL, WRVA, Clear Channel Radio, Raleigh, NC; Lisa Mckay, Program Director/On-Air Talent, WQDR-94.7 FM, Curtis Media, Raleigh, NC, Gary Weiss and The Mouth's and Morning Show Boot Camp's Don Anthony and many others. Also highlighting the Institute is a live broadcast by The Murphy in the Morning Show from WKZL Greensboro/Winston-Salem on Friday, July 16, from 6 to 9 a.m. To find out more about the Institute, click here

7.9.10

He Had It Right From The Start [AUDIO]

On June 28, Fox Sport's Radio's Stephen A. Smith boldly proclaimed that sources told him superstar LeBron James, along with Chris Bosh, would be heading to Miami to join Dwyane Wade as members of the Miami Heat. Last night, Smith’s proclamation rang true, as LeBron James announced he has decided to sign with the Heat, ending weeks of speculation as to where the NBA MVP would play next season. Wade and Bosh announced Wednesday that they would be playing in South Beach, and now with James joining them, a potential NBA title contender has been born. Here the original interview here

D'Onofrio / Pinfield Star In Radio Contest - [VIDEO]

Check out the first viral video for 'Win Matt's Money' ('RXP/NY's Matt Pinfield) Produced by Greg Russ & Robert Alexander! With stunning performances by Matt Pinfield and Vincent 'D'Onofrio….there is definitely NO 'law and order' at RXP! This is a contest supported through a direct-mail piece. Think of 1019RXP as your buffet of rock and Matt Pinfield as your maitre d'.! But instead of soft-serve ice cream, we're giving away thousands of dollars and concert tickets for dessert! Listeners enter to win at <http://www.1019RXP.com>www.1019RXP.com! We announce a name every weekday at 9am, Noon and 4pm. If you call back within 30 minutes you win $1000 and a pair of killer concert tickets like Stone Temple Pilots, Dave Matthews, Muse and more!Vincent D'Onofrio recreates his character from 'Law & Order' and interrogates Pinfield! It only gets worse....what until you see what happens to Pinfield next! Check Out Video Here, Trust me, you've never seen a contest like this.

Michael Lohan Joins Radio's Nick Cannon - Drops F-Bomb On Fox TV [AUDIO, VIDEO]

It's the story that won't go away. With two weeks left before Lindsey Lohan reports to for her 90 day jail sentence, there's no such thing as this story coming to an end. This week, yet another attorney quits; a new one added, and now, amid reports that perhaps her family behavior lent itself to Lindsey's behavior, her father, Michael Lohan began making the rounds. Yesterday with Fox TV's Studio B With Sheperd Smith, things got heated when Smith
questionned the sincerity of her father's efforts. Lohan shot back “That’s my kid, don’t tell me how much time I spend helping my daughter, or going out to eat dinner. Or how much time I spend in the f**king gym.” He then quickly apologized. Watch Video Here This morning it was radio's turn as he joined 92.3 Nick Cannon's Show. Catch the Audio Here

 

Were Ryan & Singer/Dancer Julianne Hough Getting All Kissy Faced?

I know what you're thinking: Is there a day that goes by without Seacrest news? Uhhhh, NO. And having a chance to post a pic of Julianne Hough along with Breaking News that he and here were rubbing faces, made it impossible. According to Thursday's New York Post, they were apparently spotted kissing on Seacrest's yacht while on vacation in Portofino, Italy. The two-time DWTS winner/country singer Hough was reported to have wrapped her legs around Seacrest as she greeted him on his return from Atlanta. NYP reports they've been an item for a couple of months, however neither have confirmed. We'll follow this story closely and let you know of any updates.

So You Think You Can Dance? WKRZ-FM Scranton's Mike Duffy and Tony Bartocci (shown left) will be competing tonight for votes when they square off during this month's "Dancing with the NEPA Stars." Duffy, who co-host the morning show at Rock 107, tells the Scranton News "It sounds like it'll be fun. There will be a lot of pressure because you either win or you're out and there is no tomorrow." Bartocci, aka Mr. Manly,who does celebrity sleaze for WKRZ's Jeff Walker, says "Someone may have seen me dancing one too many times at various weddings I've attended." Truth be known, he's only been doing this for three weeks. "Dancing is a practice of patience. It may be easier once I get my dance shoes in the mail," Mr. Bartocci said. According to the Scranton News, they'll be performing the salsa. Duffy, who along with his wife have taken ballroom lessons, are considered the front runner.

Movers/Wakers: Longtime half of WNOR/Norfolk's highly successful Tommy & Rumble Show, Tommy Griffiths is headed to Rock 107 Scranton for mornings where he'll join Mike Duffy and Shila Nathan (formerly with Danny Bonaduce. He told the Mouth: "I am grateful to be working for Shamrock in Scranton-Wilkes Barre. They're a solid company that is actually bumping up salaries and hiring great talent, rather than making the ubiquitous cuts that we in radio are so familiar with. I also love hosting my own show. Armed with Mike Duffy and Shila Nathan, both big market talents, the sky is the limit, but the biggest perk is the 10% discount I get from Dunder-Mifflin on paper."- Mellissa Krahnke, aka Lissa, joins Rocky and Sue as producer at WKRZ/Wilkes-Barre. She arrives from WYSS-FM in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., where she co-hosted mornings • Bob and Tom Executive Producer Marty Bender exits.

7.8.10

Lujack Phones In To Sirott: "Scared To Death" When First Hired In Chicago [Interview Below]

Yesterday, radio legend Larry Lujack, (shown left with wife Judy) made a rare call into fellow Chicago radio icon/turned TV host, Bob Sirott, who was filling in on WGN. Among the call's highlights, Northwest Indiana Time's Philip Potempa reports him telling Sirott he was "scared to death" after he was first hired to come to work in Chicago, simply because of the sheer size of the listening audience and the market's demographics. As for regrets, he suggest agreeing to be part of a 200-page authorized book about his radio life called "Superjock: The Loud, Frantic, Non-Stop World of a Rock Radio DJ," was a mistake. "If I could somehow buy back every copy of that book that was ever published, I would.".."I tried everything to stop the book from ever going to print. First of all, it was very poorly written. And I think the very first sentence printed has a four-letter word in it, and then with every next page, there seems to be more and more of them." He later tells Sirott that he misses some of his radio moments. "Doing a radio show gives you purpose to wake up in the morning. I'm lacking that purpose right now." Click Here For NWIT Article Click Here For Interview

Seacrest Takes On Dance and Help Series:

By our count, KIIS-FM's mega-tasker Ryan Seacrest now wears more hats than Imelda Marcus has shoes (Just to be safe, we did click on http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com to confirm that Ms. Marcus is still alive) Adding to American Idol, KIIS, E! News, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, he's now set to produce several new shows, including a dance series featuring Lady Gaga's choreographer and a show tentatively called The Incurables. The latter will help people combat their "life ruining problems." According to his website, it looks inside the lives of ordinary people whose irrational behavior is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis." Therapist Paul McKenna will be featured on the show. As for the dance show, Seacrest collaborates with Lady Gaga's choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. According to the Hollywood Reporter, The show revolves around dancers and choreographers in Los Angeles. Her work with Gaga includes "Paparazzi," and "Telephone." And just in case you've stuck in jury duty for the last couple of weeks, Seacrest has also been mentioned as top pick to replace Larry King on CNN following his stepping down.

WITH SADNESS

we learned today that longtime radio host, Magic Christian, aka Chris Charles, passed away on July 2 from cancer. According to Don Barrett's LA Radio he had been living in a boarding house in Iowa. Inspired by KFWB/LA's Bill Ballance he went on to work at numerous top stations around the country including WCFL-Chicago, KYNO-Fresno, WMEX-Boston, KTAR-Phoenix and KCBQ-San Diego. By the early 70's, now named “The Magic Christian,” he moved to Canada. He was 66.

 

 

THE NEW CHAMPION!!

As we reported yesterday, UAWA/Tolaga Bay New Zealand's Nikora Curtis (shown) who was attempting to break the world record for longest, non-stop broadcast, has now broken the 175 mark and is the new world champ. He had wanted to go to 200 hours, but apparently fell asleep athe the 176.5 mark. PD Dexter Waru told Channel 3 News in New Zealand "The celebrations used up the rest of his energy that he had." Following the feat, about 250 people turned in Tolaga Bay to celebrate. Waru added "He passed the record and that was our goal, so he's done that and put Tolaga Bay on the map." The stunt was used to raise money to fund the small East Coast radio station. As of yesterday, $5,000 in donations had been collected.

 

Ross Get's His Own TV Talk Show - England's iconic radio host Jonathan Ross has signed a deal with ITV to present his own chat (talk) show. He tells Now Magazine "I am thrilled and excited that after a short break I will be rolling up my sleeves and creating a brand new show for ITV1. ‘I have worked successfully with most of the key figures at the network in the past and cannot wait to get back on screen with a fast, funny and unpredictable new talk show.' Ross, who gained huge popularity along with comedian Russell Brand on their radio show, caused a media frenzy following prank calls to actor Andrew Sachs' answerphone. He also took heat for his huge paycheck from the BBC. Jonathan announced in January that he would not be renewing his contract with the BBC. He's set to host the British Comedy Awards later this year.

Making Life Difficult For Regis & Kelly [Send Your Photos]

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, feast your eyes on today's choices: At far left above, WLDI/West Palm Beach' Virginia Lange (at center) KLUC/Las Vegas' Lauren Michaels. And at right, Sheila Hamilton with KINK/Portland, OR. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July. (Tracy Photo, courtesy of Captured Photo)

7.7.10

Lohan Mania Invades Radio [VIDEO]

Watching video of actress Lindsey Lohan's reaction to being sentenced to 90 days in jail yesterday is likely under already review by the Academy Award's. But more than the day's top celebrity sleaze, it provided radio shows coast to coast and abroad the wonderful opportunity of seizing the opportunity with material. Weighing in on the opportunity was stuntmeister and this year's presenter of "The Reaction Game II" at MSBC 22 in New Orleans (see below), Paige Nienaber. He wrote yesterday that he really needs to just create a generic file for Celebrity Stupidity. According to his research, " If you go back to 2007 when there was back-to-back Paris and Lindsay mayhem, the stations that threw themselves into it and stunted, were topical, made noise...GOT NUMBERS." As for Lohan, here's what he's come up so far: * Shane Williams at 106.1 Kiss-FM in Dallas wins "Best Moniker" for "Cool Hand Lohan". Recommends reachin out to Lee Weaver. He's a BIG TIME celeb bodyguard and "worked" her. He would love to talk with you. He said he loves her like a little sister and this is tearing him up. leeweaver91356@yahoo.com Be EXTREMELY respectful. Please. * KDWB did a deathpool for her. The guesses are still sealed. Person who gets closest without going over wins free blow(dryer). Will she show up on the 20th or pull and OJ. She "lost her passport" in Paris, so this isn't a stretch. Paige says "I'd have people bet their prizes next weekend. Whether she shows up or not. If they're right, either way, they get their prize." Here's another from KDWB's Dave Ryan * During Paris's abbreviated jail term, he found ten female listeners who had spent at least a night in jail, and posted their pics on the website. You had to match the crime to the woman. BTW, we're pleased to have Mr. Ryan moderate this year's CHR forum at MSBC 22. Oh yeah, if you were possibly locked in a closet yesterday and missed the courtroom video, click here

The University of Beck [VIDEO] - Could bring a whole new meaning to the term "BA," but talker Glenn Beck has officially launched the online Beck University with class set to begin tonight. As his website suggest "While others are relaxing poolside, head back to the classroom - from the comfort of your own home." All classes will begin at 8:00 PM ET and will be available the next day on-demand. According to his website "This is an academic experience bringing together experts in the fields of religion, American history and economics. The fields of study would include topics addressing "Faith, Hope and Charity and show you how they influence America's past, her present and most importantly her future." Three professors will serve as the university's staff:David Barton, founder and president of WallBuilders, a Christian organization - David Buckner, president of Bottom Line Training and Consulting Inc., a consulting and training firm - and James Stoner, professor of political science at Louisiana State University. Beck University is available to his most dedicated fans, also known as "Extreme Insiders," who shell out up to $6.26 per month for exclusive content from his website. Watch Beck's Video On The University Here

Morning Host Goes For On-Air World Record - As of yesterday a Tolaga Bay/New Zealand morning host was still standing after six days straight on air. Uawa FM's Nikora Curtis is attempting to surpass the title set by American Johnny Walker who managed 175 hours. Curtis said he thought Tuesday (7.6) the most difficult, but was hopefull of reaching the finish line of 1:10 PM tomorrow. According to their website (which we think you'll find most interesting), a street party is planned along with town closure. They wrote "Come down to the main street of Tolaga Bay as we count in a new world record for Tolaga Bay and New Zealand. Once we break the record all our documents and evidence will be sent to USA for verification, once it has been verified it will published in the world records book 2011 (due to be released October).

 

Radio To Get Satirical Look at Weeks Events - Talk Radio Network Entertainment has announced the launch of a new show, "Now It’s The News with Derrick Blair" which will take a satirical look at the events of the week and make fun of both the left and the right. The show airs live Saturday from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. PST (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST). Now It’s The News examines the headlines across America featuring interviews with newsmakers, authors, and stars from the world of entertainment. Listeners will hear comedy sketches that send up the biggest names in politics and culture and hear politicians from Washington and around the world skewered with their own words. Blair tells the Mouth " Standard mainstream media favoritism won’t fly here. “We won’t play favorites.. "This show isn’t about taking sides; it’s about taking pot shots at those sides.”

Awwwwww: DioGuardi Wants To Be A Mom Recent radio convert and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi told syndicated host Valentine she would like to become a mom, but isn't rushing into anything. The 104.3 myFM LA radio host says “If that happens, it’d be great. I’d be very excited, yeah! That would be so awesome.” DioGuardi, who just celebrated her one year wedding anniversary with hubby Mike McCuddy, says she’s not trying to force anything."I'm letting nature take its course, but we’ll see what happens,” She adds, “I think motherhood would be really fun.” Listen to Interview here

 

More Hot Picks For Regis & Kelly [Send Photos, We'll Post]

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here's another one to consider: Denver's Tracy Taylor (far left) and syndicated host Kim Iverson of Entercom's Mix/Austin. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July. (Tracy Photo, courtesy of Captured Photo)

7.6.10

No Signs Of Missing Colorado Morning Host - As of this morning, there was still no sign of KBNG-FM/Montrose, CO's morning host Richard "Rick" Steele, host of "The Blast." He was last seen Thursday evening when he parked his white Ford Ranger truck a few miles east of the city by a canal where he typically walked his dogs. Search teams were set up Sunday and friends and co-workers set up camp near where Steele was last seen. Investigators and Posse members speculate that Steele may have wound up in the high, swiftly moving canal waters either from a fall or trying to rescue a dog that fell in. Since then, one of his dogs was found under his truck, the othe, was found walked along a road several miles away. KBNG-FM GM Jay Austin reported that by 8 AM on Friday, he asked authorities to go to Steele's home to see whether he was OK. "When he missed work, that's extremely uncharacteristic of him." Steele, a Georgia native, had previously worked in Grand Junction and in Tallahassee, Fl. Click Here For KBNG's Website For Latest News

 

NOT AGAIN: Perry's Lets Loose With B**wjobs Comment On Air- Whether is flashing UK's Fearne Cotton or talking openly about her sex life with (rumored already married), Russell Brand, last week's revelation to Real Radio's David Heane may take the cake. While Katy Perry was complaining about Brand's obsession with The World Cup in South Africa, she offered her way of keeping him distracted. She told Heane "Oh, I'm a World Cup widow. It's been tough... The other day (Russell) did this little play on words and ended up saying that he loved the World Cup more than me. But I know that's not the case. "The World Cup does not give b**wjobs. Ignoring an apparently shocked Heane, she adds "That's one thing I win." Perry also revealed she competes with the World Cup by giving Russell Brand lots of sexy trouser kisses. Listen To Interview Here

MOVERS/WAKERS - Longtime co-host of WJFK's Don & Mike Show, Mike O'meara (shown left) is set to join co-host Kirk McEwen on classic rock WVRX (105.9 The Edge) beginning July 7. They'll be known as--voila--The Mike O'meara & Kirk McEwen Show. Mike spent over 20 years with partner Don Geronimo on WAVA-FM and WJFK-FM. • KFI/LA's John and Ken are no longer on San Francisco's KNEW (910). According to the San Francisco Peninsula Press Club, Fox News Channel's John Gibson will take over the 3-6 p.m. slot starting Today. As you'll recall, J&K replaced Michael Savage last September.

 

 

Oddsmakers Weigh In On Who Will Succeed Larry King; (Plus, Video) - King recently told CBS news "If it was up to me I'd have Ryan Seacrest do it." KIIS FM/LA and America Idol host Seacrest has occasionally filled in as guest host on Larry King Live. Now, according to viscosimedia.com, the multi-tasking Seacrest comes in a heavy favorite with 7-2, Joy Behar 9-2, Anderson Cooper 15-2, Katie Couric 3-1 and Piers Morgan 5-6. Among those mentioned, Piers Morgan appears least likely to take over, however rumors still persist that he's the top choice. According to a CNN spokesman“We have not offered Piers Morgan a job and are not currently in negotiations with him.” And while you're pondering this news, here, courtesy of The Daily Beast, Larry King's 9 Most Memorable Moments

Sidelined Morning Host, Turns Attention To Helping Others

Nice cover story in this weekend's San Diego Union Tribune regarding Jeff & Jer's super producer Tommy Sablan. Last August, following the show's exit from Star 94.1, there's been a number of rumors floating as to where the iconic show would end us, including on their own O&O. In the meantime, the ever busy Sablan told SDUT's Karla Perterson It wasn't until the show went off the air that he found his voice. “I think I’ve found my purpose in life,” Sablan, 45, said over breakfast last week. “Being in radio is my livelihood, but there is more to my life than radio. I’m just finding that out.” Since losing his gig he's taken on a number of community causes even helping to organize a run in honor of the murdered teenager, Chelsea King. As reported, he also used his wealth of media contacts to help publicize a rally when public education funds were cut and recently co-founded the Hopes and Dreams Academy, an outreach program for at-risk teens and young adults. Sablan tells Peterson, “I have no question he will be able to do the radio job and do everything else and not miss a beat. Click Here For Entire Article

 

Another Day, Another Choice For R&K

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here's another one to consider: Our very own birthday girl, Brenda Mee (left) KIZN/Boise. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July.

7.1.10

Was Larry King Live Really A Radio Show?

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you now know that Larry King announced on his Tuesday night show "Larry King Live," that he was ending his 25 year run and would continue with CNN for unspecified projects. No sooner had he made the announcement, did speculation begin on who would replace him in his nightly slot. He himself got the ball rolling by saying he thought the well-employed Ryan Seacrest would be the perfect fit (our words, not his). Other names like Katie Couric and America's Got Talent host Piers Morgan are now being mentioned as well. In this month's Forbe's article "The Man Without A Shtick," Seacrest says "What [King] does is a radio show on television with newsmakers," .."It's a great show and a format that's comfortable." He adds "I don't feel the need to be something I'm not just for the sake of trying to look cerebral or clever or trying something highbrow. I like being mainstream. I like trying to produce things that hopefully appeals to a wider audience as opposed to a niche one." This, of course, is the same article where Seacrest says he doesn't think he'll re-up with Clear Channel at year's end. On that note: The Mouth is still sayin' 50-50. You'll see.

Jay Towers Joins WNIC-FM Detroit (VIDEO)

Beginning July 12th , a familiar face returns to the airwaves in Detroit. Jay Towers (shown right) told FOX 2 news that he an Renee Vitale would be teaming for a new morning show on WNIC-FM. Towers will also take on some programming duties and continue his role on FOX 2 News Weekend where he both anchors and reports from the field. Watch Video of Annoucement

 

Kristin Gets Her Birthday Wish (VIDEO)

Last week, G105 Raleigh's Kentucky Kristen of the morning show Bob & The Showgram, got an extra special surprise for her birthday. Thanks to her fellow staffers and NBC-17 she was able, at least for a day, to land her dream job: TV Sportscaster! Ever since she was a kid, she wanted to be one, so she finally got her wish. Catch Video Here. More on Kristin below.

 

Morning Show Lends Hand In Awkward Family Photos Phenomena

Last year, a family's ski trip between two childhood friends led to a website that now attracts about a million visitors each day along with a New York Times bestseller for five consecutive weeks. According to mycentraljersey.com, The founders, Mike Bender and Doug Chernack's initial goal was to find a place where everyone could be comfortable sharing some of their more awkward family photos. Thus, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com was born. From big hair, nudists and their cats (no worries, parts are covered) and plenty more what-were-they-thinking photos. Bender says their popularity explode when Paul & Al (shown left) of WHJY-FM Providence linked their website at theirs. "They're a Clear Channel (owned) station, then all the other Clear Channel stations in the country picked up the link. We woke up the next day to find two million hits, interview requests from the Today show, the New York Times, Time Magazine and international press." say Bender. It wasn't long before this exposure led to photos submissions from around the world and eventually a book agreement from Random House.

JoJo Wants To Make It Right - KIIS-FM/LA's JoJo Wright, host of the nationally syndicated "JoJo on the Radio," announced yesterday the launch of "Make it Wright with JoJo," a summer-long campaign in which he lends a hand to a different cause every weekday this summer. According to the Sacramento Bee, starting July 6th, JoJo is asking his friends, web followers and listeners, as well as any organizations looking for his support, to get in touch with him through Twitter and Facebook to suggest deserving causes. He says "I was thinking about getting involved with one charity this summer and then thought, 'why pick just one?' There are a crazy number of organizations out there doing great things, and I want to help. I'm just one guy, but I'm looking forward to making whatever difference I can, and inspiring others to do the same." Among the joint activities planned include The DoSomething.org Awards airing on VH1 July 19, which recognize the best young world-changers. JoJo also plans to jump from a plane on August 22 to help support Lance Armstrong's cancer charity. Reach JoJo on Facebook page, or Twitter

 

Making Things Very Hard For Regis & Kelly

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here's another one to consider: Our very own birthday girl, Kentucky Kristin (far left) G105/Raleigh's Morning Show Gram and Erica Rico, KKBQ/Houston. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July.

 

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50,000 Interviews And 53 Years Later, Larry King Ends Larry King Live (VIDEO) - The former Radio host /turned TV talker, Larry King, began his Tuesday night show by saying "I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids' little league games. I'll still be a part of the CNN family, hosting several Larry King specials on major national and international subjects. ...With that chapter closing I'm looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it's time to hang up my nightly suspenders." King later told guest, Bill Maher, he felt no pressure from CNN to end Larry King Live. According to The LA Times, Larry King was flying back to Los Angeles after interviewing basketball superstar LeBron James at his home in Akron and that's when it hit him."I said, 'I can't top this' Reportedly, he'll remain with CNN to do various specials. When asked by Maher who he would like to see succeed him, without hesitation he said, Ryan Seacrest. Watch Tuesday Night Video Here

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Beck's Ascent: #81-#43 On Forbe's List - Yesterday, we were so busy pondering Ryan Seacrest' comment in Forbe's Magazine about not likely renewing with Clear Channel when his contract expires, that we failed to give props to Premiere talker Glenn Beck. In the same top 100 list of most powerful celebrities, he leaped 38 spaces from 2009 to become this year's 43rd most powerful celeb. What's interesting is that Forbes doesn't just use income as its top barometer. POWER is a major issue, too. In Beck's case, between his skyrocketing Fox TV show, numerous bestselling books, SRO speeches and events, newletters and, of course, his radio show which reaches millions each day, you could say his power index is quite high.

 

 

Is Too Much Being Made Out Of Seacrest' Star 94 Atlanta Exit?

On the heels of yesterday's Forbe's article where Ryan Seacrest mentioned he didn't plan to re-up with CC at year's end, came word that his radio Alma Mater, Star 94 Atlanta, had dropped his syndicated show. Various theories quickly ensued and tongues began to. Was this a precursor of things to come, or all just a coincidence? Apparently the later. While no official word has come from Star 94 officials, reliable sources tell us that with Heather Branch and Chase Daniels already in place, the move to "Live and Local" just seemed to make more sense. Plus, the midday ratings were a concern as well. Truth be known, outside of talk and urban, syndicated shows have not faired that well in Atlanta. In the meantime, Seacrest will still part of the Star 94 family via his countdown weekend show. Stay tuned.

 

More On Russell Brand Returning To Radio

Yesterday, we were first to report that former UK jock (presenter) Russell Brand (soon-to-be-hubby of uber popster Katy Perry) may be hosting another radio show, but this time in the U.S. Now comes word from aceshowbiz.com that the actor/comedian has been offered a multi-million dollar deal by Sirius Radio to host his own segment on the channel, which features Jamie Foxx, rapper Eminem and Howard Stern. They write "'The Sirius deal is in its infancy, but Russell is up for it,' said a source. For those wondering why Brand left radio, he was forced to quit his popular show on Britain's BBC Radio 2 in 2008, when he and fellow presenter Jonathan Ross caused an uproar following a prank call to veteran actor Andrew Sachs.

More Pic's For Regis & Kelly

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women hosts find their way to your host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here are some others to consider: First at far left is Heather Gersten of WWLI/Lite Rock 105 Providence RI. To her right, Q100/Bert Show's Jenn Hobby. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the pics. . Promotion ends mid July.

6.29.10

FORBES: Seacrest #44 On 2010 Celebrity List; Doubts He'll Renew With Clear Channel

In Forbe's annual 2010 list of the top 100 "richest and most powerful" celebrities, Ryan Seacrest, with a paultry $51,000,000 annual income, moves up to #44. According to Forbes, he also doesn't think he'll renew his contract with Clear Channel when it expires at the end of the year. As we reported a few weeks ago, there's been speculation that CBS is interested in him doing a daytime TV talk show once Oprah exits. The bigger question now is whether a move to an LA CBS radio outlet could be part of the package? Stay tuned. Read Article Here

 

TNA's Velvet Sky Slaps Radio Host On-Air (VIDEO BELOW) Recently in New York's Hot 97 studio, TNA's Velvet Sky got into a rather heated discussion with New York morning host Peter Rosenberg. This stemmed from Rosenberg's comments that she should get a new "finisher"and cast doubt on her ring skills. Sky stands up, comments, then slaps Rosenberg and storms out of the studio. Catch the video here. Not sure whether this was radio theatre or not (hey, she's a wrestler), but it sure made for good audio and great video for the website. For more of Rosenberg's interviews, Click here.

The Jay Leno 1984 Comedy Act He Didn't Want You To See: (WITH VIDEO) It's hiting the stores July 13th: "The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition with Host Jay Leno," the first stand up comedy special featuring Jay Leno with 25 minutes of never-before-seen footage of Leno's classic comedy club act that made him a star. From producer Leigh Savidge, one of the first to be "Lenoed" back in the '80s, this DVD takes an "American Idol" approach to stand-up comedy with Jay Leno hosting a show that features competing stand up comics Ray Combs, Howie Gold, Jeff Gerbino and Steve Oedekerk performing in front of a live crowd and a panel of celebrity judges that includes funnyman Fred Willard. "I filmed Jay's live comedy club act in the 1980's when he was a cutting edge comedian with great material," said Savidge.  "Soon after, Jay decided he didn't want his act overexposed on cable TV, so I got steam-rolled over by the Leno machine. I was probably one of the first guys to get Lenoed." Leigh Savidge tells the story of how Leno did whatever he could to stop the release of the show in the funny animated Youtube video called "I Got Lenoed" which has been getting thousands of views on Youtube. After years of legal rangling, Savidge finally offered to sell the whole thing back to Leno and be done with it but Leno said no. So Savidge shelved the show where it sat for years.  Upon much reflection, and witnessing the latest late night wars, Savidge is now ready to release the original 1984 comedy show starring Jay Leno on DVD. It also includes court transcripts that includes Leno's lawyer's pleading with the judge that the video box for the show was "scary to children." It's being distributed by Xenon Pictures, Inc. To set up an interview with Leigh Savidge call Alan in Xenon marketing. 310-451-5510. EXT. 290.

 

Bradley Cooper Joins McMurray: "Why Is A Good Looking Guy Like You In A Relationship?" (INTERVIEW BELOW)

"Hangover" actor Bradley Cooper was making the rounds yesterday promoting his new film "The A-Team" and took time to join The 'Loop/Chicago's Pete McMurray. McMurray didn't waste any time in asking the star, whom he desribes as having the "Clooney factor," why a good looking guy like him would be in a relationship? You'll get the answer at the end of the linked audio. In the meantime, news of Hangover 2 coming out Memorial Day 2011 and McMurray's fascination with Heather Graham's breast-feeding scene were of particular interest . Listen To The Interview Here

Is Russell Brand Getting His Own US Radio Show? Another day, more press for Russell Brand. Now, according to heatworld.com, the soon-to-be-husband of uber pop star and almost topless Katy Perry and former UK, Radio 2 host says that's in the works. They wrote: "Well, now it looks like he could get his own show again after all - but this time it will be in the States rather than the UK. SiriusXM are eager to offer Russell a deal that will feature a weekly show." Apparently he's interested. His schedule could be a problem.

Talk Host And Oprah On Blagojevich's Senate List

The ongoing court proceedings of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich continue to make news. According to wiretapped conversations with his former Chief of Staff, he mentioned TV and satellite talk star Oprah Winfrey and WVON-AM owner/host Melody Spann Cooper as Senate possibilities to fill Barack Obama's vacated seat. Regarding Oprah he said on tape “She’s a king maker” and "She made Obama.” He added while not "far-fetched," he admitted that “The odds of her f–king taking it are slim to none. With regard to Ms. Cooper, as owner of Chicago's only African-American owned and operated radio station, her appeal was obvious.

 

And The Pics Just Keep On Coming For Regis & Kelly Pt. 3

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women host find their way to host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here are some others to consider: KRBE/Houston's Roula Christie, Mix/Las Vegas' Mercedes Holt, Star 101.9 Honolulu's Hudson, KESZ/Phoenix' Beth McDonald & Ace & TJ's Guenn. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the picss. . Promotion ends mid July.

6.28.10

M.I.A. Clears Up Bieber Comments To Hot 97's Martinez (AUDIO)

In an interview last week with Hot 97 New York's Angela Martinez (shown left), the outspoken M.I.A, had some explaining to do regarding comments she made about various celebrities, including mega-teen idol Justin Bieber. She told Martinez she's "not apologizing for sh--," but did take some time to clear the air regarding recent remarks she made about other artists, including Justin Bieber. Back in May, she told British magazine NME that Justin Bieber's videos were "more offensive" than her controversial video, "Born Free." I said I found his video offensive because people said my video was offensive, but I said it as a joke and it kind of got out of hand. I kind of feel bad, because I have some family members who love Justin Bieber, and now they won't talk to me. I need my little cousins to talk to me," she teased. Listen To Interview Here.

 

More Truth Fallout: Brandi Garcia Exits The Box Houston Following Airing Of Tha Truth Song At Event (VIDEO)

The truth is suppose to set you free, but this wasn't what popular KBXX/97.9 The Box' Brandi Garcia (shown left) had in mind. According to The Houston Chronicle, she was spinning songs at a 50 Cent concert earlier this month at the Arena Theatre where she played a song featuring Trae Tha Truth. She was fired the next day. She told the HC "They told me that I was fired because I played that song" she says, that's pretty much it. The rumors are true." As you'll recall, Truth claims The Box banned his music after he was involved in an on-air altercation with Madd Hatta Morning Show's Nnete Inyangumia. During a 2009 radio interview, Trae says Inyangumia falsely accused him of inciting violence at a festival celebrating "Trae Day." Trae then mentioned Inyangumia's weight in a mixtape, which is when he says the ban was put into effect. Watch Brandi's Response To Her Firing In This Video.

 

Fearne Cotton: Katy Perry Flashed Her "Boobnoculars" At Me!

With recent word that pop diva Katy Perry posed topless in the UK edition of Esquire Magazine, Mega Radio 1 Radio personality & TV Host Fearne Cotton (shown right) blogged that Katy Perry once flashed her at a Perez Hilton party. She writes:"Something I certainly won't forget was Katie Perry flashing her boobnonulars at me. I was watching JLS perform and she simply shouted, 'Hey Fearne. I turned around and she wopped them out! My natural reaction was to scream! I've heard since from others that they have experienced this too and I'm not in any way special!" Cotton also claimed she's heard the popstar is quite fond of revealing her assets. Look for Cotton to host a new reality Sky 1 TV series "Must Be The Music." It launches in August. For more details, Click Here For Her Official Website

 

 

 

Cochran Exits WGN, O'Dell Chimes In; Thinks Station Should Change Calls

On the heels of the WGN Chicago's recent monster hire of WLW's Mike McConnell, comes word that market vet Steve Cochran (shown left) officially left WGN-AM last Friday. The move was not totally unexpected as his contract expired this month and the station had just cut his show back to 2 hours. According to The Chicago Trib's Phil Rosenthal, former WGN morning man, Spike O'Dell, who has been very quiet during changes at his former station, offered his support for ousted midday host Steve Cochran via Facebook, saying it is "no longer the station that mid-America knows and trusts." He added "as long as they are making all these changes, I hope they will change the call letters too. It is certainly no longer the station that mid-America knows and trusts. I don't know if I am mad or sad. Sorry partner." O'Dell concluded that he and Cochran should play some golf. "Not working is not a bad thing at all," O'Dell wrote. Cochran's exit from WGN-AM after a decade was not completely unexpected. His contract expires at the end of the month and the station had trimmed his show by one-third to two hours when it moved it to 1 p.m. this spring.

 

Artest Explains Eerie Jackson Lyrics To ESPN's Jones (INTERVIEW BELOW) - In an interview with ESPN's Bomani Jones (The Morning Jones), Laker's star Ron Artest, commented on his tribute song to Michael Jackson. The line that had fans wondering was "I know you're in heaven, I hope to see you next year." He told Jones he simply hoped Jackson had staged his death. "Michael passed away, but I was like 'nah, it isn't possible,'" Artest said. "Maybe he just wanted to take a quick vacation and come back, and he'll come perform again." And apparently Artest is truly a total die-hard, no pun intended, fan of Jackson. He wears "37" on his jersey to commemorate the number of consecutive weeks that "Thriller" was #1 on the Billboard charts, Check Out The Interview Here

 

And The Pics Just Keep On Coming For Regis & Kelly !

As we continue to help some of radio's most gifted women host find their way to host-for a day duties on TV's Regis & Kelly Show, here are some others to consider: WBLI/Long Island's Dana DiDonato (left) KMLE/Phoenix' Andrea Hiland, and WDVD/Detroit's Dana Lundon. As we first reported last week, TV's Regis and Kelly are looking a female personality to be a guest co-host for a day. To nominate someone and for further instructions Click Here. We said if you didn't have anyone in mind and would like to help a fellow host get a shot, we would post their pics. Well, the pics just keep on comin.' Remember, nominate candidates at the above link, not to us. Just send us the picss. . Promotion ends in July.

 

KYGO Listeners Take The Plunge

It's officially Summer and KYGO Denver seemed to find a cure for the unseasonably hot weather: The Belly Flop! Find a large pool, get listeners--perhaps a very LARGE one or two--to dive belly-down from high up and have an Olympic-Style scoring team rate the splashes. This event was held at Water World in Denver, generated lots of support, plus its share of red bellies and great photos was worth the day. Obviously, before doing so, consult with company lawyers, draft doc's for listeners to sign and be sure no one's eaten at least an hour before swimming. Not sure why you're not suppose to, but that's what my Mother always told me. Check out all the amazing photos here:

 

 

6.26.10

50 Cent To Latina Host: "Callete La Boca P^%a. !! (VIDEO) (For the record, this is Jockline's first-ever word-censuring of Spanish, and hopefully will be our last. While in town to promote his new movie, rapper/film maker, 50 Cent, sat down with Tampa's 95.7 The Beat's La Loca (shown left) for a chat. Somehow the discussion turned to Spanish and 50 Cent uttered an expression which fortunately didn't result in a kick to the cojones. Click here for the InterviewWARNING: OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE-WE THINK... Oy!

 

 

Flynt Talks Secret Sex Lives of Presidents With Nikki Sixx - Outs Lincoln? (AUDIO)Premiere syndicated Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx was joined last night by Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, who revealed exclusive details from his upcoming book One Nation Under Sex: How the Private Lives of Presidents and First Ladies Shaped America, which details the sex lives of U.S. presidents in the White House. Flynt told Sixx that he has proof that former President Abraham Lincoln was gay. Flynt: “If Lincoln wasn’t gay, he was definitely bisexual.  We’ve assembled a large group of letters that he wrote to one of his companions who used to sleep in his bed with him when Mary Todd Lincoln was out of the house.  You can tell when you reada note to another person, you can tell the affection that is in it.  All you gotta do is read iand you know what is implied.  When you read these letters, it’s obvious there was something going on between Lincoln and this man.” Perhaps he wasn't so "honest" afterall. Listen To Interview Here

 

 

Rick Dees Holds Charity Yard Sale With Help From Clooney, Pitt & More - In the market for one of George Clooney's Armani suits? Brad Pitt's Tag Heuer wrist watch? A Mariah Carey Hermes handbag? How about a HD TV from Tim Allen? These are just a few of the cool selections being featured at a yard sale presented by radio's iconic Rick Dees. It's being held July 18th at Dodger Stadium with all proceeds going to The Salvation Army. According to The Orange County Register, Dee's says "We're planning to go live from the event and streamed at rick.com. It's going to be a tremendous day. We want to raise a ton of money for the Salvation Army and all they do. Many will be one-of-a-kind items, and the day will include live entertainment and celebrity appearances." For more details, go to rickdees.com

 

 

 

Kathy And Judy Fire Back At Former Boss (AUDIO) - Former WGN/Chicago hosts Kathy O'Malley and Judy Marky apparently didn't take to kindly to their former boss' portrayal of how they left the station in 2009. According to Rober Feder's vocalo.org, what set them off were comments made Tuesday by former boss Kevin Metheny, PD of WGN-AM who, while appearing on Garry Meier's afternoon show, took calls from listeners. One of them asked about the exit of Kathy & Judy in 2009. When she said she was "one of the many people upset when they were released," Metheny corrected her, saying:"You may want to get that straight. What they did was retire. They retired of their own volition." After keeping quiet while continuing to collect paychecks for the past year, O'Malley and Markey finally pulled off the gloves on Wednesday in a joint statement. They wrote: "Yesterday, Kevin Metheny said on the Garry Meier Show that it was our choice to leave our show and WGN in May of 2009. It was not our choice, and we want that to be clear. Read Feder Article Here Read The Feder Article Here

Get Well Wishes - To UK/Real Radio's Steve McKenna (shown right) who was rushed to the hospital with a suspected brain haemorrhage several days after collapsing in a gym. According to the UK's Sun Times, " The 39-year-old was crippled by a blinding headache, dizziness and nausea while he worked out with weights. He managed to stagger home, but was repeatedly floored by agonising head pains in the following days." Doctors were finally able to diagnose him with a benign condition, and say he'll likely experience excruciating headaches whenever he exerts himself. Last night he told ST "It's such a relief, but I will need medication whenever I do anything strenuous. It was agony, like someone stuck a spike in my head." He underwent a brain scan, lumbar puncture and tests on his heart at Wishaw General after collapsing at the gym two weeks ago.

.24.10

Old Home Week At KRQ Tucson For Jimmy Kimmel (INTERVIEW BELOW)

He used to work at KRQ....now, as morning hosts Johnjay and Rich say "He seems to be doing pretty well for himself as the host of his own late-night talk show." Jimmy, who's a big "Lost" freak, joined the Arizona-based syndicated duo to talk about his theories on "Lost", what it's like to interview Tom Cruise, his recent power-outage, last night's primetime "Twilight" on ABC-TV and, a most revealing discussion on why he doesn't have morning hosts as guests on his late-nite show. With Kimmel being a former radio host and producer, you might find his comments rather surprising. And what's this about dee-jays in Hawaiian shirts on billboards? Listen To Interview Here

 

Robert Pattison Returns For In-Studio Interview Following Last Year's Walk-Off (INTERVIEW BELOW)

As if KIIS-FM/American Idol Host Ryan Seacrest needs more things to do, this week he moderated the "Bing's Creative Minds Panel In Los Angeles. While there he took time to interview the suddenly biggest name in showbiz: Twilight's Robert Pattinson. According to a LA Time's Blog, last year in a Seacrest interview, the host apparently asked a taboo question regarding his relationship with co-star Kristen Stewart and bam, his rep' threw a hissy fit and yanked Pattinson from the air. He tells the Times "I can't remember what happened in that moment. It was the first on-air hook that I've received," said Seacrest. "But if anyone thinks that I'm intimidating, they're in the wrong business." Other creative minds joining in for the panel included Microsoft Senior VP Yusef Mehdi, Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, T Bone Burnett, Twitter's Biz Stone and "Mad Men" creator Matt Weiner. Listen to Interview Here

 

Honolulu's Big Koa Gets His Wild On

Honolulu is getting a new weekend TV show which apparently took its cue from the E! channel’s Wild On! It's called Hawaii HI-Lights, a half-hour TV show featuring supermodel Brigitte Patton (shown right), former Miss Hawaii Nicole Fox and Hot 93.9 radio Big Koa. Executive producer Ian Fernandez tells The Honolulu Weekly “I felt that there’s a need for a cool, hip local show that showcases all the cool events and activities in our state.” Shows feature everything from swimming with dolphins to a buffalo-wing eating contest. According to The Honolulu Weekly, there’s only five more episodes left to go in the initial run for the season, but previous shows are available for viewing online.

 

 

Bubba Brings "Bubbapalooza Comedy Show To New Orleans!

Syndicated and satellite radio host Bubba the Love Sponge® is presenting a free Bubbapalooza live comedy show in New Orleans on Saturday, September 11, 2010, fulfilling the promise he made to his listeners earlier this year that he would bring a free Bubbapalooza show to the city whose team won the national professional football championship. Bubba the Love Sponge® will distribute approximately 1500 free tickets to this show to his listeners. “We can’t wait to come to New Orleans to celebrate the Saints’ big win, and to put on a great show for our fans there,” he said. Bubbapalooza will take place on September 11, 2010 at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts in New Orleans. Showtime is 9 pm.

 

Jackson Lives On As Radio/TV Honors First-Year Anniversary Of His Death:

The NY Daily New's said it best: "Just about everyone who ever met Michael Jackson will be on television tomorrow." And there will be plenty of radio, too, with tomorrow marking the anniversary of his death. Those who you'll see tomorrow include his Mother Katherine (making a PAID appearance on "Dateline NBC.)" Of course brothers Jermaine & Tito will make appearances, plus a litany of TV specials. Radio will be there as well including Donny Osmond. "He and Michael were very close friends, from the time they were kids just starting out in show business, right up until we lost one of the greatest entertainers of all time." Osmond syndicator Michael McVay tells The Mouth "Friday's edition of "The Donny Osmond Radio Show" will feature Donny remembering his friend Michael and the good times they shared together. Radio stations all over the world will be paying tribute to Michael and his music, but Donny Osmond can talk about the friend he knew, and misses dearly."

 

Movers/Wakers: Former B98.5/Atlanta morning host Kelly Stevens returns for swing and fill-in duties. For ten years, he and longtime partner Alpha Trivette handled morning there until they were displaced by Steve and Vikki in June, 2008 • Big changes at Magic 102.3/Washington as RADIO ONE releases the entire air staff with the exception of the syndicated Tom Joyner Show. Exiting show members included Olivia Fox, Mike Chase and Alvin John Waples.

6.23.10

Seinfeld On Gaga:"The Woman Is A Jerk, I Hate Her!" (INTERVIEW BELOW) During an interview on Monday with WFAN/New York's Steve Somers, he was asked about Lady Gaga's (shown right at last Friday's Yankee game) middle-finger filled appearance two week's back at Citi Field. Following a round of boos, park official had moved her to Seinfeld's private suite. Seinfeld commented “This woman is a jerk, I hate her. I can’t believe they put her in my box, which I paid for.” Seinfeld was amazed:“You give people the finger and you get upgraded?” he asked Somers. “Is that the world we’re living in now?” Reportedly, tonight (6.23), Seinfeld will join Mets announcer Keith Hernandez in the booth. Listen To Interview Here

Eddie & Jobo Return To Chicago Airwaves It may appear small step compared to their multi-million dollar morning show days at WBBM, but it's a start. Eddie Volkman and Joe "Jobo" Bohannon, will start a new two-hour Saturdaynight show for WLS-AM 890. It's not your typical weekend line-up either. Other weekend host include Dan Proft, Bruce Wolf, Jim "Jake Hartford" Edwards, Steve Dale, Tom Roeser, Bill Cameron, and Bruce DuMont. According to the Chicago Tribune's Phil Rosenthal, the duo still have about eight months of income left on their seven-year CBS deal estimated at more than $1.5 million annually for each. WLS boss Michael Damsky tells Rosenthal "They're a couple of guys who are among the voices of Chicago, returning to the airwaves to help us as we upgrade our weekends."

Quivers Host Comedy Benefit; Laughs Off Question Regarding Contract Expiration - As part of her 15 Foundation, Robin Quivers is hosting an event tonight at Carolines in New York featuring several top comics, will proceeds going to New Jersey SEEDS. This is a program that helps high-potential high school girls from low-income families get to college. Although she won't be performing herself, the longtime Stern co-host tells the New York Daily News "I've been so busy with the nuts and bolts that I wouldn't have had time to put anything together." She adds, "If you think about the whole scope of problems like that, they're so big you wouldn't do anything. So you start one person at a time. Change one person, you can change a village." And on the topic of radio: "I sometimes find people who are ... curious. They don't know quite what to expect. ...The problem usually is not realizing the entertainment aspect of what we do on the radio; thinking that what they hear must be all of what we are." When she was asked about what happens after the SiriusXM radio deal expires in December, she just laughed. Hmmmmm?

People's 50 Most Amazing Bod's - Here's a sneak peek at People Magazine's extra large edition of the top celebrity bod's. We figured before you contacted your People rep' for an interview, this information would be helpful. CAUTION: Some NSFW Click Here For The Complete List

 

Now Accepting And Posting Your Videos - Since Jockline Daily launched just a few short months ago, we've received numerous emails with links to various videos, bits, etc. Starting today, when space permits, we'll begin sharing one or more with you. Today's clip is from Eric Rowe at KRBE Houston. He writes "We did this with the interns and Special K. Instead of California Girls we did Houston girls. We had some drama behind the scenes because Intern Danielle wrote the song, but she was jealous of intern Megan the hot one in the bikini. So we did an entire video about Megan instead of Danielle. Watch The Video Here and Enjoy. NOTE: When sending links, be sure and include a brief description.

Movers/Wakers: Props to FOM, Florida's Paul & Young Ron Show, winner of a New Time Reader's Poll where they were voted "Best Radio Personalities"in 2010. The morning duo, celebrating their 20th anniversary on the air in South Florida, received more than twice as many Internet votes as the next runner-up. Paul told the Mouth "Even after 20 years, they like us, they really like us," said Castronovo, sounding, but not looking, like Sally Field • Elvis Duran adds KMVA (Movin 97.5) Phoenix to roster. He'll begin broadcast there July 12th.

 

In yesterday's story Arianna Huffinton and Mary Matalin's national launch of "Both Sides Now," we referred their distributor as Scott Elberg's Media Management (MMG). We meant to write contact Scott Elberg with MMG. The principal founders and partners of MMG are Jeff Schwartz and Ian Heller.

6.22.10

6600 Breadheads Join To Fight Breast Cancer (VIDEO BELOW) - The St. Louis Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held June 12th, and WIL morning personality Cornbread once again demonstrated the enormous power of radios localism Cornbread-style in his quest to stop breast cancer… as his loyal and community-minded WIL listeners (Breadheads) turned out in record numbers, again, to supply enormous support for the event. "As team breadhead keeps growing breast cancer is shrinking and on the run" said Cornbread who is on his 8th year of having a team for the race. Nearly 6,600 blue-shirt-clad Breadheads (and 300+ pink-shirt-clad survivors) raised over $185,000 and wowed race and Komen officials with a level of participation unlike any ever seen before – in ANY Komen race. Perhaps the biggest challenge was trying to take a team photo of that many Breadeads. How’s this for an idea of what it looked like (part of it, that is):KSDK television in St. Louis featured a terrific interview with Cornbread, and See The Video Here.

 

Perry To Host: "I Want (Rhianna) To Strip At My Bachelorette Party!" (INTERVIEW BELOW) During an interview with KISS-FM Chicago's Nina Chantele, she says “You see people coming and they strip at your bachelor party, but I want (Rhianna) to strip at my bachelorette party.” As you know, Katy Perry is marrying British star Russell Brand later this year and although the couple plans a wedding in India (doesn't everyone?) Rhianna, a close friend, is planning the pre-marriage event.“"I don't know if she started this rumor that she's going to do it or if she just hopped on the bandwagon of the rumors like, 'I'm going to do it!' That's the one thing that I don't have to plan, which I'm really excited about." says Perry. According to UK's The Sun, the couple were supposed to have asked Lady Gaga designer Atsuko Kudo to come up with special pieces for their wedding. ejandro.“Russell and Katy have both got wicked sense of humors and are big fans of Lady Gaga,”..“They wanted unique outfits and no one dresses like her anywhere in the civilized world. The wedding will certainly be different. Listen to Interview Here Scroll down to "This is for her BFF Girlfriend - to 6.21.10

 

 

Opposites Attract That's the hope of a new radio pairing of Huffingting's Post Arianna Huffington and political consultant Mary Matalin (Shown left with Mark Green). Last week they premiered their show "Both Sides Now"on WABC’s “New York Weekend” and mentioned a possible Internet show. Now comes word that the show will not only be heard on the internet, but in syndication on terrestrial as well. According to their website, Scott Elberg is the contact for Media Management Group to handle distribution. We're also pleased to learn that Mega talent consultant Gabe Hobbs will guide the pair.

Kevin, Virginia & Jason Tackle The Oil Spill (VIDEO & AUDIO) - With 83% of Americans disapproving of the way that BP is handling the oil spill in the Gulf, WLDI/West Palm Beach' KV&J decided to let the "small people" let out some of their fristrations. They had Jason (shown with skull cap) dress as BP CEO Tony Hayward, complete with a nice suit and a Tony Hayward mask. We let each contestant fire off 5 dark paintball shots, or tart balls, as we called them. The person able to hit the BP CEO the most times won. Click Here For Video. Click Here For Audio

 

 

Good Vibrations (AUDIO) Yesterday, Arbitron Inc. announced its new generation of audience measurement, the PPM 360 technology, a flexible, convenient solution to measuring media by extending the Portable People Meter™ (PPM™) technology onto a wireless platform. By migrating to a wireless platform,Arbitron is better able to follow the media habits of on-the-go consumers. Says Arbitron Pres/CEOWilliam Kerr "This innovative approach further liberates audience measurement from the home and enables media, brands and marketers to follow the mobile consumer more closely – which is particularly important for brands appealing to younger demographics." The device, shown right, is actually smaller than the current PPM meter and can be charged with a simple USB cord. Arbitron can communicate with panelists through a text screen on the meter. It also retains a motion detector to monitor compliance, similar to previous versions of the PPM meter. No word on "vibrate" options were reported. Speaking of which, did you know that yesterday was the first day of summer? For this purpose, please allow us to add some music pleasure to your morning read: A tune that always makes it feel like summer. Click Here And Enjoy. Feel free to send us your favorite summer tune here.

 

 

Hamish & Andy Join Absolute Radio - Australia/Today FMs Hamish & Andy (Shown right) have signed with Absolute Radio for a series of Sunday programs. The show, called The Caravan Of Courage, will follow the duo as they travel around the UK. It will also simulcast on Australia's Today Network. , Absolute's CEO Clive Dickens told the UK's Guardian"Hamish & Andy are Oz's answer to Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant and are arguably the biggest talent currently in Australia. Last December, Hamish & Andy made their UK radio debut in a two-hour special aired on BBC 6 Music. The duo returned to the station in January to present another one-off programme. Hamish & Andy daily 2-hour morning drive show is one of Australia's highest rated shows.

Movers/Wakers: Seth "Lobo" Hughes returns PM Drive at The New 94.1/Seattle. He formerly worked at crosstown 100.7 The Wolf/Seattle.

6.21.10

American Idol 10 Heads To Milwaukee, New Orleans, Nashville, E. Rutherford, N.J., Austin & San Francisco For Tryouts Tryout cities for American Idol's 10th season have been "tweeted"by the ever-present Ryan Seacrest and, for the first time ever, Milwaukee is included. According to Zap 2 It.com, other cities like E. Rutherford, NJ were visited in Seasons 6 and 8. Austin had seasons 2 and 5, New Orleans had season 4 and San Francisco had seasons 3, 4, 5 and 8. Nashville was last visited in season 2. Of course the big question still remains: Who will replace Simon Cowell as judge? Stay close to Ryan's Twitter and maybe we'll get an answer soon.

 

"I Ultimately Want To Compete With Every Morning Radio Show In The Country." So says Adam Carolla the former TV host/turned radio guy who left terrestrial radio and now has one of the most listened to podcast on iTunes. While in Chicago last week to throw out the first pitch in a Cubs/Athletics game, The Chicago Trib's Luis Arroyave caught up with him for a chat. Although he spent most of his time complaining about LA, he found room for some surprising comments about his podcast delivered Adam Carolla Show. When asked where he plans to go with it, he says " I’d like to see us become a network on the internet and become a radio station/TV station eventually on your computer. I ultimately want to compete with every morning radio show in the country. My sincere hope is that this (technology) gets into cars." Arroyave did ask if doing another TV show was on his radar. "I’m 0-for-2," he says. "I did one for CBS and one for NBC. They were both pretty good shows. (Networks) do like 10 pilots and pick up one. The batting average on those things is crazy."

 

A First For ABC's "The View:" Guys Guest-Moderate -WRKS/98.7 New York's D.L. Hughley Included While Whoopi Goldberg's away, "The View" panelists Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd are each taking turns moderating, plus ABC executive producer Bill Geggie announced that Monday, TV host Tom Bergeron will handle the moderator's duties Monday and actor/comedian/radio personality D.L. Hughley is to do the job Tuesday. This marks the first time the show has had male guest moderators, ABC said.

 

Love At First Mic - One of England's hottest rising personalities is Radio One's Greg James (shown). Now it turns out he's been secretly (yeah secretly) dating one of England's hottest stars, Ellie Goulding, (kind of a Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus-type). He met her while she was at the station. According to The Sun-Times (and please, careful with page 3, okay?) A friend said: "Ellie hasn't had a serious relationship since splitting from someone else. And she wasn't looking for one, either. She had been happy to concentrate on her career. But after being introduced to Greg by a mutual friend, she had a change of heart. "The pair hit it off instantly and though it's only early days, they're both really happy together."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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