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Frank Ski Joins WHUR-FM Washington D.C.'s Lineup

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– Looks like Former V-103 host Frank Ski is headed to 96.3/WHUR-FM Washington, D.C., the first leg of his planned syndication. This follows his surprise exit last December from his longtime home in Chicago. Since then he's been shopping for a syndication deal and tweeted over the weekend that this morning he would make the announcement at 8:00 am et. He'll join the air there solo in afternoons on Sept. 9th.
This marks a return trip to the Washington area for Ski. He began his career there in the early '90s before moving to Baltimore and then transferred to then Summit owned V103 Atlanta in 1998. Ski had competed earlier in WHUR's Next Big Star Competition.

Wrong Station Prompts Meltdown From Convicted Killer On Way To Jail

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– As the axiom goes: any press is good press but this one came with a few kicks and expletives. It seems convicted killer Jeffrey Verdon wasn't happy that while en route to jail last month, the police cruiser constables weren't receptive to his demands to change the radio to Hot 89.9 Ottawa, home of Morning Show Show Boot Camp regulars The Morning Hot Tub (shown). According to The Edmonton Journal, with his hands in cuffs, the psychopath braced his back against the partition in the back seat and lifted his shackled feet up against the top of the window and shouted three times: “I’m going to kick out the f---ing window.” The officer wanted to listen to the news, but with a long drive ahead from Ottawa to the Brockville jail, he finally gave in and let him listen to Hot 89.9.

Host Accidentally Sends Photo Of His Private Parts To Gold Metalist

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 – With a possible cue from Anthony Weiner, Dominic Harvey (left), one part of the hugely popular Dom, Mike & Jay-Jay (Feeney) Morning Show On The Edge-FM/Auckland decided to surprise his producer by sending a photo of his 'package' on Snapchat. This is the social media tool that sends temporary photos to friends before fading away. Unfortunately, it somehow got diverted to multiple Paralympian gold medallist Sophie Pascoe (shown below) who was about to compete in an international swimming competition. According to The New Zealand Herald Pascoe was in Canada competing at the IPC Championship when Harvey's appeared in her social media feed. "Just finished eating dinner and opened Snapchat. #awkward surprise." Harvey said the picture was intended for his producer Sophie Hallwright when he apologized to Pascoe. "So sorry about that Snapchat. I know you like beef and lamb ... but nobody deserves a surprise pork sausage," he wrote. Harvey's employer, Mediaworks, said the incident was just a “stupid” mistake. "No one feels stupider than Dom himself but he has apologized. No disciplinary action is planned," program director Leon Wratt said. Harvey joked on Facebook this morning that he didn't know why all the BIG fuss over such a SMALL thing. And for the record, Pascoe tweeted took gold in the 100m freestyle in world record time.

Jeff & Jer's Sablan Takes To The Sky With Mayor Filner Plea

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– Just back from Chicago's Morning Show Boot Camp, executive producer, Tommy Sablan (inset) took to the sky last Friday with a special banner telling embattled San Diego Mayor, Bob Filner, to SURRENDER. The Jeff & Jer Showgram of KYXY hired sky writers to write out "SURRENDER BOB" in the skies of San Diego Friday. The planes also spelled out "Jeff and Jer." Tommy Sablan wrote to Jockline Daily over the weekend with the subject line "Inspired by Boot Camp." This followed his participation on Paige Nienaber's highly praised panel "Top 25 Stunts Of The Last 25 Years" which featured Hot 89.9 Ottawa's well publicized flying banner near the Casey Anthony courthouse which read: "Canada's Verdict: "Guilty B**ch."

103.5 Kiss-FM Chicago Rebrands As Fred & Angi In The Morning

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– According To crm.com"He's a Brotha' no mo'. 103.5/Kiss FM, WKSC-FM's Christopher Frederick, who's been known for most of his ten-year career as "Brotha' Fred," has dropped the "Brotha'" from his radio name. Henceforth, he'll be known on the air only as Fred. The show which had been calling itself "Brotha Fred's Neighborhood" is now known as "Fred & Angi in the Morning." According to crm, In the 2.5 years the show has been on the air in Chicago, it has also had the names "Brotha' Fred's Morning Mayhem" and "Brotha' Fred's AM Mayhem." The newest name change also gives Angi Taylor full credit as morning show co-host for the first time in her long radio career.

Bob Griese Talks '72 Dolphins With Paul & Ron And This Week's First Trip Ever To The White House [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– It's been 41 years since the perfect and only undefeated NFL season. This week, over 35 of the original team members, plus 3 coaches from '72 Dolphins will meet with the President at the White House. Last Friday, then Miami quarterback, now TV commentator, Bob Griese, joined CCME's syndicated Paul and Young Ron Show to share the memories of that season, plus how many of the original members would be making the trip. Of the roughly 45 members, some have passed on, but more than 35 will make the trip, plus 3 of the original coaches. And before you think this may have been a slight by the White House, it wasn't. While it is common now for championship teams to head to the White House, back then in '72 athletes did not get to meet the President after a championship season. Check out audio at right, including a call by the legendary Howard Cosell. LISTEN TO AUDIO

America’s Morning Show, NASH FM 94.7 Launches Fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Hero

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– America’s Morning Show” on NASH FM 94.7 New York is launching a fundraiser to benefit Staten Island resident and Hurricane Sandy hero Pete Vadola, whose house was destroyed by a devastating fire last month. Determined to aide neighbors during Hurricane Sandy, Vadola rescued over 200 Staten Island residents by bringing them to dry land using a small motorboat found floating in the street. While Vadola’s house was unscathed by the storm, a damaging fire last month has left the hero without a home. After learning of Vadola’s incredible story, Blair Garner and his co-hosts from “America’s Morning Show” asked listeners to call in with information on how to set up a fundraising account for donations to help rebuild the Vadola’s lives. "Radio is at its best when it serves its community, and that very idea speaks to the core of who we are in Country music. When someone needs help, you reach out because it's the right thing to do. And that's exactly what Pete did during Hurricane Sandy,” Garner said. “We're going to do everything we can to take care of Pete and his family. All I did was speak from my heart about Pete's story, and from there, the listeners of ‘America's Morning Show’ and NASH FM rose to the occasion.”

MOTION: Dial Global Boost Prep Services Division With Addition Of Lee Napier

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– Dial Global has hired Lee Napier as its Regional Affiliate Manager. In this new role, Napier will handle affiliate sales for the company’s Prep Services division at Dial Global, which is focused on enhancing listerns’ audio experience by providing a targeted suite of entertainment programming for individual stations. “We're so excited to have Lee join our Affiliate Management team at Dial Global,” said Stephens. “His relationships with radio stations and his strong background in sales, marketing, and business development will be an asset to our Affiliate Prep Services.” Prior to joining Dial Global, Napier served as a Manager at 60 Second Music, where he was responsible for sales and production of jingles and background music for TV and radio stations. He was also General Manager at BRg Music Works, where he was involved in all phases of product development, marketing, sales, project management, product delivery, client interface, personnel, purchasing, receivables, budgeting, and corporate reporting. Napier developed marketing and public relations skills as Marketing Director for the Twin Tire Corporation and National Tire Wholesale.

CONDOLENCES: NPR's Teshima Walker Passes Away At 44

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2013 –– Teshima Walker, an award-winning executive producer of NPR’s 'Tell Me More,' has died following a two-year battle with colon cancer. She is survived by her husband, writer Jimi Izrael, her parents, William and Vonceal Walker and her sister, Eureva Walker. According to NPR, Walker served as the executive producer for NPR’s midday news program 'Tell Me More hosted by Michel Martin since 2011. She had originally joined in 2007 as a senior supervising producer for the show in 2007 and served in various capacities for several years. She first joined the afternoon newsmagazine 'All Things Considered' as a journalism fellow in 2000. Later she spent three years as a producer for The Tavis Smiley Show. Walker was a Chicago native who first joined NPR at WBEZ where she served as senior producer for morning newsmagazine 'Eight Forty-Eight.

Lady Gaga Goes On Twitter Rage Against Perez Hilton [BUZZFEED]

J-LO Boyfriend Says She's Def' Returning To 'Idol' - [E]

'The Butler' Opens Up With $25M Weekend BO. - [EW]

Scotland Yard Probe Claim SAS (Special Air Services - Kinda Like U.S. Navy Seals) Was Behind Princess D's Death - [MIRROR]

Couric Apologizes To Kimmy Following Gift Diss - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Rapper Raz-B On Life Support Following Bottle Attack - [THE HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP]

Bradley Cooper Named As Potential Producer/Star In Lance Armstrong Biopic - [DEADLINE]

Mark Wahlberg Wouldn't Mind Taking Over 'Ironman' Series - [HINDUSTAN TIMES]

AOWWWWWW: Judge Judy Would Like A UK Spinoff - [EXPRESS AND STAR]

Black Eye Peas' Stacy Ann Ferguson Legally Becomes Fergie Duhamel - BABBLE

UH OH: 'Criminal Minds' Thomas Gibson's Hot Tub Video's Revealed - [ZAP 2 IT]

Jennifer Lawrence Could Be Nicest Girl In Hollywood - [NATION.COM]

MOTION: Sana G. Shifts To Mornings On KMEL-FM As G omez Exits; Star 101.3 Team Marcus D. Najera With Sandy Stec In Mornings; Duluca Returns To Canton Airwaves; Aly Jacobs Joins Boxer At WMZQ-FM D.C.

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Lots of changes in the bay city. Let's start at KMEL-FM/San Francisco where afternoon host, Sana G.heads to mornings beginning next Monday. She follows Jesus Chuy Gomez who exits. Miss Kimmie and Lady Ray remain place. Nightimer Big Von takes over for Sana G. in afternoons and Shay Diddy handles nights. –––––––––– Meanwhile, co-owned Star 101.3 Marcus D. Najera to mornings where he'll co-host with Sandy Stec. Najera arrives from crosstown Alice @ 97.3. Marcus follows Frosty Stilwell who recently moved to Talk on KKSF-AM. ––––––––– Aly Jacobs (shown below on top of Boxer who seems to be missing the lower half of his body???) joins Boxer On WMZQ/98.7 Washington, DC. She formerly teamed with Jack Diamond on WRQX, Mix 107.3 ––––––––– After sitting out an 18 Mos. non-compete, WHBC-FM/Mix 94.1 Canton, OH, brings in morning host Deluca who'll team with Kathy Vogel. He formerly worked for over ten years at WJDQ-FM/Q92. 1

Final Toxicology Report Released On Kraddick Death

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– The official cause of death, the final toxicology report for the death of David Cradick, aka Kidd Kraddick as been released. WFAA-TV reported that Kraddick, who died on July 27 following a charity golf event for terminally ill children in New Orleans, passed away due to natural causes. Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich of the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office in Louisiana confirmed that Kraddick died of arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. As Jockline Daily first reported, a preliminary autopsy for Kraddick from the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office stated that Kraddick died from an enlarged heart, blocked arteries and most likely an irregular heartbeat. According to deputy coroner Dr. Granville Morse, the radio host’s arteries were 40 to 80 percent blocked upon examination. Kraddick was laid to rest Aug. 2 in Arlington, Texas, with only family and close friend in attendance. Last evening, longtime listeners, friends and stars turned out for a special tribute to Kraddick at AT&T Plaza American Airlines Center at Victory Park in Dallas.

TALK: Savage Predicts He'll Replace Hannity On Cumulus Stations; Rush Says He's Too Famous To Moderate GOP Debate; Clark Howard Releases 10th Book; Jason Wolfe Exits Entercom Boston - [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Cumulus Network's Michael Savage of The Savage Nation predicted on yesterday's show that he will be taking over Sean Hannity's time slot on Cumulus Media's network of stations. "I predict, right here right now, that I am going to take over The Sean Hannity Show time slot by the end of the year," Savage said. "His time has come and his time has gone," he continued, and "I am the heir apparent" to afternoon drive. Savage Nation, currently airs from 9pm-midnight ET across the Cumulus talk radio network. According to Savage, he could take over Hannity's slot by the end of this year. ––––––––– Meanwhile, talk titan, Rush Limbaugh quelled rumblings caused by Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus suggestion that he and other conservative radio talkers moderate the next round of GOP debates. Limbaugh said on yesterday's show “no question” that a Limbaugh-moderated debate would get high ratings, but that his star power would prove to be a distraction. "I don’t see how I can, I’m too famous,” Limbaugh said. The idea was first fueled by Talk Radio Network's Andrea Tantaros who earlier this month who threw out the idea to Priebus who then said “I actually think that’s a very good idea.” –––––––––– In a surprise move yesterday, Entercom/Boston announced the departure of WEEI and WRKO VP/Programming and Operations Jason Wolfe. Wolfe was promoted to VP/Programming over Sports and Talk in 2006. He's been with WEEI since 1991 and was appointed the duo's PD in 1998. The company said it would make an announcement about Wolfe's replacement shortly. –––––––––– Looks like Clark Howard is aiming for another bestseller. In this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean Times, he returns with the stories of 50 Americans who can show you how to live below your means while living life to the fullest. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS --- CLICK HERE FOR SAVAGE AUDIO

Sprint To Bring FM Chips To Smart Phones; Emmis' Smulyan Says We Set A New Course As An Industry

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Chalk up a major victory for radio as Sprint announced it will offer access to the new NextRadio® interactive FM radio application beginning with HTC One® and HTC EVO® 4G LTE. This deal will allow Sprint to provide the NextRadio service on a broad range of Sprint smartphone devices during the next several years. When compared with streaming, NextRadio consumes about three times less battery life than other music apps. That’s because the audio is coming through a built-in FM tuner instead of over the Internet. NextRadio is a free app that comes preloaded on HTC One from Sprint for all new activations. Radio executives have been campaigning for years to get a “radio chip” installed in smartphones and other mobile devices to enable mobile users to listen to FM radio. The drive was led by the NAB, with a major assist from Emmis' Chairman & CEO Jeff Smulyan who said "Today we set a new course as an industry, one that will bring exciting audience and advertiser engagement opportunities,""This announcement is a credit to the entire radio industry, which has unified to make this happen."

BBC Rocked Again Following Arrest Of Another Top Host In Alleged (S)exual Misconduct Scandal

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Yet another former, highly popular BBC figure , Dave Lee Travis, was arrested yesterday in connection with alleged (s)exual offenses discovered by detectives following the Jimmy Savile scandal. According to The Daily Mail, Travis, 67, a former Radio 1 host, was the fourth person arrested during Operation Yewtree as police revealed that the total number of victims had increased to 450 during the six-week inquiry. Officers are still in the process of contacting all of the victims. Travis, who was released on bail, denied earlier this month that he had groped two former BBC workers. One of his alleged victims, the newsreader Vivien Creegor, accused him of fondling her breasts while she was live on Radio 4 in the 1970s. Another woman claimed Travis invited her to his studio in 1977 and put his hand up her skirt. Mr Travis denied the allegations last month and said that he was happy to speak to police about the accusations. Travis' arrest follows those of the former rock star Gary Glitter, Freddie Starr and a former BBC producer.

BBC 1's Chris Stark Strikes Again With Awkward Jennifer Aniston Interview [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Back in March, Jockline Daily shared an interview with BBC newbie, Chris Stark (a deadringer for a young Hugh Grant) with Mila Kunis that went viral and led him to near overnight celebrity status worldwide. Yesterday, he apparently did it again with actress Jennifer Aniston who was out promoting her new movie 'We Are The Millers." If you're a student of interviews, take note, Stark's boyish, innocent approach to raising the most personal questions seems to drive Hollywood celeb's like Kunis and Aniston in a total comfort zone. Among the more honest exchanges involved what research went into her role as a stripper? Why females are so in love with Ryan Gosling and (take a cue here fellas) he had a Watford FC football (soccer) shirt made for her with her name on it. WATCH VIDEO HERE

Former Assistant Sec. Of Defense Warns ARNN'S Lori Lundin About Embassy Closures [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Lawrence Korb, told America’s Radio News Network's co-host, Lori Lundin that terrorism is inevitable and Americans shouldn’t live in constant fear. “In many ways, if you keep doing this, Al Qaeda wins. They don’t have to attack you if you stop doing business. They’ve achieved their objective .. Without Benghazi, they would’ve said, ‘They have these threats all the time, okay?’ People are talking about getting Americans overseas or going after our embassies. You know, the great irony is, if you ask the State Department professionals, not the political, they’ll say, ‘No, we can’t keep doing this. We recognize that when we serve our country, we’re just like the military; we put our lives at risk. This idea that somehow we can never go out or we have to stay behind closed doors or evacuate, it’s gonna undermine our ability to do the job.’ I mean, they know it’s dangerous,” Korb reasoned. “You can’t buy perfect security.” LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

Clear Channel Launches New Luke Bryan With Release Party

Luke Bryan Performs Live in New York City and
Discusses New Album with Bobby Bones

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– To raise the excitement around Luke Bryan's new album, Crash My Party, Clear Channel hosted an exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party. The event was hosted by Bobby Bones and featured a live performance, chat and listening session with Bryan. The 30-minute special broadcast on-air and streamed online nationally across all Clear Channel Country radio stations as well as on iheartradio.com The party was held at The heartland Theater in New York City.

NBC Sports Radio Creates Fantasy Partnership With Retooled

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 16TH, 2013 –– NBC Sports Radio, a partnership between Dial Global and NBC Sports Group, announced that Retooled, the internet’s highest-trafficked fantasy sports information site, will become the fantasy sports information brand of NBC Sports Radio. Over the last four years, participation in fantasy sports has grown more than 60 percent, with more than 35 million people across the U.S. and Canada now actively participating in some form of fantasy sports. This partnership brings essential player updates and information, live interviews, and on-demand programming to avid fantasy sports fans. “Retooled has always been my go-to fantasy source for news and information and I could’t be more excited, as a true fantasy fan and player, to welcome this partnership,” said Chris Corcoran, Dial Global’s EVP/GM Sports Programming. “The fantasy space is massive and continues to grow at an enormous pace. Our exclusive programming will help feed this extremely loyal fantasy fan base.”