Former New Orleans' Talk Host Caught On Video Making (S)exual Advances Towards Cabbie, Found Guilty Of Mischief

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– A New Orleans attorney and former WGSO/New Orleans' radio talk host accused of filing a false police report against the cabdriver who filmed her sexual advances toward him during a cab ride three years ago, was found guilty of misdemeanor criminal mischief last Friday (Jan. 16), according FOX 8 NOLA. Jennifer Gaubert, who was convicted in April of simple battery against driver Hervey Farrell, escaped a more serious felony charge of making false statements, the station reported. Farrell had originally faced charges of extortion and video voyeurism following a 2013 cab ride, with Gaubert claiming the cabbie emailed her attorney threatening to expose the video unless she paid him. But prosecutors declined the charges, leading Farrell to bring a federal lawsuit against New Orleans police and the city over his arrest. Farrell shot video of Gaubert which was entered into evidence during the simple-battery trial of Gaubert. Judge Paul Sens convicted Gaubert on April 2 of touching the cab driver without his permission. Farrell has now filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the New Orleans Police Department for the way they initially handled the matter. WARNING: NSFW - WATCH HERE

MOTION: Mark Thompson Kicks Off Feb. 2nd On The Sound/LA; Karen Blake And Ralphie Marino Reunite On 99.9 The Q

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– LA's iconic morning host, Mark Thompson will officially kick off Mark In The Morning, February 2 on KSWD-FM. This follows his well-publicized exit from KLOS-FM in August of 2012. The new show will include Andy Chanley and Gina Grad (R) who also recently joined Adam Carolla's podcast. "Even though I had no idea who Mark Thompson was until he dragged me down to Hollywood Blvd. and made me look at his star on the Walk of Fame, I was thrilled to be offered a full-time gig, so needless to say, I took the job," joked Grad. Also joining the show is Thompson's daughter, Katie. ######## This morning will mark the debut of Karen Blake and Ralphie Marino on 99.9 The Q/Cape Cod. PD Jerry McKenna first put Karen and Ralphie together on Star 93.7 and it was a huge hit, and Ralphie has been a frequent guest on Karen’s show on the Q, the fun and chemistry flows from the speakers,” said CCB Media General Manager Bev Tilden. “Ralphie and Karen are true professionals. They each know how to create great morning radio.” McKenna added, “Listening to Karen and Ralphie is like listening in on a husband and wife, siblings or the best of friends…it is life itself”. Karen began her career at KISS 108 in Boston and made stops at WZOU, Star 93.7, Oldies 103 and she was nominated for Major Market Radio Personality of the Year while at ZOU. Marino will continue to be heard on Country mid-days after hosting mornings at Cape Country 104 for the past year. Former stints include New York's KTU, Boston's JAMN, Mornings at Star and in the Manchester, NH market. In other news for the CCB Media outlet, Cat Wilson takes the reins of the morning with her new show “That Girl” on Cape Country 104.

CONDOLENCES: The Vibe's Virginia's Big Dose Killed In Auto Collision

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– Christopher Thorne, known as DJ Big Dose, afternoon host and promotions director at The Vibe (WVBE-FM, 100.1/97.7, 610 AM Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA, was killed last Friday in a vehicle collision while visiting Panama, according to the station’s website. Dose's career began in 1988, during his freshman year in college. In 1989, he got his first opportunity in radio at WRFG – 89.3FM (a 100,000 community station) in Atlanta, Georgia. From 1990 - 1995, he joined the Rhythm & Vibes Crew at WRAS – 88.5FM (Georgia State University). In 1997, Dose was hired at WVEE – V-103 as a part-time on-air personality, evening show producer & mix show DJ. After leaving V-103 in 2001, he was hired at WBHH (the first all hip-hop station on the east coast), Norfolk, Virginia, as the afternoon show host. He spent the next 10 years, within the Clear Channel Norfolk cluster as evening & night show host at WOWI (103Jamz). He also was midday / afternoon show host at WKUS (KISS-FM).

REPORT: Big John Howell To Double As Host And Producer For Country Show On WWO

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– Following last week's news of longtime Chicago host, Big John Howell's move to WLS AM 890, media blogger Robert Feder reports as part of his agreement with Cumulus Media, the veteran Chicago radio personality is expected to double as host and producer of a nationally distributed country music show, which could be launched as early as this spring. Meanwhile, on WLS 890 AM, Howell will be joined by traffic reporter Jen DeSalvo. Most recently, DeSalvo handled afternoon traffic reports on WLS 94.7 FM. Howell spent several years at WUSN 99.5 FM and from 1999 to 2006 hosted “Country Gold,” a weekly request show syndicated by Westwood One.

SYNDICATION: Roland Martin Inks New Deal For Launch Of 'The Roland Martin Show'

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– The Roland Martin Show will begin broadcasting Monday, January 19, on Empowerment Radio Network, 10a.m. – 1p.m. EST in 20 Markets. The new syndication deal represents both a day part change and expansion for Martin on the radio platform, while it comes on the heels of a recent announcement by TV One that Martin's NewsOne Now. 'Radio is a tremendously powerful medium. It allows me to get up close and personal with the audience, and to hear what is happening on the ground around the country," says Martin. "I am excited to own my show, and to grow it in partnership with David. It's time to #bringthefunk!"

Aussie Radio Group Banks $8 Million Salary For Hamish And Andy To Boost Ratings

Duo To Earn $40,000 Per Show

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– The ratings get underway in Australia today and Southern Cross Austereo is banking a reported $8 million dollars that the comedy duo of Hamish and Andy (L) will be just what the radio doctor ordered. According to The Daily Mail, Australian Radio Network boss Duncan Campbell has slammed the lucrative $8million deal resurrecting the c in July as 'making no commercial sense.' Either way, the pair will l$40,000 each. SCA executives are keeping are hoping Hamish And Andy will slow down the ratings machine of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' who defected to ARN's KIIS FM. In spite of the move, reportedly, Kyle and Jackie O couldn't maintain their winning streak, being beaten by their Australian Radio Network colleagues Jonesy and Amanda on more than one occasion. For the record, Hamish and Andy will hold down the afternoon drive show, not mornings.

[WATCH] Minnesota Host Makes It On "The Price is Right"

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– Make it one more radio peep to hear those immoral words 'Come on down! in front of a live TV studio audience. That host was Brad Steele from Z99/Mankato MN who was a contestant on the legendary game show 'The Price Is Right.' According to KEYC News 12, Brad was the last contestant to be called down and guessed the price of his prize correctly and got to play Plinko. Over the weekend, Brad spoke to them about his experience on the show and find out just how he landed on "The Price is Right" Jockline reached out to Brad to find out when the show will air. More details to follow. WATCH HERE

WGN'S Scott Miller Chosen As Magazine' February Calendar Boy

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 19TH, 2015 –– As it turns out, Remington not only makes fine razors, but they post their own annual calendar as well. And in this year's edition, who other than WGN Chicago's Scott Miller to pick for it's month of February. Scott, not only serves as night-time host Pete McMurray's producer, but also server in added capacities for WGN as well. He tells Jockline Daily, he honored to be Mr. February in the ‪#‎Remington‬ ‪#‎BeardBoss‬ 2015 calendar. And invites our readers to download your free calendar here: http://www.remingtonproducts.com/beard-boss.aspx

'American Sniper' Shatters Box Office Records; Ferrell & Hart Star In 'Get Hard'

'American Sniper' Shatters All Records In Weekend Box Office - [VARIETY]

[WATCH] Betty White Surprised By 'Flash Mob' On Her 93rd, Birthday - [PEOPLE]

Guess Who Julianne Hough & Vanessa Hudgen Are Going To Play In Fox's Live 'Grease' Musical - [E ONLINE]

World Renowned Fitness Expert/Actor Killed By Train In California - [NBC LA]

Famed CSNY Drummer Passes Away At 66 - [UCR]

Gary Sinise Starring In 'Criminal Minds' Spinoff - [DEADLINE]

Sportscaster Greg Anthony Suspended After Arrest for Soliciting A D.C. Prostitute - [WAPO]

[WATCH] 'Price Is Right' Announcer Takes Hilarious Fall Off Treadmill During Show - Doens't Miss A Beat - [TODAY]

[WATCH] 'Get Hard' With Kevin Hart And Will Ferrell - [SLASH FILM]

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Another Setback For Sirius XM In Turtles' Copyright Suit

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– A New York federal judge mostly rejected Sirius XM Holdings Inc's request to reconsider her Nov. 14 decision in favor of members of the 1960s band The Turtles over the payment of royalties for songs made before 1972. According to reuters.com, Judge Colleen McMahon rejected Sirius' arguments that Flo & Eddie Inc did not own copyrights in The Turtles' recordings or gave it an "implied" license to play Turtles songs. She did agree that Flo & Eddie could recover damages for copyright infringement only for the three years before it sued on Aug. 16, 2013, not six years as she had previously suggested. The lawsuit is among others that Sirius and Pandora face over their playing of songs recorded before Feb. 15, 1972. Though such songs are not covered by federal copyright law, some recording artists and labels have won rulings entitling them to copyright protection under individual state laws. Flo & Eddie has filed lawsuits in New York, California and Florida, seeking more than $100 million for Sirius' alleged infringements. In September, a federal judge in California found Sirius liable for infringements under that state's laws.

Beasley Announces Beasley Media Group, Heather Monahan Promoted To Chief Revenue Officer

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., owner and operator of 53 stations (33 FM and 20 AM) announced that previously held Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s portfolio of radio stations have been merged into one, Beasley Media Group, Inc. The name reflects the broad and expansive reach of on-air, digital and collateral radio products that are available to Beasley’s listeners and advertisers. The publicly-traded parent company, headquartered in Naples, Florida, remains Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and continues to trade as “BBGI” on NASDAQ. Following this announcement, comes word that they've named Heather Monahan to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer. Most recently, Heather served as the Company’s executive vice president of sales. She joined Beasley Broadcast Group in 2003 as the Director of Sales for Beasley’s Fort Myers-Naples cluster of radio stations. In 2004, Ms. Monahan was promoted to Vice President of Sales, responsible for company-wide initiatives to improve revenue generation and manage the development of the sales and management team. In 2007, Ms. Monahan was advanced to her current position of Executive Vice President. Send your best to her at heather@bbgi.com.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Patrick Davis Expands Duties For iHeartMedia

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia announced today that Patrick Davis will expand his duties as Vice President of Programming to include the Austin market, effective immediately. He started his career as "Flash Phillips" doing mornings and as Program Director in Waco, Texas for eight years. Davis then became Program Director of WFMF in Baton Rouge and later moved to Dallas in 2002 as Kidd Kraddick's Operations Manager. Two years later he was named Program Director for KHKS, where he took the station from No.12 to No.1. In 2011, Davis was named Vice President of Programming of the Dallas cluster. "We are pleased to have Patrick leading the programming and brand strategies for both the Dallas and Austin clusters," said Brad Hardin, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia. "This is a well-deserved and great opportunity for Patrick ­ he has a proven track record and I know he will drive results and lead both markets to even greater ratings success." I'm delighted to have the chance to work with the legendary brands and the amazing team in Austin," said Davis. "A big thank you to Brad Hardin, Kelly Kibler, Pam McKay and Deidre Richter for this incredible opportunity."

SYNDICATION: Bubba's Army Invades Country 103.1 The Wolf Orlando

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– Bubba The Love Sponge has announced the addition of his show to JVC Media's new country outlet in Orlando, WOTW 103.1 FM The Wolf. He'll debut on Monday, January 19. JVC Media EVP and market manager Shane Reeve said, "We have experienced great success with Bubba in all of our other markets, Bubba is a radio machine and knows how to win. I am confident that Orlando will be a Bubba Town again in a few short months." Bubba's show is currently heard on WHFS-FM 98.7 FM/Tampa, WRXK 96.1 FM/Ft. Myers, FL, WYBB 98.1 FM Charleston, SC, WZLB 103.1 FM/Ft. Walton Beach, FL, WTRS-FM 102.3 Ocala, FL, KRZQ 104.1 FM/Reno and streamed via RadioIO on Bubba Army Radio.

Dennis Miller And Adam Carolla Team For 'PO'd' On Podcast

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– PodcastOne announced that comedian, actor, radio host and Saturday Night Live legend Dennis Miller, and radio host, comedian and entrepreneur Adam Carolla are teaming up in a brand new podcast series entitled PO’d with Dennis Miller and Adam Carolla. An addition to their roster of popular PodcastOne programs, including The Adam Carolla Show and Miller Time, the hilarious and unpredictable, one-hour weekly show will feature the pair as they entertain with comedic rants on current events, pop-culture and life in general, and invite celebrity friends to join the conversation. PO’d with Dennis Miller and Adam Carolla debuts Saturday, January 17 and will be available on www.PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app and iTunes. PodcastOne Chairman and CEO Norm Pattiz said, “I’ve worked with both of these guys for years and its just great to put the two of them together to do something that’s totally different as a podcast… Excuse me a PO’d cast. They’re both incredibly talented, extremely well-known, each with a huge fan following, and yes, as the title of the show would imply, they’re often po’d about one thing or another. We think this is gonna be the latest big hit coming from PodcastOne and there’s a lot of smiles around the office.”

Florida Host B.J. Odom Gets A New Kidney

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– As a follow-up to a story we first reported last April, Ft. Myers Fl. host B.J. Odom says he's now looking forward to performing more stand-up after getting a new kidney this week reports news-press.com "I definitely feel relieved," Odom said from his hospital room Wednesday. "I'm glad that it's in there!" Odom had been on a waiting list since April to get a donated kidney from a deceased person. He'd expected to wait at least another six months to a year. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital transplanted the new organ during a three-hour surgery on Monday. Now Odom must wait to see if the new kidney takes. He's still on dialysis until it starts working — a process that can take several days to one or two weeks. Odom is both a stand-up comedian and and radio host who fills in TWANG 106.7 FM. Odom's kidney failure resulted from a heart transplant 11 years ago and the anti-rejection drugs he had to take afterward.

[WATCH] Jennifer Lopez Talks 'Steamy' Scenes In 'Boy Next Door' With Seacrest

'Faking It Isn't As Enjoyable As Some May Think'

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– Fresh off the launch of American Idol's season 14 premiere, actress/judge Jennifer Lopez joined Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM to share her much talked about role as a recently-divorced school teacher who falls for a younger man, played by Ryan Guzman. She told Seacrest: “When I read the script, I liked the character because I felt it was very related ... She’s a woman in a long marriage, her husband just cheated on her, and she’s kind of at the lowest point in her life." As for those steamy scenes, J-Lo said faking it isn’t as enjoyable as some may think. “I wouldn’t say they’re fun. They’re awkward and a little bit uncomfortable, but you try to get into it to make it look real … Get the scene over with ... I get mine at home, I’m good. I’m not here for that. No, but seriously, I like to keep it professional!” Guzman said, “I wasn’t uncomfortable at all. In fact, she was the one that helped me out to become comfortable throughout the whole scene.” The two recently attended the Golden Globes red carpet together on Sunday evening, where J-Lo's cleavage-baring gown prompted co-presenter, Jeremy Renner, to say “You’ve got the globes.” WATCH VIDEO HERE The Boy Next Door arrives in theaters on January 23.

Radio Mercury Awards Announces Final Round Judging Panel

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– The Radio Mercury Awards announced the final round judging panel for the 24th Annual Radio Mercury Awards today. The 'jury' drawn together with the help of Chief Judge Jim Elliott, incoming Global Chief Creative Officer, Arnold Worldwide, comprises thought leaders from across the country, across all sized markets and diverse audiences for some of radio's top spending advertising clients. Listed below is the 2015 Radio Mercury Awards Final Round Judging Panel:
Sergio Alcocer, chief creative officer, LatinWorks Justine Armour, creative director, SW+K/Portland, Chris Beresford-Hill, executive creative director, BBDO NY, Pete Harvey, partner, creative director, barrett SF, Jaime Robinson, vice president, executive creative director, Pereira & O'Dell, Marty Senn, executive creative director, senior partner, Carmichael Lynch, Nik Studzinski, executive creative director, Droga5, Christopher Warmanen, senior vice president, creative director, Leo Burnett Chicago.The 2015 Call for Entry is open for submissions, with a deadline of April 6, 2014. This year's awards event will take place in New York at Le Poisson Rouge on June 3. Prizes will be awarded in the Agency Production, Radio Station Produced, Student, PSA, Spanish Language, Campaign, Innovation, Integrated Campaign, and Best of Show. For more information on the Radio Mercury Awards, log onto www.radiomercuryawards.com.

NETWORKS: WWO To Broadcast Full Audio Coverage Of NFL Championship On Sunday

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 – Westwood One Sports, the official network radio partner for the National Football League, continues its broadcast coverage of the NFL postseason, including this weekend’s NFC and AFC Conference Championship games on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Broadcast coverage of the Conference Championship doubleheader kicks off at 2:00 pm ET and features a rematch of opening night of the 2014 season, as Russell Wilson and the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Following the conclusion of that game, the AFC Championship Game takes center stage, when Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts take on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Westwood One Sports offers exclusive live action from all the NFL postseason games, including the Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl XLIX from Phoenix, Arizona. All games can be heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, as well as on SiriusXM satellite radio, and streamed online at NFL.com/Audiopass, and NFL Mobile from Verizon.

Yea Networks Goes Global

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 16TH, 2015 –– YEA Networks, producer of shows such as The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show and The Bert Show, has enlisted Global Media Services to handle affiliate relations for its syndicated programming. Global Media Services was established in 2014 by Tony Garcia to provide affiliate relations and marketing services to independent producers. Garcia most recently served as vice president at RegionalHelpWanted.com. Prior to that, he was assistant VP/syndication for Greater Media Charlotte and was responsible for launching AC morning show Bob & Sheri into syndication. “Tony is one of the top media executives in the business, which is why we are so excited to team with Global to bring our top-rated programming to new markets and new audiences across the country,” said George Laughlin, CEO of YEA Networks. “We feel that despite our strong existing network, we’ve only scratched the surface of our potential with our syndicated shows. “This is an amazing opportunity to work with George as well as some of the most talented and creative people in the business,” said Garcia. “I’m very honored and excited to be helping two of our industry’s best programs grow their affiliate bases.” Stations interested in affiliating with The Bert Show and/or The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show are encouraged to contact Garcia at 303.557.1961, garciatony60@gmail.com

Bethany Frankel To Launch 'Skinnygirl Marijuana' That Won't Give You Munchie's

Mariah Carey Pitches Tent In 'Vegas - [ET]

Rosie O'Donnell Says Rosie Perez ISN'T leaving 'The View' - [MEDIAITE]

'DWTS' Sets 20th Season Premiere Date - [DIGITAL SPY]

Homeless Hitchhiker Surprises Judges During 'Idol Audition - [GOSSIP COP]

UH OH: Jennifer Aniston's Comment On First True Love Hits Nerve With His Widow - [NYDN]

Chris Brown' Probation Revoked - [THE HOLLYWOOD PATCH]

Check It Out: Bethenny Frankel To Open 'Pot' Shop - [US]

John Travolta, Sans Wig, Surprise Chat & Selfie With Guy In Gym At 3 AM Goes Viral - [REDDIT]

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