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Radio One CEO Alfred Liggins To Be Inducted Into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall Of Fame; David Kantor Named CEO Of Radio One's Radio Division

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– President and CEO of Radio One, Alfred C. Liggins III, will be inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame at tonight's annual ceremony in New York City. The event, being held at The Waldorf Astoria, will also mark B&C Hall of Fame history. Liggins, the son of Radio One Inc. founder Catherine Liggins Hughes (below), will receive the honor nearly 10 years after Hughes was recognized for heading the largest African-American-owned radio station group in the United States. This is the first time a mother and a son have been inducted into the B&C Hall of Fame.

“It has been 35 years and Radio One, Inc. still stands as the only African-American owned and targeted multi-media platform in the United States reaching over 82% of Black households with our diversified portfolio of media assets,” Liggins said. Radio One owns TV One, Reach Media, One Solution and Interactive One, the parent company of NewsOne.com. The B&C Class of 2015 inductees include Ed Carroll, Kathie Lee Gifford and Dr. Phil McGraw, among others.

In other Radio One news, David Kantor has been named Chief Executive Officer of its Radio Division and will now oversee its 54 stations in 16 markets while continuing to run Reach Media. Kantor's past leadership roles have included serving as President of ABC Radio Networks in the 90's and SVP of Network Operations at AM/FM Inc. In 2003 Kantor and Tom Joyner founded Reach Media "I know this business," Kantor said. "I started my career in local radio and in every network position I've had, I’ve touched local radio. I’m excited about the new opportunities before us as we leverage our leading network and local radio business in the market."

TIM COOK: Apple Music Has 15-Million Users; 6.5 Million Paying Subscribers

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 ––  Speaking at WSJDLive, The Wall Street Journal’s global technology conference, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said the company has 6.5 million paying customers for Apple Music and 8.5 million customers on three-month trials.

According to The WSJ, after the 3-mos. trial period, users pay $9.99 a month for individual subscriptions or $14.99 for families. The first batch of customers came off the trial period at the end of September. In August, Apple senior vice president Eddy Cue, who is overseeing the rollout of Apple Music, said it had 11 million people on the trial version of the service. That indicates nearly 60% of those users agreed to pay for the service after the trial period ended.

By comparison, Spotify, which launched in 2008, claims to have 75 million active users and 20 million subscribers. Cook said consumers are responding positively to one of the main differentiating features of its service: human curation of playlists. “The runway here is really good,” he said. Mr. Cook also said that the new version of Apple TV will start shipping at the end of next week. Cook said he sees a “massive change” coming in the automobile industry as major technologies shift the sector away from today’s combustion-engine focus. He said he sees software, electrification and autonomous driving technologies playing a crucial role in the cars of the future.

Drew Lane & Detroit Sports Part Ways Over Show Content Issue

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– Greater Media announced that Afternoon Drive host Drew Lane will not be renewing his contract with Detroit Sports 105.1 in the Motor City. Lane has been on the air on the station since August of 2013. Prior to that, he served as the morning show co-host at WRIF-FM. “Drew is a phenomenal talent and has been a valued member of the Greater Media family for over 21 years. Both sides regret an agreement could not be reached on the direction of the show moving forward. We are truly sorry to see him go and wish him all the best." In the interim, Midday Personality Matt Dery will serve as the fill-in host on the show.

Steve Chessare, vice president/market manager for Greater Media Detroit tells Detroit News, the issue wasn’t money. “The only issue we had is in show content,” Chessare said. “Drew has done a phenomenal job for Greater Media for 24 years, and he was instrumental in us getting the sports station launched, but we’ve come to recognize that we’ve got to be true to our format, which is sports, both to the audience and our clients and partners, that we deliver a sports product. “I was trying to impress on Drew to infuse more sports into the show, and Drew was not comfortable doing any more than he was doing right now. We had an issue, in that we weren’t recycling the audience throughout the rest of the day and vice versa."

PROGRAMMING: Tommy Carrera Named PD For 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs, CA

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– Alpha Media Palm Springs, CA announced that Tommy “Tommy C” Carrera will be the Program Director of KDES (98.5 THE BULL). Tommy spent the past nine years as morning co-host at KFRG-Riverside. Past experience includes KMLE-Phx, KNIX-Phx, KKAT-Salt Lake City, KBQI-Albuquerque and KZLA-Los Angeles. He worked at KNEV-Reno where he was part of the Citadel team with Scott Mahalick & Larry Wilson.

“I am incredibly excited and honored to become a part of the Alpha Media team. This is an amazing group of people on all levels, who understand the world of broadcast media today. I am looking forward to being part of their success story,” Tommy remarked.

Beloved Producer, Jake Ray, Passes

Was Told At Age 12 He Would Not Live To 18, But Celebrated His 40th Birthday Last Week.

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– We were deeply saddened to learn yesterday of the passing of our longtime friend and beloved producer John Jacob Ray, best known as Jake Ray. Following a long struggle with cystic fibrosis, three lung transplants and a transplanted kidney, he passed away in Houston early Monday morning.

According to his obit, he was told at age 12 that he would not live to 18, but celebrated his fortieth birthday last week. Jake began his successful radio career while in college, producing the Stevens and Pruitt morning show on KLOL in Houston. He was also the on-air personality for the show, affectionately known as "Tito." He moved on to other large radio markets in Seattle and Atlanta, and spent several years producing for HOT 97 in New York City. He also enjoyed working with entertainer Nick Cannon on his CBS morning radio show. As a stand-up comedian, Jake was elected a member of the prestigious New York City Friar's Club. Additionally, Jake helped raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis by producing rock music concerts. He also helped raise over $1 million for the Children's Hospital in Atlanta. A friend described Jake as "the strongest, toughest, sweetest guy I've ever known."

A service is planned at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage, Texas, on Saturday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. A "Celebration of Jake's Life and Indomitable Spirit" is being planned for a later date in Houston, Texas.

Spokane Host Returning To The Air Following Paralyzing Bike Accident

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– Tomorrow is the day!!! wrote co-host Dave Sposito on Facebook. "Ken will rejoin the show! He'll be broadcasting from home this week! Thank you so much to all of our listeners who have been with us the past three months."

As Jockline first reported back in July, Ken Hopkins (center), co-host of 929 ZZU FM Spokane's dominant "Dave, Ken and Molly" morning show, suffered a life changing accident On July 13th. While out for a bike ride an accident left him without the use of his legs and no feeling from his mid chest down. He wrote then: "I do have full use of my arms, hands and neck muscles and am hopeful for the return of other functions once the damages heal and swelling returns to normal. Ken Hopkins Dave Sposito started their popular radio show in 1992. Molly Allen joined in 1999.

SYNDICATION: Darlene McCoy Set To Host The Nightly Spirit

THE MOUTH, OCOTBER 20TH, 2015 –– Broadcast personality Darlene McCoy will host The Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy radio show beginning Monday, October 19, 2015. The inspirational program has a history of featuring the very best in inspirational music uplifting listeners through engaging content, a focus on a higher power, humor, interviews, and poignant interactions that will continue with the motivational host McCoy.

In addition to being a radio host Darlene McCoy is a mother, recording artist, author, mentor, entrepreneur, comedian, and speaker. She gained a loyal radio following as the mid-day host on Radio One Atlanta’s award winning station, Praise 102.5. Darlene McCoy has a bold and broad approach to controversial topics. She is spiritually centered with an undeniable anointing empowered to reach her listeners. Listen to The Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy weekdays from 7:00pm – 11:00pm ET. The Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy is distributed by REACH Media Inc.

CBS Sport's Amy Lawrence Moderates Panel At 'Women In Sports' Breakfast

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– Yesterday morning, CBS Sports Radio’s Amy Lawrence (R), host of After Hours with Amy Lawrence, moderated a panel made up of talent and executives from CBS Sports Network’s 'We Need to Talk' during a “Women in Sports” breakfast salute hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media. This special event, held at 10 on the Park in New York City, honored a number of trailblazing women and leaders in the sports media world.

Amy grabbed a photo with panelist Swin Cash (L), two-Time Olympic Gold Medallist, three-Time WNBA Champion, two-Time NCAA Champion at UConn, and President of the Cash For Kids Charity. Cash, a current player for the WNBA’s New York Liberty, is also a member of the CBS “We Need to Talk” team, the first-ever nationally-televised all-female sports show.

ABC Radio's David Blaustein Is Full Of Cheer Prior To MNF

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 20TH, 2015 –– That's ABC Radio entertainment correspondent David Blaustein covered with a beaming smile and a slew of Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders. The shot was taken in advance of their MNF game tonight. In case you missed it, The Eagles prevailed over The New York Giant - 27-7. We're betting David is still smiling.

Blake Shelton Suing Magazine Over Rehab Cover; Oprah Buys 10% Of Weight Watchers

Sam Smith Breaks Another Guinness Record With 007 - [GUINNESS]

Blake Shelton Suing 'In Touch' Over Rehab Cover Story - [GOSSIP COP]

Oprah Buys 10% Of 'Weight Watchers' - [USA TODAY]

Jay Leno's Car Show Out Of Gas? - [PAGE SIX]

[WATCH] The First Family Sings Happy Birthday To Usher - [THE ROOT]

[WATCH] Eddie Murphy Takes Swipe At Bill Cosby During Award Acceptance Speech - [MARKET WATCH]

From Now On, Make That DR. Ed Sheeran - [METRO]

UH OH: Amy Schumer Called Out For Stealing Patrice O'Neal Jokes - [COMEDY HYPE]

Look At How Good In Shape Kate Hudson Is - [DAILY MAIL]

Erykah Badu To Host 'Soul Train' Awards - [THE BOOM BOX]

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[WATCH] Ellen K Kicks Off Her First Show On KOST LA

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– After first joining Rick Dees in 1990 and later co-hosting for Ryan Seacrest on the KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, Ellen K embarks as host of her first show across the hall at iHeartMedia KOST (103.5 FM). There she follows its longtime host, Mark Wallengren, who moves to afternoons. As Jockline first reported on Oct. 7th, she broke the news live on air during their Oct. 7th broadcast. Joining her on the show is Rosie Riddell, Curt Duell And Darlene Rodrigo.

Ellen, whose legendary career began with a college internship at WXUS in Lafayette, IN. eventually landed with Rick Dees in the Morning and would spend the next 25-years in the co-chair. Along the way, Ellen has also served as the voice of the Grammy Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and will be the voice of the upcoming 88th Academy Awards in Feb., 2016. This past August during Morning Show Boot Camp in Atlanta she was awarded the inaugural 'Airblazer Award' presented by The MIW group. WATCH her special 'Thank You' video HERE

Radio's Doctor Daliah Comes To Aid Of Wal-Mart Customer

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– GCN Network's Dr. Daliah came to the rescue of a Wal-Mart customer last Friday night after having a seizure while shopping. She tells Jockline, "I was in the contact lens section finding solution for my son when I heard a man make loud repetitive sounds and then fall back. A woman started screaming and I ran over telling her to calm down. Things were falling off the shelves and I was afraid the other customers would think a blue light special was going on. I told everyone to stay back and let him finish his seizure and tried to keep him safe. He tried getting up when he was done and still out of it and had to fight him to stay down until AMR arrived. People freaked out since he looked like he was dying but he was ok and went to the ER stable."

Daliah posted on facebook: "Walmart staff did a great job working with me!! And thank you AMR for your fast response time. He's stable and on his way to the ER. Hope no one stole the last sale box of tampons I had in my cart while I was away."

Based in Las Vegas, Dr. Daliah Wachs hosts the nationally syndicated medical talk show on GCN Network and luckily for the Walmart Customer, she is a currently practicing physician.

Black River's Kelsea Ballerini Rings Up 2015 CMA Winners

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– Black River's Kelsea Ballerini surprised 2015 CMA Broadcast Award winners with a call last Friday morning for its 49th Annual CMA Awards set for Nov. 4 in Nashville. Winners included:

CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year National: Derek Haskins, Sean Powell, Patrick Thomas, Big D & Bubba, Compass Media Networks

Major Market: Ben Campbell, Matt McAllister, Ben & Matt in the Morning, KNIX/Phoenix

Large Market: Karen Dalessandro, Scott Dolphin, Tony Hess, Karen, Scott & Radar, WMIL/Milwaukee

Medium Market: Andy Ritchie, Alison Mencer, Jimmy Holt, Andy & Alison and The Morning Crew, WIVK/Knoxville Small Market: Bill Poindexter, Melissa Turner, The Dex & Mo Show, WUSY/Chattanooga, TN CMA

Radio Station Of The Year Major Market: WPOC/Baltimore Large Market: WMIL/Milwaukee

Medium Market: WIVK/Knoxville Small Market: KCLR/Columbia, MO The awards will be handed out Nov. 4 in Nashville.

PROGRAMMING: Rusty Humphries Takes SVP Prog. Reins At USA Radio Networks

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– Rusty Humphries has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the USA Radio Networks. Humphries resume is long, colorful and successful. A 35-year veteran of the radio industry with a background in talk, music, film and comedy programming, Humphries has been a leading force both on-air and in management.

“The potential of USA Radio Networks is now unlimited. With the combination of the amazing team we are creating, along with the massive online power of Liftable Media, USA Radio Networks will be the leading provider of independent news and talk programming in the country. I am excited to help create the programming, coach our astounding talent, and work with our incredible news product. People who believe “radio is dead” should watch what we are doing, they will quickly change their minds,” said Humphries.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: John Burkavage Set To Retire From Times-Shamrock

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– John Burkavage, General Manager and thirty-five year radio veteran, will be retiring from Times-Shamrock Communications in Reno where he spent the past four years creating and building four new FM radio stations, 104.1 KRZQ, Z105.3, 106.3 POP-FM and 107.3 KNEWS.

Burkavage commented: "I’ve been blessed to have worked with an absolutely awesome group of people over the tenure of my career and leading the team here in Reno for the Lynett and Haggerty families has been an outstanding experience. As much as I truly love the radio business and the wonderful career I’ve had in it, I’m equally excited to start a new chapter in the book of my life." In addition to Times-Shamrock, previously John spent ten years with Entercom Communications as VP/Market Manager in Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA and Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. He also worked in Miami/Hollywood, FL where he ran Woody Tanger's Classical WTMI and in Philadelphia PA, where he was National Sales Manager for Jerry Lee's WBEB.

CBS Houston Joins For 'Most Kids Reading' Guinness Record

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– In an effort to help raise awareness of the literacy crisis, CBS Radio Houston has partnered with the Points of Light Foundation and the Barbara Bush Literacy Initiative to help break the Guinness World Record for the most children reading with an adult in 24 hours beginning today, Monday, October 19. Each of the five CBS RADIO Houston stations will visit a school, determined by the Foundation. Over the last two weeks, CBS personalities asked their listeners to volunteer and help support this campaign.

“We believe in putting the power of our stations and employees to work for great causes, and providing community service not only on the air but by our lending our time as well,” said Sarah Frazier, Senior Vice President & Market Manager, CBS RADIO Houston. “We’re thrilled to be partners with Dr. Julie Baker-Finck, (President of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation) and the Barbara Bush Literacy Initiative on this mission; there’s nothing more important in our community than our kids”.

Ryan Seacrest Producing 'Squad Goals' For CBS TV

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– 'Squad Goals,' a name popularized by Taylor Swift and her “Bad Blood” squad, will soon get its own TV version with media behemoth, Ryan Seacrest, serving as its producer. The show will follow a group of twenty-somethings who met in college as they figure out it’s time to finally grow up.

According to Variety, “Squad Goals” will be written by Lindsey Rosin and Aaron Karo. Nina Wass of Ryan Seacrest Productions will also exec produce, while Rosin and Karo will serve as co-exec producers and writers. Karo, an author and comedian, wrote the 2012 young adult novel “Lexapros and Cons” and toplined his own Comedy Central stand-up special “Aaron Karo: The Rest Is History” in 2010. With Rosin and Karo, plus Colaizzo, selling projects to CBS during the same week, the network seems to be eyeing fresh talent this development season.

NETWORK: [WATCH] WWO's Zach Sang Talks Nude Photos, His Father's Reaction And Christianity With Bieber

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– Westwood One’s Zach Sang & The Gang spent some quality time hanging with Justin Bieber this weekend and the interview is loaded with exclusive comments, including conversations about his nude photos, his father’s reaction, and his, ahem, “Jerry;” his clarity and the reasons behind naming his new album “Purpose;” and his candid thoughts on Christianity, his faith, and his relationship with God.

Here are three video clips featuring some of those highlights from the lengthy interview. The full interview will run Monday on Zach Sang & The Gang (7 pm – 12 midnight, ET). On nudes, LISTEN HERE - Bieber on living with a Pastor and his thoughts on Christianity LISTEN HERE

101WKQX Chicago Four Night Lineup for “The Nights We Stole Christmas Concerts

THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 19TH, 2015 –– Cumulus Media announces that 101WKQX Chicago’s four-night multi-artist alternative rock Christmas event, “The Nights We Stole Christmas” will be presented at the Aragon Ballroom on December 3-6, 2015.

For those who are signed up as 101WKQX “Junkies”, there will a ticket pre-sale offered beginning this morning through Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. with a limited number of tickets offered at a $10 off discount. Junkies must log in to www.101wkqx.com to receive the pre-sale password. In 2014, "The Nights We Stole Christmas" featured two shows, with Rise Against and Walk The Moon headlining. Both shows were sold out.

Fallon Introduces Timberlake At Memphis Music HOF; 'Ebony' Cosby Cover Causes Stir

[WATCH] Justin Timberlake Inducted Into Memphis Music Hall Of Fame - Intro By Jimmy Fallon - [ROLLING STONE]

Demi Lovato Signs With Top Modeling Agency - [E ONLINE]

[WATCH] Adele Hints At New Song In UK TV Commercial - [IDOLATOR]

Michael Jackson's Final Days Adapted Into TV Series - [NME]

Ebony Cosby Cover Stirs Controversy - [PALM BEACH POST]

Hispanic Advocacy Group Wants SNL To Reconsider Trump Appearance - [POP CRUSH]

Ryder Cherry Exits Love Ranch Following Lamar Odom Interviews - [ET]

Ex-View Producer Suing Rosie O'Donnell - [USA TODAY]

Reba McEntire Named Guest Announcer On Neil Patrick Harris Show - [TASTE OF COUNTRY]

[WATCH] First Trailer For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' - [ACCESS HOLLYWOOD]

Couple In Standoff With SWAT Team Said They Would Come Out After They Had Sex - [THE BLAZE]

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