Howard Stern Anxious To Bolt Satellite Radio Show
"I think I want to leave...I have to do this year and then I could get the f**k out of here…I want out.”
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– It's public knowledge that Howard Stern has been feuding for quite a while with his bosses at SiriusXM. He's even engaged in litigation. On this week's show he told his cast members and listeners that he can't wait to throw in the towel. According to The Examiner, he said “I’m miserable," said Stern. "I just want to tear someone’s head off...I think I’d be happier if I quit work." Stern added that his agent, Don Buchwald, who also filed suit against SiriusXM back in 2011, told Stern that even though he have a five year deal, that after the third year he could actually leave. "I think I want to leave...I have to do this year and then I could get the f**k out of here…I want out.” As Jockline Daily reported earlier, Stern and Buchwald's lawsuit against Sirius XM which claimed the company beat him out of $300 million of promised stock bonuses after its merger in 2008, a judge ruled against them, however, they are in the process of appealing the decision. PHOTO: Twitter/Stern
Stash Out At 98 Rock Following DUI Charge; Gets 6-Month Sentence In Detention Center
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– 20-year Baltimore radio vet, Stephen G. Smith, best know as "Stash" on 98 Rock, pleaded guilty Monday morning to drunk driving charges and was sentenced to six months in the Harford County Detention Center. According to The Baltimore Sun, District Court Judge Susan Hazlett reduced the original one-year sentence after Smith's lawyer said Smith immediately took part in a 28-day alcohol treatment program and admits he has a drinking problem. He was also placed on supervised probation and required him to abstain from alcohol. Slash was involved in a three-car crash on July 22 that sent five people to the hospital with minor injuries. As a result of the charges, he was let go from 98 Rock. Hazlett called his record "lousy," citing 32 prior convictions for traffic offenses. Smith's lawyer, Leonard Shapiro, argued that his client had done a lot of good in the community, including charity through the radio station, and is committed to turning his life around. Smith was described as being contrite in court, apologized to the victims who were sitting behind him. "I apologize deeply to you and I think about it every day," he said of the crash. "I apologize to my family with all the publicity that was involved."
Miami Business Host Gets 3-Years Probation In 'Wicked Weed' Grow House Bust
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– WZAB-880 "The Biz' talker, Edward Woodson (shown) has pled guilty to two felonies in connection with his running of a marijuana growing operation at his home in Miami. According to gossipextra, the plea orders Woodson to serve three years probation, including one year of house arrest. He was also sentenced to $25,000 in fines, according to court records. Unknown to his listeners, Woodson was arrested in December 2010 during a raid on his house and was accused of running a wicked weed distribution and growing operation. With regard to Woodson remaining on the air, GM, Tony Calatayud, told gossipextra "Woodson is not an employee and pays for his air time." When asked about station standards, the GM answered "We do have standards, and I’ll discuss them with anyone who’ll come to the station,” he said.
Lori Lundin Joins ARNN's Mid-Morning Edition As Co-Host
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– America’s Radio News (ARN) Network has announced the addition of Lori Lundin to its Mid-Morning Edition with co-anchor Ernie Brown. This installment of the ARN news airs live Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to Noon EST. America’s Morning News combined with America's News Network long and short form news programs are now approaching 500 affiliations nationwide. “Lori and Ernie are the epitome of what ARN is all about. They are seasoned professionals that present a non-controversial breaking news coverage, with interviews, delivering 8 to 10 stories and 4 to 6 audio actualities every quarter hour, in a fast-paced, safe-buy environment,” says Mark Masters, CEO of America’s Radio News Network. Prior to joining ARN Lundin was anchoring mornings nationally on Fox News Radio for over four years.
Kraddick Supporters Top $500,000 Mark On Kidd’s Kids Day Donations
Nationwide fundraiser helps send 55 special children and families on dream vacation
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– Yea Network syndicated Kidd Kraddick has announced that more than $533,000 was raised during last Wednesday’s annual Kidd’s Kids Day to send 55 terminally/chronically ill and physically challenged children and their families to Walt Disney World in Orlando next month. It was the first time in the event’s 21-year history that the half-million-dollar mark was topped. “I can’t tell you how overwhelmed and appreciative I am to everyone that contributed their time, talent and dollars to our most successful Kidd’s Kids Day ever,” said Kraddick, the nationally syndicated radio and television personality. “Every year our labor of love gets bigger and better, and I am so thankful to our listeners and partners for going above and beyond to help these very special kids and their families.” On Wednesday, October 17th – dubbed Kidd’s Kids Day – the entire Kidd Kraddick in the Morning radio program was dedicated to the annual charitable initiative. The morning show used its time to educate listeners about the Kidd’s Kids program as well as solicit for needed funds. The audience heard directly from children and families that are attending this year’s 21st-annual trip and many others who have previously experienced the dream vacation.
American Idol No Longer Most Expensive Show For Advertising
Sunday Night Football Tops List
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– For the first time in five years, Fox TV's American Idol has dropped it hold as being the most expensive television advertising spot. According to Ad Age, the average price for a 30-second commercial on the Wednesday edition of 'Idol slipped to $340,825 from $502,900 last season. Ads on the show's Thursday show hit $296,002, compared to the previous rate of $468,1000. With growing competition, the show reportedly lost a quarter of its audience last season. "I don't think it will have the ratings free fall that it did last year, but I don't think it will return to previous levels of viewership," said Shari-Anne Brill, the CEO of Shari Anne Brill Media. She added "There are so many talent competitions on the air that in the end they cannibalize each other to an extent." This advertising free fall may have contributed to 'Idol's recent addition of high-priced judges such as Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. In addition to Carey and Minaj, country star Keith Urban also joined the judge's panel along with sole remaining judge, Randy Jackson. Ryan Seacrest returned as host as well.
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FEDERAL JUDGE: Hogan (S)ex Tape Can Stay Online For Now
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– A federal judged has ruled in favor of Gawker.com and says they can keep posting the infamous (s)ex tape Hulk Hogan and Bubba The Love Sponge's former wife, Heather Clem. According to the court documents (Linked here at E Entertainment) “Plaintiff has failed to show that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before Defendants can be heard in opposition,” U.S. District Judge James Whittemore wrote. The judge then set a Nov. 8 hearing in his Tampa. Back on October 4th, gawker.com posted an edited version of the tape saying the footage was provided free by an anonymous person. Hogan later said he had no idea it was being filmed and then last week filed suit against gawker.com, Bubba and Heather Clem for invasion of privacy. Bubba then took to The Howard Stern show where he claimed Hogan knew the bedroom had a camera in it and never asked for the tape to be erased.
SHOCKER: WGN's Tom Langmyer Exits
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 23RD, 2012 –– Longtime WGN Radio Vice President & General Manager Tom Langmyer shocked the radio community yesterday with the announcement of his exit from the Tribune outlet. According to chicagoradioandmedia Langmyer's exit may have come as a result of he and his Tribune bosses not agreeing over upcoming changes to the radio station. Reportedly, the move had been coming for some time, but it was Tribune Broadcasting that chose the time of this exit to be today. The Tribune Company is looking to exit bankruptcy at some point this year and turn over ownership of the media giant to a handful of creditors, who are expected to begin to sell off portions of the company. Tom Langmyer came to WGN Radio in 2005, after a 13 year run as an executive for CBS Radio.
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CCME & Taylor Swift Team For Album 'RED' Campaign
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced that Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, RED, will be spotlighted across its multi-platform network beginning today, Oct. 22nd The marquee component of the campaign will be a Ryan Seacrest-hosted Taylor Swift 25-minute iHeartRadio Album Release Party. The event will air across Clear Channel radio stations on Monday, October 22, and will be available on demand at iHeartRadio.com. The on-air special will be followed by two weeks of exclusive content spotlighted across Clear Channel’s Country, Mainstream Contemporary Hits Radio (CHR), Adult Contemporary (AC) and Hot Adult Contemporary (HAC) radio stations. The on-air special will coincide with the release of Swift’s fourth album RED and will feature an exclusive interview by Ryan Seacrest. 1
CBS Sports Radio's Feinstein To Debut On 50 Stations Beginning In January
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– CBS Sports Radio has named John Feinstein as one if the hosts of the network’s weekday programming. Broadcast live from 9:00AM-12:00PM, ET. In addition to his role as host, Feinstein will continue to contribute his personalized musings on the world of sports to the hourly “CBS Sports Minute” feature heard on CBS Sports Radio stations. CBS Sports Radio will make its 24/7 debut on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. It was previously announced that The Jim Rome Show will be broadcast weekdays from 12:00Noon-3:00PM ET, Doug Gottlieb will serve as host of afternoons 3:00-6:00PM, while Scott Ferrall will lead the evening’s “Ferrall on the Bench” from 10:00PM-2:00AM on CBS Sports Radio. “John is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of and passion for all aspects of sports,” said Eric Spitz, Director of Programming, CBS Sports Radio. “As a best-selling sports author and journalist, he has relationships with, and an open line to, some of the most fascinating names in sports. John has a way with words, a trademark sense of humor and is never is shy to offer an opinion, which will engage listeners and translate on the radio.”
Kimmel Tops Stern, Obama, Romney & PSY On Ask Men's Most Influential List
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– A new poll by AskMen.com polled more than 500,000 of our readers along with its staff, to determine the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2012. According to Ask Men, they say "The men who made the list come from different walks of life, but they're all men who are breaking records, reinventing the way we do things and redefining what it means to be a modern man." In its newest poll, Stern ranked well down at #37, but Kimmel rose to the top ten at #6. Stern did edge out Ganghams Style's PSY and Tim Tebow. Other notables included Bill Clinton at #3, Obama #11. It's doubtful Kimmel's placement will damper his relationship with Stern. Both he and his wife Beth recently held an engagement party for the Kimmel's at their Hamptons estate. Oh yes, topping the list, none other than Bond. James Bond. Check FULL LIST HERE
Dial Global's Dennis Miller Is Flying High With Mitt Romney
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– Make no mistake about it, Dial Global’s syndicated host, Dennis Miller, is solidly behind Republican presidential hopeful, Governor Mitt Romney. Aside from giving support on air, he's also been stumping for him on the campaign trail. And apparently it comes with a few perks. Such as flying high aboard Romney's jet along with the Governor himself. Here the two are shown sharing a private moment. We're guessing a few good laughs, too.
106.9 Milwaukee Enable's Bieber Meet For Cancer Patient
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– Stuntologist and longtime Morning Mouth stunts columnist, Paige Nienaber, tells Jockline Daily, "I can name a dozen stations whose collective heads would explode if I suggested taking some meet-and-greets at the last moment and doing something like this." Check it out: Hailey Roser (shown),The 4-year-old Justin Bieber fan from East Troy-diagnosed with a brain tumor in August-was able to meet the 18-year-old pop star at the BMO Harris Bradley Center before his concert Sunday. Roser's parents, Eric and Sabrina, created a social media campaign to encourage Bieber to meet their daughter. Brandon Rowe, brand manager for WNRG-FM/Milwaukee (106.9), found out about the campaign and instead of using meet-and-greet passes the station had received from Bieber's label for promotional giveaways, the station decided to donate them to the Rosers. The family wasn't sure if Hailey, who is undergoing chemotherapy and has had complications, would be well enough to go to the arena, but she was cleared by a doctor Sunday and transported to the arena by ambulance for a private five-minute meeting. During that meeting, Hailey told Bieber she loved him, and in turn he thanked her for the opportunity to meet her, Eric said. "It was just great to see her smile," Eric Roser said. "To give her something good to do finally after being [sick] for two months, it felt so good."
Did You Hear The One About Jackie Mason Filling In On WABC New York?
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– In case you were tuned into WABC/New Yorks's Aaron Klien Investigative Radio Show last night, you may have noticed a few drum beats followed by cymbal crashes as the iconic comic Jackie Mason served as a co-host on its Sunday edition. According to WND, Mason co-hosted the entire second hour of this Sunday’s edition with Klein and even took calls during the show. “I had to bring Jackie on to lighten up the mood,” said Klein. His show recently made radio Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred,” becoming only one of two weekend shows in America to make the list.
MOVERS/WAKERS: The Bobby Bones Show Adds Omaha's 96.1 And Tulsa's 92.1 The Beat To Affiliate List; Scott & Josh Move To K-Rock Syracuse Halted By C&D
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 –– 96.1 Kiss FM/KISO Omaha has announced the addition of former Morning Mouth Cover Boy, The Bobby Bones Show, to its morning slot. He'll be joined by his regular cast members Lunchbox and Amy. Bones says “I have a lot of close friends who live in Omaha and I’m extremely excited to be on the air here ... I’m looking forward to getting to know the Omaha community and making connections with our new listeners.” Meanwhile, following the move CCMe's Big Mad Morning Show from KTBT 92.1 The Beat to sister station KMOD, TBBS will now cover the morning slot on The Beat. ––––––––––– No sooner had Scott & Josh taken to the airwaves at Syracuse's KROCK after their recent exit from crosstown WAQX, they received a cease and desist order from Cumulus Media, the owner of their former station. According to cnyradio.com, C&D from Cumulus alleges Scott and Grosvent violated a clause in their contract, which says they must negotiate in good faith with Cumulus before they speak to any competing broadcasters.
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