Judge Rules Casey Kasem's Wife Can Choose His Burial Site Kasem's Body Remains Unburied Or Embalmed Five Months After His Death THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014 –– Five months after radio legend Casey Kasem died, a Los Angeles judge has denied a request from his oldest children that their father’s remains be returned from Norway so they can bury him in a Hollywood cemetery. According to NBC, A judge ruled Thursday that Kasem’s widow, Jean, has authority over the remains. As Kasem's body still lies in a mortuary unburied, the children continue to ask that Norway deny Jean’s wish to bury his body in Oslo. Jean asked the Norwegian government on Aug. 7 to allow the burial, claiming that she would be moving to Norway soon. She also said in a letter that her husband "always said that Norway symbolizes peace and looks like heaven and I would like to respectfully fulfill his wishes." His eldest children from his first marriage maintain he always wanted to be buried in Los Angeles. Government officials told NBC News that they have decided to defer the decision until the Santa Monica police investigation of Jean Kasem on elder abuse allegations is completed. Those allegations stem from Jean Kasem’s removal of her husband from a healthcare facility in May. Casey Kasem died on June 15 after battling Lewy Body dementia. Jean Kasem first moved his remains to Montreal, Canada. Norwegian officials said in court papers that Kasem's body has not been embalmed as the legal battle has dragged on. PHOTO/screengrab WATCH HERE
[LISTEN] Two More Cosby Accusers Ring Up John & Ken And Rich Stevens Show THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014 –– Add two more women to the growing list of those coming forward with accusations against Bill Cosby. Carla Ferrigno (L), wife and manager of actor Lou Ferrigno, called into KFI's John And Ken show claiming that in 1967 after her and a friend watched a movie with Cosby and his wife, her date and Cosby's wife disappeared and she was left alone playing pool with Cosby. She then claims "he grabbed me, pulled me to him and kisses me on the mouth like really, really rough," Carla said. "I was a tough girl. I just took my hands and pushed him away and said, 'What are you doing? ... And he came at me again and I just pushed and jumped and ran and I got out of his way and ran out in the hall and this guy was coming out of one of the rooms and I said I want to go home.... I never said anything to anybody in all these years." LISTEN TO JOHN AND KEN INTERVIEW HERE - Meanwhile, back on the opposite coast, Therese Serignese (upper right) called into WFTL/Miami's Rich Steven's Show. As it turns out, she's a registered nurse who lives in Boca Raton. She told Stevens it all started in Las Vegas in 1976 when she met Bill Cosby. "He asked me, 'would you like to come see my show?' Of course I would." said Serignese. Hours later it was just her and Cosby and that's when she says he offered her some pills. "I took them, didn't know what they were My next memory is feeling drugged and him having (s)ex with me." She says she did not report the incident to police because that wasn't done in those days, and ended up staying with Cosby in his penthouse for weeks, and ultimately got paid by the comedian for going to school. Serignese was Jane Doe Number 10 in a civil suit against the comedian. She had agreed to testify on behalf of Andrea Constand, a Pennsylvania woman who alleged that she was (s)exually assaulted by Cosby and settled out of court. LISTEN TO STEVENS INTERVIEW HERE
GAME OVER: Tribune Turns Off The Game 87.7 Chicago; Johnny B., Garry Meier And Others To Exit Ben Finfer and Alex Quigley Learned Of Their Fate While On The Air
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Hubbard Radio Appoints James Bryant President/GM Of New Division; Mike Frederick To Replace Bryant As VP/Market Manager At Hubbard Cincinnati THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014 –– Hubbard Radio announced tthat Cincinnati radio veteran James Bryant will lead the formation of a new in-house digital company called 2060 Digital, LLC. A digital media services company built by Hubbard Interactive in Cincinnati, 2060 Digital will begin serving Hubbard Radio in seven markets. Bryant arrives from Hubbard Cincinnati where he served as VP/Market Manager. Prior to working for Hubbard Radio, Bryant held leadership positions for a number of broadcast companies, including Bonneville, Entercom and CBS. Bryant is a past President of the Greater Cincinnati Radio Broadcasters Association. Hubbard Radio Chair and CEO Ginny Morris commented, "We have long looked to Jim for leadership in this space and we feel fortunate that his full attention will be focused on helping us find comprehensive solutions for our advertising partners." “ Hubbard Radio also announced that Mike Fredrick, currently the VP/General Manger/DOS for Hubbard Radio in Cincinnati, will replace Bryant as Vice President/Market Manager for Hubbard Radio in Cincinnati. ######### Cumulus announces that Jaysson Reno has been appointed Vice President, Sales for San Francisco’s legendary stations KGO-AM and KSFO-AM. Reno has 10 years experience in the San Francisco radio, digital and event space, and has led sales for Cumulus San Francisco’s KSAN-FM and KFOG-FM since 2012. The appointment is effective immediately. A search for Reno's replacement as VP, Sales, for KSAN-FM and KFOG-FM is currently underway.
MOTION: CMG Orlando Names J.R. Jaus Afternoon Drive Host FOR K92.3; Brian Egan Appointed Executive Producer For NASH Nights; Jane Londo Leave MIX100 Denver
Cumulus and Westwood One Partner With Dick Clark Productions For Audio Content From Backstage at the AMAs
NETWORKS: Garth Brooks Opens Up To Marty McFly On The Live Ride; The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits With Wink Martindale Adds 12 More Affiliates; The Phantom Producer Launches Second Version; Lia Teams With Soldier's Angels For Holiday Heroes THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2014 –– Envision Networks®’ The Live Ride with Marty McFly will feature special guest Garth Brooks throughout the entire episode this weekend. The two-hour weekly country “concert” radio program is part of the Envision Country Network. Preview a clip from the interview HERE. During the interview, Brooks chats about his brand new album, Man Against Machine. This is his firststudio album since 2001 and it debuted at #1 on the country albums chart. The show is hosted by 25 year country radio veteran Marty McFly. ############Envision Networks® is excited to welcome 12 new affiliates for The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All Time, the award-winning ten-hour radio special hosted by beloved TV game show host Wink Martindale. Available on a cash basis, this holiday program will count down everyone’s favorite Yuletide hits from 100 to number one. Stations interested in more information should visit goenvisionnetworks.com or contact Amber Wade at amberw@envisionradio.com or 216-831-3761. ############# United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (USRN) has just diversified its radio imaging service called PHANTOM PRODUCER by introducing a second version of the service geared toward the Country format. Phantom Producer has achieved remarkable growth since its introduction and is currently also serving the CHR, AC, Hot AC, Rock, Classic Rock and Classic Hits formats. The expansion to two Country formats is effective immediately. To create the new Mainstream Country content for Phantom Producer, the team has turned to Ben LuMaye who already handles the existing Country service for Phantom affiliates. ######## Lia, the Westwood One Country show hosted by Lia Knight, has teamed up with Soldiers' Angels this year for "Holiday Heroes." Lia listeners are helping to raise money to purchase gifts, food, and clothing for the families of our active duty and retired servicemen and women. You can make a donation and become a Holiday Hero HERE and read more at www.soldiersangels.org.
TOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BBC Host Apologizes For Telling Women To 'Keep Your Knickers On' During Rapist Debate THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 212ST, 2014 –– Popular BBC host Nick Conrad sparked outrage after saying women should "keep their knickers on", during a live debate about convicted rapist Ched Evans, a popular athlete. During his show on Monday, Conrad said: "I think women need to be more aware of a man's (s)exual desire, that when you're in that position that you are about to engage in sexual activity, there's a huge amount of energy in the male body, there's a huge amount of will and intent, and it's very difficult for many men to say no when they are whipped up into a bit of a storm. It's the old adage about if you yank a dog's tail then don't be surprised when it bites you." According to bbc.com, Ched Evans was jailed in April 2012 for raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room and released last month. Some 72-hours later, Conrad then apologized on his show saying, ‘‘Some of my comments in one section of the discussion were ill-judged and were offensive to some. I apologise to anybody who was offended by what I said.’ Kyle and Jackie O Pranked On Air By Radio Rival - Sydney radio duo Kyle and Jackie O have been pranked by their counterparts from another network. The Kiis FM breakfast hosts took a call from a woman named Erica, who was celebrating her birthday and got the chance to spin a prize wheel. ‘Erica’ was actually Merrick Watts from rival network 2Day FM. The prize wheel stopped on a dinner for two at an Italian restaurant. “I won a dinner? Oh my God, Kyle and Jack … it’s Merrick here from 2Day FM,” he confessed. “I was hoping I’d win the car.” BBC Continues To Switch Off Local Radio AM transmitters - BBC local radio stations in Lancashire, Humberside, Wiltshire, Devon and Surrey & Sussex are each losing at least one of their AM transmitters in December. The local stations affected will still b available on FM, DAB and Online. Need an international broadcaster to talk on your show about what’s happening in the UK? – Please call me on +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk
Cosby Debate Gets Heated On 'The View'; OMG: 'Pitch Perfect Has A Sequel Legendary Writer/Director Mike Nichols Passes Away At 83 - [NYDN] Jay Leno Stuns Wounded Veteran With Special Gift - [TODAY] 'The View's Cosby Debate Gets Heated - Country Star Ty Herndon Comes Out - [ET] [WATCH] Three Grannies Smoke Weed For First Time - Nuf Said - [GAWKER] Tom Cruise Being Wooed For 'Highlander' Reboot - [THE WRAP] SNL Ends Season With Star Studded Finale - [TV GUIDE] 'Bachelor' Creator Arrested For Harassing Neighbors Brooke Burke And David Charvet - [GOSSIP COP] [WATCH] Anna Kendrick In 'Pitch Perfect 2' - [SLASH FILM] And You'll Love The Cover - [EW] SHARE JOCKLINE DAILY WITH A FRIEND, CLICK HERE
Talentmasters and Gabe Hobbs Media have teamed again to present Talk Show Boot Camp™ 2015, a special forum that caters to both current and future stars of spoken-word, programmers, producers and more. It's coming February 6 & 7th, 2015 to the luxurious W Hotel in Atlanta's Buckhead area (above). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. REGISTRATION AT THE W HOTEL NOW AVAILABLE HERE AGENDA UPDATE: Listeners Join NuVoodoo On Stage At TSBC VI Chicago To highlight some of NuVoodoo's all-new data to be revealed during Talk Show Boot Camp VI, Carolyn Gilbert and Leigh Jacobs (shown) will have listeners join them on-stage to let attendees hear first hand their take on radio. This will be part of TSBC's first-ever live focus group conducted on Friday, Feb. 6th at Atlanta's W Hotel in Buckhead - More details coming this week. *Speakers/Sessions subject to change without notice
Bob Pittman To Interview Ryan Seacrest At CES 2015 International Headliner THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, will interview KIIS-FM and media phenom, Ryan Seacrest, during a headline address at the 2015 International CES on Wednesday, January 7. “We couldn’t be more excited about our slate of headliners for C Space at ARIA,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. “The addition of these major name speakers reflects the phenomenal interest and excitement among the tens of thousands of marketing, advertising, content and creative professionals who flock to CES to discover and take action on the latest digital trends. We’re excited to bring the content community together in one space to add value to their experience at CES.” The 2015 CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and will run January 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. C Space is open from 10 AM Tuesday, January 6, until 4 PM Thursday, January 8, 2015. PHOTO/Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images North America - iHeart. WENDY WILLIAMS: Bill Cosby Tried To Get Me Fired From Radio Show For Discussing Rape Allegations THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– Talk host Wendy Williams made a startling revelation on Wednesday's show saying Bill Cosby nearly cost her her radio job 24 years ago while on WBLS. According to rumorfix.com, during her “Hot Topics” segment, Williams said that back in 1990 she came across an article in the National Enquirer with a woman who claimed Cosby drugged and raped her. Wendy then discussed the article during her 98.7FM “Dish The Dirt” segment. She says this was followed by Cosby himself called up the GM and demanding she be fired. Even though her GM had always been in her corner, she said following Cosby’ he 'turned on her “like a wild pit bull.” She was yanked off the air and brought into his office where Cosby was on speaker phone. Wendy said he dressed her down hard and “called me everything but a daughter of God.” READ MORE HERE
REPORT: Apple Planning To Bundle Beats Music Service Into iOS
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Cumulus Promotes Jeff Davis To New National Music Scheduling Post THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– Cumulus announces that 26-year radio veteran Jeff Davis has been promoted to the newly created position of National Director of Stratus Music Scheduling. Davis has been with Cumulus for over eight years as Program Director of heritage Hot AC/CHR hybrid WQSM in Fayetteville, NC. Jeff has also been Music Director for Cumulus’ Hot AC station KBBY in Ventura, CA. Davis has extensive knowledge of Cumulus’ proprietary Stratus Music Scheduling System, used at more than 450 radio stations in 89 markets across the U.S. He will continue to program WQSM for Cumulus. Davis said: "I am thrilled to work even closer with Emily Boldon, Senior Vice President of Programming, Mike McVay, and Chief Technology Officer, Alfred Lutter at Cumulus Corporate to continue developing this national platform, while staying embedded in my local market at WQSM. Cumulus is a great company that values and rewards hard work, a proven track record and loyalty, and helps drive the passion for great radio.”
MOTION: Chip Franklin To Host Afternoon Show On KGO SF; Ryan Hoppe Joins Rover's Morning Glory Show On WMMS Cleveland; The Sports Fix Celebrates 5th Anniversary On ESPN 980 DC THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– Cumulus announced that Chip Franklin will host a weekday talk show on KGO (810 AM) debuting December 8 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Pacific. Franklin is a talk show host, comedian, musician, and filmmaker who has written for and appeared on shows and networks including: Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, The Situation Room, Larry King, The CBS Morning Show, CNN, HBO and Showtime. A winner of 7 Edward R. Murrow awards for radio and television writing, Franklin’s 2004 National Murrow award for writing was presented by Dan Rather, Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw. Franklin hosted mornings on KOGO from 2007-2013, and writes position pieces and prep for guests on Real Time with Bill Maher, Good Morning America and Face the Nation. ########## We were so happy to read that longtime Morning Show Boot Camp assistant, Ryan Hoppe (R), has now joined WMMS Cleveland's Rover Morning Glory Show as its screener. He posted on Facebook: "The news I am about to share with you just does not seem like real life. I am proud and honored to announce that I have been hired as phone screener for the nationally syndicated Rover's Morning Glory out of Cleveland. Rover is one of my main influences for going into FM talk radio, so this is an absolute honor. I will be relocating to Cleveland to get my radio career going!!! I have wanted to go into broadcasting since 4th grade (4th grade!!!), so I am on cloud 9 right now. I want to thank Rover, Duji and for this life changing opportunity.' ######## Red Zebra Broadcasting proudly announces that The Sports Fix with Kevin Sheehan and Thom Loverro celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Loverro said of the show “One out of five marriages end in divorce after five years. The average NFL career is less than five years. So five years of ‘The Sports Fix’ is quite an accomplishment. Kevin Sheehan, who also hosts the Washington Redskins Pre Game. The Sports Fix airs daily from Noon to 2pm est. on WTEM: 980AM, 92.7FM and 94.3FM DC.
Stars And VIPs Turn Out To Celebrate American Heroes And Wounded Warrior Project; Plus, Rita Cosby's Birthday THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– On Monday, November 17th, FOX News’ Geraldo Rivera emceed a spectacular star-studded evening that supported the Wounded Warrior Project at The Edison Ballroom with about one thousand attendees. Occurring just after Veteran’s Day, the evening included an impressive program that opened with an exciting performance by the Navy Color Guard and NYC Shield Pipe band. The legendary songstress Dionne Warwick and her granddaughter, Cheyenne Elliott, debuted their latest duet, entitled, “Let There Be Love.” The program culminated in a special 50th birthday celebration for Emmy-Winning TV and Radio Host Rita Cosby. Geraldo Rivera and John And Margo Catsimatidis sang Happy Birthday to Rita while presenting her with a beautiful cake. Among the numerous attendees included actors Danny Aiello, Paul Sorvino, Stephen Baldwin, Tina Louise, Courtney Hope, FOX News’ Dee Dee Benkie, Gretchen Carlson, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Bill Hemmer, Ainsley Earhardt, Andrea Tantaros , Lis Wiehl Cheryl Casone, Heather Childers, Laura Ingle, Gerri Willis, Emmy-Winning TV news anchor, Ernie Anastos, Emmy-Winning TV and radio host, Lynne White, CNN Media host, Brian Stelter, WABC radio hosts Pat Kiernan, Curtis Sliwa and Noam Laden, WCBS-TV anchor, Kristine Johnson, NY1 Traffic Reporter, Jamie Stelter, WPLJ radio host, Ralphie Aversa, celebrity blogger and TV personality, Perez Hilton, Ben Carson and Sharon Bush.
[WATCH] Kim Kardashian 'Breaks The Radio,' Reads Excerpts From '50 Shades Of Grey' THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014 –– After trying to break the internet with her photo shoot for Paper magazine, Perth's 92.9FM's Heidi, Will and Woody show decided to raise the bar and persuaded Kimmy to try her audio skills by reading excerpts from 'Fifty Shades Of Grey.' Against a slow-paced jazz track, Kimmy decided to replace one of the more offensive words 'Fleur Fatale,' the name of her new fragrance. As it turned out, Australia was one of the markets where she launched her fragrance. In another interview, Kimmy later added that she wouldn't be against her one-year-old daughter North wanting to do a nude photo shoot similar to hers when she grows up. 'I would support anything she wants to do." WATCH VIDEO HERE
KRBE's Roula Gives Birth To Matthew James THE MOUTH, NOVEMBERT 20TH, 2014 –– Right about the time KRBE Houston was delivering news that its longtime, top rated Roula and Ryan Show had inked a long-term extension with the Cumulus outlet, Roula (Christie) was delivering her own news with the birth on Monday, November 17th of Matthew James. In the photo, he's joined by his sisters Alexandra and Eleni who were super happy to greet him! Mama Roula is recovering well. That's Roula's beaming husband Tasos at center. Earlier this year, Roula had a scare while headed to Morning Show Boot Camp in Chicago. Some late complications led her doctor to insist that she not fly and play it safe in the last few months of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, looks like we'll have to hold an extra large suite for her and family at next years camp in Chicago. We'll be ready! Way to go Roula! Our best to you and your family!
More Cosby Cancellations; Stuff You Never Knew About Channing Tatum
First Netflix, Now NBC Dumps Cosby Sitcom - [MONEY] And Then There's 'TV Land' Pulling The Plug On Thanksgiving Cosby Marathon - [VARIETY] Cosby's Former Mistress Breaks Her Silence - [INSIDE EDITION] Don Lemon Now Apologizes For Comment To Cosby Rape Accuser - [PEOPLE] Bono's To Be Treated With Metal Plates And Intensive Therapy Following Accident - [ROLLING STONE] REPORT: Kathy Griffin To Follow The Late Joan Rivers On 'Fashion Police' - [GOSSIP COP] Steve Harvey Reveals Worst Three 'Family Feud' Answers Ever - [USA TODAY] 10 Things You Didn't Know About Channing Tatum - [ESQUIRE] Katy Perry Is Radio's Artist Of The Year - [IDOLATOR] Shailene Woodley Covers GQ's Men Of The Year Issue - [E ONLINE] Angelina Jolie Says She Plans To Start Making Films, Not Starring In Them - [DUJOUR] Stephen Colbert To Host Kennedy Center Honors - [YAHOO]
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