Limbaugh Takes Off For A Day; Premiere Suspends Barter Ads For Two Weeks

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– In what was likely a much needed day off, Rush Limbaugh spent yesterday taking in a round of golf as Mark Steyn filled in. Meanwhile, his syndicator Premiere Networks sent a memo to its affiliates announcing they were suspending national advertising for two weeks. Reportedly, the ads apply only to his barter spots which are run by local affiliate in exchange for the right to air his show. This don't, however, apply to in-program commercials during its live news/talk programming. No reason was given for the moratorium, but it was likely a way to let things cool down a bit more. Since the furor was first raised following his Sandra Fluke comments, the news has been inundated by questions by regarding advertisers who fled the show and its overall impact on talk radio. Rush returns to the air today for his regularly scheduled show.

BADDABOOM: Alleged Crime Boss Rings Up The Answer's Morano From Jail [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– We can only assume that accused Colombo crime-family boss Thomas “Tommy Shots” Gioeli made the night guard an offer he couldn't refuse. Early this morning he phoned into Salem's newly rebranded 970 The Answer/New York's Frank Morano overnight show. Make that a 2:30 AM call. Calling in from the Metropolitan Detention Center the alleged crime boss complained about prosecutors, mob snitches, the justice system and RICO, which he said makes it particularly hard if you're Italian. "I’m probably one of the most hated men in New York for no reason at all,” said Gioeli. Morano mentioned that if he had cop'd a plea, he'd probably be out on the streets already, but Gioell said "...I said the word tell. It's not even telling. What they do if give scripts to people and they want them to follow the script. If you match all the dots witht he government dots, you go home." In spite of the fact he's not been convicted of anything, he's incarcerated for nearly 4 years. He'll finally go to trial next week. Prosecutors are accusing him of whacking multiple gangsters. - Stock Photo LISTEN TO AUDIO

Nick Cannon: "Stern Is Going To Gain Even More Fans" [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– Former New York radio host Nick Cannon sat down with Access Hollywood yesterday to promote this season's 'America's Got Talent,' but, as expected, the interview quickly turned to, who else, AGT's newest judge, Howard Stern. "He's amazing," said Cannon. "He's already got a ton of fans, but he's going to gain so many more fans ... a whole different demographic ... because he 's doing everything that people love him for but on more family friendly TV ... and he handles people so well, you see why people open up to him so much to him on his show. He's charasmatic in a way that a lot of people may not give him credit for because he has that 'shock jock' mentality, but when you see him dealing with a 5 year old, you're going to see a whole different side of him." And are Cannon and Stern getting along so far? "Yeah, I haven't had to beat him up yet," Cannon joked. WATCH VIDEO HERE

OCCUPY THIS: KPCC's Billboard Gets Pranked By Rival KPFK

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– You would think if you erect a billboard right next to a competitor it would get their creative juices flowing. That was the case for North Hollywood's KPCC who parked their latest billboard next to KPFK's studios. Both are listener supported, but perhaps KPFK's listeners are a bit better with brushes and spray paint. As you can see from the photo from KPFK host Lalo Alcaraz it appears a graffiti artist took time off from freeway signs to lend his talent to the station. According to Media Bistro, Neither Alcaraz or anyone from the station claim anything to do with the graffiti, but you have to believe it forced a few grins. Since the makeover, KPCC has had the billboard returned to it original appearance.

BOREDCAST? 744 Hour Radio Show Joins AV Festival

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– The next time you complain about your 4 hour shift, take heart: At this year's 5th annual, month long AV Festival in England, a counter to the much faster paced London 2012 Olympics, it's featuring things that "As slow as possible.". According to Wired Magazine, at this year's festival which kicked off, slowly, on March 1, you can watch a car crash in slow motion (it will take the entire month for the Volkswagen to finish crashing), listen to vinyl records slowed down to a molasses crawl on Jem Finer’s hacked “slowplayer” turntable; sit through 70 hours of screenings of “slow cinema,” or you can join in it’s a 744-hour-long radio show created by artist Vicki Bennett. Listeners can tune in live to the “Radio Boredcast,” anytime during the month of March. In case you wonder how they'll do a show that lasts 31 straight days sans loop or repeat segments, Bennett spent six months planning out the broadcast, which features nearly 100 contributors and changes by the hour (see Bennett photo above for schedule). The "As Slow as Possible festival" continues through March 31 in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland.

Dial Global Offers Complete Coverage of 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– Beginning today, Dial Global is providing Westwood One Sports’ coverage of the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament beginning. Full play-by-play coverage from 67 men’s basketball games includes the “First Four”, action from all eight second-round and third-round sites, four select regional semifinals, all four regional finals and all three games from the NCAA Men’s Final Four in New Orleans. Dial Global will also broadcast the Division II Men’s Basketball Championship game from Highland Heights, KY on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Complete tournament coverage will be heard on over 500 radio stations nationwide and, for the first time, on the Slacker Radio mobile platform. Additionally, Dial Global will provide SiriusXM Radio with the broadcast of all 67 games in their entirety and all 67 Men’s Division I games will be streamed online for millions more to enjoy absolutely free of charge via the web at DialGlobalSports.com, NCAA.com and GoRadio.com. “We are ready for the Madness to begin,” said Michael Schreck, Dial Global VP, Sports Sales and Marketing. In addition to coverage of the men’s games, Dial Global also produces the one-hour daily preview show The NCAA Tournament Today hosted by John Tautges; Great Moments in Tournament History, a 60-second daily historical feature, narrated by Kevin Kugler, as well as Selection Sunday, hosted by John Tautges and John Thompson.

Voice Of I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E Hendrie Gets Noticed At LA Animation Festival

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 –– Talk Radio Network's Phil Hendrie (inset) has been on the red carpet at the LA Animation Fesitval. Phil told them he was happy to be involved in any way he could, because that was a great work experience for him. Every time it mentioned that I was in 'Team America,' people instantaneously recognize it. They know the voice of I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E., they know the voice of the terrorist, they know the film, so it's like my instant credibility button." In case you missed it, he apppeared as Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons last night on FitzDog Radio's podcast.

Sun Group Adds “Got Game” To Line-up

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 ––Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. has announced it's added radio’s most popular gaming show, 'Got Game' hosted by Steve Masters. Got Game is a 60 second daily update on the world of video games. “We are so excited to add Got Game to our amazing roster of shows we produce, especially with the video game industry experiencing massive growth,” said Steve Gallagher, Executive Vice President of Sun Broadcast Group. “The gaming community is constantly looking for reliable resources for gaming news and this show will provide the listeners all the developments happening in the video game industry.” Steve Masters is considered a pioneer in history of alternative radio, due to the extraordinary number of artists he helped gain airplay at Live 105 in the 1980s and 1990s. Regarded as a Bay Area radio legend and having been a VJ on MTV, Masters created Got Game because he realized the growing need for information in the video game community.

What Recession? Radio 2 's Chris Evans Takes Off In New $644 532 Maserati MC12

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 ––Just in time for St. Patty's Day, BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans has found a way to turn everyone pea-green with envy. The well known car enthusiast drove off yesterday in his new £412,000 Maserati MC12 -- that's roughly $644,532 in U.S. dollars. According to The Daily Mail, it's made entirely of carbon fibre and is actually modelled after a racing edition. Here you the white two-seater Italian supercar parked on Gildea Street, Westminster, just outside Radio 2's London Headquarters. The six-litre Maserati MC12, which has a top speed of 208mph and goes from 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds. Pardon me now while I return to my lackluster life.

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MOVERS/WAKERS: Brian Oake Moves To Mornings At Cities 97/Minneapolis; Chase Pulido Joins Hot 101.5 Tampa For Nights; Rick "Doc" Walker Inks With Red Zebra

THE MOUTH, MARCH 13TH, 2012 ––Brian Oake moves from afternoons to mornings on KTCZ/Cities 97 - Minneapolis. ---- WPOI-FM/Hot 101.5 - Tampa adds Chase Pulido to nights. He arrives from WRDW-FM (Wired 96.5) - Philadelphia. He formerly served as a producer at WKTU-FM/New York --- Lisa Garvey is leaving WXRV/92.5 The River - Boston. In addition to her daily show, she also host “Brunch by the River.” ------ Red Zebra Broadcasting announced today that they have signed Rick “Doc” Walker to a three year deal. Walker has been with WTEM for 15 years, serving as co-host for the John Thompson Show for the last three years. Walker will be a part of a brand new 2pm – 4pm show beginning March 26th as well as serving as a member of the broadcast team for the Washington Redskins Radio Network.

Madonna Launches Truth of Dare Shoe Line [FN]

'Hunger Games' Looking Bigger Than 'Breaking Dawn' - [THR]

Check Out Kristen Stewart As Vampire Bella - [E ONLINE]

Emma Stone Headed To 'Empire State' - [PEREZ HILTON]

Marvel Set For Pre-Avengers Marathon - [SNARKERATI]

Uh Oh, Radio Host Wants Angelina Jolie Arrested - [GOSSIP COP]

Michelle Obama To Guest On Letterman - [THE WRAP]

Liam Hemsworth Flaunts His Stuff - [JUST JARED]

Doesn't Sofia Vergara Look Great In Purple? - [ALL THINGS GOSSIP]

Whitney Family Draws Record Ratings For Oprah's OWN - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Shots Fired After Man Complainis About Condom Prices .. Wanted To Return Them - [HUFFPO]

Mail Order Bride Contest Debate Lands In House of Commons

“Who would have thought a hundred years ago that in 2012 women would be able to run for election .. and be given away as prizes in radio contests?”

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– Whoever said any publicity is good publicity may want to rethink that for a moment. The exception being when it gets discussed by one of the top government offices. Now comes word that Halifax/Q104's mail order bride contest debate went all the way to Canada's House of Commons. According to The Star, Megan Leslie, NDP (New Democratic party) for Halifax, asked Parliament “Who would have thought a hundred years ago that in 2012 women would be able to run for election, have successful careers and be given away as prizes in morning radio contests? ... A radio station is running the charmingly named “The male is in the Czech” competition, promoting a mail order bride as a prize and using damaging ideas about foreign women’s sexuality to titillate Canadian listeners,” Leslie said in the House. As Jockline Daily has reported, According to the station’s website, the Mighty Q as the radio station calls itself, and Czech-Bride.com are offering to help Nova Scotian men find their so-called soul mate, offering a flight to Prague where the winner will date “a bevy of Czech beauties, compliments of Flying Hearts International Dating Service.” In her statement in the house Leslie apologized to all Czech women and to the 50,000 Czech women living in Canada. She said: “If the bride gets here…we will make sure that she knows something else that Canadian women have won in the last 100 years: the right to a divorce.”

Star 105 Toledo Adds “Andrew Z In The Morning”

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– This just in: Cumulus Broadcasting Toledo adding Andrew Z In The Morning to WWWM-FM Star 105, starting Monday, March 19. Andrew “Z” Zepeda has been hosting the morning show on 100.7 The Vibe since July 2011 and was the morning host at WVKS from November of 2005 until December 31, 2010. Andrew’s radio career has included stops in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Michigan. In 2004 the “Andrew Z in the Morning” show won morning show of the year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Andrew Z will be on the air weekdays from 5:30am-10am at 105.5FM and online at www.star105toledo.com. Current morning hosts Tim and Jeff In The Morning remain with Cumulus, moving the Tim & Jeff In The Morning show to the northwest Arkansa s area, on KMCK and on KBBQ. Ron Finn, Program Director of WWWM, applauds the new opportunity for both entertaining morning shows.

Bunny Ranch's Dennis Hof Wants To Advertise On Limbaugh Show

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– While the news has been filled lately with word of Rush Limbaugh advertisers heading for the exit door, there's at least one who claims he's willing to spend $1 million on the show. Enter frequent radio guest and owner of Nevada's notorius 'Bunny Ranch, Dennis Hof. According to ONTD, he says he has a plan for Limbaugh to redeem himself by being nice to legal prostitutes. "Now is his chance to fix things. We think if he comes out now and supports the Bunny Ranch and real prostitutes--legal prostitution--it might make him look good," said Hof. Of course Hof is playing off comments made Rush's show using the "P" word. Limbaugh has since apologized, but this apparently hasn't swayed some advertisers from pulling their schedules. Limbaugh said recently to look forward to some new advertisers to join the show soon. On a hunch, we're thinking the ranch may not have been one of them.

Bertinelli Talks Wolfgang With WRIF's Mike & Drew [AUDIO]

"Without Wolfgang, There Wouldn’t Be New Van Halen Music or Tour"

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– Actress Valerie Bertinelli, The ex-wife of rocker Eddie Van Halen, joined Drew & Mike on WRIF-FM/Detroit last week and explained there would not be a Van Halen tour or new album without their son, Wolfgang. She also touched on the backlash over Wolfgang heading out on tour instead of former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony. “You know, I loved Mike too. I thought he was a really nice guy. Still do. But the only way this tour is happening is because Eddie gets to play with his son Wolfie. Otherwise this tour wouldn’t be going on. It really wouldn’t,” stated Bertinelli. “This brings joy to Ed. That’s what he wants to do now—just have fun playing. As great as Mike is, this wouldn’t be happening if Mike was still in the band,” continued Bertinelli. “There would be no tour, there would be no album, there would be no nothing ... You’re getting to see Dave and Ed and Al play together, and I know I am a proud mom and I am a little prejudice, but my son kicks ass! I mean he is an amazing musician,” boasted Bertinelli. Bertinelli was participating as part of Envision Radio Network's Guest Services tour to promote the return of Hot in Cleveland, which airs Wednesday nights at 10 pm ET/PT on TV Land. PHOTO: Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com LISTEN TO AUDIO

What Air Talent Can Learn From Peyton Manning

"When we’re winning, we all believe we ARE the franchise. It’s that part of our egos that makes us good...'

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– Following up on a piece by "Friday Night Lights' Author and Daily Beast Contributor Buzz Bissinger wrote on the classy way Quarterback Peyton Manning handled last Wednesday’s press conference after being cut by the Colts, Randy Lane consultant Brian Egan added his own ideas on what radio talent can learn from Manning. He calls it "The Manning Way. "As someone who was “cut” from my team (Mornings at WMZQ) over two and a half years ago, I wish I had Manning’s example from yesterday fresh in my mind to emulate. Did I handle everything with grace and class, like he did? I tried, at first, but I was extremely hurt, and a few times in the months that followed I bad-mouthed people who were simply doing their jobs. Time has shown they made a solid business decision. Sure, it hurts to admit that, but Peyton’s lesson yesterday makes me proud to admit it. I’ve moved on. If you’re a radio personality, there will be that day that you’re “cut” from the team. When we’re winning, we all believe we ARE the franchise. It’s that part of our egos that makes us good, and makes us want to win. Success breeds confidence, and confidence breeds more success. But as good as any of us really are-- in radio, only a handful could claim a radio career that looks like Peyton Manning’s Football career. And he just got cut. READ ARTICLE HERE

Dr. Drew Talks 'Cinnamon Game' With Mike Catherwood and Kristin Klingshirn [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– In case you missed Friday night's Dr. Drew Show, he was joined by 'Lovelines' co-host and Kevin & Bean's Mike Catherwood along with Kristin Klingshirn of the Cumulus syndicated Bert Show and stunt performer Johnny Knoxville. They were there to discuss the 'Cinnamon Game' phenonema. 'You would think the "Cinnamon Game" would be your typical, ridiculous frat-boy challenge. It's been around as long as stunts, like trying to chug a gallon of milk or eating 10 saltine crackers without water. But suddenly, the “Cinnamon Challenge” has found new life. There's been a surge of thousands of teens posting videos to YouTube - and they don’t realize how dangerous it can be,' says Drew. Kristin performed her own cinnamon challenge back when she was a member of G105 Raleigh's Bob Dumas Showgram. Dr. Drew replayed the YouTube clip for viewers and explained in detail the consequences. Translation: Funny to watch, but proved extremely dangerous. CHECK OUT VIDEO HERE

SNL DOES LIMBAUGH: Was The Set Better Than The Skit?

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– This was probably too big a story for SNL to pass up and, sure enough, on last Saturday night's show, Taran Killam played a rather svelte Rush seated in a near perfect match for the infamous EIB studios (compare the two above). With the patented golden mic and blue neon lights, not to mention gold logo in background, you would have thougth for a moment they filmed it on location. And the skit? Well, the premise seemed funny, but in the opinion of JD and a few of our FB friends, the impersonation could use some work. What did you think? Let us know by clicking here - And in case you missed it, WATCH NBC VIDEO HERE

Women Turned Off By Facial Hair? Roula & Ryan Take The Test

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– There was a stat that came out last week where it showed that a large percentage of women were turned off by facial hair. So somehow KRBE/Houston's Roula And Ryan Show decided to have a freak mustache challenge. Producer Eric - left, Special K - center and Phoenix - right, put all kinds of mustache styles in a bag and by week's end, they all had to come in with that style. Later in the show they found out Ryan had bs'd them and instead of shaving a real mustache he glued on some of his old hair. He claimed he had to shave the night before for an important meeting. The show and listeners were ticked, so next week Ryan will face the consequences. Check out all the photos here - http://krbe.com/ROULARYANSHOW/tabid/161/Default.aspx

MOVERS/WAKERS: Carla Rea Joins KKLZ Las Vegas; Heidi Harris Exits KDWN

THE MOUTH, MARCH 12TH, 2012 –– KKLZ welcomes comedian/TV personality Carla Rea as the new co-host of its Morning Show where she joins with Mike O'Brian and Jim Tofte. She follows Charly Kayle who recently joined KOIT San Francisco ---- On the other side of town, popular lifestyle talker, Heidi Harris, is reportedly leaving KDWN. No word on her replacement.

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'Lorax Still Rules The B.O's - [GOSSIP COP]

Leann Rimes In Negotiations With X Factor - [X17]

Ellen Crashes 'The Bachelor' - [OTRC]

Uh Oh: Idol Judges Banned From Saying 'The Voice' - [PEREZ HILTON]

Katy Perry Has A New Fella And He's Smokin' Hot - [CELEBZTER]

Tom Cruise, Beyonce Join For Clint Eastwood Directed "Star Is Born" Re-Do - [ACCESS HOLLYWOOD]

Chef Ramsey Suing Over Hacked Hair Transplant Emails - [RADAR]

Uh Oh: Bobbi Kristina Wants To Change Her Name? - [TMZ]