About That Missing NASH-FM Video Link From Yesterday's 'Today Show'

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– As we've mentioned before, Jockline Daily is produced in just prior to posting. We're up at 4:00 am (most of the time), and typing our little fingers off until late morning. This gives us the chance to snag cool, up to the minute stories like yesterday's surprise interview on NBC's Today Show with Cumulus' Chief, Lew Dickey and newly cast, NASH-FM/New York midday host, Kelly Ford. Jockline Daily is known for its audio and video links and we didn't doubt for a minute our proactive production crew would be able to track it down. Surprisingly, even at Today's website, that particular segment wasn't posted. After a few calls, we finally connected with its show's producers who told us that , regrettably, due to some music rights issues, they weren't able to post (In the piece, clips of Lady Antebellum and others who were there for Cumulus' Nash Bash were aired). Anyway, our apologies for getting ahead of our self and asking you to go to our website for a look. We're still smarting from a few emails from a few of our readers. Hey, we were disappointed, too. But I do want to give a shout out to NBC for getting back to us quickly and for sharing a couple of stills (shown), including the one at right showing Kelly's ginormous belt buckle. Nice!

TV 1 Renews Rickey Smiley Show

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– If you're a fan of TV One's "The Rickey Smiley Show," a show based loosely on his life as a radio morning host, you'll be pleased to know it's been signed up for another 26 episodes beginning this summer. According to AJC's Rodney Ho, The first season of 10 episodes which aired last year, opened to the biggest ratings in TV One's history, with 900,000 viewers but ratings soon fell off. In spite of this, The network believes the show still has plenty of potential. TV One's content manager, Tia Smith, calls Smiley a powerhouse, with six million weekly radio listeners, a massive brand, with plenty of appeal to the TV One target demo of black women, 25 to 54. Smith adds: "He's a truly funny guy, a tremendous person to work with," she said. Look for co-star Ray J, who plays Smiley's producer, to be featured more next season (we can see producer's smiles everywhere with this note).

HOWARD STERN: 'I'm Taking Over The Tonight Show' [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– On the heels of news suggesting Howard Stern taking over Jimmy Fallon's late night slot on NBC once Fallon replaces Leno, now comes an even juicier rumor, this one courtesy of Stern who now says he's going to take over Leno's slot himself. Of course, this one may be more of a poke than a joke. As you'll recall, following the Fallon rumor, Stern said he was insulted by the notion given that Fallon doesn't make nearly as money as him. Plus, there's not way he'd ever consider doing a show that late at night. But, according to EW, on yesterday's Sirius XM show, he casually said 'I'm going to take over The Tonight Show.” He said this while addressing the Matt Lauer, Ann Curry’ departure flab last summer. He also dropped Bob Greenblatt's name, NBC’s Entertainment Chairman, saying how he told him how he’s “got to take over the show.” Given that NBC has since put the kibosh on such rumors involving Fallon or Stern, make this latest comment a moot point. Then again, a lot could happen between now and 2014. Meanwhile, Stern returns to America’s Got Talent this summer. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE - TONIGHT SHOW COMMENTS AT ABOUT :56 MARK

Dial Global Celebrates 75th March Madness With Exclusive Coverage Of NCAA's Men's Tournament

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– It's the 75th Celebration of March Madness, and Dial Global is presenting exclusive coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship beginning this week. Full play-by-play action from 67 men’s basketball games includes the First Four®, all eight second-round and third-round sites, four regional semifinals and finals venues and all three games from the NCAA Men’s Final Four® in Atlanta.  Dial Global will also broadcast the Division II Men’s Basketball Championship game from Atlanta on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Dial Global will provide coverage of all four NCAA Women’s Regional Finals on April 1 and April 2, as well as originate three games of play-by-play coverage from the NCAA Women’s Final Four in New Orleans on April 7 and April 9.
Complete NCAA men's tournament coverage will be heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide and via SiriusXM Radio satellite radio. All 67 Men’s Division I games will also be streamed online for free at DialGlobalSports.com and NCAA.com/marchmadness.

Matt Vasgersian To Host New USRN Sports Feature

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– United Stations Radio Networks announced that they'll be distributing a daily Monday through Friday short-form feature series titled Little Known Legends of Sports.   The program, which will be anchored by Sportscaster Matt Vasgersian (shown), marks an expansion for the network in the field of original Sports programming, and the daily feature will be available to affiliates for daily airings starting on the opening day of the 2013 MLB season, April 1st. Little Known Legends of Sports provides radio stations with a short, daily, quirky tidbit from sports history. It is intended to create “water cooler chatter” and the feature will cover trivia and oddities from all major sports as well as secondary sports and the Olympics. Matt Vasgersian is an MLB Network play-by-play announcer and studio host where he regularly appears on MLB Network Showcase, MLB Tonight and Hot Stove as well as special event coverage and feature programming like MLB Network's Baseball IQ.

Star 102.1 Presents 5th Annual Dancing With Knoxville Stars Featuring Local Media Stars

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– Local Knoxville, TN Celeb's are putting on their dancing shoes and teaming up with Academy Ballroom dance studio instructors to raise money for East Tennessee’s children with a local version of the popular “Dancing with the Stars” television show. The “Star 102.1 Dancing with the Knoxville Stars” competition will take place Friday, March 22nd at the Knoxville Expo Center and sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors. Among their local stars include • WBIR 10 News Anchor Russell Biven • WATE 6 News Reporter Don Dare • WVLT 8 News Anchor Amanda Hara • Singer/Songwriter Jordan Hill
• Star 102.1 Radio Personality Dusti Kempf (shown) and Comedienne Leanne Morgan. Each celebrity is paired with a professional dancer from Academy Ballroom.

MOTION: Andy Dean Crosses 100th Affiliate Mark

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– Premiere Networks-syndicated America Now with Andy Dean has surpassed the 100th affiliate mark! The News/Talk program, which launched in August 2011, lists the following stations/markets among its recent affiliate additions: WOR-AM/New York; WLAN-AM/Lancaster, Pa.; KEEL-AM/Shreveport, La.; WHYN-AM/Springfield, Mass.; KTSM-AM/El Paso, Texas; and WMAN-AM/FM/Mansfield, Ohio. In addition, the program’s audience has increased by more than 170% year to year (Source: Arbitron FA’11 to FA’12, Nationwide, Exact Times, AQH, P 12+) and is currently heard by approximately one million weekly listeners.

Former LA Host Gets 10 Year Sentence Over Securities Fraud

THE MOUTH, MARCH 20TH, 2013 –– A former LA host who once appeared regularly on KIRN-AM was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $24.4 million fraud involving fake securities. The fraud was linked to the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), according to Reuters. Reports say John Farahi admitted to bilking investors by promising to buy TARP-backed corporate bonds and admitted to conspiring with his lawyer to obstruct a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe. In imposing the sentence on Monday, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez in Los Angeles also ordered Farahi to repay $24.4 million to 59 victims. Farah pleaded guilty last June 7. David Tamman, 46, a former partner at the law firm Nixon Peabody, had been found guilty last November in a trial for helping Farahi obstruct the SEC probe. His sentencing is scheduled for May 20.

You'll Never Guess Where Lilo Went Following Her Court Plea; Almost - [E]

Bruno Mars Talks Cocaine Bust In April's GQ - [GQ]

Katie Holmes Cover Allure; Says She Wants To Be A Lawyer - HUH? - [ALLURE]

It's Official: Sofia Vergara Is A 32F - [VOGUE]

SIMON COWELL: Big Changes Coming To X-Factor - [DIGITAL SPY]

Julianne Hough Wants To Get Back To The Dance Floor - [EXTRA]

Now Both Letterman And Selena Gomez Have Made The Bieb' Cry - [THR]

UH OH: Man Sues Dr. Oz Following Sleep Aid Fail - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Some High School Dude Ask Kate Upton To His Senior Prom - [MSN]

TRAILERS WE LOVE: 'Despicable Me 2' Including Voices From Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand And Al Pacino - [COMING SOON]

Paul Caine Takes CEO Reigns At Dial Global; Spencer Brown, and Ken Williams Step Down

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19TH, 2013 –– Dial Global, the nation's foremost independent syndicator of audio content - supplying more than 8,500 radio stations and other distribution platforms that combine to reach more than 225 million listeners each week - announced today that Paul Caine will become its Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 5. Over the past 23 years at Time Inc., he has led the development of digital formats for some of the world's most storied media brands. He has also created and sold highly successful multi-platform programs for many blue-chip advertisers such as Procter & Gamble, Toyota and CBS. Caine's appointment coincides with the resignation of Dial Global's existing CEO, Spencer Brown, and President, Ken Williams, all of which will be effective April 5th.

Cumulus' Lew Dickey, Kelly Ford Join The Today Show To Talk NASH-FM

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19TH, 2013 –– When was the last time you saw a station changing formats getting national TV coverage? Well, it happened this morning on NBC's The Today Show as they were joined by Cumulus Head Lew Dickey , Kelly Ford (both shown) and Lady Antebellum to discuss NASH-FM's recent country music descent on New York City. For Kelly, in all of her 20+ years on the air in Denver, it took her less than a few weeks in New York to accomplish something she never could before: Make an appearance on NBC's Today Show. Kelly had tipped her Denver Facebook friends by writing: "Heads up Denver friends! Coming up at 8:45 (mst) on The Today Show on 9NEWS (KUSA). In the piece, I get to talk a little about Nash FM 94.7. I'm a lucky girl to be a part of this special station. And, of course, the timing was rather nice as well since NashFM 94-7 posted its most recent ratings period with an impressive 1.6 share in NYC PPM’s released Monday.

THRILLED: Mike Kaplan Heads To LA; CCME Taps Tommy Austin For Chicago Cluster; Johnjay & Rich Show Pick Up Third Affiliate In Texas

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19TH, 2013 –– 98.7 KYSR-FM, Los Angeles' Rock Alternative announced that Mike Kaplan has been named it's new PD begriming May 6, 2013. He arrives from from Entercom Seattle where he recently served as PD for 107.7 The End KNDD-FM and 103.7 The Mountain KMTT-FM. "I'm PSYCHED to join the No. 1 media company in the world,” said Kaplan. “KYSR has a strong foundation and I'm looking forward to collaborating with the entire Clear Channel Los Angeles team to build upon the brand’s success.” –––––––– CCME has hired Tommy Austin (shown R) to follow Tony Coles, who was recently promoted to SVP of Programming for CC's Western Region. Austin, who currently oversees its stations in St. Louis and Kansas will oversee all programming for its 7-station Chicago cluster and handle day-to-day programming for WLIT/Chicago. –––––––– CCME Jacksonville announced that Marv Nyren has been named Vice President and Market Manager, effective April 1, 2013. Nyren will lead and manager Jacksonville's six station cluster. He arrives from Chicago, where he most recently served as Vice President of Affiliate Development-Midwest for Total Traffic Network (TTN) since February of 2012. –––––––– CCME's syndicated Johnjay And Rich (shown) pick up their third Texas affiliate in as many weeks, Top 40 KXXN (Wild 96.3). Rich Berra tells Jockline Daily: "Johnjay and I are excited to be broadcasting in the same town that Dr. Phil got his college education. That's a pretty big deal. He's really smart and has a rather imposing mustache." Dan Balla, President of Falls Media, says, "JohnJay & Rich are funny, talented, and connect with our target demo. They are very accommodating and do a good job customizing their show for Wild 96.3."

Did Seacrest Leak 'Draw Something 2' Sequel on Twitter

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19TH, 2013 –– Did Ryan Seacrest leak a sequel to the popular social game, Draw Something? Seacrest tweeted, “I somehow convinced them to give me #DrawSomething2 first… this may be the best Mariah & Randy have ever looked (shown).” Dan Porter, CEO of OMGPOP (original owner of the game) and Zynga VP, tweeted back: “Thanks! So excited to confirm #DrawSomething2 is coming w/ new ways to draw & connect.” According to slashgear.com, Zynga owns the rights to OMGPOP and Draw Something after buying the company out for $210 million last year. Draw Something’s fame, however, began dramatically decreasing, seeing its user base drop about 7 million 3 months after it was released in various app stores. They add that Zynga hopes that by launching a new refresh to the game, it will be able to draw in its original user base, and hopefully keep them this time around. Seacrest is producing a new show based on a Draw Something and Pictionary. And, according to slashgear, both Seacrest adn Zynga see great potential in a drawing-like competition, because teams will have to compete each other, and instead of having the biggest brains or fastest reactions. The show will reportedly be airing sometime later this year. BTW, with note to slashgear story, Seacrest does not do mornings at Z100/New York.

Sacramento's Carmichael Dave Hits The Road For 30 Days To Save The Kings

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19th, 2013 –– Longtime Sacramento sports talker, Carmichael Dave, has finally unwrapped a well teased and sponsored purple RV where he and co-host, Sean Thomas, are taking their show on the road for 30 days and hitting about 2 dozen cities with hopes of keeping his beloved Kings in Sacramento. Titled the “Playing To Win Tour," they along with a professional videographer – will head to NBA cities across the country, “Road Rules” style. He tells Fox 40 news: “We’re gonna grab every single city with an owner on the finance and relocation committees, these are targeted cities.” The RV was donated by Happy Days RV, the custom wrap job by Vehicle Wraps, Incorporated and Pepsi, Carl’s, Jr., Subway and 3Fold Communications are major sponsors. The idea and plan came together in three weeks. You can follow Dave's trip via Twitter and video on playingtowintour.com

Nienaber's April Fools Don’ts, Plus, Bert's Big Dare

THE MOUTH, MARCH 19TH, 2013 –– As radios' most creative minds begin to toss out ideas for the upcoming April Fool's day, who other than industry stuntologist, Paige Nienaber, to impart his wisdom. He says, "First off, I’ve never, nor have any of our clients, ever been fined. We’ve always generated a few dozen angry calls from listeners. (And that’s good. It means people are listening.) But we’ve never been slapped by the FCC, but here is what he says you need to do to play it safe on April 1st: DON'T FAKE THE NEWS or SCARE LISTENERS: You can play jokes on them, make them mad about their pets being taxed, send them on a wild goose chase to find an underground theme park; just don’t scare them. That crosses the Hoax Line ---DON'T BLAME CLIENTS: If you’re doing fake spots or fake websites (which are the best April Fools jokes because it takes it out of the hands of the airstaff and it seems less pranky), don’t mention a client, ie: our live remote at the nudist resort will feature prizes, games, free pizza and Coke. DON'T TRY DRAWING A CROWD: If you say you’re going to have Britney Spears in your parking lot at 9 am, don’t be surprised when twenty thousand people show up, trample each other and set fire to the station when they learn that it’s Britney Spears, a 93 year-old resident of a local rest home. -- DON'T FAKE CONTESTS: Never EVER give something away that doesn’t exist. You can swear on the air and play unedited versions of Amy Grant songs and you won’t lose your license. Fake a contest? You will lose your license. Paige is a regular contributor to The Morning Mouth Digital edition. REACH PAIGE HERE –––––– Most of our readers are well familiar with Bert's Big Adventure, but make no mistake, this latest adventure involving co-host, Kristin Klingshirn (shown), bares no resemblance whatsoever. Now, take a close look at Kristen's dress (like we had to to ask you to do that). It's made of rubber. Bert Weiss and fellow host, Jeff Dauler, call it their $250 'Rubber Sl*t Dress.' We have no idea why, but they are willing to buy it for Kristin and more if she wears it to the random places they think up. "It's not that bad...right," they ask. Jockline Daily knows Kristen well. Consider that dress is as good as hers!

Huntsville TV News Anchor Gets Surprise Engagement On Air - [YOUTUBE]

Lindsay Lohan Arrives Late To Court; Avoids Jail, Gets 90-Days In Locked Down Re-Hab - [EXTRA]

Olympic Star, Lindsey Vonn And Tiger Woods Now An Item - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Bret Michaels Passes On Chippendale's Guest Offer - [PEREZ HILTON]

Sarah Silverman May Play Prostitute In New Seth MacFarlane Western - [THR]

'Bible' Series Producers Call Satan Obama Resemblance 'Utter Nonsense' - [DEADLINE]

Is Justin Timberlake Planning Another Album In November - [PINK]

Marilyn Manson Tosses Smoke Bomb During 'Spring Breakers' Premiere - [HOLLYSCOOP]

Beliebers Force The Bieb' Out Of Luxury Hotel In France - [US]

Jack Nicholson Passes On Nina Dobrev Photo Request During Lakers Game - [TODAY]

Fox To Present Documentary On Rihanna 777 'Turbulent' Tour - [GOSSIP COP]