'TODAY' PRODUCER TWEET: "Tuesday morning live on the TODAY show in Studio 1A, Ryan Seacrest will make a big NBC announcement."
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 20912 –– Katie Couric's guest hosting on ABC's 'Good Morning America' make be thrown a slight publicity curve this week if 'Today Show' producer Jim Bell has his way. According to a late tweet on Sunday night he wrote: “Tuesday morning live on the TODAY show in Studio 1A, Ryan Seacrest will make a big NBC announcement.” He followed by wondering if Seacrest “have more fun doing the weather for Al,” referring to Al Roker, “or having a cocktail in the 10am with Kathie Lee? What is your drink Ryan?” According to Media Decoder, Seacrest is on the verge of completing a new contract with NBCUniversal, the company that owns the E! channel, where he is a host and a producer; Bravo, where he is a supplier of programming; and NBC, where he will soon appear sometimes on the “Today” show. As Jockline Daily first reported some months ago, Seacrest has been negotiating NBCUniversal, part of Comcast, over a deal. An unamed source who asked for anonymity, suggest he won't appear daily on 'Today, but would make periodic contributions to the morning show. Seacrest currently co-hosts and produces “E! News;" covers the red carpet at the Oscars. Oh yes, he host Fox's “American Idol” and handles mornings on KIIS FM/LA.
Roach And Montgomery Reunite On Y108 Pittsburgh
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– After more than 10 years hosting mornings at Froggy stations, longtime Pittsburgh favorite, Jimmy Roach, is coming back to WDSY-FM's Y108. There he'll reunite with Brian Montgomery, aka Monty, his former co-host there. Roach told CBS/Pittsburgh, "Coming back is always something that I always had in the back of my mind and getting a chance to work with Monty again is just wonderful,” said Roach. The official announcement was timed to coincide Sunday night's ACM Awards. “This is not his real voice. It’s several octaves higher. It’s kind of like a Pee-wee Herman voice. He affects it,” joked Brian Montgomery, Roach’s partner – Monty in the Morning. “For a long time, I have been driving in in the morning listening to “Monty in the Morning,’ and dial around to see what some of the other radio stations are doing. I love what Jimmy has been doing in this market for a long time,” said PD Mark Anderson, of Y108. “To be able to put them together, on one radio station in the morning. We really think that is going to be something special.”
Price Is Right's Lancaster Draws Flag From D.C.'s Houston Over Gay Tweet
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– Fresh on the heels of Carson Daly's on-air joke that rattled the gay community - for which he's since apologized, last Friday, "Price of Right's" Amer Lancaster (shown right) tweeted a couple of lines that didn't sit well with many, including Hot 99.5's (Jerry) Houston. He wrote on his blog "As someone heavily involved with Capital Pride every year here in DC and the programming on Pride Radio on iHeartRadio ...it's kinda crazy to me that my favorite game show would have a model on the cast that thinks it's "ok" to make fun at the expense of gays. It would be one thing if she was joking with a friend...but there's no indication about that." Among the tweets that rankled Houston were “A gay guy just told me he’s allergic to nuts. #irony”. She later posted that “a gay guy I just met goes to a lesbian butcher to get his meat.” who also is seen on MTV's "The Hard Times of RJ Berger." Over the line? Give us your thoughts by CLICKING HERE
Another Former Radio Show Heads To Morning TV; Dan & Kim Take Mornings On WGGB TV
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– With so many shows seeking their next opportunity, perhaps they need look no further than local TV. As we reported last week, longtime KGGO Des Moines morning hosts Lou And Heather announced they'll be joining KCWI Channel 23 from 6 to 9 am each morning. Now comes word that former WHYN-FM morning hosts Kim Zachary and Dan Williams who just exited the Clear Channel station will now host "40 In The Morning With Dan & Kim" on WGGB-TV, ABC40, beginning on April 23. The husband-and-wife team had hosted mornings in Springfield, MA for nearly 17 years before being let go. “Whether it’s helping plan a viewer’s day or getting their kids out the door, Dan and Kim will be leading the way,” said John J. Gormally Jr., WGGB’s owner and general manager. The growing role of video in radio's future will be a hot topic at this years Morning Show Boot Camp as Jacob's Media's Fred Jacobs moderates a highly anticipated panel of specialists in "Must See Radio," sponsored by Comrex. More details will be coming soon.
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Hot 97 New York's Rosenberg To Host Hip-Hop Rendition of Hollywood Squares
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– Coming May 22 to MTV2 will will be the premiere "Hip Hop Squares", a fresh new take on the legendary tic-tac-toe game show "Hollywood Squares." In its new format, "Squares" stays true to the original, two contestants (one representing "X," and the other representing "O") will compete for prizes in a trivia-styled game where the show's stars occupy the squares. They'll include Nick Cannon, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly will be featured as contestants. "Jackass" Bam Margera, Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley and Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah also will appear on the show. Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg, of Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg, will host. Nicole Lyn as serve as DJ. Hip Hop Squares is licensed by CBS Television, which owns rights to the original.
WFAN's Carton Goes Off On Hank Haney Over Tiger Wood's Book [AUDIO]
CARTON "You are a terrible human being ... the scum of the earth."
With the Augusta National coming up in a week, it seemed perfect timing for Tiger Wood's former swing coach to make the rounds to promote his new tell-all "The Big Miss" about Woods. But after last week's appearance on WFAN/New York's Boomer & Carton Show he probably feels he like he got hit on the head by a 3 iron. For nearly 20 minutes, the popular sport's duo drilled him on the timing of his book and made no bones about their disdane of casting such a mean-spirited book about one of the greatest golfers of all time. Carton at one point called the instructor "a terrible human being and said he was the scum of the earth." After being hammered, Haney eventually hung up. LISTEN TO INTERIEW HERE
Radio's Russ Parr Launches 5th Film: "The Undershepherd" [VIDEO]
Film Takes Controversial Look At Black Church
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– Russ Parr, host of the syndicated 'Russ Parr Morning Show, held a private screening last week in Silver Springs, MD for his latest film "The Undershepherd." The story involves the controversial tale of two ministers, LC played by Isaiah Washington and Roland played by Lamman Rucker. LC is overcome by power and slowly seques from man of God to ruthless businessman. According to Parr, as a child his mother took him to church regularly. However, it wasn't a good experience: He told The Silver Spring's Patch: "I remember I was a member of a church with my mom. I was about 12 years old. It hit me one day that the pastor’s daughters, who my age, they were having sex and I was shocked to know that. I started to look at the pastor and the first lady up there [at the pulpit] preaching about giving $200 and getting $200 worth of blessings, you give $50 and only get $50. I thought ‘woah this is about money,’ guilting people out of money." The Undershepherd features a starstudded cast, including Lou Gossett Jr., Lamman Rucker and Keith David. WATCH PREVIEW
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98.1 WOGL Philadelphia Turns 25
THE MOUTH, APRIL 2ND, 2012 –– 98.1 WOGL has announced their 25th Anniversary Concert which will feature Philadelphia’s own Daryl Hall and John Oates at the historic Tower Theater on Saturday, May 19th at 8pm. One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with a special on-stage check presentation from all proceeds collected. WOGL has donated over $4.8 million dollars to CHOP through our annual 98.1 WOGL Loves our Kids Radiothon. This will be another way for us to give back to the best children’s hospital in the world. It’s just one night only with this incredible musical duo at the Tower Theater and hosted by the 98.1 WOGL airstaff. Hall and Oates are the number one selling music duo of all time. More info in the attachment. Happy 25th Anniversary to 98.1 WOGL.
Megan Fox Says She Was Misquoted
Sarah Palin To Co-Host Today Show On Tuesday Opposite GMA Filler Couric - [KPAX]
Ashton Kutcher To Play Steve Jobs - [VARIETY]
Uh Oh: Madonna Perfume Commercial To Hot For TV - [THR]
Liam Neeson to Appear In 'the Dark Knight Rises' - [REELZ]
Oprah's OWN Inks With Comcast For Increased Viewers - [WSJ]
Michael Buble To Receive Sony Radio Award - [BBC NEWS]
'Hunger Games' Tops 'Titan' Sequel With $611 Million Posting - [ACCESSHOLLYWOOD]
TRAILERS WE LOVE: "Total Recall" - [GOSSIP COP]
Tyler Perry Cast Bobbi Kristina In New Sitcom - [BITTEN AND BOUND]
UH OH: Chevy Voit Recalled For Problems With SiriusXM Fox News Channel - [MOTOR TREND]
YUMMY: Burger King Eye-Make Up - [THE FRISKY]
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Win A Baby Contest Winner Is Preggers
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– Ryan and Natasha Derouchie (shown center), finalists in the highly publicized Win A Baby contest, visited the Hot 89.9 studio Thursday morning to announce on air that they are expecting. After trying to conceive a baby for more than five years, Natasha and Ryan Derouchie of Ottawa never thought a radio contest would have helped them make their dream come true. But it did, and they couldn't be happier. The New Hot 89-9 announced on the air Thursday that the finalist couple in the controversial Win A Baby contest is expecting a child. The Derouchies and four other couples won up to three fertility treatments valued at $35,000 in October. Natasha only ended up using one in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment before doctors told her she was pregnant. “I just started shaking when I got the phone call,” said Natasha. "They said they heard from critics who said if they couldn’t conceive naturally, then it’s God’s way of saying they don’t deserve a baby. “You can’t make everybody happy,” said Ryan. “For five years we tried and tried and got tested as far as our will or hope, and in the end, we could also say that the contest and the way it came was meant to be." As for Hot 89.9, last week they took home an award during Canadian Music Week for the contest. The station won Radio Promotion of the Year at the festival, which celebrates the Canadian music and radio industry.“Our true Hotties were on board with this from day one and to see us get international attention and now this award is a testament to how great they truly are" said morning host Mauler. 1
Clear Channel Cuts Hit Numerous Markets
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– Numerous Clear Channel stations across the U.S. were hit yesterday with massive personnel cuts, many involving longtime PD's, jocks and support staff. In a statement from Clear Channel VP Angel Aristone, it said: "We are constantly evaluating our organization and structure to make sure we are as well positioned as possible to continue to lead in the evolving marketplace. We've been looking closely at our business to ensure that we are properly staffed and operating as efficiently as possible with the right balance of services and personnel to meet the needs of our listeners/consumers. Like every successful business, our strategy continues to evolve as we move forward as a company and that creates some new jobs, and unfortunately eliminates others. In the process, some employees were affected. These are never easy decisions to make; we thank them for their service and wish them all the best for the future. Among the cuts included longtime WLAC/Nashville PD Tom Peace, WMIL/Milwaukee's Mitch Morgan; KXXY/OKC's morning co-host Dan Stroud and numerous Total Traffic employees. If you were affected in this latest round of cuts, please forward your contact information if you would like for us to post.
Slash Joins New York's Jim Kerr: "I Still Love Making Music" [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– Just back from Canadian Music Week where he sang "Oh Canada, Gun's N' Rose's Slash is now getting ready to be inducted into the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This week he paid a visit to his longtime friend and New York host, Jim Kerr at Q104.3. "I was just thinking when you (back in the 80's) were rehearsing in that storage room without a bathroom .. that you weren't thinking one day you'd make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of fame," said Kerr. Kerr also mentioned how rare it was to get inducted in the first sweep. " Among numerous topics discussed, were illegal downloads, famous riffs and, of course, recording. "I'm my own label now, so in order to make a record I pay for it,' said Slash. He added "I do it for the joy of doing it..." According to Roadrunner Slash will be the musical guest on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday, April 10. Slash and his band will perform on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. LISTEN TO INTERVIEW HERE
Cumulus Media & Courtside Join For Concert/Music Specials
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– Cumulus Media has announced it will begin radio distribution for concert and music specials produced by Courtside Entertainment. As part of this agreement Cumulus will also handle ad sales.The first music special will be a 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones, “In Their Own Words,” set to air Memorial Day Weekend. This salute to one of the world’s greatest rock and roll bands will feature an exclusive inside look at the Stones as told by band members -- as well as recordings of in-studio and on-stage performances. Cumulus and Courtside will also feature major bands and artists from the worlds of Country Music, Rock, CHR and Top 40 during the July 4th and Labor Day holiday weekends. "Norm Pattiz gave listeners and advertisers the biggest moments in music and concert specials on the radio and we look forward to being a part of that once again,” said Dennis Green, SVP of Affiliate Sales and Broadcast Operations for Cumulus Media Networks.
Garner Takes 'After Midnite' On The Road To ACM Awards
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– Blair Garner, host of After Midnite and winner of the 2011 ACM “National On-Air Personality of the Year” award, will take the show on the road this weekend for a series of events and a post-show broadcast surrounding the Academy of Country Music’s 47th Annual ACM Awards. Garner will host the Fremont Street Experience, a free concert on Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31, for the third consecutive year. Artists performing include: Love and Theft, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery, Luke Bryan, Jana Kramer, Craig Campbell, Eli Young Band, Laura Bell Bundy and Eric Church. On Sunday, April 1, immediately following the 47th Annual ACM Awards telecast on CBS, After MidNite will broadcast from its remote studio backstage, interviewing artists immediately after their ACM Awards experience.
San Diego Gets Energized: Sophie Flips to ENERGY 103.7
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– San Diego listeners were introduced yesterday to CBS Radio's newest radio station, Energy 103.7. Featuring today’s Top 40 hits, Energy 103.7 will combine the power of its on-air position with myriad online and digital applications creating a full 360 degree audio and visual experience for teens and Adults 18-34. Programming and presentation of Energy 103.7 is being guided by Charese Fruge, Program Director and Kevin Weatherly, SVP Programming, CBS RADIO.
MOVERS/WAKERS: Huckabee Prepares For Launch; Adds Bakos, Acevedo To Team; Crowl Joins Cumulus As Regional VP
THE MOUTH, MARCH 30TH, 2012 –– The Mike Huckabee Show readys for his Cumulus syndicated show launch, he won't be short of back-up. Joining him behind the scenes will be Renee Bakos as Executive Producer and Casey Acevedo as Assistant Executive Producer; Joey Salvia as Creative Director and Pat Reeder and Laura Ainsworth as Writers. Reportedly, Huckabee will kick off on over 200 stations nationally. ***** In other Cumulus news, they've announced the appointment of David Crowl as Regional Vice President. Crowl will oversee operations and sales for radio stations throughout the Midwest, including the Cumulus clusters in Cincinnati and Chicago. He joins Cumulus with more than 20 years of broadcasting experience and most recently served as a regional senior vice president for operations at Clear Channel Radio. ****** Now 105.7/Spokane introduces B Mega and Promo Pat to mornings where they'll be branded The Mega Morning Show
Burgundy Is Coming Back!
Little Monsters Celebrate Gaga Birthday With Art - [POPCRUSH]
'Bones' Coming Back For 8th Season - [TVLINE]
Couric Does A Week of Former Rival 'GMA' - [ABC]
Arsenio & Clay Aiken With Fun Tussle On 'Celebrity Apprentice (Complete With XXX Music) - [EW]
'Twins' Sequel In The Works -[THR]
Trailers We Love: 'People Like Us' With Chris Pine - [YOUTUBE]
Check Out 'Dark Shadows' New Character Posters - [PEREZ HILTON]
Charlie Sheen On '2 1/2 Men': "I just wish they had taken better care of the chile I left behind - [BITTEN AND BOUND]
It's In Portuguese, So What?: Rosie Huntington Whiteley Covers 'Vogue' Brazil - [VOGUE]
SOURCE: The Next Playstation Is Called 'Orbis' - [KOTAKU]
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