EXECUTIVE ACTION: Tom Wheeler Said To Be Nominated As FCC Chairman; Jim Meyer Rises To CEO At SiriusXM; CCME Names Brian Kaminsky EVP Digital

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– President Obama will nominate Tom Wheeler (shown) as the next chairman of the FCC, according to Variety. He would succeed Julius Genachowski who is stepping down after four years. Wheeler is currently a managing director at venture capital firm Core Capital Partners, has been a leading candidate for the post. “He has the experience and the temperament to serve the agency with distinction, and we look forward to working with him,” Gordon Smith, president and CEO of the National Assn. of Broadcasters, said in a statement. ––––––– After serving as an interim CEO since December, Jim Meyer (shown right) has been officially appointed CEO of Sirius XM Radio. Gregory Maffei, Chairman of SiriusXM, said of Meyer, “He has been a vital part of SiriusXM for close to a decade, and his extensive knowledge of SiriusXM’s business and significant industry experience will be invaluable assets in the highly competitive market within which SiriusXM is thriving. Jim’s leadership, strategic vision and operating focus are exactly what SiriusXM needs today and in the future.” Since 2004 Meyer had been SiriusXM’s President of Sales and Operations before becoming interim CEO. He succeeds Mel Karmazin. –––––––Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced that accomplished digital media executive Brian Kaminsky will join the company's digital division as Executive Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Kaminsky, who joins Clear Channel from The Huffington Post ––––––– Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Detroit announced today that Aaron Klauber has been named Director of Marketing and Promotions, effective immediately. Klauber will oversee all marketing and promotions for Detroit's six stations. He joins the Detroit market from Clear Channel Dayton, where he has spent the last 13 years in a variety of roles including marketing, promotions and on-air. Klauber also previously worked in the Saga/Springfield, Ill. market.

Walton & Johnson Resurface At 950 KPRC Houston

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– After being dropped from Clear Channel's KKRW/93.7 last December, Walton and Johnson promised they would be back. Yesterday they lived up to their word by returning to Clear Channel talker KPRC (950 AM) where they replace Joe Pagliarulo who airs from WOAI in San Antonio. “We are THRILLED to have Walton & Johnson back on KPRC,” said Bryan Erickson, Clear Channel Houston’s director of AM programming. “They have a proven track record of great ratings and we look forward to them continuing that success on KPRC.” According to The Houston Chronicle, after being being replaced by former St. Louis radio host J.C. Corcoran. They were, understandably, not pleased by the decision and pinned the blame on Clear Channel’s corporate overlords — but not, on CC Houston head, Eddie Martiny or his local management team.

Stars Turn Our For Shotgun Tom's Walk of Fame Ceremony

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– In what likely was the most amazing day of his life, Shotgun Tom Kelly finally got his own star (inset) on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Yesterday. Placed at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard, next to the star of the late Real Don Steele (Steele's wife - above right), who formerly hosted the afternoon program on K-Earth 101. The ceremony coincided with Kelly’s 40th anniversary in as well and there to join the event, none other than Little Stevie Wonder who threw in a short song as well. The event was streamed live at www.walkoffame.com and should stay up for a day or two. Meanwhile, in a then and now photo, Tommy Sablan, super producer of San Diego's Jeff & Jer Show on KyXy was there for the occasion and even provided Jockline Daily with a photo reenactment of his days back in 1983 at KBZT/San Diego when he was a board op. Show in the photo below is Tommy (top right and lower center) along with mutual friend, John Fewl. They were just a few of the numerous friends and fans who turned out in Hollywood yesterday in what was truly a memorable occasion for everyone. Pictured above L-R: Art Laboe, Tom, Stevie and Don Steele's wife - far left is some guy checking out Laboe's rear. BTW, if you'd like to hear Wonder's special tune for Shotgun, CLICK HERE - PHOTOS/Sablan

CBS Teams With Astralwerks For Nationwide Search Of Top Female DJ

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– CBS Radio has announced a partnership with Astralwerks to introduce “She Can DJ – America,” a nationwide talent search to find the country’s top female DJ/Producer. After successful programs in Australia and throughout Europe, “She Can DJ” will launch in major markets nationwide this July. Following local competitions run by CBS RADIO stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Boston, Detroit, Phoenix, San Diego, Charlotte and Las Vegas, 12 semi-finalists will be chosen, including one wild-card competitor to vie for a grand prize that includes a recording contract with Astralwerks.. “Aspiring female DJ’s/Producers need look no further than She Can DJ for that once in a lifetime chance to captivate an entire industry with their talent,” said Greg Strassel (shown)l, Senior Vice President, Programming, CBS Radio. “As the competition plays out across our considerable platform of contemporary hit radio stations, participants will be front and center with millions of music fans, and the top decision makers in the business. The electronic dance music movement has been playing out to much success on radio stations all over the United States, and CBS RADIO looks forward to advancing the genre. For more details, visit shecandjus.com

WNKS/Charlotte Becomes Angel 95.1 For The Day

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– CBS' WNKS KISS 95.1 will become “Angel 95.1FM” all day today in honor of 8 year old Angel Thompson from Kannapolis, NC. She was diagnosed when she was five years old with a large brain tumor known as Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma. In celebration of Angel’s fight, ”Angel 95.1 FM” will host “Play Anything Day” from 6a.m. to 6p.m. on Wednesday, May 1st taking requests in exchange for a donation to Levine’s Children’s Hospital. Listeners can request any song or visit www.angel951.com and pledge their donations. This all day event will be hosted by Drex, Maney and Cassiday from Drex and Maney Mornings (shown). Last year they raised nearly $20, 000 in twelve hours for Victoria95.1 benefiting Levine Children’s Hospital. The Morning show strives to beat last year’s goal.

Fox Sports Radio's Jay Mohr Tapped To Host New Game Show For Hulu

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– Hulu is set to announce today its new game show "Money Where Your Mouth Is" hosted by Fox Sports Radio host and comedian Jay Mohr. Described as a show for "the man’s man," it will feature lifelong friends who wager their most prized possessions and go head-to-head to take the items from one another in a harrowing battle of man wits. “It’s stuff our wives and girlfriends consider utterly useless, but we know as guys is critically important stuff like building furniture without instructions, knowing every sports stat and movie or TV quote known to mankind, and finally settling age-old man-debates like what’s the harder job, swimsuit model or runway model,” Mohr said. “In the end it’s all about guys proving their manhood and having bragging rights over their buddies.” Money Where Your Mouth Is will premiere on free ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service later this year. Believe Entertainment’s Dan Goodman, William H. Masterson III and Danny Fishman executive produce, along with Barry Katz and Mohr.

Gwyneth Paltrow Teams With Ryan Seacrest For New Mini-Series

THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2013 –– Add another gig to Seacrest's bulging plate. According to variety.com he's set to produce a 10-episode mini-series for AOL which star Gwyneth Paltrow. The radio and TV host described the project as "a new focus" for his company Ryan Seacrest Productions, and marks the host's first move into digital programming. The series will be called 'Second Chances' and will star Paltrow alongside personal trainer Tracy Anderson. It will feature inspiring stories from women who have overcome adversity. Paltrow was recently named People magazine's 'Most Beautiful Woman' 2013.

Pink Is Just Livin' Her Life - [GLAMOUR]

Iron Man's Downey Jr. Surprises Kid's League During Screening - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Brad Pitt On The Making of 'World War Z' - [VANITY FAIR]

Jason Collins Asked To Lead Boston Gay Pride Parade - [HIP HOLLYWOOD]

Candice Bergen To Take Ventriloquist Father's Story To Big Screen - [DEADLINE]

Phyllis Diller's Final Appearance Airs On 'Dukes of Melrose' - [EW]

Discovery Channel To Launch ''The Big Brain Theory" Reality Series - [TODAY]

EXTRA, EXTRA! Maria Shriver Returning To NBC - [NY POST]

Beastie Boys Ink Memoir Deal - [NY TIMES]

Spice Girl Halliwell To Judge On 'Australia's Got Talent' - [NEWS SKY]

Nicole Ritchie Wants To Lose "Tramp Stamp" Name - [LA TIMES]

Bishop Upset By 1/2 Naked Woman Pope Spoof - [NJ HERALD]

Family Asks For $6 Million In Photo Suit

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– WPHT/Tampa, home of Bubba The Love Sponge, is back in the news again, but this time it's afternoon host, Mike "Cowhead" Calta who is in the center of attention. As Jockline Daily reported last week, an altered photo of a young man with Down Syndrome used on WHPT-FM/The Bone's website prompted a lawsuit from his family, Bernard and Pamela Holland. According to WPTV, Adam Holland, who has Down Syndrome, was seen in the original picture holding up art work in his Nashville class which read, "Go Titans." The Cowhead show altered the photo using a word which disparages people with disabilities. An email, included in the lawsuit from WHPT-FM Program Director Michael Sharkey, claimed the particular segment associated with the picture was about "odd stories that are seemingly always in the news." He added "We have removed that picture from our page and we are removing any reference to handicapped or disabled individuals. Holland's parents want $6 million for economic damages for the suffering they've endured.

GERALDO: Right Wing Radio Helped Cripple GOP [VIDEO]

“I think talk radio has driven the platform drafters in the GOP for at least the last several election cycles”

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– Last week it was GOP strategist, Frank Luntz taking conservative talk radio to task over its failed election, yesterday it was Cumulus syndicated Geraldo Rivera's turn. Appearing on HuffPost Live from his New York radio studio, Rivera described those who listened to conservative hosts like Rush Limbaugh as “absolutists” who were fond of the 1950s, according to rawstory.com, He said Republicans could never hope to regain the White House if they pandered to such demographics, who were stubbornly opposed to immigration reform and same-sex marriage. “I think talk radio has driven the platform drafters in the GOP for at least the last several election cycles,” adding that right wing radio had “helped cripple the GOP” through its influence on the party ... “Those are crazy positions to have in this day and age.” PHOTO/Cumulus WATCH HUFFPO VIDEO

Shotgun Stars Today On Hollywood's Walk of Fame; Steve Harvey To Be Honored Next Month

Kelly's star will be set next to the late Real Don Steele

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– After today you can jot down one more radio peep on Hollywood's Walk of Fame as its Chamber of Commerce honors K-Earth's “Shotgun Tom” Kelly. His star will be unveiled at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard, next to the star of the late Real Don Steele (shown right), who formerly hosted the afternoon program on K-Earth 101. The star ceremony coincides with Kelly’s 40th anniversary in Radio. You can watch festivities at Shotgun Tom Kelly's star ceremony by simply going to www.walkoffame.com. It will be streamed LIVE at 11:30 am PDT Tuesday April 30th and kept up on the site for the next week or two. Meanwhile, the Chamber also announced they will honor Steve Harvey with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.  From stand-up comedy to TV, radio, books and the movies, Steve Harvey has established a multi-faceted entertainment and media career since his beginnings doing stand-up in the mid-1980s.  His career has continued to flourish, from an award-winning stint hosting It’s Showtime at the Apollo, and the record-breaking Kings of Comedy tour, to becoming a top-rated radio host, producer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, popular game show host on Family Feud, and 2013 People’s Choice Award winner as “Favorite New Talk Show Host” for his new daytime show Steve Harvey.

Shannon Burke's Ex-Wife Files Suit Over Alleged Assault & Battery

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– Longtime Orlando host, Shannon Burke, is back in the news. Four years ago to the day, he was charged with accidentally shooting his then wife, Catherine A. Crossman, formerly Catherine Burke, in the head after firing at their dog, striking the animal's leg and then grazing the right side of her head. After filing a domestic violence injunction request and a divorce petition, Crossman eventually dismissed those and the couple reconciled. She testified in court that Burke had fired by accident. Now, According to the Orlando Sentinel, on Monday a suit was filed by attorney Carolyn Salzmann alleging that Burke intentionally aimed the gun at his wife "with full knowledge that the assault and battery upon plaintiff … would result in serious bodily injury." The report adds he was not available for comment Tuesday afternoon. During his criminal case, he acknowledged that he was bi-polar and, after the shooting, underwent intensive alcohol abuse treatment. His lawyer, Mark O'Mara, said Burke would seek to dismiss the new suit.

Just Released Tim Tebow Gets Job Offer From The Paul & Young Ron Show

THE MOUTH APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– On the heels of the just released Jet's QB Tim Tebow, the Paul & Young Ron Show got in touch with Tebow’s agent and offered to have him on regularly as a sports commentator. The former Heisman Trophy winner is said to be evaluating the opportunity. “Tim’s a winner and we like his work ethic,” said show co-host Paul Castronovo of the former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion. “Now that Tim is away from the enemy, we’ve made an offer for him to be a sports contributor on the ‘Paul & Young Ron Show’ and are currently in negotiations to make that happen.” Tebow’s agent, Jim Denton, was informed that former Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush had been used in a similar role and asked for some additional specifics about the job, which have been forwarded for review by Team Tebow. The show has also taken to Twitter to alert its to audience about the opportunity and is using the hashtag #pnyrhiretebow.

Armstrong & Getty Arrive At 760 KFMB San Diego

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– 760 KFMB has announced the arrival of San Diego's newest morning radio program, "The Armstrong & Getty Show." Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty makes its San Diego debut at 6am on Monday, June 3rd 2013. "We're a couple of white men who occasionally get angry, but we're not two angry white men," says Getty. Armstrong adds that the show is based in humor, "it's hard to be too serious, for too long." Both men have families with kids, and they spend their time on the air equally talking about their lives, pop culture and occasionally politics. A&G broadcast their syndicated show from KSTE/Sacramento

MOTION: Steve Stewart Rises At CCME Midwest; Tom Davis Tapped In Melbourne As VP/Mkt Mgr; Ace & Sabrina Take Mornings At WJQK 99.3 Grand Rapids
 
NEW YORK, NY – April 29, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced that veteran programmer Steve Stewart has been named Regional Programming Manager for the Wichita, Kan., St. Louis and Springfield, Mo. markets, effective May 1, 2013. Stewart, who has been with the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment St. Louis team for more than two years, will report to Beth Davis, Market President and Regional Market Manager. –––––––– Over in Melbourne, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has named Tom Davis Vice President and Market Manager. Since 2010 he has served as General Manager of a NASCAR race team. He previously served in radio and TV as an Account Executive, General Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Vice President and Market Manager in the Las Vegas market. Davis' tenure in the broadcast industry includes roles with Centennial Broadcasting, The Beasley Broadcast Group and Cox Media. –––––––WJQK 99.3 has added The Ace and Sabrina Show to its morning lineup. They follow Chris and Emilee Danielson on the Christian rock.

REPORT: By 2020 More Consumers Will Get Radio Content From Avenues Other Than Terrestrial

THE MOUTH APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– It's a story that won't seem to go away: the future of broadcast radio in the dashboard. Feel-good studies aside, this latest article from Detroit News seems to strike a more sensitive nerve considering where it's being written. Titled "Automakers tuning out traditional in-car radios," writer Karl Henkel writes "AM-FM isn't dead YET, but music streaming, Internet is a new priority." He added broadcast radio is "past its prime in the eyes of some automakers, and most aren't prepared to spend much time or money tinkering with it." He mentions startup automaker Detroit Electric which plans to be the first without a radio when it rolls out its first car in August — audio will be delivered via smartphone. "AM and FM as a delivering mechanism isn't going to be the most important in cars anymore," said Thilo Koslowski, a vice president at technology research firm Gartner Inc. "By 2020, I feel very confident that many consumers will consume radio content through avenues other than terrestrial broadcast." READ ARTICLE HERE

Kristin Loses Bet, Dances With Atlanta Hawk's Cheerleaders During Game [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2013 –– Nice week for Kristin Klingshirn, co-host of the syndicated Bert Show. First, their show adds Mix 107.3 Wash. D.C. to its stable of affiliates, next thing you know she dancing with the Atlanta Hawks on national TV. A while back, Kristin had a bet with Producer Tommy, and she lost…so to pay it off, she had to dance with some professional NBA cheerleaders during a game. Tommy says "Well, the Atlanta Hawks hooked us up, and Kristin spent some time practicing with the cheerleaders and learning their routines – and now, it’s GO TIME. Check out how she did at the TELEVISED play-off game in front of thousands of people after only two practices. Maybe we're partial, but we think she nailed it. WATCH VIDEO

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Wolf Blitzer Gets Swatted - [WASHPO]

COOL: Anne Hathaway Waits In Stranger's Car To Avoid Paparazzi - [DIGITAL SPY]

ABC To Launch New Show Where Stars Impersonate Music Icons - [EW]

UH OH: Millionaire In Trouble After Letting 9 Year Old Drive Ferrari For Birthday - [DAILY MAIL]

Chad Johnson Has A Beer & Goes Shopping With Homeless Man - [THE INQUISITR]

FUNNY: Obama Plays Daniel Day Lewis - [CINEMA BLEND]

Gabby Douglas Flips For McDonalds - [EXTRA]

Reese Witherspoon Takes Here Glasses Off For 'Red' - [RED]

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