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MSBC 25 AGENDA NEWS COMING TO YOUR INBOX TODAY!

De Castro Back In The Radio Loop

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– One of the industry's most successful and respected veterans, Jimmy de Castro, is making a triumphant return a station he spent a career trying to tear down. It was announced yesterday that he's been named president and general manager of WGN-AM 720, Tribune Co. He told The Chicago Tribune, "...we spent a career trying to tear the walls down on and now I'm inside the walls with the WGN people trying to build those walls up," de Castro said. "My hope is to bring a new energy to a classic institution. De Castro was headed the WLUP-FM 97.9 in the 80's along with its roster of mega personalities. With his return to WGN, he'll be reunited with several of his Loop's former hosts including Garry Meier and Jonathon Brandmeier. De Castro left the Loop 1988 and co-founded Evergreen Media. In 1997, Evergreen merged with Chancellor Broadcasting which later became AMFM Inc and was later purchased by Clear Channel in 2000. In 2002 he became president of AOL Interactive Services and in 2007 launched the Content Factory, which syndicates the Dan Patrick. Chicago is host site for this year's 25th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp - Renaissance Hotel.

Denver Host Takes Day Off Air Following Physical Exchange With Producer

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– Talk hosts are known for their occasional fiery exchanges, but this one didn't happen on the air. It took place in the studio. According to Denver's 9News, multiple sources have confirmed that popular talker Peter Boyles (right) will be off the air today following a heated physical exchange with one of his producers. Producer Greg Hollenback's was reportedly seen with red marks on his neck within the minutes after the argument which happened during Thursday's show. Reached for comment, Boyles told 9NEWS only that he "had a very heated exchange" with Hollenback whom Boyles has worked with for nearly 20 years. A source told 9NEWS that KHOW management wouldn't comment saying only the incident is a "personnel matter." Jon Caldara will fill in for Boyles on today's show.

Cumulus' Nash-FM Makes A Dash Into Five More Markets

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– Cumulus has announced the expansion of the NASH FM Country music and lifestyle brand to five additional stations. As of today, these stations will be known as NASH FM – with their logos, websites and on-air promotions using “NASH FM” and “Powered by NASH” language. The stations adopting the NASH FM brand include WPKR/WPCK (Appleton-Oshkosh/Green Bay, WI), KHKI (Des Moines, IA), WKAK (Albany, GA), KQFC (Boise, ID) and WLXX (Lexington, KY). Cumulus is the nation’s largest Country broadcaster, with 84 Country format stations reaching more than 15 million listeners per month – including two of the top three most- listened-to Country stations in America. “Following our debut of the NASH FM brand earlier this year we’re excited about expanding NASH to more radio stations as well as bringing NASH content to other forms of media including video and magazines,” said Lew Dickey, CEO of Cumulus. Cumulus launched the NASH entertainment brand based on the Country music lifestyle in January of this year starting with flagship “America’s Country Station” NASH FM 94.7 in New York City. Syndicated host Blair Garner is rumored to taking over mornings on it flagship station sometime in the future. Reportedly, he'll remain based in Nashville.

SNL'S BILL HADER: Not A Belieber; Timberlake Much Classier Guest Host [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– You may have read awhile back about the mixed reviews Justin Bieber got when he was a guest host on Saturday Night Live. Retiring cast member, Bill Hader, joined Howard Stern this week and, more or less, put an asterisk next to that perception by saying that when the precocious uber star made an appearance he showed up with like 20 people and backstage. In comparison, he called Justin Timberlake a 'classy' guest. "He’s great a real class act. Also, the guy doesn’t show up with anybody. It’s just him,” Hader said. In contrast, Hader said Bieber came to the SNL studio with quite the large entourage. “He had a guy holding a slice of pizza. A guy holding a diet coke. Going around stage, you're trying to fight through all these people to get dressed," Hader said. Stern told Hader he thought for sure we would be seeing him on TV or Film real soon. We tend to agree. WATCH VIDEO

Entercom Indy Shifts WNTR From Variety To Hot Hits

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– Entercom Indianapolis announced as of 5 pm, et yesterday that WNTR was re-launched to become Hot AC 1079 The Mix. “Mix will be artist driven and more current than before,” said WZPL Operations Director, J.R. Ammons. “Mix’s new Hot AC format will play more music than competitors in the market and deliver more of what women want, the best of 2000’s and today.” “We are THRILLED to bring this amazing mix of contemporary music to Indianapolis. Due to the tremendous success of Entercom’s Top-40 station, WZPL, there is a hole in the market for a station like 107.9 The Mix,” said Jennifer Skjodt, Entercom Indianapolis VP and General Manager. “We are building on the strength of nearly 300,000 weekly WNTR listeners to create a better mix. Today’s launch is the perfect opportunity and timing for 107.9 The Mix.” As for airstaff, no word yet. However, 'ZPL morning host, Dave Smiley joked on Facebook yesterday posting "Signed on a new radio station over at 107.9. It's called "The Mix". Check it out but don't fall in love with it. I need u to listen to 99.5!" Apparently, total team-player Dave covered yesterday's afternoon board for the new station.

Steve Harvey TO Host 5th Annual Mentoring Camp In Dallas

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– Comedian, best-selling author, top radio host and host of “Steve Harvey” and “Family Feud” Steve Harvey will host an even bigger program this year for his annual national Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men in Dallas, with a six-day program through Father’s Day weekend. Running June 11th to June 16th, the Daytime Emmy nominee will welcome 100 young men who are without fathers for the 5th annual Steve Harvey National Mentoring Camp in Dallas, and mothers and chaperones in a concurrent Parent Program, for a variety of transformative mentoring experiences on his country ranch with himself and special guests including frank sessions on the principles of manhood, leadership, sports, health and wellness activities, dream building and more.

MOTION: CRN'S Bodie Stroud To Co-Star With Bret Michaels On TV Show; Mark Devine Joins Monica Nelson For Mornings On 98.7 The Peak/Phoenix

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– CRN Digital Talk Radio's Bodie Stroud joins rocker and RV enthusiast Bret Michaels on the new Travel Channel series "Rock My RV with Bret Michaels," premiering Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Stroud hosts CRN's popular "In the Garage" show on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. "Rock My RV" showcases Stroud, Michaels and lead builder Jake Scott transforming travelers' ordinary RVs into the most outrageous and hooked-up mobile mansions on the road. Stroud is the radio network's third personality to star in a television series this year. CRN show hosts Larry Manetti joined CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" in a recurring role in February and Fred Dryer starred in a May episode of NBC's "Chicago Fire.". –––––––––– Bonneville Phoenix adds Mark Devine to its KPKX-FM/98.7 The Peak morning show where he'll co-host with Monica Nelson. Devine is well known for his longtime run with The Tim and Mark Show on KDKB-FM. He most recently hosted a weekend talk show News/Talk KTAR-FM. ––––––––––– KKFN-FM/104.3 The Fan - Denver's afternoon co-host Darren McKee inks a multi-year contract extension to remain with Big Al and D-Mac." He shares the show with former Denver Bronco Alfred Williams.

Watson, Whitney & Blake Stay Caged For Cancer Cure

THE MOUTH, MAY 24TH, 2013 –– There really should be an annual tally of how much money radio radio raises for good causes each year. It has to be staggering. Here is yet another example. From our Canadian buds in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Watson, Whitney and Shack are remaining caged at a mall for 36 hours straight, raising money for prostate cancer research. They entered the cage on Wednesday and finally exited at 6 this morning. According to cmje.com, last year, the promotion "Caged for the Cure raised $112,000 for the Leslie and Irene Dube Urology Centre of Health at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. This year, the crew hopes to do more. Asked how they'll spend their time while caged, Shack said they were in the midst of writing a song. BTW, if you hate your website, CLICK HERE They know how to do it in Sasskatoon.

UH OH: Morgan Freeman Nods Off During Interview

[Q13 FOX]

FAR OUT: Obama's '79 Prom Photos - [SWAMP LAND]

'Full House' Star Goes Off On Kanye Over Album Title - [SOHH]

GGW's Joe Francis Apologizes For Disgusting Comments In Interview - [THR]

Jennifer Lopez Launches Cell-phone Line - [CELEBTV]

Secret Battles Behind The Scenes With The Rolling Stones - [ROLLING STONE]

UH OH: Amanda Bynes Bumped From Flight For Not Having I.D. - [ZAP 2 IT]

Janet Jackson Is Really, Really, Really Rich - [E]]

Backstreet Boy's Nick Carter Readies For New Reality Series - [DEADLINE]

Fake PSY Makes It Through Cannes - [NY POST]

TRAILERS WE LOVE: Ron Howard's 'Rush' - [HOLLYWOOD]

MSBC XXV CHICAGO: LAST CHANCE To Enter Your Picks For "The 25 Most Influential Personalities Of Last 25 Years"

if you would like to nominate candidates for the top 25 most influential list, THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER NAMES. Full list coming soon, EMAIL US HERE. PLEASE ENTER "TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL" IN SUBJECT LINE. All formats included.

Top Stars Reach Out For Bone's Tornado Relief Auction

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– As radio hosts and companies, coast to coast, extend help to Oklahoma tornado victims, syndicated host Bobby Bones of The Bobby Bones Shows turned to some of Nashville's most famous residents, country stars. He told Newschannel 5: "I'm just a DJ on the radio. So I got into work, I just got on the air at 5 o'clock and said, hey anybody want to help? I just threw it on the air," Bones explained, It did not take long for some of country music's biggest stars to answer the call for help to offer items for an auction; thus, benefiting victims." Jake Owen was the first to call. Owen donated a signed guitar. By Wed. afternoon, there was a room full of autographed guitars at The Big 98/WSIX. From there it just spiraled into one amazing item after another. Tim McGraw offered a guitar, but added "I'm going to make the winner of the auction my guitar tech for a show." Just anointed DWTS' winner, Kellie Pickler, called and donated the shoes that she wore her last night on the show. These were just a few of dozens more, including gifts from Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Thompson Square and numerous others. Check out complete list HERE

KROQ's Kevin Ryder Tweet Draws Apology From LA Kings

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– LA King's guest tweeter, Kevin Ryder, half of the hugely popular, Kevin & Bean Show on KROQ/LA, caused quite a stir during game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. Ryder tweeted "... Kopitar just got (s)exually assaulted in front of Niemi (left)." The comment drew an apology from the Kings who posted "We apologize for the tweets that came from a guest of our organization. They were inappropriate and do not reflect the LA Kings." Ryder himself later posted "My apology. I made a poor choice in the wording of my tweet. I wish I had used different words. If you were hurt by me, I'm sorry." After various sports outlets picked up on it, Ryder added later: "I get angry when groups like Deadspin see it as kindling to make a fire for themselves. That's worse than my choice of words." According to sbnation.com, a ton of people supported Ryder on Twitter and were angry at the Kings for apologizing.

MOTION: Mat Mitchell To Program KZZP/KHOT Phoenix; Cox Taps Clarence Natto To Program New Adult R&B 106.5/Jacksonville

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– CCME Phoenix announced that Mat Mitchell (left) has been named Program Director for KZZP and KYOT. In addition, Mitchell will also host middays on KZZP. Mitchell has spent the past six years as Assistant Program Director and Afternoon host at KRBE in Houston. His more than 20 years of radio experience includes stops at KMXV in Kansas City; WXSS in Milwaukee; Y100 in Miami; and Q100 in Atlanta. Mitchell is from Wichita, Kansas where he served as Program Director and Morning Show Host of Top 40 KZCH. "I want to thank Leslie Whittle and the amazing family at KRBE for an incredible six years! My time in Houston will always remain special to me," said Mitchell. ––––––––––––––––– Cox Media Group Jacksonville kicks off its new Hot 106.5 “Duval's Adult R&B” (WHJX). Clarence Natto (right) will join the station as its new Program Director. Natto joins the station from CMG Atlanta where he was Director of Promotions for KISS 104.1 FM WALR.

STUDY: Teen Interest In Facebook May Be Waning

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– A new study from Pew Research shows that teens interest on Facebook may be waning. According to the report, they specifically dislike the increasing number of adults on the site, get annoyed when their Facebook friends share inane details, and are drained by the “drama” that they described as happening frequently on the site. The stress of needing to manage their reputation on Facebook also contributes to the lack of enthusiasm. Nevertheless, the site is still where a large amount of socializing takes place, and teens feel they need to stay on Facebook in order to not miss out. That said, they're still very much engaged. They are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they did when last researched in 2006. Among the takeaways: 91% post a photo of themselves, up from 79% in 2006.––––71% post the city or town where they live, up from 61%. 60% of teen Facebook users set their Facebook profiles to private (friends only), and most report high levels of confidence in their ability to manage their settings. The study was based on a nationally representative phone survey run by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project of 802 parents and their 802 teens ages 12-17. It was conducted between July 26 and September 30, 2012. SEE COMPLETE STUDY HERE

Houston Proclaims "Rod Ryan Show Day"

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– On Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, Mayor Anise Parker and Councilman James Rodriguez proclaimed it "The Rod Ryan Show Day," The Rod Ryan Show was recognized for its charitable efforts since 2004, raising over $1.4 Million for various charities including MD Anderson, Houston Children's Charity, The Houston Furniture Bank, The Houston Food Bank...even dating back to Tsunami relief and Hurricane relief. Picture (L-R) Doug, Jessica, Councilman Rodriguez, Rod, Mayor Parker, Dinah, and Hal "Capt. Cash". (Rod, Dinah, Doug, Jessica, Capt. Cash)

Slash Talks Horror Flicks With Jay Mohr; 'Omen' His Favorite [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MAY 23RD, 2013 –– No more are the days that rock stars limit their visits to one or two formats. Here's another example. Former Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist and rock music legend Slash stopped by the FOX Sports Radio studios in Los Angeles for a visit with Jay Mohr. During the appearance, Slash discussed his time with GNR and relationships within the band, as well as his upcoming projects, including a new solo album and horror film, Nothing Left to Fear. During the interview, Slash revealed The Omen is his all-time favorite horror flick, in addition to explaining how he came to produce three horror films. The surprising moment - Slash explained how the legendary Cher helped him quit smoking. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE