MOTION: Carlos Duran Tapped As PD For KKOB-FM/Albuquerque; WPFM/Panama City Take Mornings Local With Lug & Zeh Project

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– Morning Mayhem Co-Host, Carlos Duran, can add Program Director to his daily madness. OM Kris Abrams says 'Putting Carlos in the KOB-FM programming chair was a no-brainer. His hands have been all over the station for 10+ years. Nobody has more sweat and equity into this brand' He'll continue to host KOB-FM's successful 'Morning Mayhem' program 'I am extremely honored to be working with my Cumulus corporate partners in Jan Jeffries, Mike McVay and Jeff Andrews. And, I'm extremely eager to reconnect with OM Kris Abrams whom I have long considered to be a mentor as he originally hired me at KOB-FM a
decade ago. ––––––––– WPFM/HOT 107.9 /Panama, FL, drops syndication in favor of the local Lug & Zeh project. They team former WGMY/Tallahassee PD/PMD Lugnut, with Zeh, aka Jordan Zeh, a 17 time South Carolina State badminton champion. This is Jordan’s 2nd stint doing radio on the Gulf Coast.

Dr. Drew Not Returning To 'Celebrity Rehab' [AUDIO]

"I'm tired of taking all the heat!"

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– Longtime 'Lovelines' Radio host, Dr. Drew has apparently had it with all the flack he's taken over when a former star dies of drug addiction. During an interview on the Dial-Global syndicated Zach Sang & the Gang show he said he wouldn't be filming a new season of the reality show. "I don't have plans to do that again," Pinsky said. He added that he's tired of being blamed when a celebrity he treated on the show ended up dying from drug addiction. "I'm tired of taking all the heat. It's just ridiculous," he said. "It's very stressful and very intense for me. And to have people questioning my motives and taking aim at me because people get sick and die, because they have a life threatening disease, then I have to take blame for that? Rodney King has a heart attack and I have to take blame for that? That's really what is happening these days." Five former celebrities, including Mindy McCready, Jeff Conoway, Rodney King, Mike Starr and Joey Kovar, died of their addictions, Pinsky cited Tom Sizemore as an example of the show's success story. "We worked with him 10 years before he came on the show .. Bob and I worked with him a lot and couldn't get him sober. And he got sober on 'Celebrity Rehab.' That's awesome." LISTEN TO AUDIO

John Tesh Extends Radio Show To TV

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– John Tesh announced that his Tesh Media group is launching "Intelligence for Your Life TV." The new broadcast venture will serve as the video extension of his "Intelligence for Your Life" nationally-syndicated radio program. Slated to launch June 1, 2013, the show will be hosted by Tesh, Connie Sellecca, who serves as the host of "Intelligence for Your Health Radio," and Gib Gerard. "The greatest differentiating factor in this program is our local strategy," says Tesh. "It's designed for local viewers and advertisers and for the national brands that are interested in a locally-strategic advertising approach. I spent 25 years in the local news world and am naturally very familiar with the needs of the local advertiser," says Tesh. His career has spanned 42 years and includes six Emmy's and an AP award for investigative journalism. He has sold over seven million albums and 1.2 million DVDs, has had a string of number one hits, earned two Grammy nominations, produced seven hit PBS music specials and performs for over 200,000 fans each year while touring.

Celebrities Sub For Steve Harvey On Next Week's Show

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– May 6th, will kick off a week of superstar celebrities taking over The Steve Harvey Morning Show. While he's away on vacay, filling in will beginning Monday will be Charlie Wilson, followed by Kevin Hart on Tuesday May 7th, KEM on Wednesday May 8th, John Legend on Thursday May 9th, wrapping with Deion Sanders on Friday, May 10th. Currently, Wilson is celebrating his latest album, Love, Charlie (RCA Records), which features the hit single “My Love is All I Have” and latest single “Turn Off the Lights.” On Thursday, the award-winning John Legend guest hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show from New York. Legend’s much-anticipated new album Love in the Future (G.O.O.D. Music/Columbia) will be released this summer, which currently features the hit single “Who Do We Think We Are” featuring Rick Ross.

2013 Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Candidates Announced

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– The Georgia Radio Hall of Fame has released its class of candidates for 2013. According to The AJC's Rodney Ho, among the 14 candidates include current 97.1/The River's morning co-host, Kaedy Kiely (shown) who's also well known for her time on then classic rock Z93 and 96 Rock. Kelly McCoy, who retired in April of last year from B98.5 after a 27 yr. stint, is also listed. The remaining names include: Harry Beadle Newsman at WGST AM Atlanta, Tom and Paul Collins The Tiger Twins on WQXI AM Atlanta, Bill Edwards Host of Good Morning Savannah on WTKS AM, Robert "Flash" Gordon Morning host on WKZK AM Augusta, Steve Goss Host of Morning Edition on WABE FM Atlanta (who worked at Peach 94.9 for over 20 years), Charlie Hill Announcer at WCEH AM Hawkinsville, Greg McClure Program Director at WFOM AM Marietta, Nelle Reagan Host of Talk of the Town on WRGA AM Rome, Bill Rice Host on WLET AM Toccoa, Mike Roberts (formerly of WVEE) Owner WQMJ FM Macon, Deborah Richards News Director WKHX FM Atlanta, Mark Summers Mornings at WBBQ AM Augusta. The Georgia Radio Hall of Fame members will vote and select a top 8 who will be inducted on October 19.

Marconi Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted Through May 31st

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is now accepting nominations for the 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Awards until May 31. To be considered for al Marconi , general managers may nominate their station in the categories of "Station of the Year by Market Size," "Station of the Year by Format," "Personality of the Year by Market Size," "Spanish Format Personality of the Year" and "Legendary Station." Stations may also submit nominations for the category of "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year." Nominations must be submitted to http://www.nab.org/marconis by May 31. Finalists will be announced in July. On September 19, the winners will be announced during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show in Orlando.

LITES OUT: KVIL-FM Rebrands To 103.7 KVIL; Not A Format Change

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– For nearly 8 years, Dallas listeners have been treated to CBS' Lite-FM/Dallas. That all changed this week with the unceremonious deletion of LITE and a switch to 103.7 KVIL featuring the best variety of the 90's 2K & today. According to Radio Insight, they've taken their music a bit brighter and more recurrent based, but its air staff continues to feature Tony Zazza and Julie Fisk who followed Gene and Julie Gates after leaving earlier this year. Middays are now held by Jonathan Doll with Leigh Ann in afternoon drive. Station execs' aren't calling it a format change as much as some adjustments.

FEMA and Premiere Networks Join For More Preparedness

THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2013 –– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a cooperative effort with Premiere Networks and private sector broadcasters that will provide an alternative method for radio stations to receive emergency information during a national emergency. FEMA has added Premiere Networks as a Primary Entry Point station, which delivers information and instructions to the public in an emergency when there is no commercial power. As part of the cooperative effort, Premiere, would use its satellite program receivers in thousands of affiliate radio stations across the country as another tool for delivering national Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages. The radio affiliates would in turn broadcast the emergency messages to the public within its network. “This cooperative effort between FEMA and Premiere Networks is one of the latest initiatives to engage the private sector’s cooperation in raising community preparedness across the nation,” said Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of FEMA’s National Continuity Program. “We count on the broadcasting industry to alert and warn the public through the standard broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS) including AM, FM, and satellite radio, as well as broadcast, cable and satellite TV, if a national emergency occurs,” said Penn.

UH OH: Spock & Uhura Make Out In New 'Star Wars' - [DAILY MAIL]

Justin Timberlake To Star In Retro Biopic "Spinning Gold" - [JOBLO]

Did Nicki Minaj Kinda Confirm Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez Plot? - [PEREZ HILTON]

UH OH: TV Station Post Photo Of Jermaine Dupri While Reporting Chris Kelly Death - [THE INQUISITR]

The Other Surprising Thing Reese Witherspoon Told Atlanta Police When She Was Arrested - [ABC RADIO NEWS]

Howard Kurtz Now 'Under Review' At CNN Following Daily Beast Exit - [THE WRAP]

The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, To Star & Produce HBO Pilot About Athletes - [DEADLINE]

Another Day, Another Celebrity Unloads Beverly Hill's Mansion - [TRULIA]

Vinny Guadagnino Gives Preview Of New Talk Show - [CELEBUZZ]

Katy Perry's Preacher Dad Calls Her Devil Child - [THE SUN]

20 Years Of Kate Moss - [VOGUE]

KORNHEISER: ESPN Radio Hosts Issued Guidelines On Discussing Gay Athletes Following Jason Collin's Flap - [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– Following ESPN Analyst Chris Broussard speaking out against NBA player Jason Collin's announcement, fellow host Tony Kornheiser revealed on Tuesday's show that ESPN had since issued guidelines to its employees on the correct way to discuss gay athletes. He said the network wasn't telling its employees how to think, but, according to lgbtqnation, encouraged them to use the word “gay” instead of “homo(s)exual,” and “(s)exual orientation” instead of “(s)exual preference.” They said that terms such as ‘homo(s)exuality’ or ‘homo(s)exual’ is often hurled at people who are gay as a slur,” said Kornheiser. Kornheiser applauded Collins for coming out, but suggested that it wasn't “as landscape-changing as other people might think it is.” On Monday, Chris Broussard, said that Collins was a sinner “walking in open rebellion to God, and to Jesus Christ,” and that he would not characterize him as a Christian. The network responded with a statement that is regrets that “a discussion of personal viewpoints” became a “distraction.” SOURCE: lgbtqnation.com LISTEN TO AUDIO

Chris Broussard Rings Up Power 105's Breakfast Club Over 'Donkey' Title [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 - ESPN's Chris Broussard who's still catching heat over his Jason Collins comments during his "Outside The Lines' radio show, fired back at Power 105/New York's The Breakfast Club after he was named "Donkey of The Day" by host Charlamagne (shown) on yesterday's show. According to christianpost.com, Charlamagne questioned how a Christian man could be so judgmental of Collins' admittance to homosexuality after the analyst spoke out about unrepentant sin on ESPN. After being labeled its "Donkey of the Day," Broussard told the show's members "I'm fine with homosexuals. I have no problem with homosexuals. Obviously as I stated on ESPN, I'm a Christian ... I come across various lifestyles covering the NBA on an everyday basis. LZ Granderson (a ESPN commentator who's gay) we've been friends for years. We've had discussions on his lifestyle and my faith and we've respectfully disagreed ... I never claimed to be perfect. I think you misinterpreted what I'm saying," Broussard said. LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

CBS Radio & Lady Antebellum Team For Launch Of New Album With Private Chicago Event

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– CBS Radio has joined forces with Capitol Records Nashville’s Lady Antebellum. Together, they will promote and the band’s newest album, Golden, which features the multi-week #1 single “Downtown,” and hits stores on Tuesday, May 7. Chicago's US 99.5 announced a private event with the group at  Chicago’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on May 31, and CBS RADIO is the exclusive radio outlet to win VIP tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity to join Lady A on stage, for part of their show. From May 4-7, Lady Antebellum will be heard on-air and online promoting their new album on CBS RADIO’s country stations and giving listeners a behind the scenes glimpse of Golden through an exclusive online video available on station sites. Lady Antebellum is the latest band to take part in CBS RADIO’s Amplify program, a multi-platform initiative that presents and promotes musicians. Launched in March, the initiative has already showcased superstar and up-and-coming country artists such as Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry and Thompson Square, in addition to musicians from across the musical spectrum.

KJOT/105.1 Boise Continues Battle With FCC Over Contest Forfeiture

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– Five years ago, Journal's KJOT-FM/105.1 Boise held the 'Ultimate Garage Contest' which included a chance to win 15 prizes. Among them was a 2001 Honda, a dirt bike, appliances and gift cards all packed into a garage. All the prizes would go to one who ended up with a key to the garage. According to the Idaho Statesman, less than two weeks after the contest, someone filed a complaint with the FCC, saying the station, which has since changed from J105 to Variety Rock 105.1, had not made clear that the contest was winner-take-all. The FCC agreed and ordered the station to pay a $4,000 forfeiture. The station refused and on April 8th asked the FCC to reconsider, saying the the fine was based on incomplete information, misapplied a precedent and denied the media company due process. On April 26th - five years from the day of the giveaway - Idaho's U.S. attorney, Wendy Olson, sued in federal court in Boise seeking the initial penalty plus interest. They claimed only two of the 10 promotional transcripts provided by Journal indicated that all of the prizes would go to one person. Journal Broadcast argued that the contest's name, "Ultimate Garage," also indicated that everything in the garage would go to one person, according to court documents. The FCC has yet to find evidence to support the complainant's other allegation suggesting the winner was predetermined.

Streetz 94.5's Akini Jeffrey Spoke With Chris Kelly Just Hours Before His Death [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– Longtime Atlanta radio host, Akini Jeffrey, producer of the Streetz Morning Grind on Streetz 94.5 in Atlanta told eurweb.com he was extremely shocked to hear of his passing of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly Wednesday morning. He explained that just hours before his sudden death, he had actually called him at the radio station around 7:52am. while doing show prep. He had come across a blog that had his birthday posted as today. Akini recalled it being August 11th. So, he randomly called Kelly to get him on the air to wish him a happy birthday if this was true and he answered the phone. Chris responds to Akini's call by saying “It’s Akini from the radio station baby.” He also went on the apologize to him for not showing up for a radio interview that was scheduled back in February. Chris told Akini '‘Tell everybody in Atl I said what’s up.’” LISTEN TO AUDIO PHOTO/Sandra Rose

Longtime Tucson Personality, Nixon Low, Passes Away

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– Nixon Low was a fixture on Tucson radio since the 1980 with stints at KRQQ, KNST, KQYT, KFXX, KHYT and KWFM. Most recently he worked as a promotions manager for Cumulus at KIIM and its four sister stations. According to azstarnet, he carried a legal pad with the letter "I" on it. He called it his iPad. A book with a picture of his face was his Facebook, and he refused to get a smartphone. Known as Tucson radio's self-proclaimed "Chinese Guy," he died Wednesday morning after a brief battle with the rare cancer sarcoma. Channel 955/Mojo who worked with him during his days at KRO' wrote on Facebook: We are all heartbroken at the loss of our Dear Friend Nixon. You welcomed me into your Family in 1992 when I moved to Tucson and taught me so much about life. No one was a Bigger Supporter of Mojo & Betsy than you. Nixon, we are all sad today, but I know you wouldn't want us to be. I've been laughing out loud all day recalling all our great times we had together. Nixon.. I want You and EVERYONE to know that NO person IN RADIO has ever Worked Harder, Made More People Smile and Hit Every Post than YOU. You have left a HUGE hole in all of our hearts but I guarantee Heaven is a much Funnier place today!! God Bless Nixon!!! PHOTO/Hitmakers - 80's That's Low encircled. Under the 'R" Mojo next to Shannon Black. Others present, Tim & Will, Betsy Bruce (front row) seated next to very youthful, John Peake at right.

Univision's Eddie Piolin Named Spokesperson For Zoom

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– The Xoom Corporation announced that Mexican radio personality Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, has become an endorser for the company. Piolin is starring in a series of radio commercials for Xoom and, during his radio show, he'll provides live shout outs for Xoom.com, advocating how convenient, safe and fast it is to send money home to Mexico and Central America using Xoom. "Piolin is truly a man of the people. Piolin has millions of Spanish-speaking fans of his radio show, with a very strong influence in the Los Angeles community where his show is based," says Julian King, Xoom's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. "We are excited to be working with Piolin, as he shares our passion for providing immigrants with an innovative solution for sending money home."Piolin's radio show "Piolin por la Mañana" runs weekday mornings on more than 50 Univision and non-Univision affiliate radio stations in the Spanish language format and online. Piolin is also known for his activism in immigration reform, and has often discussed his own experience of immigrating to the United States on his radio program. He resides in Los Angeles and engages in peaceful political activism for immigration reform.

Four Original MTV VJs Share Their Stories In New Book

It Was The Best of TV Combined With The Best of Radio.

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– Has it really been over 30 years since the launch of MTV? Now, original VJ's Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn are telling their stories in a new book, "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave," co-written with Gavin Edwards, published by Atria, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. According to CBS, they'll share stories of all the rock stars they met; the typical excesses of the decade from fashions to drugs; travels on the road and fan contests; and the impact it had on their personal lives. For those too young to remember, here are the first words spoken by Mark Goodman on MTV's first show from Aug. 1, 1981: "This is it. Welcome to MTV -- music television, the world's first 24-hour stereo video music channel...Behold, a new concept is born: the best of TV combined with the best of radio. Your favorite tunes are never too far away any time you tune in...Right now, you'll never look at music the same way." READ COMPLETE STORY HERE

TOP NEWS FROM THE UK

By Graham Mack

Daniel Radcliffe Shows Up For Radio Show Looking Scruff And Exhausted

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 ––The Harry Potter star looked a bit worse for wear when he arrived for an interview with Chris Evans on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The bearded actor looked pale and gaunt as he posed for pictures with fans and signed autographs. Daniel recently revealed he'd given up drinking after becoming too reliant on alcohol, so perhaps it was just the early start that left him looking a bit bedraggled? D-Radd was on Radio 2 being interviewed by Chris Evans about his upcoming play The Cripple of Inishmaan. That's not a typo, that really is how you spell it. Perhaps the Harry Potter star has been taking some tips from Robert Pattinson on scruffy chic?
And then forgot the chic part.

We gave you Simon Cowell, Gordon Ramsey and Pierce Morgan. Is the former BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show host our next big UK export to the USA? - Since he was sacked from Radio 1, Chris Moyels has moved to America. The 39-year-old has been spotted taking a jog in LA. According to the Dial Mail, Chris is currently in LA looking for work following his stint playing King Herod in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Jesus Christ Superstar. It was recently reported that Britain’s Channel 4 television had decided to axe his show Chris Moyles’s Quiz Night. Since Nick Grimshaw took over his breakfast show it's thought that Chris is trying to achieve TV stardom and even lost 5 stone to help him get there. 

Capital FM Has The Biggest Balls - All of the tickets to the Capital’s Summertime Ball event at London’s Wembley Stadium sold out within two hours of them going on general sale. The Global Radio station had to announce at 10am that the only way to get tickets now was to win them. It’s the fastest selling Ball ever, which this year features 21 hit music stars performing and host Justin Timberlake. Taking to the stage on Sunday June 9th 2013 at Wembley are: Robbie Williams, Taylor Swift, Will.i.am, Jessie J, Lawson, The Saturdays, Ellie Goulding, Labrinth, Olly Murs, The Wanted, Psy, Rizzle Kicks, Rudimental, James Arthur, Union J, AlunaGeorge, Disclosure, Wiley, Charlie Brown, Loveable Rogues, and Duke Dumont. The Summertime Ball supports Capital’s flagship charity, Help A Capital Child, with a donation being made from the proceeds of the event.

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MOTION: Jaymie Kosina Joins Radio One Texas As Digital SM and GSM of KBXX/KMJQ

Houston, TX – May 1, 2013 – Jaymie Kosina has joined the management team at Radio One in Texas and will serve as Digital Sales Manager of Texas and General Sales Manager for KBXX-FM and KMJQ-FM. For the last four years, Mrs. Kosina held the position of General Sales Manager for Cox Media Group’s KGLK-FM and KHPT-FM in Houston, and for three years prior to that promotion, she was the Local Sales Manager for Cox’s KKBQ-FM and KTHT-FM. A native Houstonian, Mrs. Kosina’s previous sales experience included stints as an Account Executive at Cox’s KKBQ-FM/KTHT-FM, Lieberman Broadcasting’s XO and Sonido Radio, and Clear Channel’s KKRW-FM and KHMX-FM.

SHOTGUN DAILY: One Last Look And Correction At Kelly's Special Day

THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2013 –– No sooner had we hit the send key on yesterday's Jockline Daily before the young and handsome and newly anointed STAR on Hollywood's Walk of Fame ring up Jockline Daily with a thank you and question. After compliments on our multiple posts this week of his recognition, he then asked WHO the woman was we featured yesterday as the wife of The late Real Don Steele? We pleaded innocent saying it came from the person who sent us the photo. But then, with an assist from radios' uber bud, Art Vuolo, he provided us with a photo of the REAL Shaune Steele shown at right. Our apologies for the oversight. Art told Jockline Daily the turnout for Kelly's event was apparently one of largest gathering ever for a radio host. Kelly joked that his next goal is getting his famous hat cemented in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Meanwhile, if anyone knows who the lady is that was shown next to Stevie Wonder in yesterday's post, please let us know by CLICKING HERE

Mila Kunis (S)exiest Woman In the World - [iol.co]

Another Day, Another Cover For Miley Cyrus - [MTV]

Ke$ha Likes Tickling The Ivories With Her Boobs - [CELEBUZZ]

PSY & Tommy Lasorda Hookup At Dodger Stadium - [THE INQUISITR]

Mountain Dew Ad Yanked After Being Called Racist - [ZAP 2 IT]

Kevin Spacey Photobombs Woman While Jogging In Boston - [TODAY]

CBS Leads The Pack In Daytime Emmy Nominations - [TVLINE]

Meredith Vieira Set To Film Pilot For New Daytime Talk Show - [DEADLINE]

Lilo Packs Large For Rehab - [NY POST]

John Grisham To Publish Sequel To 'A Time To Kill' - [THE GRIO]

Billy Baldwin Rings Up Celebrities To Save Olympic Wrestling - [NBC]

EXTENDED TINGLE: Chris Matthews Inks Long Term Deal With MSNBC - [THR]