[LISTEN] Keith Hill Continues To Defend 'Tomato' Comments
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– Country radio consultant Keith Hill continues to be at the center of a controversy following last week's story dubbed "SaladGate" which originated from his interview in Country Aircheck where he analogized male artists as the lettuce, and female artists as tomatoes in a salad. Yesterday he joined Larry Gifford's Radio Stuff podcast to further explain and defend his comments.
After devoting a good portion of the interview touting his background and expertise in music scheduling, Hill reiterated his now famous salad analogy saying he's been using this comparison for over 20 years. "if playing 80% of females got me the highest ratings, I’d run over you in a hallway to put a female record on the air .. I would walk over broken glass and chew razor blades to get to the studio and deliver what the audience will line up for.” He repeated his claim of receiving death threats from country fans and, with regard to blowback from female country artists, he said he'd like to sit down and listen to Martina McBride about her concerns of what he said.
Martina has yet to reply to the offer, but both her and Sara Evans continued with their own comments with Evans posting: 'Cheers to my fellow "tomatoes' and Martina adding 'Proud Tomato' tweet. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE (Or click on above graphic)
SYNDICATION: Rush Lands New Home In Indy With Debut Of 97.5
The Show Will Also Be Simulcast On 1260 AM WNDE
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– iHeartMedia Indianapolis announced today the addition of The Rush Limbaugh Show as they debut 97.5 FM in the Indianapolis market. The station which will also simulcast Query & Schultz (3pm-7pm) and the FOX Sports Radio Network the remainder of the week, is expected to sign-on for the first time in late June, just in time for Limbaugh to find a new home in Indianapolis in July.
The Rush Limbaugh Show will also simulcast on 1260 AM WNDE. The announcement comes after overwhelming response from Mr. Limbaugh’s decades-long, loyal following in the market who have eagerly awaited news about where to tune their radios in July. Over the past year, The Rush Limbaugh Show was the #1 ranked talk program in its day-part in Indianapolis. Additionally, The Rush Limbaugh Show’s AQH Share increased 31.0% year over year in the key demo of Adults 25-54. (Sources: Nielsen Audio, PPM, APR14-APR15, AQH Rank, P 12+; and PPM, APR’14 to APR’15, AQH Share, A 25-54).
"Rush continues to be national radio’s dominate talk personality. We’re excited about the opportunity to have Rush join the iHeartRadio team on 97.5FM and 1260AM.” said Rick Green, Market President, iHeartMedia Indianapolis.
PROGRAMMING: Aly Young Named PD Of iHeart's 105.7 Atlanta
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– iHeartMedia Atlanta announced that Aly Young has been named Program Director for Radio 105.7, effective 
immediately. "This has been a long time coming for Aly," said Brian Michel, Senior Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia Atlanta. "She has excelled in every capacity here with her strong on-air presence, phenomenal work leading up to this point as the station’s Assistant Program Director, and great understanding of the local market. I am excited to unleash her expertise and passion for the brand and format."
Young most recently served as Assistant Program Director and Music Director of WRDA. Other stops along her career have included Assistant Program Director and Music Director of WKLS Project 9-6-1 in Atlanta; and Program Director of WPUP and WGMG in Athens, Georgia.
Station's Use Of 'The Lake' Doesn't Float Well With Copyright Owner; Lawyers Now Involved Says Report
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– The E. W. Scripps Company has contacted a Racine station that began branding itself 'The Lake' following Scripp's flip from 
WLWK-FM (The Lake) back to WKTI-FM. According to duanedudek.com, Racine's Magnum owed WMKQ-FM (92.1) confirmed that it had been contacted by Scripps about using 'The Lake' and that “lawyers are now involved.'
WLWK-FM changed its call letters to WKTI-FM last Friday and switched from adult pop to 94.5 KTI Country. WMKQ followed by changing its format to adult pop and added the slogan just hours later. It also adopted the slogan “It’s All About the Variety,” both of which are reportedly registered copyrights of Scripps. As of today the station’s Facebook page and its website are still posting use of the 'The Lake' branding. Scripps continues to program the Lake’s adult variety format on 94.5 WLWK-FM HD3. Before the flip in Racine to 'The Lake,' it had been a country format.
L.A. Radio Legend Art Laboe Returns To The Air On KDAY
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– He may be a hair short of 90-years old, but after leaving the airwaves last year following a station flip, L.A.'s beloved Art Laboe is returning this Sunday to KDAY 93.5 FM. According to ocweekly.com, the station had been hinting at Laboe's return for awhile on social media.
First taking the mic 55 years ago in 1960, it was at a Drive-in in 1956 that the Laboe coined his signature phrase, "Oldies But Goodies." "I started making a list of those called "Oldies but Goodies," he once told the OCRegister. 'That list would only have three or four songs on it like 'Pledging My Love. "Kids started requesting more and more of the older ones so that list got longer because so many people wanted them."
After 25 Years On AM, WSBR MoneyTalk Radio Is Now Also On FM
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– Duff Lindsay Operations Manager at WSBR 740 AM MoneyTalk is now additionally available, through the use of an FM translator, on the FM dial at 96.9 FM. For more than 25 years, WSBR has been the dominant Financial Talk radio station in South Florida. It is home to the most stable and reliable financial talk radio programs in the market. Its AM signal at 740 AM reaches throughout the Palm Beach, Broward and northern Miami-Dade counties. With the simulcast of WSBR programming at 96.9 on the FM dial, MoneyTalk Radio is available on FM throughout the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. When it comes to financial information, WSBR MoneyTalk Radio is the place to turn.
Anonymous Fan Drops $20,000 In Host's Wounded Warrior Event
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– WHO/Des Moine's Afternoon Drive host Simon Conway (inset) convinced a local restaurant to give 10% of it's profits to the good cause while he broadcast his show from their dining room - but it turned into something MUCH bigger. The Puppy Jake Foundation acquires, trains and ultimately hands over for free, service dogs to wounded combat veterans and has been The Simon Conway Show official charity for more than a year now.
He regularly holds successful fundraising events, but this one had barely started when he became almost lost for words - not something any Talk Show host enjoys! "We'd been going about 30 minutes. Even at 4.30 in the afternoon, the restaurant was pretty full (pictured), when in walked this lady. I saw her chatting to the charity's founder and then it was whispered in my ear 'she just gave us $20,000.00!' .. "I was numb for a few seconds," said Conway. "The lady wanted complete anonymity. Her dad was a Vietnam Vet who had left her some money and she wanted it to go to a Veterans' cause. She said she'd been listening to me for weeks and simply had to come in and make the donation. Just incredible."
NBC Sports Radio To Cover The Belmont Stakes As American Pharoah Goes For Triple Crown
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– For the first time, NBC Sports Radio presents e
xclusive play-by-play coverage from the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, the 147th Belmont Stakes, on Saturday, June 6, frond Stashowerom Belmont Park in Belmont, New York, as American Pharoah tries to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.
NBC Sports Radio’s coverage of the Belmont, produced in partnership with Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) and distributed by Westwood One, will be carried on more than 175 stations around the country and streamed live on NBCSportsRadio.com. The network kicks off the final jewel in the Triple Crown with a pre-race show hosted by Jon Stashower from 2:00-5:00 pm ET. Stashower will be joined by special guests including American Pharoah trainer Bob Baffert; Steve Cauthen, the last jockey to win the Triple Crown, riding Affirmed in 1978.
Vanity Fair Breaks Numerous Records; Bobby Flay Becomes First Chef To Get WOF Star
Bobby Flay Becomes First Chef to Get Star ON WOF - [PATCH]
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Channing Tatum Punks 'Magic Mike' Fans - [HUFFPO]
[WATCH] Full Trailer Of 'Joe Dirt 2' - [COMING SOON]
Mariah Carey Is Ready To Meet Her Match - [PEOPLE]
'Empire' Cast 'Magic Mike' Star Adam Rodriguez In Season 2 Cast - [DEMANJO]
[WATCH] Pharrell To The Rescue As Kimmy's Dress Catches Fire During Fashion Awards Show - [ET]
'Grey's Anatomy's' Shonda Rhimes To Release First Book - [TIME]
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MOTION: Johnson And Johnson Exit KMPS 94.1 Seattle; Tony Sculfield Takes Nights At WSRB-FM Chicago; 'Kydd Joe' Collins Rises to APD/MD At Power 107 Augusta; Cortney Hicks Takes Afternoons At V101.9 Charlotte
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– KMPS 94.1 FM Seattle has parted ways with morning hosts 'Johnson & Johnson,' Tommy and Joe Johnson, following four years stint. Also exiting is on-producer 
Holly Quinn. At their Facebook page they posted " Thank you for your concern and support. It means so much. We want to thank you for waking up with us for 4 great years on 94.1 KMPS, Seattle ... We will be announcing our new radio home soon.' Reach out to them at tommyjohnsonmail@gmail.com.
Former WGCI-FM morning host Tony Sculfield has joined WSRB-FM/Chicago as its new nighttime host. According to crm.com, he replaces Ramonski Luv, who exited the station last week. In April 2009, he had moved to mornings as the host of "Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot" on WGCI-FM, but left the station in December 2014
Longtime nightime host on iHeart Radio's WPRW/Power 107 Augusta, "Kydd Joe" Collins is rising to the role of APD/MD. Collins said: "Power 107 is a heritage station and I'm confident my knowledge and experience will be an asset to the station as we continue to keep a competitive edge in Augusta." Collins follows Miss Monique, who was left to program sister station WJIZ/Albany, GA.
Beasley Media Group has announced Cortney Hicks will take over PM Drive and become MD for WBAV/V101.9 Charlotte. Most recently she handled middays on Majic 102.3/Wash.
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Digital Strategist Seth Resler Joins Jacobs Group
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– Media research and consulting firm Jacobs Media and mobile apps development company, j?capps, announce the hiring of digital strategist and radio veteran, Seth Resler, with the official title of Digital Dot Connector. "We took the time to listen to our clients, and their feedback led us to bringing Seth aboard, a pro with a 360° understanding of the digital space with a core foundation in radio," Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs comments.
Over nearly two decades, Resler has been a staffer at leading stations, including WXRK (New York), WBCN (Boston), KNDD (Seattle), and WBRU (Providence). In 2006, he moved to Silicon Valley and consulted media companies on their digital strategies, including TuneIn. Reach Seth at seth@jacobsmedia.com.
SYNDICATION: CRN Inks Larry Elder Show To National Radio Syndication Deal; Delilah Adds Oasis Combo In Phoenix
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– CRN Digital Talk Radio announced today that Libertarian radio host and best-selling author Larry Elder will broadcast his daily show on CRN, starting today, June 2. "The Larry Elder Show" will air live on the network's CRN 1 channel from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Pacific) and will replay on CRN 5 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern. "The Larry Elder Show" will also stream on CRN's website and mobile app, as well as its channels on Nobex, TuneIn Radio, 
iHeartRadio, Aha Radio, TikiLive and many others. This marks Elder's debut as a nationally syndicated radio talk show host. He has been hosting the program as a live stream on his website, LarryElder.com and for download as a podcast. Prior to that, he was at KABC 790 AM in Los Angeles.
The Oasis 95.1 & 94.9/KOAI-FM announced that popular nationally-syndicated personality Delilah will join its nightly lineup beginning tonight, June 1. Often referred to as the "Oprah of Radio," Delilah attracts millions of listeners on more than 150 radio stations, making her the most listened-to woman on radio in the U.S. For more information or to listen online, please visit http://theoasisphoenix.com/.
ABC Radio and Lady Antebellum Team For July Fourth Special
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– During the July Fourth Weekend ABC Radio and Lady Antebellum will join forces to produce “Lady Antebellum’s July Fourth Celebration,” a one-hour country music special to air during the 2015 July Fourth holiday weekend. Hosted by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood of the world-renowned country music band Lady Antebellum. ABC Radio will also provide two additional one-hour specials over the July Fourth holiday weekend. ABC’s Aaron Katersky will host “Car Crazy,” an exploration into American’s long-lasting love for cars and the how the latest trends are shaping and changing the industry. ABC’s Scott Goldberg will host “Red, White & BBQ,” offering helpful tips to boost your backyard celebration.
PHOTO/ Charles Kelley - Lady Antebellum; Andrew Kalb - Executive Director, ABC News Radio; Hillary Scott - Lady Antebellum; Steve Jones – Vice President and General Manager, ABC News Radio; Dave Haywood - Lady Antebellum.
Deborah Norville To Lead Ceremonies For 17th Annual NABEF Awards
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– The 17th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, produced by the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), will be held Tuesday, June 16 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The event will honor radio and television broadcasters from across the country for exceptional community service. Host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition" Deborah Norville will serve as master of ceremonies.
Award winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will receive NABEF's highest honor, the Service to America Leadership Award. 
Press are invited to cover the Celebration of Service to America Awards. To attend, please RSVP to Ann Marie Cumming at 202-429-5307.
MOTION: Meredith And Fox Descend On Albuquerque
THE MOUTH, JUNE 3RD, 2015 –– T
The Blaze Launches New Podcast With Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– TheBlaze Radio Network announces a new podcast entitled "David Clarke: The People's Sheriff" The weekly, one-hour podcast will launch on Saturdays beginning June 6. Host David Clarke is the current Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and is well-known for being an outspoken defender of individual liberties.
"David Clarke: The People's Sheriff" will focus on law enforcement issues, knowing your rights, commentary on current affairs, racial issues, 2nd Amendment matters, and the importance of empowering individuals rather than the state TheBlaze Radio Network's VP of Programming, Dom Theodore, said: "Sheriff Clarke calls it like it is - with an emphasis on common sense and individual responsibility."
Sheriff Clarke said: "What an honor to be a part of TheBlaze Radio Network! This podcast is an opportunity to add to the conversation of well-thought-out reason on issues confronting America. I look forward to being a part of TheBlaze family, working to keep the public well informed." Sheriff David Clarke will appear on The Glenn Beck Program this morning - tune in at theblaze.com/radio
77 WABC's Joan Hamburg To Celebrate 'Tony's' With Special Show
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– 77 WABC’s Joan Hamburg will be broadcasting a special 
show this week from Sardi’s Restaurant in the heart of Times Square to celebrate the Tony’s coming up on Sunday. On Wednesday, June 3rd, Joan will feature special Broadway guests and 100 of Joan’s loyal listeners will come out to join her for this sold-out event featuring live interviews and a full lunch from Sardi’s Restaurant.
Among guests included: · Jason Alexander - 'Fish in the Dark' · Tyne Daly and Harriet Harris - 'It Shoulda Been You' · Brian Darcy James (Tony Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical) and Kelsey Grammer - 'Finding Neverland' - shown right with Matthew Morrison - PHOTO/Grammer
Dierks Bentley And 'Sounds of Summer Tour' Fills In For Lon Helton; USRN's Margy Holland Grabs Sneak Peek Of Tour
THE MOUTH, JUNE 2ND, 2015 –– What happens when CMA “National Personality of the Year” Lon Helton takes a week off? They call in Country star and ACM/CMA-winner Dierks Bentley 
and his entire Sounds of Summer Tour to co-host Country Countdown USA! For the week of June 8, Dierks will be joined by Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, and Canaan Smith. All of the artists have songs in this week's Top 30. PHOTO/(L-R) Maddie, Moore, Smith, Tae, Bentley
As for the tour, Margy Holland, Country Editor for The Pulse of Radio, was among a select group of industry insiders selected to attend a sneak peek of Dierks Bently’s 2015 Sounds of Summer Tour on Monday (June 1) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Dierks gave attendees a five-song sample of his set list, including the hit song "Drunk on 
A Plane" along with a preview of the pyrotechnics that will be on display each night of the tour.
He told Holland, “We thought fireworks (and) pyro would be kind of a cool thing for this tour. . . it just felt like let's just go all out as far as this is the screen, the pyro, the fire, the smoke. Let's just make a big show, so it's fun. It's the first time for me having this many toys to play with and it's been a lot of fun." The Sounds of Summer tour kicks off on Friday, June 5 in Raleigh, NC at the Walnut Creen Amphitheatre.
The World Meets Caitlyn; Why Caitlyn? Jessica Lange Happy With Comparison
Caitlyn Jenner Now Fastest To Reach 1 Million Twitter Followers
Jessica Lange Flattered By Caitlyn Comparison - [THE DAILY BEAST
Why She Picked The Name Caitlyn - [EW]
To Get Arthur Ash Award At Espys - [SPORTING NEWS]
Caitlyn Jenner: Not All Parts Reassigned Yet - [MEDIAITE]
ABC To Launch 2015 Talent Competition Series - [DEADLINE]
TV/Film's Bestsy Palmer Passes Away At 88 - [WAPO]
[WATCH] Tracy Morgan Gives Emotional First Interview Since Accident - [TODAY]
Vince Vaughn Unloads Against Gun Control - [GQ]
E.L. James To Release New Version Of '50 Shades' - [THR]
[WATCH] Shia Labeouf Gives Unusual Motivational Speech - [E ONLINE]
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