ET's Bob Goen And Wife Team For Mornings On Warm 98 Cincinnati
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– Bob Goen and Marianne Curan (shown) join Cumulus’ Warm 98 for morning drive in Cincinnati as BMR, Bob & Marianne Radio. The husband/wife team, (he’s known for Entertainment Tonight, The Miss Universe Pageant, and a variety of game shows, and she’s an improvisational comedienne seen frequently on Fox, ABC, HGTV, in sitcoms as well as a dozen appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), start on October 1st. Joining the duo as producer is Chicago native Sam Alex. He was most recently a part of the morning show team on WMZQ/Washington, DC. Bob said "TV has been an incredible career for me. But I started in radio and always looked forward to the day when I could return. And better yet, I get to do radio with my wife!" Current morning host, Chris Lynn, moves from mornings to middays. He remains the Program Director of the station.
WDAE's Beckles Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Touching Police Horse (Not What You Think)
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– Former Tampa Bay Buc's guard/turner sport's talker Ian Beckles found himself in a bit of jam over the weekend after leaving a concert. Police noticed Beckles walking into traffic and instructed him to return to the sidewalk. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Beckles was “highly intoxicated” and “slurring his speech; had difficulty speaking in complete sentences and had the strong smell of alcohol on his breath.” Then, despite the command from a police officer to not touch his horse, he ignored the warning and was arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication. He quickly got bail for $100. For the record, no animals were actually harmed. Beckles co-host on WDAE/620 "The Sports Animal” along with Ron Diaz, formerly of The Ron & Ron Show. Reportedly, it doesn't appear the Clear Channel-owned WDAE will take any action against Beckles in light of his arrest. You gotta believe being part of a story that involves touching horse is punishment enough.
IT'S OFFICIAL: Seacrest Tweets New Judges Of Idol 2012
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– Finally, after most every star in celebritydom has been rumored to be joining next season's American Idol Judge's table, Ryan Seacrest put all rumors to rest by tweeting "It's official, your new #IdolJudges are @MariahCarey, @NickiMinaj, @KeithUrban & @Yo_RandyJackson! http://instagr.am/p/Po5T3JFWf1/." He then added, "Everyone gave a heartfelt toast about being on the show after we ate last night. Can't wait to see the first contestants today. #IdolJudges." Perhaps the only slight surprise was the continued role of Randy Jackson who was rumored to be moving on to "mentoring" rold. He now remains the sole remaining member of the original judging team. As our readers know, Jockline Daily has been all over this from the start and can now only hope the cast of next season's talent. PHOTO: Michael Becker / FOX
America's Got Talent Finale Goes To The Dogs
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– It wouldn't be fair to report on one TV show which features a radio star without mentioning NBC's America's Got Talent's season finale which also starred in his first season as a judge, Howard Stern. In case you missed it, The Olate Dogs, the pack of acrobatic pups and their two trainers, took home the top prize on Thursday night's finale of America's Got Talent Season 7. For their efforts, they took home $1 million and a show in Las Vegas. Comedian Tom Cotter took second place, William Close and the Earth Harp Collective placed third, painter/performance artist David Garibaldi and his CMYKs fourth, Joe Castillo fifth, and The Untouchables sixth.
Steve Harvey A Close Second To Couric In Daytime TV Talk War
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– But wait, we're not through with radio guys on TV news. There's more. Jockline Daily has been keeping a close eye on the ever-growing midday talk war taking place on TV. With last week's debuted of Katie Couric, Jeff Probst, and Ricki Lake, they followed TV/Author/Comedian/Radio host's Steve Harvey’s earlier launch. According to cinemablend, Katie new show pulled in an impressive 2.7 rating, However, by week’s end The Hollywood Reporter showed Couric’s ratings dropping 37%; thus, barely pulling ahead of The Steve Harvey Show. And considering Harvey may have already gotten past his opening week bump, it's believed he has a slight competitive edge. In the mix is also The Ricki Lake Show and The Jeff Probst Show. Wouldn't it be nice to see a radio guy end up on top here.
The Bert Show's Jeff Dauler Turns Triathlete For Dr. Gupta
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 –– Longtime "Bert Show" member, Jeff Dauler (shown), surprised listeners last December by saying that he would be joining Sanjay Gupta, the CNN chief medical correspondent, on his show "Fit Nation Challenge." As part of the event held this past weekend on Long Beach, CA. triathlon, it included a half-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride and a four-mile run. It’s not of Olympic standards, but you have to know Dauler to understand their surprise. Jeff is/was a big guy, so the thought of him swimming a half mile was a bit of a stretch. Or, as AJC's Rodney Ho writes: "You wouldn’t catch him topless on a calendar like his colleague Bert Weiss did in 2008." But Ho explains Jeff's motivation on his publicized divorce from his long-time wife Jessica last year as really shaking him up. “I wasn’t feeling very social,” he said. And he didn’t feel healthy mentally or physically either. So when CNN offered him a spot on their Fit Nation challenge team nine months ago, he actually said yes before he had a chance to say no." Joining him there in California are his parents as well as The Bert Show's Jennifer Hobby and husband Grant Rivera. Wish Jeff well HERE.
MOVERS/WAKERS: Greg Kihn Parts Ways With KFOX
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17THY, 2012 –– Rock Star turned radio host, Greg Kihn has exited the bay area's KFOX. In a released statement he wrote: "I am unemployed, along with a large percentage of my fellow Americans, but I am an optimist ... I believe for every door that closes others open ... and I'll be back on the air soon doing what I love to do most; entertaining my loyal fans." According to The Contra Costra Times, station VP/GM Dwight Walker would direction would take, but invited listeners to tune in Monday morning and find out. Kihn, who first gained notoriety from the Greg Kihn Band, was notified after his show on Wednesday that he was being replaced. Kihn is apparenty still under contract with the station, but it was about to come up for renewal. On Oct. 6th, Kihn will be inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.
'Resident Evil' Tops 'Nemo' In Weekend BO's - [GOSSIP COP]
REALLY? Pattinson Forgives Stewart - Back Together - [THE SUN]
UH OH: "Don Not Buy" Stickers Put On Chris Brown Album - [GIGWISE]
UH OH 2: 'Modern Family's' Stonestreet Escorted From Dodger's Gave - [TMZ]
UH OH 3: James Taylor Suing WB Over Royalties - [VARIETY]
Sheen & Lilo Share The Sack In 'Scary Movie 5' - [NY POST]
Lady Gaga Gets Fame Symbol On Back of Head - [POP ON THE TOP]
TRAILERS WE LOVE: 'End Of Watch' with Jake Gyllenhaal - [MOVIE FANATIC]
Former L&O's Jessie Martin Headed To 'Smash' - [ACCESS HOLLYWOOD]
B98's Stevens Proposes to Girlfriend Following Near Fatal Accident [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– We're not joking, grab the tissues for this one. B98's Kelly Steven, one half of Vikki And Kelly's morning show on B98/Atlanta's, who was nearly killed in a fatal crash late last month, decided now was the time pop the question to his longtime Katie Buser. As Jockline Daily reported in an exclusive bulletin last month (see Jockline, 8/24), Stevens was involved in a early morning head-on collision I-400 in which a wrong-way driver died. Stevens is still recovering in the hospital from injuries but decided life's too short and surprised Buser with an engagement ring from his bedside. This week, with the help of Vikki Locke and Jessica Forkel - plus visiting guest host, Monica Pearson, a popular TV host, Stevens popped the question. Stevens posted on Facebook: “Realizing that tomorrow is promised to no one and that life is way too short I decided to propose to Katie this morning …and thank God she said yes! ... Just wish it hadn’t taken a near death-experience to show me the way.” WATCH VIDEO HERE 1
95.7 JAMZ's Roy Wood Jr. Says He May Be Out; Station Officials Not So Sure
"Radio is the only job where you're the last person to know that you're out of a job" Wood
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– Here's a new twist on finding out if you've been canned or not, make it a show topic. On yesterday's Roy Wood Jr. morning show on 95.7 JAMZ, Woods told his listeners his show may be over. This came on the heels of an email co-host Brian Hedrick, known as B.Money, accidentally came across early yesterday morning 6:30 a.m. saying the station had decided to take the Roy Wood Jr. Morning Show in another direction. Woods shared the email with his listeners and started taking calls. The show then came to an abrupt end. According to alabama.com, Woods said "I thought we were pretty set with what my role would be. But I guess not." Woods who is in Los Angeles filming the TBS show "Sullivan & Son," said that the possible end of the show could have something to do with his travel schedule. "Radio is the only job where you're the last person to know that you're out of a job," Woods joked. Meanwhile, according to Kori White, Op's Mgr. for Cox Media Group in Birmingham, said that no official decision has been made about the future of the morning show. He added the incident could have been a misunderstanding and hopes to talk to the program director at 95.7 as well as the hosts to see where everyone stands on the situation. As so often is the case, a FB user quickly started a Save The Jamz Morning Show fan page in support of the show. This news comes just a couple of months after Cox Media put all seven of its Birmingham radio stations up for sale.
Geraldo Goes On Nationwide Tour To Help People Find Work [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– Radio and TV personality Geraldo Rivera is on a nationwide tour to help unemployed find work. This Wednesday, he hosted his radio show from the Put Texans Back to Work Expo at the Irving Convention Center. His goal was to match as many people as possible with the more than 120 recruiters at the expo. "The unemployment rate in Texas is slightly below the national average. That's a great thing, but there is still a lot of people -- over 7 percent of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex -- out of work," Rivera said. More than 5,000 people attended the Put Texans Back to Work Expo at the Irving Convention Center which was hosted by Cumulus Media Dallas. "Rather than complain about joblessness or, 'Woe is us. We'll go to the politicians; how can they fix it?' we want to play a practical role in matching the employers with the employees," he said. WATCH VIDEO HERE
Wheeler in the Morning Crosses To Rival 92 CITI FM
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– For the second time in a week, Power 97/Winnepeg's Wheeler in the Morning (shown) caught everyone off guard with yesterday's blockbuster announcement that they're headed to crosstown rival, 92 CITI-FM. This coming just one day after resigning from Power 97. In an announcement by Rogers Media, GM/PD Scott Armstrong “As Winnipeg’s highest rated rock morning show, securing the on-air team of team of Dave Wheeler, Phil Aubrey and Rena Jae will take one of Canada’s pioneer rock radio stations to the next level in this competitive market.” The trio will replace the Tom and Joe morning show with Tom McGouran and Joe Aiello. Aiello will move to sister station 102.3 Clear FM to co-host existing Kerri Salki.
MOVERS/WAKERS: Priest Gets Philly Blessing; Bryan Nehman Heads to WBAL Baltimore
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– CCME/Philadelphia has appointed Stan Priest (shown l) as Digital PD of its six stations and Program Director for CHR WIOQ-FM (Q102). He follows Tim Herbster, who was recently named VP/Special Projects for CCME's National Programming Platforms. Priest arrives from WKSS-FM/Hartford amd WKCI-FM/New Haven. ••••••••• Bryan Nehman (shown r) co-host of the Brian and Bryan Show WMAL/Washington, has been lured to Baltimore's WBAL to replace Dave Durian in mornings. Of note: Nehman and his wife, who works in Baltimore was expected to give birth to their third child yesterday.
YOU JUST KNEW: Steve Migliore Pulls An Alison Pill
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– You knew it was just a matter of time before radio minds, coast to coast, jumped on the Alison Pill story. And for those who may have been locked away in the prize closet, this, of course, involve's Pill (from the HBO show "The Newsroom") ACCIDENTAL tweet that featured her topless photo of herself. She quickly deleted it and apologized. She said, "My tech issues have now reached new heights, apparently. How a deletion turned into a tweet." Jumping on story was KISW/Seattle's Steve Migliore, of The BJ Shea Morning Experience, who decided much to our potential sickness, to tweet both Jay (her fiance) and Alison, and Jay. Jay responded: responded: "Dear God...".
Sileo Goes On Rant To Fire Up 'Canes: "Sons of A B****es, HIT Somebody"
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– As we head into the weekend for the next round college football, we thought the Miami Hurricanes could use one more pep talk. So, as a courtesy to both them and to our readers, we'd like to share WQAM/Miami's Dan Dileo near on-air meltdown following last Saturday's 52-13 shellacking by, who would have thunk, Manhattan at Kansas State. Sileo a former Hurricane (cane) superstar went into about a three minute rant that exuded both expletives, screaming, and pleading of 'Cane players with lines such as "....Sons of a b***hes, HIT 'EM!!" This, among several others. Our readers tell us often they love our audio links. We think this one may make your all time favorites. And for the sake of Sileo's blood pressure, let's hope the Canes fare better against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats tomorrow. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE
Listener Driven Radio Teams With Premiere Networks In National Rep' Agreement
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– Premiere Networks and Listener Driven Radio (LDR), have announced an exclusive representation agreement. Beginning January 2013, Premiere will offer LDR to multiple radio station formats on a barter basis and provide ad sales representation for each of the LDR software products for radio. Listener Driven Radio’s patent-pending software allows audiences to collaborate in minute-by-minute programming and is designed to tie directly into a radio station’s automation system and music scheduler. LDR President/CEO Daniel Anstandig (shown) said, "...Premiere's portfolio is an A-List of talent and services, and it's a sincere honor to work with Julie Talbott and her team in developing and affiliating services that add a valuable interactive dimension to broadcast programming and sales." LDR platforms include software for music formats as well as their most recent product for news/talk and sports stations called LDR.TopicPulse, a research tool for producers and talent to determine the hottest stories in their market. Anstandig will be a featured speaker at this year's TSBC in New Orleans set for November 16 & 17. LDR is will also serve as one of this year's sponsors.
ComScore and Arbitron Launch Cross-Platform Media Measurement Initiative with ESPN
Would Report Video, Audio and Display Content on Radio, TV, PCs, Smartphones and Tablets
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012 –– – Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) and comScore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced an agreement to develop the first-ever five-platform measurement initiative that would provide an unparalleled view of changing consumption of video, audio and display content across radio, television, PCs, smartphones and tablets. This initiative would provide persons-level insights by integrating the complementary resources of both companies—the census and panel-based PC, mobile and TV set-top box measurement capabilities of comScore along with enhanced, single-source, multiplatform measurement capabilities of the Arbitron Portable People MeterTM (PPM®) technology. This initiative lays the foundation for a national-scale, continuously operating, syndicated cross-platform measurement solution for the media and marketing industries. The goal is to produce common metrics across all platforms at the scale and granularity required by both content providers and advertisers, and to demonstrate the audience reach and duplication of each media platform. ESPN, comScore and Arbitron are planning a series of events on October 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the upcoming Advertising Week in New York to introduce the details of the initiative to the industry.
First Look At Spielberg's 'Lincoln' - [THR]
ABC Hit With Billion Dollar Lawsuit By Beef Manufacturer - [THE WRAP]
UH OH: 'The Voice' Tops 'X Factor' In This Week's Head To Head Match Up - [HUFFPO]
UH OH: Dr. Phil To Interview Dina Lohan - [LAINEY GOSSIP]
Rihanna Tweets Snooki: Offers To Babysit Little Lorenzo - [CELEBUZZ]
BLOWN SECRET: Monica Lewinsky Quietly Shopping New Tell All Book - [NY POST]
NBC Picks Up Ellen DeGeneres Comedy - [DEADLINE]
Chris Brown Pulls A Rihanna. Gets Inked Under Moobs - [ALLIE IS WIRED]
Winona Ryder And Tim Burton To Discuss 'Beetle Juice 2' - [MTV]
Jimmy Kimmel Plays 'The Newly X" Game Show With Britney & Simon - [GOSSIP COP]