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LEW DICKEY: Will Replace Limbaugh In New York With Local Talent [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– Forbe's Betty Liu sat down yesterday with Cumulus Media CEO Lew Dickey for an extended interview. While discussing the latest acquisition of Dial Global and numerous other releated topics, the subject soon turned to Rush Limbaugh whom they recently re-signed to a new deal with the exception of New York City. Offering a slight peek into its future plans, Dickey revealed they plan to replace Rush in New York with a local show. As for the recent news of not extending with Sean Hannity, he mentioned that he wanted to “de-couple” Hannity’s show from the Limbaugh show. No word was given on how they'll fill Hannity's slot on WABC either. WATCH VIDEO HERE

Rush Limbaugh To Release Children's Book 'Rush Revere

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– Speaking of Rush, The Premiere Networks talker has had a number of best selling political books, but has now headed into children's market. His new book is called "Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans" and will be released on October 29th. Limbaugh has long wanted to make American history come to life for the children of his listeners, so he created the character of a fearless middle-school history teacher named Rush Revere, who travels back in time and experiences American history as it happens, in adventures with exceptional Americans. In this book, he is transported back to the deck of the Mayflower. On this week's show, Limbaugh said it "does not have an agenda" and "there's no politics in this." According to his website, the lead character "Rush Revere" is a substitute school teacher, with a talking horse, who takes some students back in time to the first Thanksgiving. Limbaugh said America's young people are, sadly, not being taught what is in this book. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

CBS Local Digital Media Kicks Off Wide Range Of Football Coverage

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– CBS Local Digital Media is lining up its special teams to bring pro football fans a variety of insightful and entertaining programming, and can’t miss analysis seven days a week during the 2013 season. Live and on-demand coverage has kicked-off on Fan Sports Live and across CBS Local websites in 24 markets nationwide. The online websites will offer in-depth previews and analysis of every game, as well as headlines and trending storylines, blogs, live scoring, schedules, photo galleries, and stadium guides. Additionally, football fans can listen live to any of CBS RADIO’s more than two dozen all-sports stations such as WFAN-AM/FM in New York, WSCR-AM in Chicago, WBZ-FM in Boston and WXYT-FM in Detroit. Visitors to Fan Sports Live can also find the following original video series, and a complete archive of interviews and the latest shows: Tailgate Fan – Join host Jerry Miller (shown) as he travels to a different stadium week after week in search of the best tailgate.
Player Style Files – The show for the fan who wants to know what their favorite NFL player is like off the field. Sports Verdict – Every Thursday, you are the jury in the Sports Verdict, with WCBS-TV’s Otis Livingston as the judge of this clash of opinions by noted sports experts. Pre-Game Playlist – Is it Daft Punk, Robin Thicke or Jay-Z on the playlist of the NFL’s biggest stars?
And for those fans who think they know their football better than anyone else, the free Knockout Pool and Pro Football Challenge are just two ways they can test their knowledge each week of the season for a chance to win great prizes. 1

Tulsa’s KRMG News/Talk Radio to Air The Martha Zoller Show

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– Listeners of Cox Media Group Tulsa’s KRMG News/Talk 102.3 FM/AM 740 will hear a new voice when “The Martha Zoller Show” joins its Sunday night schedule. Zoller’s talk radio career began in 1994 after being a regular caller to WDUN AM 550. Her first call to the station was prompted by Hillary Clinton’s lament that “she could have stayed at home and baked cookies.” From 2008 to 2011, Zoller was syndicated on GNN. She has been regular panelist on Fox 5 Atlanta’s The Georgia Gang, has been seen on CNN, FNC and MSNBC and has appeared on ABC’s World News Tonight, The Newshour on PBS and NBC’s The Today Show. Zoller has written for Human Events Online, Pajamas Media, Daily Caller and various other publications. Her first book, Indivisible: Uniting Values in a Divided America, was released November, 2005 from Stroud and Hall Publishers. In 1997, Zoller won to GABBY for Best Locally Produced Talk Show in Georgia. From 1996 to 2001, Zoller hosted the award winning public affairs program, “The Brenau News Forum.”She joined Cox Media Group on WXKT FM 103.7 in November, 2009 and returned to the airwaves on WGAU in Athens in January on “Zoller and Bryant.” On March 11, 2013, “Zoller and Bryant” went statewide in Georgia. GNN will pick up the syndication in September 2013.

Erica Farber To Lead Discussion With State Farm Executives At NAB

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that executives from State Farm® and OMD will participate in a Q&A at the 2013 Radio Show Advertiser Luncheon. State Farm is one of the country's leading broadcast advertisers. RAB President and CEO Erica Farber (shown) will moderate a discussion with Tim Van Hoof, assistant vice president of marketing, State Farm and Sumeet Kanwar, managing director, Midwest & Strategy for OMD, State Farm's media planning and buying agency partner. "The Advertiser Luncheon is always a Radio Show highlight and an opportunity for attendees to learn to leverage Radio’s unique ability to attract and retain top advertisers," Farber said. "Mr. Van Hoof, as a key decision maker, and Mr. Kanwar, as a key influencer, offer valuable perspectives for one of Radio’s largest advertising clients."

Woman Lands Job With Cumulus Station After Posting "Take My Resume" Sign On Public Square

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– You have to hand it to Wilkes-Barre's Laura Doherty, 27, who stood on a street corner, dressed in formal attire in Wilkes-Barre holding a sign listing her credentials with the headline "Take my resume." According to The Citizen's Voice, despite having a master's degree in counseling and applying for 250 positions, Ms. Doherty said she hasn't been able to find a professional job. After only a half-hour on her street-marketing shift, Ms. Doherty said she had already given away 15 resumes. Doherty said she got the idea to promote herself in the street from a co-worker at Olive Garden, where she waits tables while looking for a more permanent gig. This led to three interviews with Cumulus Media, but was passed over in a sales position. She then followed up with the company and received another offer to interview for another round of hiring. She then started her new job Tuesday. Gerald Getz, the vice president and market manager of Cumulus Media in Wilkes-Barre, said he eventually decided to hire Doherty - despite her lack of sales experience - because of her "drive" and "passion." According to the article, he first heard about his newest employee after another sales representative in his office saw Doherty from a car during her resume distributing in Public Square and relayed their conversation to the boss. PHOTO/The Citizens Voice

Naomi Watts Storms Out Of Radio Interview While Promoting Princess Diana Biopic [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– Heads up for anyone set to interview Naomi Watts about her portrayal of Princess Diana in a new biopic. She may walk out and there's a chance you'll never know why. That was the case this week for BBC Radio 2 host Simon Mayo (shown) who tweeted that Naomi Watts walked out in the middle of his interview with her about her Princess Diana biopic. He tweeted to his 162,000 followers: "A first for me and @twittertainment as Naomi Watts walked out of an interview!" "She seemed a tad uncomfortable with the questions. Shame." According to US Magazine, he later said in an interview: "The honest answer is I have no idea. You know my hectoring style is always a problem." Watts has yet to acknowledge the incident. However, she has admitted in recent interviews that she's somewhat anxious about how Diana will be received, particularly by the late princess' two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. As for the film WATCH TRAILER HERE

Billy Currington Pounces On His Biggest Regret In Life With Fitz [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2013 –– Fitz from Fitz in the Morning on KKWF Seattle - KWJJ Portland and host of the Nationally syndicated Powered By Country Countdown asked country star Billy Currington a number of questions about things he would consider if he only had 24 hours left to live. This included how he would want to exit; Would he be headed to heaven or hell? What would be his last meal (peanut butter and jelly with some Capt' Crunch cereal)? But finally, he was asked what his biggest regret was regarding the one woman he never hooked up with, or gave a call to. without so much as a pause, Billy said Shania Twain, but then added his ultimate intention. Hide the kids and LISTEN TO AUDIO

Eva Mendes Passes On Ryan Gosling During Lucky Interview - [HUFFPO]

Premiere Week Guest Lineup Announced For Arsenio Hall Show - [WSOC]

Shellie Zimmerman Files For Divorce - [THE GUARDIAN]

Alec Baldwin Added MSNBC's Late Night Lineup - [REUTERS]

UH OH: Russell Brand Tossed From GQ Awards Show After Nazi Joke - [TORONTO SUN]

Angelina Jolie To Receive Humanitarian Award At Oscars - [NOLA]

CHECK IT OUT: Samsung's Smart Watch Set To Launch This October - [VIDEO-DIGITAL SPY]

OH MY: Woman In China Stopped For Breastfeeding On Moped - [THE HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP]

Betty White's 74 Year Career Earns Guinness World Records Spot - [NME]

Robert Pattinson & Dane Dehaan To Star In James Dean Biopic - [GOSSIP COP]

Alison Pill Finally Explains Her "Accidental" Topless Photo To Conan On Twitter - [YOUTUBE]

TRAILERS WE LOVE: The New "RoboCop" - [COMING SOON]

Entercom Prevails In Wee Fro Wii Reimbursement Case By Former Employee

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– It's been nearly seven years since the tragic death of Jennifer Strange, a participant in KDND/Sacramento's 2007 "Hold Your Wee For A Wii" contest. In the latest legal twist, Matt Carter, then a part-time employee who handed out bottles of water during the promotion, sought to get his legal expenses reimbursed. According to The Central Valley Business Times, four days after Strange's death, he and others were fired, but Entercom promised to provide legal counsel. Carter chose instead to hire his own lawyer whose fees and other costs totaled $807,421.22. He then wanted Entercom to reimburse him for these fees. A California Appeal court now says Mr. Carter “did not have an absolute right to chose his own attorney to represent him at the expense of his employer” or the radio station’s insurance company. “Nor did the fact that he faced potential liability for punitive damages and potential criminal charges give him the right to insist that his employer or its insurer pay for the attorney he chose,” the appellate court said. Strange's death resulted in a jury awarding the woman’s husband and other plaintiffs a total of $16.57 million. READ COURT DOC. HERE

TRN'S Mark Masters Fights To Block Dial Global Acquisition

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– Talk Radio Network's Chief Mark Masters warns that Dial Global must not be permitted to merge with Cumulus. In a released statement, he said "Over the past five years, Dial Global has become a monopoly and engaged in a long list of illegal and unethical behavior, including failing to pay us our share of advertising revenues generated by our programming. We have detailed that conduct in two cases pending against Dial (and others) in federal court in Manhattan and Oregon. Dial’s illegal conduct has continued recently, as it has refused even to pay to us our advertising revenues, which Dial collected as our ad rep. We believe that discovery in our actions will show that Dial’s conduct was part of a deliberate strategy to acquire or destroy viable companies by interfering with revenue streams that Dial controls as a result of its monopoly power." Masters adds "Dial’s history shows that all members of the industry should be concerned about, and should act to prevent, Cumulus’s proposed acquisition of Dial. In our view, if the transaction goes forward, the combined company could dominate both the radio station platforms in the top 100 markets and the talk and news content for broadcast in those markets." READ FULL STATEMENT HERE

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Brian Figula Tapped To Program 96.5 KOIT-FM/San Francisco; Mark Rosenthal Named CEO Of Katz Media Group

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– Brian Figula has been named the new Program Director for KOIT-FM/San Francisco. He arrives to the Entercom outlet from Michigan where he most recently programmed WMGC-FM/Magic 105.1 Detroit, Mix 106.3/Saginaw and WDVD-FM/Detroit. "We are thrilled to have Brian, one of the premier AC programmers in the country, join us to build on the outstanding legacy left by Andy Holt at KOIT" said VP/General Manager Dwight Walker. –––––––––––Katz Media Group announced that veteran media executive, Mark Rosenthal (right), has been named CEO of Katz Radio Group (KRG), its radio representation company. Rosenthal, who was part of the original team that created MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and Comedy Central, has been a leader in the media industry for more than 25 years, building advertising and marketing solutions for world-class media brands. For nearly a decade, Rosenthal served as the President and COO of Viacom’s MTV Networks. Following his tenure at MTV Networks, he served as the Chairman and CEO of Interpublic Media, part of the Interpublic Group, one of the world’s leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing service companies.

ON-AIR MOTION: Leland Conway Joins 84 WHAS Louisville Lineup; Rob Kruz Heads To Z103.4 Baltimore; KSEQ Fresno Launches Greg & Dre Morning Show

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– 84WHAS, Kentuckiana’s NewsRadio 84 announced that Leland Conway (right) will join the station as midday host, effective Monday, September 16, 2013. Conway is already familiar to many for his past work on the play-by-play sports crews at Georgetown College and Eastern Kentucky University. In addition, he also previously served as a commentator on WTVQ TV, and for six years hosted a successful talk show on NewsRadio 630 WLAP in Lexington. Conway most recently hosted a daily talkshow on 1140 WRVA in Richmond, Va., where he will continue to be heard weekdays from 3-6:00 p.m. EST. "This is an exciting appointment for 84WHAS Radio and the Kentuckiana community. We talked to many highly qualified and experienced on-air personalities, but Leland’s talents really shined brightly," said Kelly Carls, Regional Programming Manager, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "It is an honor to join the 84WHAS team. As a native Kentuckian, I grew up with 84WHAS," said Conway. "It's as much a part of the Bluegrass State as hot browns and horse racing. I am excited to once again be a part of the lively conversation in Kentucky."–––––––––– Rob Kruz (left) moves from nights on 99.5 DC to CCME sister station 104.3 Baltimore where he'll handle afternoons as well as serve as both APD and MD. ––––––––––– Buckley Radio Fresno has announced the pairing of Andre Covington (Dre) and Greg Hoffman, aka The Greg & Dre Morning Show, on KSEQ Q97.1. Prior to Q97.1, the duo aired on CCME's KBOS in Fresno since 2001. Covington is a popular local comedian and came on board to be part of the morning show in 2000. Buckley General Manager, John Sterling said " Greg and Dre have incredible chemistry that blends wit and charm with a true passion to entertain and inform our community... these two Radio personalities are truly the best in the business."

Marilu Henner Brings Lifestyle Talk Show To Radio

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. announced today that the entertainment and lifestyle oriented, The Marilu Henner Show, hosted by Marilu Henner has joined its program schedule. This weekday addition to Sun Broadcast Group's lineup is designed as a brand new approach to Talk Radio and is non-political and non-controversial. Having starred in over thirty films, six Broadway shows, and two hit classic sitcoms, Taxi and Evening Shade, the five-time Golden Globe Nominee, Marilu Henner said, "I love to share life-empowering information that inspires positive changes in people, and there's no better way to do that than through a daily radio show. Its impact is immediate, global, and intimate, all at once! That's why I'm thrilled to be part of Sun Broadcast Group. Their philosophy that radio should be "helpful, not hurtful" is totally in sync with the way I live my life!" The Marilu Henner Show launches September 9, 2013, live via satellite from Los Angeles, 12:00 PM-3 PM (Eastern). The show's format is compliant to PPM methodology and will consist of celebrity interviews, lifestyle and health segments, phone calls and fun benchmark segments like "Healthy Hollywood Tips", "Marilu's Memory Minute" and "Backstage Pass" where Marilu's celebrity friends pull back the curtain on Show Biz! For more information, call Sun Broadcast Group (800) 871.6163.

WestwoodOne Sports Kicks Off New NFL Season

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– WestwoodOne announced the broadcast lineup for the 2013-2014 NFL Season. The regular season begins tonight with the annual Kickoff Game featuring the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens against the Denver Broncos. WestwoodOne Sports will broadcast complete coverage of 51 national regular season primetime matchups, plus every post season game, including the AFC and NFC Championship Games and Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. WestwoodOne Sports will also present a weekly doubleheader starting on Sunday, September 8, 2013 and continuing for 17 consecutive weeks through Sunday, December 29, 2013. Look for Boomer Esiason, cohost of The Fan's Boomer & Carton Show, to handle color duties on Monday Night broadcast.

Longtime Detroit Host Steve Black Releases Autobiography

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2013 –– Longtime WRIF-FM/Detroit host and PD and operations manager for the Envision Radio Networks' syndicated “The Chop Shop”, “Classic Rock Live” and “The Core”. Steve Black has just released his new autobiography, “From Black to Light.” According to The Lansing State Journal, Black doesn’t shy from very personal details such as losing his first wife to cancer and watching radio colleagues fall victim to drug addictions. “I started with the idea that the story was just going to be for me, so it was pretty easy to dig deep, but as it went along I realized it was a story that needed to be released,” said Black. In an interview with TLSJ, he said "The original idea was to write a story about my first wife, Sabrina, and the nine years we spent together. We both worked on the radio in Detroit, and her battle with cancer was pretty public. I promised Sabrina that I would publish some of her diary in a book after she was gone, but I just never found the right approach."Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Walking Papers) and Dave Navarro (shown center and right), received first signed copies. Cover for Black's new autobiography, 'From Black to Light.' Courtesy of Publisher: DPZ Technology.