An Old Fashioned Radio War is Heating Up in Sports Radio: It's CBS Radio vs. ESPN

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This is better than a Mayweather and Pacquiao fight!

It's s-o-o-o-o-o-o 90's! When radio was fun and much more local than it is today and a ratings war between two competiting stations was the norm. Nowadays with corporate meddling, homogenized playlists and limited on-air banter, finding two DJ's going at each other is rare in music formatted radio stations. However that sort of battle still exists in talk radio. This war is between long time Philadelphia sports radio "king" Howard Eskin (who looks like the king from Burger King) and his former co-worker Mike Missanelli.

Eskin who has been a fixture atop the sports ratings at CBS owned 610 WIP for more than 25 years, has seen his kingdom begin to crumble with the local ESPN radio affiliate's addition of Missanelli and their move to simulcast their AM signal (950 WPEN) to the FM side of things (97.5 FM The Fanatic) late last year.

Ice Cube Calls Radio Industry "Ridiculous" on Sirius XM's Shade 45 Morning Show

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In this **uncensored** interview with Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God of "The Morning After" on Sirius XM Satellite Radio; actor, film and TV producer (and we will still assume rapper) Ice Cube, talks about the West Coast Hip Hop scene and the politics of radio. He says that even if artists don't necessarily need radio anymore to sell records, everybody still wants to hear their song on the radio.

NPR Interviews Lauryn Hill "The Many Voices of Lauryn Hill"

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There has been a Lauryn Hill sighting! Not just a sighting, but she also grants an interview for the NPR program 'All Things Considered.'


Reporter Zoe Chace rides with Lauryn Hill after a performance at the Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, CA. Hear what she says about why she disappeared from music and what's next for one of the most mysterious and enigmatic artist in music.

Listen to the interview below...

Radio One's Majic 102.3 WMMJ Set to Relaunch Station, Seeking New On Air Personalities

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You can not only become a club member, you could become a member "on the air" at the station.

Last week Majic 102.3, Radio One's Washington, D.C. Urban AC station fired their entire on-air staff. The reason given was that according to the PPM electronic ratings devices, listeners seemed to tuned in longer when they didn't hear chatter from the DJ's. Well this week, the real reason is revealed. WMMJ is now advertising for three on air positions on Radio One's corporate website.


Usually new PD's try to get to know the market before making drastic changes at a station like firing everybody; however newly arrived program director Jamillah Muhummad is ready to put her imprint on the station. Muhummad joined the station a month ago after being PD at Clear Channel's Mix 92.3 WMXD in Detroit.


D.C. favorite Donnie Simpson would seemed to be a perfect fit to join the station; but it is believed that he would not be available to any D.C. area station until at least February 2011...

What's Next for Clear Channel? Will Sirius Satellite Radio's CEO Mel Karmazin Run the Company That is Deep In Debt

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According to the Taylor Radio Industry Newsletter (TRI), there is speculation from an unidentified major market player, that Clear Channel Communications may try to woo Mel Karmazin (pictured center) away from Sirius XM Radio to replace Mark Mays as CEO. The main reason would be to bring Howard Stern back to terrestrial radio. The major-market player says “I think Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners have a good idea who they want to succeed Mark Mays.” Is there any validity to this speculation?

What might Howard Stern say about this? "Why the **** would I want to go back to regular radio and have to answer to a program director that's up my a** and the FCC that's on my a** every day?

VIDEO: Chris Brown Gives A Tribute To Michael Jackson and Breaks Down on Stage at BET Awards '10

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VIDEO: Kanye West performs "Power" to open the BET Awards '10

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Brandi Garcia Fired from 97.9 The Box for Playing a Waka Flocka Remix With One Verse from Trae Tha Truth

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"You Can't Ban the Truth!"- says former 97.9 The Box personality Brandi Garcia.

There was a short mention earlier this week in the industry trades regarding Brandi Garcia leaving Houston's 97.9 The Box (KBXX). Usually it means fired, but sometimes DJ's move on to better opportunities outside of radio. With Brandi's popularity in the Houston area, however it would lead anyone to believe that she was fired. However fans rarely, if ever know why their favorite radio DJ's leave. Well in this case Brandi lets us know why she was fired in the following video.

Olivia Fox's Statement on Her Future Plans After Being Released from Majic 102.3

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DC radio personaility Olivia Fox has released a statement regarding her recent firing at Radio One's urban ac station (WMMJ) Majic 102.3 on her website oliviafox.com.


If you're her friend on facebook you can check out the comments from other friends and fans.

VIDEO: Remembering Michael Jackson

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It's been one year since Michael Jackson's death and it is still hard to imagine that he is no longer here. Only time will tell, but he was and continues to be the most influential music performer in the history of popular music.

A Michael Jackson Tribute: It's 'MJ All Day' on 103.5 KTU

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Clear Channel Radio's The Beat of New York, 103.5fm KTU (WKTU-FM), will commemorate the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death by playing songs spanning Jackson's career from his early days in the Jackson 5, to his epic days of Thriller and his journey to his latest comeback, in our 24-hour feature, MJ All Day. This will lead into a Michael Jackson weekend, which will feature special MJ programming segments on Saturday and Sunday.

To complement MJ All Day, 103.5 KTU has launched the website http://www.thankyoumj.com/. ThankYouMJ.com will give listeners the opportunity to leave their tributes for Michael Jackson via Facebook or by tagging Twitter posts with #thankyoumj; 103.5 KTU will read select tributes throughout the Michael Jackson programming. ThankYouMJ.com also features dozens of classic, full-length Michael Jackson music videos, photos and more.

WKTU Program Director, Rob Miller, stated: "KTU's MJ All Day on-air tribute, coupled with our new website, ThankYouMJ.com, is a great way for our listeners to pay tribute to the King of Pop."

The KTU family and fans would like to share in the celebration of Michael Jackson's life and his extraordinary contributions to pop music.

Charlamagne Aspiring to be a 'Super Jock', Being a Radio Junkie, Going at Lil' Wayne and Hatin' on Drake

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In this **uncensored interview**, Charlamagne talks about radio with hiphopchronicle.com at the New York studios of Sirius XM Satellite radio. He also talked about his feelings about New York radio not supporting rappers (C-N-N) Capone-N-Norega...

VIDEO: Geraldo Rivera Calls Rolling Stone Reporter "A Rat in the Eagle's Nest"

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Geraldo talks about the integrity of the writer of the Rolling Stone article that led President Obama to fire General McChrystal. Yes this actually comes from FOX News... always fair and balanced reporting ; )

The Entire On-Air Staff Let Go at Majic 102.3 in D.C.

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The Washington, D.C. and Baltimore area TV-radio-media website DCRTV.com broke the news that Radio One's Urban AC station has made big changes at WMMJ, Majic 102.3. Every on-air voice is gone except the Tom Joyner Morning Show. The on-air personalities that got the ax are Olivia Fox (pictured here with Toni Braxton), Suge, Mike Chase, Alvin John Waples. Also included was music director and morning show producer Chris Harris.

VIDEO: The Life Behind The Voice featuring Olivia Fox

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Ultimate Media and NAPKCC takes a very personal journey with Radio Sensation Olvia Fox as she takes us through a very real and raw day in her life. This is a very emotional ride.

Golden Girl Exits Power 99 in Philadelphia

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Clear Channel Urban/Hip Hop station Power 99 (WUSL-FM) late night host Golden Girl, (Lisa Natson) exits the station after more than 10 years. She has worked various shifts from midday host to morning co-host. At the time she replaced Wendy Williams on "The Dream Team" morning show when Wendy returned to New York radio on WBLS.

She came aboard at the station, during Power 99's heyday under former program director and personality Glenn "Golden Boy" Cooper. Golden Girl is probably best known for exploits with rapper Lil' Kim. The Hot Boys will expand their night show to 7pm-midnight at Power 99.

Mark Mays to Step Down as Clear Channel CEO

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The Wall Street Journal reports that CC Media Holdings CEO/President Mark Mays (pictured next to his father and Clear Channel chairman Lowry Mays) will step down as CEO "as soon as a replacement is named." Thomas Lee Partners and Bain Capital reportedly want a CEO that will bolster the company's digital strategy. Mays is expected to remain as Chairman (of the evil empire) until at least 2013.

VIDEO: The Roots - Dear God 2.0 (Official Video)

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Only This Will Make the Media Forget About the Oil Spill in the Gulf: Obama's Runaway General in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal

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General Stanley McChrystal and his staff insulted most of their White House bosses in remarks to Rolling Stone magazine article "The Runaway General." The general has already submitted his resignation prior to meeting with a furious President Obama scheduled for today.



The question begs to be ask,"Didn't General McChrystal know that the interview in Rolling Stone magazine would lead to his firing?" We expect the media and talk radio to focus solely on this topic over the next couple of days... How will President Obama fare from a media perspective will be interesting.

Arbitron Announces Next Generation Electronic Audience Measurement: PPM 360

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Arbitron Inc. announced today a new device to measure radio stations ratings.

The new generation of audience measurement is the PPM 360 technology, a flexible, convenient solution to measuring media by extending the Portable People Meter™ (PPM™) technology onto a wireless platform. By migrating to a wireless platform, Arbitron is better able to follow the media habits of on-the-go consumers. This new approach lays the foundation for the development of future applications for the patented, proprietary PPM technology on multiple consumer devices.

VIDEO: Drake interviews with SB.TV in the UK

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SB.TV of the UK caught up with Drake and talked with the rapper about his transition from a successful acting career to having the most anticipated hip-hop album "Thank Me Later", of 2010. The interview is with SBTV.co.uk's Twin B. ...there's just something about the whole buzz surrounding Drake that seems contrived and not genuine. What do you think? But this is hip hop in 2010...

VIDEO: Ron Artest performs "Champion" on Big Boy's Neighborhood

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Ron Artest performs "Champion" on the syndicated morning show from Los Angeles, hours after winning the NBA championship, he still had his game shorts and warm up outfit on...

Taking A Look at Drake, President Obama, and Drake's new album 'Thank Me Later'

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Drake is reaching unprecedented acclaim for an artist that seems to have come out of nowhere, other than the hit "Best You Ever Had." His popularity and awareness has been generated exclusively through promotion, media, (social networking and otherwise), radio and not from the 'hood or da streetz. As we are often so reminded in the Hip Hop culture, as that is the only way to really keep it real.

Writer Thomas Chatterton Williams takes a looks at the Drake phenomenon, along with perceptions of President Barack Obama and what it says to the African American community.

VIDEO: Ron Artest Interview - Psychiatrist Crucial To NBA Championship

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The Best Interview in the history of the NBA Finals???

Ron Artest, starting small forward on the newly crowned NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers did not disappoint many with another bizarre courtside interview. After the Lakers clinched the 2010 NBA title Thursday night, he thanked a wide range of friends and associates, including "everybody in my hood," "my doctor" and "my psychiatrist." According to Artest, "she really helped me relax a lot." He also mentioned his wife and kids, so he's not totally nuts.

OMG It's Omarosa with Lenny Green and KISSing After Dark

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Infamous reality queen Omarosa left no stone unturned while promoting her brand new reality television show, "Donald J. Trump Presents the Ultimate Merger," which debuts on June 17th on TV One at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central.

On the reality dating series, Lady O tries to find a mate. One of her recent stops was a visit to Lenny Green, host of the syndicated radio show "KISSing After Dark," which broadcasts from the Emmis Studios in New York. Must have been a good visit--Lenny is smiling--and so is Omarosa!

Photo Credit: A.J. Miller --Click on photo for a larger image

BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans Makes A Joke on Twitter About South African Football (Soccer) Fans

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BBC Radio 2 morning host Chris Evans has issued an apology for retweeting a joke about Africans on Twitter. The joke was seen as racist from many of his 84,000 followers.

Evans tweet read, "You give an African £2 (about $2.00-$3.00) a month and what do they do? Buy a bloody trumpet." This tweet was a reference to the vuvuzela horns that have become an international topic due to their continuous use during World Cup games.

Radio One Announces Financing Transactions and the Agreement to Purchase Additional Equity Interests in TV One

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Radio One announced a series of financing moves designed to refinance substantially all of its existing debt and to finance its purchase of an additional 19% of TV One.


Radio One owned only 37% of TV One before the deal. Now they have an ownership stake that is over 50%. Being able to refinance their debt must be a good thing for the company and for chairman Alfred Liggins.

Here's more on the deal.

VIDEO: Jay-Z brings out Kanye West for Run This Town, Isle of Wight Festival '10

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Jay-Z brings out Kanye West for Run This Town, Isle of Wight Festival '10 (...Dayuum, that's alot of people)

WYSP DJ Danny Bonaduce Pays Up on Stanley Cup Hockey Bet

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Bonaduce has a Chicago Black Hawks logo nailed, not pierced, but NAILED to his earlobe.

The former TV child star pays up on the Philadelphia vs. Chicago Stanley Cup Series bet. JNiice and Julian Nieh of the morning show on Chicago's B96 were more than happy to participate in the bet after the Black Hawks took a 2-0 series lead. Cheesesteaks and Deep Dish Pizza, Soft Pretzels and Hot Dogs just wasn't good enough I guess. The video is priceless...

Elle Duncan Joins Frank and Wanda in the Morning at V-103

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Elle Duncan joined the Frank and Wanda Morning Show this week. Rodney Ho of the AJC follows her first day with Frank Ski and Wanda Smith.

Radio One Synergizes It's Web Content: WRNB's Mo'Shay Lauren Interviews Toni Braxton About "The Kiss" and Cougar Crushes

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Radio One has been making inroads in how it delivers web content to it's listeners. They have several sites out there which fall under the "Interactive One" umbrella.

From the Hello Beautiful site, Toni Braxton sat down with Mo'Shay Lauren to speak about working in Las Vegas, her struggles with heart problems, her son's autism, kissing Trey Songz and her new album 'Pulse'.

Using their local on-air radio personalities just seems like a natural fit to provide web content to all of their sites. Mo'Shay Lauren is the midday personality at Radio One's Philadelphia Urban AC station WRNB and does a great job interviewing Toni Braxton in the following VIDEO.

VIDEO: or VIDiot Diddy on Nightline

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Diddy defends giving his son $360,000 Maybach for his sixteenth birthday. More in the New York Daily News.

T.I. Visits "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" talks about meeting Michael Jordan in a strip club and President Obama

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T.I. appeared on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show based at Hot 107.9 in Atlanta.

Rickey and co-host Ebony ask T.I. if he had ever been star struck while being in the presence of another famous person/celebrity. He talked about meeting the President and Michael Jordan. Which one of them do you think knew who T.I. was?

The Sports Groove with Mark Gray: Kobe Can’t Be The Best Ever Until He Beats The Celtics

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Before the NBA Series got under way, the chatter among many (especially from Reggie Miller over at TNT) was that Kobe Bryant was not only the best player in the NBA, but maybe the best of all time.

But before we annoint Kobe the best of all time over Michael Jordan, Mark Gray, the weeknight sports host at WOL radio in Washington, D.C., says Kobe is not the best all of time even among the Los Angeles Lakers.

VIDEO - Jill Scott Hear My Call

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From the NAACP Awards. You can download "Hear My Call" at NAACP.org. Proceeds are earmaked for the "NAACP for Haiti" Fund. http://www.naacp.org/jillscott/

Radio Broadcasting Pioneer, Andrew Langston, Founder of WDKX, dies

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Andrew A. Langston founded Rochester's only African-American owned radio station in 1974.

His determination to succeed makes WDKX-FM (103.9) a powerful force in the Rochester community. It is also an example of the importance of maintaining minority owned businesses in the media industry. Mr. Langston, who was chief executive officer of the station, died Thursday, according to station officials. He was 83.

Much more on his life and legacy...

VIDEO - Janelle Monae Tightrope

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Urban radio is not plugged into Janelle Monae, but more than a million viewers on YouTube are??? ...and "sugah"... Mo'Nique (via the BET talk show) is too, baby.

Marc Lamont Hill Responds to Slim Thug's Feelings About Black Women in Vibe Magazine Interview

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"Most single Black women feel like they don’t want to settle for less. Their standards are too high right now. They have to understand that successful Black men are kind of extinct. We’re important. It’s hard to find us so Black women have to bow down and let it be known that they gotta start working hard; they gotta start cooking and being down for they man more. They can’t just be running around with their head up in the air and passing all of us."

Rickey Smiley Replaces Russ Parr in Cleveland

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Radio One mainstream urban Z107.9 (WENZ) has swapped syndicated morning shows. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has replaced The Russ Parr Morning Show.

Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr are both syndicated through Radio One’s syndication company, Syndication One. The Russ Parr Morning Show aired for nine years on Z107.9.

The Game Talks to Pooch Man about New Album, Kanye, Jay-Z Beef, and Chris Brown

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Rapper Game paid a visit to the 100.3 The Beat (WPHI Philadelphia) studios for an interview with Pooch Man.

Oprah's BFF Gayle King is Added to WURD Radio

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Gayle King offers her unique perspective on an array of topics ranging from current events and cultural trends to politics and more.

She brings listeners closer to their favorite celebrities and notable public figures with her revealing, compelling daily interviews. Her show will air on Monday - Friday from 10 a.m.- 12 noon on talk radio station 900 AM WURD in Philadelphia.

In the following interview Gayle talks about her radio show and her relationship with Oprah in an AP interview at XM/Sirius satellite radio studios.

Elle Duncan Joins Frank & Wanda In the Morning on V-103; Miss Sophia? He's Out

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“You’d drive yourself crazy basing your decisions on what people say on a blog,” she said. “People who know me and work with me every day know I work hard. I try to be respectful. I try to be a good employee and play my role and try to get better. I have a bit of a thick skin. I’ve been on Web sites that posted my picture and someone says I can’t be 27 years old because I have ‘old’ knees.”

Update: Tom Joyner not leaving Soul 106.3, TJMS will Simulcast on Two Stations

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Previously we posted the Chicagoland Radio and Media report that indicated The Tom Joyner Morning show would be moving over to Power 92 WPWX and leaving Soul 106.3.

Well that's not quite the case. The TJMS gives us an update...

First Steve Harvey, Now Beyonce Pimpin' Black Women

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The Fresh Xpress blog comes right out and says Steve Harvey and Beyonce are taking advantage of the recent media portrayals of single Black women. He uses Beyonce's latest video as proof.





What do you think?