HOTEL ALERT - PIER 66 NEARLY SOLD OUT. BOOK HERE WHILE THEY LAST - AGENDA ALERT: FORMER US. REPRESENTATIVE/TURNED WESTWOOD ONE TALK HOST, MIKE ROGERS, JOINS THE LINEUP AT AT TSBC FT. LAUDERDALE- Talk Show Boot Camp 7 - Coming March 4 & 5, 2016 - REGISTER NOW, THERE'S STILL TIME TO SAVE - CLICK HERE

Shila Nathan Joins The Lineup At Nash 94.7 NY

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– As Jockline hinted last week (JL 1/15), Cumulus now reveals it's bringing Shila to New York and NASH FM 94.7. Shila debuts on NASH FM 94.7 New York on Monday, February 8, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. She replaces Kelly Ford, who recently moved to Nashville as Co-Host of America’s Morning Show. Shila comes to New York from Chicago, where she was Afternoon Drive personality for CBS Chicago’s WUSN-FM/US99.5. Prior to that, she held on-air posts at KWRZ-FM and WGGY-FM in Scranton, PA, and was co-host of morning shows on WRDW-FM and on WYSP-FM in Philadelphia, where she was a weekly TV contributor for Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia”.

She began her career in 2005 at WKRZ-FM in Scranton, PA, as a producer and on-air sidekick. Shila said: “What an exciting and unexpected opportunity at NASH FM 94.7 in New York City! I'm so grateful that I found an opportunity that brings me close to home and my family and allows me to pursue my passion of radio on the world's biggest platform. I owe a big thanks to Mike McVay, Chad Lopez, John Foxx and to the entire NASH FM crew! What a great time to be in Country music!”

REPORT: Live365 To Close Down Operations Amid Rising Royalty Rates

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– It's being reported that Live365 will be closing down its operations on January 31st. According to hypebot.com, rates that net broadcasters pay to play music went up late last year and with the hike came the elimination of a special rates for smaller net broadcasters. Live365, since 1999 has been providing streaming services for 5000+ of small broadcasters.

Dean Kattari (L), Director of Broadcasting, posted on his linkedin.com background page, "This company ended its 17 year career due to loss of funding and changes in the royalty payment structure" Recently, Live365 had significantly reduced staff. In an email to its broadcasters, Live365 wrote: "We are sad that we are closing our doors at the end of this month. There are always possibilities that we can come back in one form or another, but at this point in time, January 31, 2016 is the last day that Live365’s streaming servers and website will be maintained and supported."

WTMX-FM To Receive Crystal Heritage Award At Las Vegas NAB

Only five other stations have received this honor in the history of the NAB Crystal Radio Awards

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will honor WTMX-FM, Chicago, IL, home of the wildly successful Eric & Kathy Show, with the esteemed NAB Crystal Heritage Award, which will be presented during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, on Tuesday, April 19 in Las Vegas.

Only five other stations have received this honor in the history of the NAB Crystal Radio Awards. “Giving back to the community is a big part of who we are and what we do at WTMX. It always has been-- going back to our inception and now as part of the Hubbard Radio family," said Hubbard Chicago Market Manager John Gallagher."

Stations can submit entries for a Crystal Radio Award until January 29. At the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, sponsored by ASCAP, NAB will honor this year's 10 Crystal Radio Award winners and 50 finalists. Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, hosts of ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike,” will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Radio host and web entrepreneur Kim Komando will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon.

iHeartRadio Surpasses 80 Million Registered Users

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– iHeartRadio announced it has surpassed 80 million registered users. iHeartRadio continues to reach user milestones at a rate faster than Facebook or any other radio or digital music service, having reached 70 million registered users just last summer. The number of registered users do not account for the millions of listeners who tune in to iHeartRadio's live radio stations, which does not require registration -- meaning that iHeartRadio's reach is even greater. iHeartRadio has also been downloaded more than 850 million times, has 80 million social media followers and is now available on more than 80 unique device platforms

"In just five years, we've seen continued powerful growth in our registered user base - a testament to the power of radio and listening," said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio. "Our listeners have many new ways to enjoy our stations and programming, and we want to continue to deepen their listening experience and ensure we're available everywhere they expect us to be." Earlier this month at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, iHeartRadio announced integrations on seven new platforms, including AppleTV.

Entries Now Being Accepted For 2016 Radio Mercury Awards

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– Call for Entry for the 25th Annual Radio Mercury Awards is now open. Entries are being accepted for outstanding creative spots, campaigns and innovative radio work from advertising agencies, radio stations, production companies, colleges, universities, and advertisers.

Chief Judge Chris Smith (R) along with a soon-to-be-announced team of final round judges, will disburse up to $90,000 in cash prizes including the $50,000 Best of Show prize. Categories for this year’s competition include: Agency/Production Company Spot, Best Use of Radio in an Integrated Campaign, Most Innovative Use of Radio, Public Service/Awareness Spot, Radio Campaign, Radio Station Produced Spot, Spanish Language Radio Spot or Campaign, and Student Produced Spot. “Motel 6, a brand I’ve worked on for 15 years, won the very first Radio Mercury Grand Prize. So it’s even more gratifying to be the head judge on the 25th anniversary of that achievement," noted Chris Smith, Brand Creative Group Head, The Richards Group. The 2016 Finalists will be announced in early May. Winners will be announced at the 2016 Radio Mercury Awards event on June 2 in New York. For more information CLICK HERE .

SYNDICATION: 'Something to Think About' With Mike Rogers Hits 200 Station Mark

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– Westwood One announced that Something to Think About with Mike Rogers hit a major milestone – surpassing the 200 station mark in its first year on the air. The weekday “slice of life” vignettes, featuring Mike Rogers, former Congressman (R-Michigan) and Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, are now heard on more than 200 affiliated stations, including WABC-AM/New York, KABC-AM/Los Angeles, WLS-AM/Chicago, KSEV-AM/Houston, KDKA-AM/Pittsburgh, and WIOD-AM/Miami.

Rogers spent more than a decade at the intersection of the topics and events that shape Americans’ lives, where he's been privy to perspectives available only to a select few in senior levels of government and national security. - Stations interested in Something to Think About can contact Stuart Greenblatt at (212) 419-2946 or sgreenblatt@westwoodone.com.

Rogers will be a featured speaker at this year's Talk Radio Boot Camp, set for March 4 & 5 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

NEWS: CBS Radio's 'Looking At The Law' Marks 10,000th Broadcast

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 22ND, 2016 –– Neil Chayet CBS Radio News’ weekday legal segment LOOKING AT THE LAW, which launched four decades ago, this week marks its 10,000th broadcast delivered to listeners around the country and on the Armed Forces Radio Network around the world. The segments, which launched on April 1, 1976, feature attorney and Harvard Medical School professor Neil Chayet.

“Neil thought he would run out of material by now, but with millions of lawsuits brought every year, along with an apparently endless supply of puns, the future is secure,” said Harvey Nagler (L), CBS News Vice President, Radio. “Most listeners have gotten a chuckle – or a groan – from Neil’s last lines and continually marvel at the strange and sometimes wacky cases that find their way into the courtroom.” Four decades and 10,000 broadcasts later, Chayet is still LOOKING AT THE LAW every day. Chayet will celebrate his 10,000th program Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM as a guest on Dan Rea’s “NightSide” heard on Boston’s WBZ 1030 AM.

Harvey Nagler will be a featured panelist at this year's TSBC in Ft. Lauderdale during a special 'Radio News' session.

Steve Harvey Says 'We Need Chris Rock On That Night;' Dr. Phil Sued By Ex-Employee

Steve Harvey Says 'We Need Chris Rock' On That Night'- [ACCESS HOLLYWOOD]

[WATCH] Ice Cube Says "He's Not gonna Kiss No Ass" For An Oscar Nomination - [POWER 105]

Bill Cosby Prevails In Philadelphia Lawsuit; Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed - [CNN]

[LISTEN] Amy Schumer Says She 'Would Never Steal A Joke' - [VULTURE]

[WATCH] Dr. Phil Sued For By Ex-Employee For False Imprisonment - [NYDN]

[WATCH] EW Covers 'OJ's American Crime Story' - [EW]

[LISTEN] To David Bowie's Impressions Of Other Rock Stars - [BILLBOARD]

[WATCH] Kevin Hart & Stormzy Go At It In Rap Battle - [USA TODAY]

CHECK IT OUT: The Richest Person In America's Top 50 Cities - [FORBES]

Hasty Pudding's 2016 Man Of The Year Is... [BOSTON]

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Philly Host Draws Three Day Suspension For Using Racial Epithet

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– 94.1 WIP Philadelphia released a statement yesterday (1/20) announcing that host Josh Innes had been suspended for three days following his comments about Eagles center Jason Kelce.

“Comments made by Josh Innes during his WIP-FM program yesterday in regards to Eagles center Jason Kelce were inappropriate and unacceptable .. We do not condone or approve of those comments," WIP stated.

Innes had used a racial epithet on Tuesday while referring to Kelce on his show shortly before Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's opening press conference. Later in the show, Innes offered an apology saying, “I’m the dumbest human being on the planet,” adding: his intention was not to offend anybody. “I apologize for that, I truly do. I’m an idiot.” 1

WRIF-FM Extends Longterm With Dave & Chuck the Freak

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Greater Media announced that morning hosts Dave & Chuck the Freak have signed a new multi-year contract with WRIF-FM in Detroit. The show began with the station in May of 2013. No strangers to the Detroit airwaves, Dave and Chuck the Freak, along with Lisa Way (above center), have spent over a decade working together at WRIF-FM and “across the border” in Windsor, Ontario. The six member team of the Dave & Chuck the Freak Morning Show anchor one of America’s most successful rock radio stations. WRIF-FM recently marked 44 years in the rock radio format in Detroit. WRIF-FM is owned by Greater Boston Radio, Inc., a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Cumulus Promotes Jake McCann And Beth Cohen To VP Posts At Wash, D.C. Stations; Nichole Hartman Appointed GSM For CMG Jacksonville

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announced that it has promoted Jake McCann to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Washington, D.C. McCann was formerly Vice President, Sales for Cumulus Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales for Greater Media in Detroit. Concurrently, Cumulus announces that it has promoted Beth Cohen to Vice President, Sales for Cumulus Washington, D.C. Cohen was formerly Director of Sales for Cumulus’ D.C. stations. Prior to joining Cumulus, she was General Sales Manager for iHeart Media in Washington, D.C. for many years.

--Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville Radio has named Nichole Hartman as its new General Sales Manager (GSM). Hartman will also serve as Brand Manager for 95.1 WAPE, WJGL Eagle 96.9, and Hot 99.5. Hartman began her CMG career as Local Sales Manager for CMG Jacksonville where she focused on cluster Target development. Before joining CMG, she was Account Manager for Entercom Communications in Greenville, South Carolina.

Wisconsin Host Takes On 'Making a Murderer' With 10-Part Rebuttal Series

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– The trials and tribulations of Steven Avery and the subsequent Netflix documentary series "Making a Murderer," have caused a viral phenomenon. While some argue that Steven Avery's case is a failure to our judicial system, others assert that the documentary paints a one-sided picture of the trial and conviction of Mr. Avery.

Enter Dan O'Donnell (L), a non-practicing lawyer and radio journalist at WISN, iHeartMedia's News/Talk station in Wisconsin, who has a unique perspective on the case. Dan was assigned to cover Avery from his release in 2003 through his (and his nephew's) conviction in 2007. While he doesn't make much of an appearance in the documentary, "Making a Murderer" has had a profound impact on Dan - particularly, due to its bias. And so, Dan is doing what any lawyer would do in the courtroom - rebut the case presented in the Netflix documentary - and it can all be heard on iHeartRadio.

Mirroring the show as a 10-part series, WISN has produced a podcast entitled "Rebutting a Murderer" which combines the best parts of "Serial" with the buzz of "Making a Murderer" and the unique perspective of law-school educated journalist who was there covering it all, bringing to light pieces of evidence the filmmakers left out or glazed over. The series just finished up the last of its 10 episodes. LISTEN HERE

Nielsen Wants to Watch You Talk On Social Media About TV

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Nielsen announced this week that it is working with Facebook to include conversations about TV programs in its measurement system. According to recode.net, Nielsen is going to start tracking discussions that people have about TV on Facebook with their family and friends, even if that discussion isn’t marked as “public.” Nielsen still won’t be able to peer into Facebook messages you send directly to your friends, but it will see if you post a message on someone’s feed declaring your love for “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” or “Jessica Jones.”

Nielsen says it will create new social TV ratings that incorporate Facebook data later this year, and will rename its Twitter TV Ratings “Social Content Ratings” when that happens. Eventually, it says, it will also incorporate conversation from Instagram. If the fact that Nielsen will know you told your friends you love “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is worrisome for you, you can relax a bit: The company says it will only use the data in aggregate form, so your semi-secret will be safe. PHOTO/netflix READ ARTICLE HERE

Westwood One News To Simulcast Iowa Democratic Town Hall

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Westwood One News will exclusively simulcast CNN’s town hall on Monday night, January 25, when the Democratic presidential hopefuls will face voters in in Des Moines -- one week before the highly anticipated Iowa caucuses. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley will field questions from Iowa Democrats in this prime-time event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party and Drake University.

The CNN town hall comes as the race for the Democratic nomination shows Clinton and Sanders locked in a close battle for Iowa. Sanders leads Clinton in New Hampshire; Clinton is seen more favorably by Democrats in South Carolina and in national polls. The town hall, which will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, will air from 9 pm.-11 pm ET on Westwood One News stations nationwide. For more information, contact Jim Jones at jimjones@westwoodone.com or (202) 895-2339.

RADIO NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Aussie Host Unloads On Former Station; Chris Evans Gets Car Sick On 'Top Gear'

By Graham Mack

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Meshel Laurie (R), who started her new breakfast show with Matt Tilley on KIIS in Melbourne, Australia this week, took to Facebook and Twitter to unload on her former station, Nova100. Meshel stated: “After 13 years with the Nova radio network, during which I was part of 3 number 1 shows including National drive, and then treated like a disposable dish rag and a fool, I start a new job tomorrow at KIIS FM 101.1. My nerves are soothed by the fact that all the best people from Nova are now there too and I'm beyond grateful to them for judging me worthy of a spot on the team”.

Chris Evans Gets CAR SICK On New 'Top Gear' - The Daily Mirror newspaper in the UK has published pictures of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show host, Chris Evans throwing up during filming of his new car show. Chris was the passenger as the German racing driver raced round a track in Monterey, California before she had to come to a sudden stop and let the him hop out. Evans became lead host of Top Gear when Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and several senior production staff left the BBC motoring programme back in March. Read the full Daily Mirror story here; http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chris-evans-gets-car-sick-7197150

Justin Bieber Helps Liverpool Station Launch - Capital Liverpool has recruited Justin Bieber, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande and a host of other stars to front its multi-media launch campaign on Merseyside Read more and watch the TV commercial here; http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/01/18/justin-bieber-little-mix-and-jason-derulo-front-capital-liverpool-launch-campaign

Want to connect with Graham? Call +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk

WGCI Chicago's Kendra G Is Looking For A Date This Valentine's Day

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21XT, 2016 –– As the annual deluge of Valentine's Day stuntery gets underway, we thought we'd get things started with this one from WGCI/107.5 Chicago. Morning host Kendra G, as their promo suggests, is looking for a man in 2016! It continues: "If you think you’re the man for a Valentine’s Day date with Kendra send us your Instagram video!

Entries are being taken now through Tuesday, January 26th. Voting will take place Monday, February 1st through Sunday, February 7th. 3 finalists will be chosen and each will go on a one-on-one date with Kendra G. From there a Grand Prize Winner will be chosen to go on a Valentine’s Day date with Kendra G. As expected, the date includes dinner with Kendra G and plenty of extras. Read more HERE

Feel free to send us your Valentine's Day STUNTAGE HERE

Adele To Perform At Grammys; Springsteen Covers Eagle's Tune; Gaga & Elton Collaborat

[WATCH] Bruce Springsteen Covers Eagle's 'Take It Easy' - [HUFFPO]

[WATCH] Melissa Rivers Talks Playing Her Mom In 'Joy' - [E ONLINE]

Lady Gaga Writes New Album With Elton John - [IDOLATOR]

HELLO: Adele To Perform At Grammys - [ET]

[WATCH] Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals She Has MS - [PEOPLE]

Quincy Jones Threatens To Sit Out Oscars - [GOSSIP COP]

[WATCH] Stacey Dash Dishes On Oscar's Diversity Backlash: 'There Shouldn't Be Black History Month' - [THE WRAP]

Jamie Foxx Meets Father Of Man He Saved From Car Wreck - [NEWSONE]

Check Out Cast members From 'Cheers,' 'Taxi', '2 1/2 Men,' And More, Who'll Reunite For NBC's James Burrows Special - [THR]

'MORE' Of Katie Holmes - [MORE]