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Ellen K Named Voice Of 'Live Everywhere' 2016 Grammys

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Talent and content management company, Workhouse Media announced that Ellen K, host of The Ellen K Morning Show on iHeartMedia’s KOST 103.5, has been selected as the voice of the 58th GRAMMY Music Awards®. Paul Anderson, principal and CEO, shared, “Ellen K’s poise, elegance, and inviting personality is welcomed once again to voice the most important awards evening in all of music.”

“This year the GRAMMYs are live everywhere for the first time," said Ellen. "And with Adele back on the GAMMY stage and so many other amazing performances — I know the entire GRAMMY team is gearing up for a spectacular night, and I’m grateful to be a part of it."

The 58 th GRAMMY Awards ® ceremony will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Staples Center® in Los Angeles and will be televised live by the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. For more information, please visit www.grammy.com

Sirius XM Sues Former Programmer Who Jumped Ship For Spotify

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Sirius XM Radio Inc. has sued its former country programmer, John Marks, in New York state court for jumping ship to rival Spotify USA Inc.. According to law360.com, it alleges that Marks violated a non-compete agreement and is using Sirius XM’s internal data against it. In a lawsuit filed last Thursday in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, Sirius XM said that Mark E. Sebastian, known as John Marks, broke an agreement barring him from working at a competitor for one year.

Last November (11/1), Jockline reported that Mark's hire by Spotify was a move to bolster the music streaming outlet's country music presence. During his tenure at Sirius, Marks had earned a reputation for spotting talent and breaking young artists.

MOTION: Ali Mac Joins Kicks 101.5 Atlanta As It Debuts New Lineup

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announced that Kicks 101.5 FM/WKHX-FM in Atlanta debuts a new weekday lineup today, welcoming on-air host Ali Mac from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. weekdays. Kicks 101.5 FM personality, CJ moves from Middays to host the 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. show.

Ali Mac joins Kicks 101.5 FM from 93.7 WGYL Vero Beach/Treasure Coast, FL, where she was Co-Host of “Geoff and Ali in the Morning”. Prior to that, Ali hosted the 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight show on Star 94 in Atlanta, having previously served that station as news and traffic anchor and fill-in personality. She was also morning show co-host on 97.5 WABB in Mobile, AL, and was on-air at Z97/WMGZ in Milledgeville, GA.

Scott Lindy, Corporate Program Director for Cumulus Media said: “I’ve worked alongside Ali and watched her grow into an entertaining personality with razor sharp social media and digital skills. I’m excited for our listeners to hear and see what Ali will bring into their lives. Ali Mac said: “I’m thrilled to be back in Atlanta with Kicks 101.5 and to reunite with Scott Lindy and his team. I’d like to thank Cumulus Atlanta Vice President/Market Manager Sean Shannon and Cumulus SVP Content/Programming Mike McVay for their confidence in me.”

iHM Jacksonville Announces Programming Changes In Jacksonville

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– iHeartMedia Jacksonville announced programming changes in Jacksonville, FL. beginning last Friday. Planet Radio moved to 97.3, playing Active Rock programming, and Project 106.9, Your Commercial-Free Alternative. Project 106.9 will be a simulcast of WQIK-HD2 and will play alternative rock music programming. Skip Kelly, Program Director of 107.3 JACK FM will add the additional Program Director duties for Project 106.9.

"We have had Planet Radio on air at 106.9 for two years and the move to 97.3 will enhance our footprint and cover more of Jacksonville," said Tommy BoDean (shown), Senior Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia Jacksonville. "I’m thrilled to be adding the Alternative format to our cluster. This will give Jacksonville listeners a true Alternative station that is passionate about the music and lifestyle." iHeartMedia Jacksonville has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital – and includes 99.1 WQIK-Country, 93.3 The Beat-Hip Hop and R&B, 97.9 KISS FM-Top 40, 107.3 JACK fm-Adult Hits, V101.5 – Throwback Hip Hop, 97.3 Planet Radio –Rock, SportsRadio 930 and now Project 106.9.

SYNDICATION: Sunday Night Slow Jams Presents Free Valentine's Day Special; Stephanie Miller's 2016 Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour Kicks Off In Wisconsin

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Benztown’s Sunday Night Slow Jams announced that it is offering its upcoming four-hour Valentine’s Day Special for free to stations on a market-exclusive basis. The free Valentine’s Day Sunday Night Slow Jams show is available in three formats: Rhythm/Urban, Top 40/Mainstream and the new Throwback edition is available for download, and includes interactive phones and Valentine’s Day song dedications—with no commitments or strings attached for stations. Sunday Night Slow Jams currently is the #1 weekend radio show on 114 radio stations across the U.S. R Dub!, Creator, Host and Producer of Sunday Night Slow Jams said: "What better night to air Sunday Night Slow Jams than on Sunday, February 14, 2016, Valentine’s Day? For more information visit www.benztown.com/slowjamsvalentine or contact Masa Patterson at Benztown at mp@benztown.com or (818) 842-4600. About Benztown

- On the eve of the Iowa and New Hampshire Primaries, Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour (www.sexyliberal.com) announced its theatrical return in 2016. The first Tour date will be in Madison WI at the iconic Barrymore Theater on Saturday, February 27th . The Tour will feature progressive radio and TV hosts Stephanie Miller, John Fugelsang, and comedy duo Frangela. “America has spoken. Stephanie Miller says, “When the people who don’t think say ‘ Donald Trump says what we think!’ its time to admit that desperate times demand desperate comedy. Additional Tour dates and cities to be announced shortly. For more information contact: Ron Hartenbaum Hartenbaum@wydmedia.com 917-881 - 9669

BUSINESS: Yahoo Sports Radio Picks Up 'Legendary Coaches'; Gen Media Teams With Creative Talent For Alliance

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Legendary Coaches, a weekly radio program hosted by noted sports broadcaster Chris Childers and featuring iconic NCAA coaches, will be heard on Yahoo! Sports Radio’s broadcast and digital platforms beginning February 13 as part of wider-ranging deal with KMG Networks, a division of Krantz Media Group, and Hill Entertainment, the program’s producer.

Iconic coaches such as Phillip Fulmer and Gene Stallings, as well as Vince Dooley, RC Slocum, Houston Nutt, and Jerry Stovall, will bring a unique perspective of the interaction with players, fans, schools, and media and the pressures on a coach during a football season.

-- Gen Media Partners, the integrated media representation company for radio, and Creative Talent, Inc., a broadcast talent and management agency, announced today a strategic business development alliance to engage and expand their proprietary services to clients. Under the arrangement, the two entities will work together to generate revenue and growth capabilities for their general market and Hispanic radio clients. "We are in a new age, and Gen Media Partners is a fast-growing company with a group of very smart people,” stated Steve Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Creative Talent, Inc.

AWARDS: Westwood One News Takes Golden Mike Award At RTNA

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– This past Saturday night (1/23), Westwood One News won a Golden Mike Award® for best reporting by a radio network, given by the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA). Westwood One News correspondent Jim Roope accepted the award for his coverage of last year’s Roseburg Oregon shooting massacre.

The Golden Mike Awards® are Southern California's most prestigious, and most coveted, broadcast journalism prize. Blue-ribbon panels of judges are constituted by recruiting first-rate, experienced broadcast news professionals from top markets, stations, networks, bureaus, and universities across the country. Photo: Westwood One News correspondent Jim Roope (L) being presented the award by RTNA rep and KFI/LA News Director Chris Little

Want A Photo With Trump? Radio Host Now Has An App For That

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 26TH, 2016 –– Okay, so what are the chances of grabbing a quick photo with Presidential hopeful, Donald Trump? Actually, thanks to a new mobile app, your odds are quite good. From the creator of the now hugely popular 'Picture me with The Pope, WFTL/Ft. Lauderdale's Rich Stevens is back at it again with his latest app called Picture Me with Donald Trump.

Developed by Mashuga Media, it's available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. And, it’s 100% free. Rich Stevens, president of Mashuga Media, says as soon as Trump began rising in the polls, he knew he had to develop the app. “We already have apps that let you take photos with Pope Francis, President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and several other noted major figures,” Stevens said. “But Trump’s popularity nationally made this new app a must-have for all political junkies. And once the photos are taken, they can easily be posted on social media.” The app also features a countdown clock that lets you know how many days, hours, minutes and seconds it is before Trump, if elected, takes office. Since launching this latest app, Stevens tells us the news has gone viral and has been featured on TV news in Boston, Orlando, Des Moines, Louisville, Tampa and even India. Yahoo News and Yahoo Finance and MSN gave it front page yesterday, as well, says Stevens.

KATO KAELIN: What 'People vs. OJ' Got Wrong; Carol Burnett Honored By SAG

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The East Coast Digs Out In The Aftermath Of Jonas

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– Following numerous deaths, millions losing power, hundreds of auto crashes and travel bans, the east coast is slowly digging out from this weekend's crippling winter storm Jonas. According to weather.com, the snow dropped 26.8 inches in Central Park, the second-most recorded since 1869. The storm dropped snow from the Gulf Coast to New England, with areas of Washington surpassing 30 inches. A rural area of West Virginia reported nearly 40 inches.

As usual, radio did its part in keeping listeners informed around the clock as some staffers holed up in nearby hotels and perhaps a cot or two at their stations. Some of our friends and associates in the region hit hardest shared a few close-ups. Among the many included 1010 WINS New York's morning anchor Lee Harris who took the photo at top of 9th @ 55th right after the traffic ban. At left, USRN Jeffrey Jameson offered a look outside of Radio City Hall. On the right, one of last year's MSBC/ReelWorld's Rising Stars, Pavlina Osta, grabs hold of the Wall Street's charging bull on Broadway & Morris St, New York, NY. Phil Boyce, SVP/Spoken Word Format for Salem Media Group and Salem Radio Network told us he was hit with about 20 inches of snow at his home in NW New Jersey, but said 'The blessing for NYC was that this hit on Friday night." Phil Boyce and Lee Harris will be among the featured guests at this year's TSBC 7 in sunny Ft. Lauderdale on March 4&5.

BLIZZARD COVERAGE CHECKLIST: 'Listeners Become Your Key Reporters' And 'Don't Forget The Food' Says Bill Hess

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– Bill Hess (inset) Corporate PD For News/Talk & Cumulus and PD 105.9FM WMAL Wash. DC, has a lot of practice covering major events such as Jonas. He tells Jockline, 'It's all about logistics- staffing and providing housing for news anchors, reporters, support personnel, board ops, etc. Oh, and don't forget the food because, even though you have Hotel rooms, restaurants are likely to close," he warns.

Other items on his checklist include contacts: Make sure your storm contacts are always updated so you can get to the officials you need to?" WMAL offered ongoing coverage, provided by its anchors, reporters, web content folks, and additional reporters were embedded in neighborhoods around the region. "One of the highlights of talk radio," says Hess, "is that your listeners are your reporters, and WMAL listeners added great color to our coverage by sharing their stories." Back at Bill's home, he shared a look from his garage after opening the door. Yikes!

Bill Hess will be among our top guests during TSBC in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, FL in March. PHOTO/ WMAL Bldg. Wisconsin Avenue.

MOTION: iHM & Premiere Extend With Johnjay & Rich Show

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– Premiere Networks announced a renewed long-term agreement with The Johnjay & Rich Show. Premiere will continue to distribute the hit weekday morning radio show, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this May, to CHR and Hot AC stations nationwide.

Concurrently, iHeartMedia’s 104.7 KISS-FM in Phoenix announced it has renewed and extended its relationship with The Johnjay & Rich Show.

A chance meeting during Morning Show Boot Camp in New Orleans in 2001 found Rich teaming up with Johnjay. The beginning of The Johnjay and Rich era began in 2001 with their first show airing on KRQQ in Tucson. In 2006, the program moved to KISS-FM in Phoenix, Ariz. PHOTO/JJ & Rich and co-host Kyle.

[WATCH] The Bert Show's Kristin Klingshirn Comes To The Aid Of Her Niece On TLC's 'Say Yes To The Dress'

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– Kristin Klingshirm, co-host of the nationally syndicated The Bert Show appeared on TLC’s Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta last Friday January 22. She came to the aid of her niece, Katy (both shown left), as she prepares to get married to her fiancé, Sam. After getting engaged in April 2015, Katy asked for Kristin’s help in the dress search as they have similar style and fashion taste.

“My niece is getting married in June,” Kristin says. “After her lovely boyfriend proposed and became her fiancé, she reached out to me because she wanted to do Say Yes To The Dress.” Kristin reached out to her friends at Bridals by Lori for help finding the perfect dress. The Atlanta-based TV show filmed Kristin in-studio with The Bert Show and at their Atlanta bridal store, Bridals by Lori.

SYNDICATION: Piolín Show Returns To La Grande 107.5 Dallas; Added At 104.5FM “La Mejor Houston

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– A localized edition of El Show de Piolín, which is nationally syndicated as a morning program by Los Angeles-based Alliance Radio Networks, will air weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on La GRANDE 107.5fm.

Meanwhile, Latino Broadcasting Corporation (LBC), a radio company serving the Houston Hispanic market, announced today that Piolin's El Show de Piolin, will join 104.5FM “La Mejor”, KTBZ HD2. The show will air live from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and makes its Houston debut today.

Real-Life Drama Unfolding In Battle Over Radio Producer's Fortune

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 25TH, 2016 –– A real-life drama is developing following a lawsuit, which claims Himan Brown, the late creator of such classic radio dramas as "Dick Tracy" and "The Adventures of the Thin Man," was duped into putting the bulk of his $100 million fortune into a charitable trust controlled by his lawyer.

According to abcnews.com, Brown, a radio producer who died in New York City in 2010 at the age of 99, had wanted the money go to an organization he founded to promote radio theater, according to court papers. It claims attorney Richard L. Kay exploited Brown, who was 94 when he signed documents now being contested in Manhattan surrogate's court. It says Kay used the trust "for his personal benefit, in disregard of the express intent of Mr. Brown's will and prior estate plan."

The lawsuit was filed by Radio Drama Network, Inc., a private foundation started by Brown in 1984 to foster his love and appreciation for the radio serials that popularized the airwaves in the 1930s and 1940s. Several members of his family serve on its board of directors. Kay's attorney, Michael B. Kramer, disputes this account and said the lawsuit is the latest in a series of court challenges by members of the Brown family over the fortune. He insisted Brown was mentally sharp in October 2004 when he signed papers for the newly created Himan Brown Charitable Trust. The lawsuit, which was filed in December and made public last week, is next scheduled for a March 1 court date, but it could be years before it goes to trial. Brown produced more than 30,000 radio shows in a career that spanned from the 1930s into the 1980s and secured the radio rights to such characters as Dick Tracy, Flash Gordon and the Thin Man.

Chris Rock NOT Dropping Out Of Oscars; Steven Tyler Crashes CNN Storm Coverage

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