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Arizona Programmer Killed After Being Struck By Taxi

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– Longtime Arizona programmer, Kevin Mannion (L) has died after being struck by a cab in Scottsdale, AZ early Sunday morning. According to myfoxphoenix, officials say Mannion, PD of 96.3/Wickensburg, AZ, had left a nearby restaurant before 1:30 a.m. Sunday and walked across Scottsdale Road. They report he was crossing in the middle of a road, not a crosswalk, when the driver of a cab going northbound hit him. Mannion was taken to a Scottsdale hospital where he died from his injuries. At 96.3 Wickensburg's website they posted "Our prayers are with Kevin Mannion family and friends, our 96.3 Real Country family lost a great guy this morning." Mannion had begun programming country 96.3/KSWG, Wickensburg, AZ in January. Mannion had held past programming stints at stations in Phoenix.

Shotgun Tom Kelly Undergoes Successful Bypass Surgery

Tells Friend Art Vuolo Following Surgery "You Betta Believe it Baby"

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– L.A. Media scribe, Don Barrett broke the news over the weekend that K-Earth's inimitable, Shotgun Tom Kelly, underwent successful quadruple heart bypass surgery in San Diego. Late Saturday, Tom's wife spoke to Don saying she was very optimistic about her husband's surgery and his recovery. Earlier this week, Tom gone in for a routine physical and told his doctor that he was experiencing “pressure on his chest. They planned to do an angioplasty on Friday but an x-ray showed some blockage in his arteries. Radio's Best Friend, and close friend to Kelly, Art Vuolo (shown below following Kelly getting his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame last April), spoke directly with Tom phone following his surgery. Another close friend called Art and gave the phone to Tom who's first words were "you betta believe it baby!" That was a good sign. Hopefully the Shotgun will be back on the air before you know it at LA's KRTH. We all wish him well and a speedy recovery! Tom is scheduled to be in the hospital for five days and should be back on the air in two weeks. “He is very anxious to get back on the air at K-EARTH,” said Linda.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: CCME Taps Jared Fallon For Q102 Philly And Deelo for WKFS-FM Cincinnati For Programming Duties; B93.9 Raleigh Appoints Todd Nixon As PD/Afternoon Host

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– CCME announced that Jared Fallon (L) has been named Program Director for Q102 WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia and Deelo has been named Program Director for KISS 107 WKFS-FM in Cincinnati. As Program Directors they will both oversee all programming operations for their respective stations. Fallon will join Clear Channel Philadelphia from the Cincinnati cluster, where he most recently served as Program Director for KISS 107. He has more than 15 years of experience in the radio industry, including roles on-air and as a Music Director. Deelo replaces Fallon in Cincinnati and previously served as Program Director for 97.3 KISS-FM in Savannah, Ga. He began his radio career when he was 15 years old in Pittsburgh and since then he's made stops in State College, Pa.; Panama City, Fla.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala"I will miss Savannah, but I am excited for the chance to work alongside some of the best and brightest minds in radio," said Deelo. "Growing up on the Ohio River, it's like I'm back home." ––––––– WKSL-FM B93.9, Carolina's New Country, announced today that Todd Nixon (R)has been named Program Director and On-Air Host, effective April 2014. Nixon will oversee all programming for Raleigh's new Country station and will host weekday afternoons from 3-7:00 p.m. EST. His past experience includes prior roles as Program Director and Afternoon Drive Personality for WCKT Cat Country in Fort Myers and Program Director of WCTQ in Sarasota, Fla. "Todd brings with him a wealth of country music experience and we look forward to having his programming expertise in the building," said Chris Edge, Vice President of Programming, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Raleigh. "B93.9 is a fantastic station primed and ready to do great things, with someone of his caliber at the helm, we¹ll be fully equipped to win."

MOTION: Dr. Laura Berman Launches New Radio Show; Seth Everett Joins WOR 710's Mets Broadcast Team

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– Connoisseur Media and Compass Media Networks announced today the launch of
'Uncovered With Dr. Laura Berman' – a daily, topical, relationship program designed to broadcast on AC and Hot-AC stations weekdays from 9pm – Midnight. The program will be advertiser-friendly, caller-driven, and will enable local affiliates to insert music. Dr. Laura Berman is a renowned relationship expert with a broad media pedigree. Berman adds, “Our vision is to provide listeners a candid, informative, and fun forum to talk about love and relationships and how to maximize their lives.” ––––––––– The New York Mets and CCME announced that Seth Everett will join the radio broadcast team for Mets games broadcasts on WOR 710 AM, the new radio home of the Mets. Everett, a nationally known voice of baseball, will host a 30-minute pre- and post-game show before and after every Mets regular season game. Howie Rose and Josh Lewin are teaming up for their third season together as the play-by-play announcers for Mets games. Everett will join WOR 710 AM from FOX Sports Radio and WINS Radio in New York after previously hosting radio shows for ESPN New York and Sirius/XM's MLB Radio Network. His past experience includes eight years at Major League Baseball Advanced Media as a studio host for MLB Radio and video production for MLB.com. Prior to launching his national career, Everett spent three years in Seattle as sports director and on-air host at 950 KJR AM, Seattle's top-rated sports talk station, and two years at KKFN in Denver.

REPORT: Hosts Themselves Becomes Celebrities At CPAC

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has been all over the news and keeping up, step by step, were radio talk host, manning its radio row. According to AFP, hosts such as Dana Loesch says "It's a buffet of publicity for them, they love it." "The hosts themselves have become celebrities. Writer Michael Mathes says syndicated host Mark Levin was mobbed at CPAC Thursday by fans clamoring for pictures with the conservative commentator who is among the most widely heard radio voices in America. Also on hand was Talk Radio 1210 WPHT/Philly's Chris Stigall who hosted a who's who of conservative stars from 2014 CPAC's radio row including Governor Rick Perry (TX), Tucker Carlson (FOX), Senator Rand Paul (KY) and former UN Ambassador John Bolton (R).

Lady Gaga To Keynote And Perform At SXSW 2014

THE MOUTH, MARCH 10TH, 2014 –– According to a SXSW release, Lady Gaga will keynote the SXSW 2014 Music Conference. The five-time Grammy Award winning powerhouse joins an impressive roster of past keynote speakers including music legends like Lou Reed, Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen. The keynote conversation will be led by John Norris of Fuse and is open to those with SXSW Platinum and Music registrations or Artist Wristbands. Lady Gaga also performs Thursday night at Stubb's on the Doritos #BoldStage

Leonardo DiCaprio's Production Company Wants Harry Styles In Acting Roles

Madonna And Avcii To Record Together - [BILLBOARD]

David Hasselhoff On 'Celebrity Apprentice' Wishlist - [PAGE SIX]

Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Spotted Dancing - [GOSSIP COP]

Leonardo DiCaprio's Production Company Wants Harry Styles In Acting Roles - [MIRROR]

DEJA VU: Charlie Sheen A No-Show For Several Days of 'Anger Management' - [THR]

Pee Wee Herman's Bike Nets Nearly $40k On Ebay - [BABBLE]

'Honeymooners' Sheila MacRae Passes Away At 92 - [US]

Clooney Ex, Stacy Keibler Marries Boyfriend - [NY DAILY NEWS]

Katie Holmes Cast In New ABC Pilot, 'Behind the Candelabra' - [EW]

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Former Host Dave Herman Pleads Not Guilty To (S)exual Abuse Charges

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Former New York host Dave Herman was arraigned in federal court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted sexual abuse, according to nj.com. As Jockline Daily reported last month (2.19), federal authorities charged the former legendary New York host Dave Herman (shown) with trying to transport a 7-year-old girl to the U.S. Virgin Islands to sexually abuse her. Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Faith Hochberg set June 30th as Herman's trial date for Herman who was then returned into custody. Herman, 77, has been in custody since being arrested last Oct. 24 at the St. Croix airport. Authorities claim Herman went to the airport with the intent of meeting the girl and her mother, so he could then bring the girl to his house and abuse her. If convicted, Herman faces a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of life. Herman worked for decades on New York’s WNEW-FM during the 1970s on his “Dave Herman Rock and Roll Morning Show." Herman's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has said that Herman may ultimately use an entrapment defense in the case, because Herman believes he was set up by the undercover officer. He then said that Herman was interested in meeting the mother, Kris, not the child -- and it was the undercover officer who had pushed the "banter" about the child during her internet chats with Herman.

Boston's Howie Carr Unknowingly Wins Election In Write-In

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Longtime Boston Host and Herald Columnist, Howie Carr, was elected Wellesley's Town Meeting to represent Precinct F. Only problem was, he didn't run a campaign but won the election as a write-in candidate with a staggering 40 votes. Yesterday, according the Wellesley Patch, Carr formally accepted the position tweeting"I am now an elected official!" Carr came in 8th on the Precinct F ticket, and was the second write-in candidate to win.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Entercom Appoints Mark LaNeve, Man Behind 'Mayhem' Campaign, To BOD

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Entercom Communications announced that Mark LaNeve (L) has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. LaNeve has served since 2012 as Chief Operating Officer of WPP’s Global Team Ford, an agency that serves as the marketing and advertising partner to Ford and Lincoln businesses globally. Previously, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Allstate Insurance Company, where he led the sales and marketing business and introduced the highly acclaimed “Mayhem” campaign. Mr. LaNeve also served as General Manager of the Cadillac brand for General Motors. Under his leadership, Cadillac saw a renaissance and Mr. LaNeve was named “Grand Marketer of the Year” by Brandweek magazine in 2003 for his work. “Mark LaNeve is a tremendous addition to Entercom’s Board of Directors. He has led some of America’s most iconic brands and ad campaigns. He will bring a new and fresh perspective to the Entercom board,” said Entercom President and CEO David Field. “I am honored to join the Entercom board, serve shareholders and work with this exceptional team,” said Mark LaNeve.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS: Happy Turned A Song Into A Movement [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Behemoth recording artist, Pharrell Williams took time this week to ring up NOW 105 James Steele in his hometown of Norfolk/Virginia Beach. He tells Steele with a song that's now number 1 in 175 countries and a album which tops the list in over 60 countries, 'turn happy has turned a song into an entire movement. The Grammy-winning performer used much of his time with Steele to his supporters, giving special thanks to his high school band coach who inspired him and to all the radio people there in Virgina Beach, saying "All those radio people, they shake my life." And just how happy is Williams? . "I can't believe you've lifted me so high," he said. "I can see the stars from here. It's crazy." CHECK OUT AUDIO HERE And just in case you need one more infusion of 'happy' as you head into the weekend, enjoy HERE

Legendary Radio Hosts Take To The Book Tour

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Gerry House hosted the top-rated “Gerry House & The Foundation” for more than 25 years in Nashville and won virtually every broadcasting award there is including a place in the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Now, in his book “Country Music Broke My Brain,” Gerry reveals never-before published conversations with many of country's top stars. In its synopsis, it prints "Nashville is filled with stars and lovers and writers and dreamers. Nashville is also teeming with lunatics and grifters and dip wads and moochers. Gerry House fits easily into at least half of those categories."Tonight, Gerry will be at the Grand Ole Opry from 7-9pm signing books. –––––––––– And House won't be the only one on the radio book tour. Back in the day, Jerry Blavat was know in Philadelphia as “The Geator With the Heater." On March 16th, he adds the title of author as he appears at a local book store to sign copies of his memoir "You Only Rock Once." Today at 73 he's still going strong hosting a show on WXPN/Philly, also broadcast on 88.7 FM in Lancaster. According to lancasteronline.com, Blavat's foreword in the book was penned by none other than the late Dick Clark who called Blavat “truly one of a kind.” Blavat debuted on the original “Bandstand” TV show in 1953 and began in radio in 1960. His book shares stories from Joan Crawford to Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. He even writes of his relationship with the late Philadelphia mob boss Angela Bruno, which caused the DJ to end up on the FBI’s radar screen.

Student Fulfills Dream, Lands Sole Local Slot On Memphis Station

It Has Been My Dream To Be On The Radio

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– Yes, there are still those who dream of being on the radio. Ben Murray (shown) is apparently one of them. He's a University of Memphis student who, since 2010, has been working primarily as a club jock. But starting today, he'll begin appearing regularly on on FM 101.9 Radio Now on Friday evenings. According to The Daily Helmsman, Murray's break began after befriending one of the station’s staff members at the club. “The station just got a new program director and I was starting to be around the station’s staff more and more. Eventually the director came to the club and heard me spin. He asked me to start deejaying on the radio station every Friday.” “Ever since I’ve started deejaying, it has been my dream to be on the radio,” Murray said. “It’s a big deal because 101.9 doesn’t have any local DJs. The station is all syndicated, so it’s a big deal to me to be the only local DJ on the station.” He adds “DJs are important because they are typically the first people to break songs—play it for everybody else to hear,” Murray said. “It’s how a lot of people hear music for the first time, and, before blogs and music sites, it was the only way people would hear new music for the first time. Photo by Brandon Caradine

Big D & Bubba Welcome Seven New Affiliates

THE MOUTH, MARCH 7TH, 2014 –– The Big D and Bubba Show is excited to announce that since joining COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS and building out new studios in January the show has welcomed eight new affiliate stations to their Country Morning Show including WTGE Baton Rouge LA, WKUL Cullman AL, WZVA Marion VA, WXRS Swainsboro GA, KMTK Bend OR, KMTY Holdrege NE, KWKJ Windsor MO. Big D, co-host of the Big D & Bubba Show, states “We are so excited that radio stations believe in what we’re doing and utilizing our ability to send custom audio and video content from our new Nashville studios” “We had over 30 Stations tour the new studios during the Country Radio Seminar and you could see the lights go on when they see the green screen, video cameras, lights and production studio capabilities” adds Adam Wilbur, Vice President of Affiliate Sales at Compass Media.