MOTION: C.J. Simpson Heads To Job With LA Sparks; Dan Sileo Exits WQAM/Miami; Kelly Mac Out At V103/Chicago

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– AJC'S Rodney Ho reports that
92.9/The Game/Atlanta's morning host C.J. Simpson (wonderfully shown) is leaving Atlanta to take a gig with the L.A. Sparks, a women's basketball team. Her final day with Randy Cross and Rick Kamla is this Wednesday. Simpson started on the music side as member of Ryan Cameron's show on Hot 107.9. She later co-hosted on 95.5/The Beat with Murph Dawg. She was also a member of the Atlanta Dream (Photo: Atlanta Dream) –––––––– Dan Sileo has reportedly left his 10 am-1 pm shift on Beasley’s WQAM/560. Kevin Rogers and Brandon Guzio will take over the slot. The former Miami Hurricane's star had returned to Miami last year following a stint at WDAE/Tampa. –––––––– We learned yesterday that 2010 Marconi winner, Kelly Mac, is leaving V-103/Chicago where she handled middays and also served as asst. PD at WGCI-FM. She had recently arrived from Power 99 Philly. ––––––––– 93.7 NOW/Harrisburg, VA, appoints Chris Kash as its new PD and afternoon drive host. Kash most recently served as Assistant PD and evening host at Q93/Richmond, VA.

Alabama PD Makes U Turn To Former Station Following Lawsuit

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– Looks like Ryan Haney (shown) will be retuning to his former station, WJOX 94.5 FM/Birmingham, after leaving six weeks ago to join sports-talk rival ESPN 97.3 The Zone. According to al.com, Haney, who had been with WJOX since 1998 and had been its program director since 2004, left the station on Jan. 21st and started work at 97.3 The Zone a week later. Then came WJOX owner, Citadel Broadcasting, who filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Judge David Proctor granted a temporary restraining order barring Haney from working for 97.3 The Zone on Feb. 7th with a hearing set when more evidence was gathered, but that was delayed indefinitely by Proctor last Friday. Reportedly, both sides now appear to have reached a settlement, but attorneys representing both Citadel and Haney declined comment. Haney left WJOX the same day popular sports host Paul Finebaum's contract ended. AI's Bob Carlton says Cumulus, the new owner of WJOX, has 90 days from the time Finebaum's contract expired to match any offer from a competing station, and Finebaum is not expected to make a move until those 90 days are up.

Dial Global Gets Recapitalized

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– Dial Global, Inc. announced that the company, along with lenders and certain stockholders, have agreed to recapitalize the Company’s existing credit facilities, other obligations and equity interests. As part of the recapitalization, the Company has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement which provides for a $15 million paydown of the Company’s existing term loan and revolving credit commitments. The maturity date under the First Lien Credit Agreement is October 21, 2016. Spencer Brown (shown), Dial Global’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “The new agreements with our lenders represent a significant step forward for the Company. Once these transactions close, we will have delivered our balance sheet and decreased cash interest expense. The agreements will provide us with greater flexibility to actively manage and grow our business. We look forward to closing these transactions in April and focusing on serving our clients.” The Company also entered into a Priority Second Lien Credit Agreement which provides an additional $31.5 million through a term loan facility to the Company, with a maturity date of July 21, 2017. The recapitalization is expected to become effective on or around April 16, 2013.

WKTU's Paul "Cubby" Bryant Chows Down On 'Taste Makers'

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– Taste Makers is a weekly TV show airing from New York's CW Network affiliate PIX 11. Each week, host Lisa Mateo (shown right), joins with various celebrities, including radio peeps, for their favorite meal. Viewers also get to learn how to make the meal. There they join at various restaurants to eat and talk about food & fame.
Previous guests include Jennifer Esposito, Sandra Bernhard, Jerry Springer, Elvis Duran, Danny Aiello and Richard Belzer. This past weekend you may have caught WKTU/NY's Paul Cubby Bryant (shown left) chowing down with Lisa at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Check out past episodes HERE Taste Makers is produced by MELONTE PARTNERS.

Young Show Member Handles First Major Interview, Plus Date With Mila Kunis [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– This may be one of the coolest interviews we've seen for awhile. It involves 25 Yr. old Chris Stark (shown with Kunis), a regular contributor to BBC 1's Scott Mills show, who engaged in a most unusual chat with mega star Mila Kunis. There promoting "Oz The Great And Powerful," the subject somehow turned to food, weddings and even dropping trowel. Stark, apparently not realizing you aren't suppose to invite major celeb's to social outings, ends up having Kunis agree to join him for drinks and nearly a wedding were it not for a conflict. Watch this closely. A clearly nervous Stark calls the experience his Facebook page "cringe worthy," but you have to admit, this may provide a totally new approach to celebrity interviews. WATCH VIDEO HERE

USRN Teams With UCN For Distribution & Sales Agreement

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– United Stations Radio Networks, Inc. have announced a partnership with the newly launched Universal Comedy Network (“UCN”) to handle both the national advertising sales and affiliate relations for the service. Joel Graham, who was most recently in charge of ACN, will head up UCN. In making this announcement, USRN's Jim Higgins expressed his excitement about the new deal commenting "We've been admirers of the work that Joel and his team have done for years. We're thrilled to be able to work together now and to build upon something very successful and also help to expand into many more affiliated radio stations. Graham added, 'After learning that I was not a candidate to become the new Pope, I immediately went to Plan B - partnering with the pros at United Stations. Of course UCN is thrilled to work with a company that completely understands what we do and will be committed to growing our services."

KQRS Minny's Lisa Miller Takes The Arctic Plunge For Charity

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– The " Arctic Plunge" is a charity event held for the last 11 years in Isanti. KQRS/Minneapolis PM drive host, Lisa Miller, hosts the event every year. She lives on the lake and is very active in her community. Each year it's grown bigger and bigger, with more attendees and jumpers. Each jumper must raise $100 in order to jump with all proceeds benefiting the local Red Cross. KQRS has been a proud sponsor for the last 9 years. We've had our own staff, including Lisa, take "the plunge" for charity. This weekend is their 1st annual "He-Fest", a male expo celebrating everything guys love. Shown above left: KQ staffers Cassie Hilke and Brittany Hagan waiting for their jump, and on the right Brittany Hagan (overnight host), Herb Knutson (helps run the event), Lisa Miller, Jim Lundeen (works for Killebrew Rootbeer), and Cassie Hilke (Promotions Director)READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT HERE

Radios' Geller Teams With World Water Day Project To Air On PBS [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 5TH, 2013 –– The well traveled and much sought after lecturer, Valerie Geller, has joined forces for a documentary which is going to air on American Public Television (PBS) stations on March 20th in conjunction with the United Nation;s "WORLD WATER DAY" - it's called "Water Pressures." This film is about global water sustainability. Geller tells Jockline Daily "Water is one of the most important elements on earth and an exciting new documentary, “Water Pressures,” a film that features Northwestern University students and desert villagers in water-distressed Rajasthan, India. Produced by Artistic Circles’ Ann Feldman, the film is hosted by "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier and directed by Bill Natale (executive producer for Illinois Centers for Broadcasting and who also served as the associate producer of the doc. The story demonstrates how understanding, education and collaboration can lead to sustainable solutions, particularly between developing and developed countries. Based on the relationships created by the documentary, Northwestern is now setting up a research site in the desert at the Jal Bhagirathi Foundation to study and assist with desalination and water-related diseases. SEE SHORT VIDEO HERE

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MOTION: J.C. Corcoran Heads To Houston; Baltazar Reunites With Peebles At Hot 96.9 Boston; Brent Alberts Joins Cumulus/Toledo; Villanucci Exits KOB/Albuquerque

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– After nearly 30 years, St. Louis' iconic host J.C. Corcoran is leaving and headed to KKRW/The Arrow to take over mornings. Corcoran also will assist two other Clear Channel outlets, talker KTRH and KPRC. ––––– Big news out of Boston as Baltazar (center) reunites with his former co-host Pebbles at Hot 96.9. He most recently handled mornings at NOW 100.5 in Sacramento, CA. Prior to that, he and Pebbles chaired mornings at JAMN 94.5 in Boston from 1994-2001. He tells Jockline Daily: "I'm Tom Brady's deep ball threat, ok maybe not! I'm glad to reunite with Pebbles and continue our amazing relationship with the people of Boston"–––––– Longtime Michigan programmer took to Facebook this weekend to write: "I'm happy to share that beginning Monday I'll report for duty as Program Director/Afternoons at Classic Rock 94.5 WXKR Toledo, and PD for Alternative 100.7 The Zone ... I want to thank Val Garris with Cumulus, he has been great to work with in putting this deal together. I'm excited to be back to work in the business I've had a love affair with for 45 years, and it's not ending anytime soon!" –––––––––Longtime KOB/Albuquerque host, Jim Villanucci wrote in a statement last week that his contract wasn't renewed, nor was he offered an extension. No word yet on who will replace Villanucci.

RICH SHERTENLIEB: His Wife Walked Into The Hospital With Cancer In 80 Percent Of Her Body; As Of Thursday, It Was All Gone [AUDIO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– It's a story Toucher & Rich's fans have followed closely for the last couple of weeks. 98.5 The Sports Hub's Rich Shertenlieb (shown) announced to his listeners just weeks ago that his wife Mary was diagnosed with AML – a form of Leukemia. He then took off from the show, but returned last week to share, what he called, a miracle. “I got a call after I went home on Thursday (from the hospital) at 5 pm, and my wife is crying. A doctor came in and said the chemo worked, and she is cancer free and is now officially in remission,” Rich said Friday morning. “Sixteen days after showing up with what they said was one of the highest blast cell counts they’ve ever witnessed, she is cancer-free.” Mary will still have to go through a 6-7 month cycle of less-powerful chemotherapy, but by the end of the summer, if all goes well, she’ll be done with cancer. In just a week or two she’ll be able to eat again (she hasn’t had a real meal since Feb. 17) and, most importantly, see her two kids for the first time since being admitted to the hospital. Mary joined Toucher & Rich Friday morning to give thanks to everyone that has sent her and Rich well wishes during her battle. “I asked a nurse how rare this is, like someone is in remission this quick," Rich said. 'She said of the 10 years she’s been in this unit she remembers one case that was close to this, said Rich. LISTEN TO AUDIO

Stern Producer Deli'Abate Faces Bomb Scare During Jury Duty

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– Certainly no stranger to making news, perhaps this wasn't the way Howard Stern Show producer Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate (shown) would have preferred. Appearing for jury duty at a Stamford, CT courthouse on Thursday, March 1, 2013, according to The Examiner, two separate bomb threats were reportedly called into the courthouse around 10:00 a.m. Thursday, forcing hundreds, including potential jurors like Dell'Abate, out into the street while authorities checked the premises for explosive devices. Dell'Abate and the rest were finally let back into the building around 2:00 p.m. after authorities found no evidence of any bomb in any of the court's facilities. Dell'Abate is a resident of Greenwich, Connecticut and currently serves on the town's Board of Parks and Recreation.

Second Host In Royal Hoax Set For Return To The Air

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– You had to believe that once Michael Christian, Mel Greig's (shown) former co-host returned to work at Southern Cross Austereo's FoxFM, that she would soon be returning to the air as well. Word came over the weekend that she could be headed soon to Sydney/Australia's 2DayFM after the pair were let go following the royal prank that resulted in the suicide of a nurse, Jacintha Saldanha. Spotted outside a bar in Sydney, she told News Limited "Someone from the station will be in contact with you when I return ... "I'm not supposed to say anything. I'm so sorry." Christian now handles 10 am to noon on FoxFM.

Shaving Head, More Than A Stunt For Cat Thomas [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– Shaving heads for the St. Baldrick's Foundation is a regular event for KLUC/Las Vegas and stations across the country, but this year it's more than just a charity event for Cat Thomas (shown), PD and afternoon host at 98.5 KLUC-FM. According to KTNV TV, It is the fifth year that he will shave his head for the event that raises money for childhood cancer research, but his reason for doing so this time is a little boy, named Jackson, that was born the same time as his son. Jackson was born with leukemia and died two years later. Last year KLUC raised $350,000, which made their event one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Baldrick's in the nation. Every year, Thomas colors his hair before the big shave and personally raises thousands of dollars for the event. Morning host, Chet Buchanan (shown L) emcees the event. WATCH VIDEO HERE

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Rich & Bubba Create World's Largest Classroom

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– Syndicated Solutions, Inc. - (SSI) announced that The Rick & Bubba Show has created the World’s Largest Classroom during their live broadcast last week. Airing in school classrooms, gyms and auditoriums, reaching over 865 schools and 50,000 students in at least 17 states, the World’s Largest Classroom was created as part of the National Education Association’s Read Across America program, which calls for every child to read a book today in recognition of the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey celebrated this worthy program to motivate and promote reading awareness by narrating Dr. Seuss’ popular book Green Eggs and Ham in animated fashion to their live in-studio audience, which also included a local elementary school, as well as the aforementioned 50,000+ students across America in at least 17 states, plus their regular large audience via 65 affiliates, TNN Television, XM Radio, UStream.TV and streaming online.

Heidi Klum Becomes Fourth Judge On NBC's America's Got Talent

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4TH, 2013 –– As Jockline Daily tipped you last week with the announcement that Mel B was joining AGT following the departure of Sharon Osbourne, looks like there's going to be a fourth judge after all. Reports over the weekend said the former host of “Project Runway” will be named today to join Howard Stern, Howie Mandel and singer Mel B on the panel of judges which make her their first 4th judge. Apparently, the news leaked following TMZ showing Heidi’s name on the judge’s podium under the show’s trademark “X,” which goes on when the judges don’t like the act that is performing. The show which kicks off in June, starts taping auditions today in New Orleans. And while the foursome of judges is new to America's version, the original british version has always had 4 judges. Photo: Heidi Klum

VOILA: Now You Can Turn Your Facebook Friends Into Your Own Radio Station

THE MOUTH, MARCH 4RH, 2013 –– Between podcasts and the internet, pretty soon nearly everyone will have their own radio show. Now with the all-new EQuala, that time may come even faster. There are currently apps that help you check out your friends' favorite music, but EQuala allows you to take it a step further by creating your own personalized Internet radio station that is based directly on what your friends are listening to. According to evolver.com,
to try EQuala, you'll need to log in with Facebook, which grants EQuala access to your listening and sharing behavior on third-party services. To determine whether a friend is worthy of your station, click on any person in your search results to see what songs they've listened to recently on any Facebook-connected music service. Once you've populated your station, go to EQualizer to customize it to equalize your friends so you can commusicate. EQuala co-founder and CEO Lior Aharoni told Evolver.fm. "EQuala gives music a truly social context, as songs are connected to specific people, who leave footprints that embody their own taste." READ MORE HERE

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