Suspect Arrested Again After Stalking MPR host

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Patrick Henry Kelly (below), who was charged in October with stalking Mary Lucia (L), host of MPR/Twin Cities' 89.3 Currents program, has been arrested again for allegedly leaving flowers and a manila envelope on Lucia's doorstep, which was caught on a surveillancee camera.

According to twincities.com, the envelope contained a book and a letter signed "Patrick." Lucia had a surveillance system installed because of previous interactions with Kelly, and that system captured video of him coming to her door and leaving the items. Lucia called 911, and investigating officers noted she was "very fearful" and "filled with dread due to the defendant's actions," according to the complaint.

Kelly was first charged with stalking Lucia last October after first sending her unwanted gifts to the radio station in St. Paul and later bringing gifts and letters to her home in Minneapolis. After his initial court appearance, he posted bond and was released from jail on the condition that he have no contact with Lucia. Kelly is scheduled to go to trial on the stalking charges Aug. 31. Lucia took a leave of absence from The Current in April and has not returned to the schedule since then. PHOTO/Hennepin County jail)

CRB Honor 2015 Class Of Inductees Into Country Hall Of Fame

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. honored the 2015 class of inductees into the Country Radio of Fame this week at a special ceremony, held at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. This year’s Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees were Joel Raab, Sammy George, Mike Kennedy, Randy Carroll and Karen Dalessandro (shown). In addition, Dwight Yoakam was recognized as the recipient of the 2015 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award, and Jeff Walker was honored with the 2015 CRB President’s Award.

For information about the annual Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony, contact the Country Radio Seminar offices at 615-327-4487. Pictured below: The 2015 class of inductees into the Country Radio of Fame (pictured L to R): Randy Carroll, Mike Kennedy, Karen Dalessandro, Joel Raab, and Sammy George. PHOTO/Kristen England

Pharrell, Elton John, Drake And Dr. Dre Among Others To Host Shows On Beats 1

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Fresh off the heels of yesterday's annuouncement that Eminem will be Zane Lowe's first guest on Apple's Beats 1 Radio, comes word that Elton John, Dr. Dre, St. Vincent, Pharrell, Josh Homme and more will host their own radio shows on the streaming station as well. Add Jaden 'son of Will' Smith to the lineup, too. The service launches on June 30th.

According to The New York Times, Dr. Dre's show will be called "The Pharmacy,' while Elton John's will be called Elton John's Rocket Hour." NYT's Ben Sisario describes Beats 1 as a throwback to free-spirited old FM radio' and says its closest rival may be Sirius XM, .PHOTO/Ebro Darden, Julie Adenuga and Zane Lowe, who will share Beats 1 weekday anchor duties. Credit Apple

Taylor Swift & Apple Make Nice; 1989 Now Available For Music Streaming Launch

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Taylor Swift and Apple have officially kissed and made up as the mega star confirmed on Thursday (June 25th) that 1989, the best-selling album of 2014, will be available on the company’s music streaming service, set to launch on June 30.

According to qz.com, their tiff began last week ass Apple revealed it would not be paying artists royalties during Apple Music’s three-month free trial period. On Sunday (June 21st) Taylor posted an open letter on Tumblr to Apple, saying she would withhold 1989 from the service until the policy changed. “We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation,” she wrote.

Apple swiftly issued a mea culpa n Sunday evening confiming the company would indeed pay royalties during its trial period. Among a number of tweets, posted "This is simply the first time it's felt right in my ut to stream my album. Thank you Apple for you change of heart."

Swift also said 1989 will not be exclusively streamed on Apple Music.

FRED JACOBS: Non-Competes Being Redefined By The Internet

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– The Death of Non-Competes?, is the title of a recent blog from media consultant and visionary Fred Jacobs. He writes: "It is fascinating that some of the weapons that radio management historically wielded are becoming obsolete." Among them, Non-Compete Agreements. "The ability to “disappear” a DJ or show has been usurped by fans who immediately start their protest Facebook pages,' he writes. "While this rarely results in a change of heart by management, it does make the ability to quietly change out talent far more difficult and precarious. Similarly, the “non-compete” may be taking that same route."

The once constraining non-compete which, in the past, kept a host or show 'out of sight or mind, is now, as Jacobs puts it, 'Is being disrupted by social media and digital tools that allow talent to stay very present.

'Stephen Colbert is showing us how it’s done,' adds Jacobs. "Months before he sits behind the desk on CBS’s Late Show. The new show won’t debut until September 8, but as the New York Times reports, Colbert is all over the digital universe, test-driving his humor and keeping connected with his legions of fans, more than 8 million of whom follow him on Twitter.' Colbert’s YouTube video has already garnered more than 1.2 million views. Jacobs also refers to WRIF Detroit's hiring of Dave & Chuck the Freak (right - with Dave Hunter, Lisa Way and Charles Urquhart). "The non-compete clause in their contract with their former station loomed large. But with a base of more than 90,000 fans on Facebook, the team could easily communicate with listeners off the air," says Jacobs.

"The “non-compete” has been redefined. But more than that, how a personality spends that time “on the beach” is being reshaped as well. The opportunity to stay connected to the audience while trying out new routines and content ideas are becoming the norm. Once again the Internet is redefining how the game is playing, forcing both management and air personalities to adapt," says Jacobs. READ COMPLETE BLOG HERE

STEVE GOLDSTEIN: 32 Million Listened To A Podcast Last Week; Should We Still Call It Podcasting?

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Ampilfi Media's Steve Goldstein, in his Blogstein posted that 32 million listened to a Podcast Last Week (ed. note: nearly 1 million downloaded Marc Maron's podcast with President Obama).

Goldstein asks: "Should we call it podcasting? It's really not a great name. He then links a recent Edison Media report on the state of podcasting which shows that in 2006 only 22% had heard the term. Now, it's at the 50% mark. "It has some ubiquity. Not sure "on-demand" is a better "handle," Goldstein adds. 46 million Americans (17% of the population) listen to podcasts monthly,' he continues. 'While it is not truly an apples-to-apples comparison, but worthy of mention, Sirius/XM has 27 million subscribers. 50% of podcasts are listened to by people 12-34 versus the U.S. population at 36%. This follows the on-demand arch of television which skews younger as well. On a weekly basis, podcasting reaches 10% of the U.S. Population. That's 32 million. Way beyond "hobby" level. Not surprisingly, podcasting is a mobile experience. Which does not necessarily mean listening occurs out of the home, but rather occurs via smartphone. The phone is where the content lives which has major implications for the trajectory of the in-car experience as tethering becomes easier for consumers,' writes Goldstein. See complete post HERE

Influence FM To Offer Free 15-Day Radio Sales Training Course

THE MOUTH, JUNE 26TH, 2015 –– Envision Networks® is thrilled to share Radio Sales School from influence FM. Through a partnership with radio sales trainer Chris Rolando, influence FM is able to offer this valuable asset to radio stations absolutely free. This 15-day course is a great tool for training new sales hires and providing a refresher for more experienced radio sales reps.

Radio Sales School training program is available online at RadioSalesSchool.com. In addition to this course, influence FM is offering access to free scripts, pre-produced spots and more to help stations recruit the best candidates possible to join their sales teams. Find these materials online at influence.fm/free-radio-tools. influence FM radio management software is available on a cash or barter basis. The complete influence FM product suite includes Connect CRM, SmartRate, Production and WikiCopy. For more information about the influence FM product suite or to schedule a walk through, visit www.goenvisionnetworks.com or contact Amber Wade at AmberW@envisionradio.com or 216-831-3761.

TOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Chris Evans Buys Daughter $500k Home After Inking Slot On 'Top Gear'

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host and new 'Top Gea'r anchor Chris Evans is bringing back his old TV show 'TFI Friday' for a new series after a successful anniversary special earlier this month. He also just spent £330,000 (over $500k - U.S.) on a brand new home for the daughter according to The Daily Mail. The BBC Radio host recently announced as the replacement for Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear.

A Sea of Purple Bras For Perth Raises Big money In Western Australia - on Friday night it was a sea of purple bras that flooded Perth's Subiaco Arts Centre, for hit92.9’s Purple Brala. In one night they raised over $12,000 (US $9,300) for the Breast Cancer Care WA. hit92.9’s Heidi, Will and Woody took centre stage introducing the specials guests for a night of comedy, magic, cabaret dancing and purple pantomime.

David FitzGerald Moves To Radio Devon Mornings - BBC Radio Devon’s drive presenter David FitzGerald is moving to mornings, replacing Judi Spiers who announced she is leaving the station and causing a huge stir in the UK. Weekend presenter Pippa Quelch will be the new host of Drive Time, each weekday 5pm till 7pm. Pippa currently presents the Sunday morning show on the station. David FitzGerald and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July. A petition to stop Judi from leaving BBC Radio Devon’s morning show has been launched by listeners and the local newspaper.

Headed to MSBC in Chicago? Want to meet there? Call me on +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk

Simon Cowell On AGT's Radar To Replace Stern? Trump Threatens To Sue Univision

Forbes List Highest Paid Celebrity Couples - [FORBES]

Simon Cowell On AGT's Radar To Replace Stern? - [MIRROR]

Two Miss USA Contestants Quit Following Donald Trump Immigrants Comments - [PEOPLE]

Donald Trump Now Threatens To Sue Univision - [FOX NEWS]

Pharrell & Adele Collaborate In A Dash - [NME]

Courtney Love Tweets Uber Protest In France As Car Is Attacked - [BUSINESS INSIDER]

[WATCH] Willie Geist Accidentally Calls Amanda Seyfried Titsy On 'Today' - [E ONLINE]

Jon Stewart To Get Month Long Farewell - [THE WRAP]

UH OH: MSNBC's Chris Hayes Apologizes To Bill O'Reilly - [THE WRAP]

Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy Revealed - [THE HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP]

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Stern Says He's Leaving 'America's Got Talent'

Teases Offer From Unnamed TV Show

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– What would a year be without the self-proclaimed King of All Media bringing up contracts? On yesterday's Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM he announced he is leaving NBC's “America’s Got Talent” at the end of his fourth season -- that's what he said anyway. “I told them, this is my last season,” Stern said on his SiriusXM show. “I am going though my own career evaluation right now. I’m just too f'n busy.” Stern, who's on a year-to-year contract, said NBC wanted to know from him whether he would return for Season 11 by July 4th. According to The New York Post, NBC had no comment but a network insider told The Post that Stern says he’s leaving the show every year right around the time his deal is set to expire.

Stern added that he has an offer from another, unnamed TV show that interests him. As for his replacement, he suggested AGT's executive producer, Simon Cowell. Of note, Stern's contract with SiriusXM comes to an end this year, as well.

Eminem To Be Zane Lowe's First Guest On Apple's Beats Radio

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– When Apple first announced the hiring of BBC Radio's Zane Lowe for its upcoming Beats 1 radio, his contacts with top artists were said to be among his many attractions. Well, it looks like Lowe has already begun flipping through his black book as Eminem appears to be the first scheduled guest.

Lowe posted a photo on Instagram showing him interviewing the rapper. According to businessinsider.com, Lowe was known for his interviews with stars like Eminem, Kanye West, Chris Martin, and Jay Z. Now it looks like this just may be the first of many. PHOTO/instagram

Bay Area Legend Don Bleu To End Daily Show On BIG 103.7

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia San Francisco announced that Bay Area radio icon, Don Bleu, will end his daily San Francisco morning show on KOSF-FM. His last show will be this Friday, June 26th. Bleu has been a legend in Bay Area radio for over 30 years and was inducted into the Bay Area Hall of Fame in 2007. He also starred in several television shows, winning an Emmy for his work on "Evening Magazine." Bleu moved to the San Francisco market to take over mornings at KYUU-FM from 1981-89 and then moved to KIOI-FM for a 22-year run in morning drive. He has been anchoring mornings at BIG 103.7 (KOSF-FM) since 2011.

"This has been an incredible run at iHeartMedia, both Star 101.3 and Big 103.7. I am so fortunate. When I meet listeners, I’m amazed at the memories and moments they bring up. They have listened for years, their children have listened for years. As I have ended each broadcast for many years in the Bay Area, 'Thanks for bein' on the show," said Bleu.

FOX News To Launch 24/7 Headlines News Channel On SiriusXM

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– SiriusXM and FOX News announced the launch of FOX News Headlines 24/7, a new national headline news service and full-time satellite radio channel produced by a dedicated team of FOX News journalists and contributors. The channel, part of a multi-year agreement, will launch this Fall to all SiriusXM subscribers on channel 115.

FOX News Senior Vice President of News Jay Wallace will oversee operations of the new channel, in addition to his current responsibilities managing news at FNC. Utilizing the resources of FOX News, FOX Business Network, FOX News Radio, Foxnews.com, and Foxbusiness.com.

FOX News and SiriusXM already broadcast three dedicated satellite radio channels, including: FOX News Channel, featuring an audio simulcast of the most watched cable news network, on channel 114; an audio simulcast of FOX Business Network on channel 113; and FOX News Talk on channel 450, which offers opinion programming from popular FOX News personalities such as Brian Kilmeade, Alan Colmes, John Gibson and Tom Sullivan.

MOTION: Zach Dillon Named PD For KHFI/Austin; Fayetteville's 92.1 The Ticket Adds The Paul Finebaum Show; Courtney Foxx Returns To Middays At Alpha's MIX 95.1

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia Austin announced that Zach Dillon has been named Program Director for Top 40 station KHFI-FM (96.7 KISS FM), effective July 12, 2015. Dillon joins the Austin cluster from his most recent job programming Top 40 KTBT 92.1 The Beat in Tulsa. Prior to that, Dillon was Program Director and morning host at sister Top 40 KPLV in Las Vegas, and has also programmed KWTX in Waco, TX and Hot AC WDAQ in Danbury, CT.

Cumulus Media’s 92.1 The Ticket/KQSM-FM announces that pre-eminent Southeastern Conference broadcaster Paul Finebaum’s weekday radio show, The Paul Finebaum Show will air on 92.1 The Ticket in Fayetteville, AR, beginning Monday, June 29 from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Finebaum is known for his ability to tap into the deep-seated emotions that college fans have for their teams. As both moderator and provocateur, Finebaum has curated this forum for passionate discussion and debate across the spectrum of college sports while amassing an audience of millions nationwide.

Alpha Media has announced the return of midday personality, Courtney Foxx, to MIX95.1 Chambersburg, PA/Hagerstown, MD. Foxx began her career as an air personality on WCHA in the late 80’s. She eventually became MIX 95.1’s midday personality spanning from 1997 through 2004. In 2004, Courtney left her first love of radio to be a full time mom to son, Casey.

Edward R. Murrow 2015 Award Winners Announced

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– With winners being recognized at the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on October 12, this year's recipients were announced yesterday. Among them included CBS Radio' WCBS Newsradio 880 (WCBS-AM, New York) that was awarded with “Overall Excellence in Large Market Radio.” WCBS Newsradio 880 truly exemplifies the finest in news radio,” said Scott Herman, Executive Vice President of Operations for CBS RADIO and New York Market Manager.

Also receiving an award for 'Overall Excellence in Network Television and Radio' was ABC News. ABC News Radio VP/GM Steve Jones posted on Facebook: 'A great day at ABC News as both ABC News Radio and TV are each recognized for Overall Excellence in broadcast journalism! — with Andrea Dresdale, David Muir, Jeff Fitzgerald, Andrew Kalb, Scott Goldberg, Matt Wolfe, James Goldston, Robin Roberts and Brad Mielke (shown)

See complete list of winners HERE

Fraze And Bentley Debut Podcast With Special Guest Jon Lovitz

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– PodcastOne announced the launch of The Fraze & Bentley Podcast, hosted by radio personality, actor and comedian Frazer Smith, and actor, magician and comedian Jim Bentley. The Fraze and Bentley Podcast premiered on Wednesday (June 24th) with special guest on Lovitz.

After 30 years in the business as a comedian, Frazer has made stops on numerous TV shows, as well as being one of the nation’s most-listened-to jocks on KLOS/Los Angeles for years. Frazer, who also hosted NBC’s Rock 'N' America and has made recent appearances on Comics Unleashed and Maron. Jimmy Bentley is an actor and entertainer, and has appeared on many television shows, including LAX, Cold Case, Friends, ER, and Growing Pains, and in movies, such as Tequila Sunrise, Into the Night, and Fatal Beauty – to name just a few. Bentley’s resume includes work as an actor and stuntman in Terminator 3, Ride with the Devil, Strange Days and more, and work in commercials, ranging from Honda to Fixodent.

The Studio Center Network Teams With iHeartMedia In Louisville

THE MOUTH, JUNE 25TH, 2015 –– The Studio Center Network, a division of Studio Center, announced a new production partnership with iHeartMedia’s 8-station cluster in Louisville, WAMZ-FM, WQMF-FM, WHAS-AM, WNRW-FM, WLGX-FM, WTFX-FM, WKRD-AM and WKJK-AM. The Studio Center Network is offered exclusively through KMG Networks, a division of Gary Krantz's Krantz Media Group, which provides production to broadcast groups across the country, including Cox Media Group, Emmis Communications, ESPN, Greater Media, iHeartMedia, Pamal Broadcasting, and Radio One.

“We are thrilled to be working with iHeartMedia in the Louisville market. They have a terrific cluster and a great sales staff! All of us at Studio Center look forward to helping them bring the nation’s very best radio production to their local clients!” said William “Woody” Prettyman, Studio Center’s CEO.

Bobbi Kristina Moved To Hospice; James Taylor Charts First-Ever Number 1 Album

Carrie Underwood To Keep Singing Sunday Night Football Theme Song - [RADIO.COM]

Bobbi Kristina Moved To Hospice - [PEOPLE]

LeBron James And Serena Williams Among ESPY 2015 Best Athlete Finalists - [THE WRAP]

UH OH: Sarah Palin Parts Ways With Fox News - [POLITICO]

45 Years Later, James Taylor Charts First Number One Album - [BILLBOARD]

UH OH 2: 'Millionaire Matchmaker's' Patti Stanger And David Krause Split - [E ONLINE]

'Dukes Of Hazzard''s Ben Jones Will Keep Selling Confederate Flags - [JOURNAL NOW]

UH OH: Couple Caught In The Act On The Red Carpet At Cannes - [MIRROR]

Paul Rudd Relaxes On The Cover Of The Hollywood Reporter - [COMIC BOOK]

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