Robin Marshall Reveals She Has Cancer

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– The popular voice-over specialist, recently turned author revealed on her Facebook page today "last week ending in D-Day on Friday when the bomb was dropped in my lap: I have stage 2 uterine cancer and need a hysterectomy. In my brain I’m thinking, "Those are all my good parts! How could they turn on me NOW?” It’s like I want to have a good "talkin’ to,” with myself. With this news, I shook, as people do when they’re in shock, I asked the doctor to explain it to me, which she did… and after finishing her spiel consisting of medical lingo, tumors, numbers and parts I didn’t even know I had… she asked if I understood. I said, "F*** No! I need to call my girlfriend who’s currently a chief radiologist at Sloan Kettering in NY and let you tell her so she can tell me!” She continued by drawing me pictures of my insides, where I calmly began pushing numbers on my cell phone until Arlene answered. I interrupted the fast-talking doc and said, "Here, tell her everything.” She did! I’ve decided that I’ve always been forthcoming here on Facebook and Twitter and it is ridiculous for me to continue to hide what I’m facing, while at the same time I’m the LAST ONE to look for sympathy! Holy Cow! I just released this book: "The Diary of a Sugar Mom!” I’m already thinking, …”Hmmm… if I Die… I might sell more books and my Kids will be better off!” It’s the entrepreneur in me, I just can’t help it!" She closes by added: So here I am… a Sugar Mom who just got (B)itch-slapped in the face by a huge hand of reality. I’m assuming I overstepped, (what else is new?) and this is just God’s way of putting me back in my place or just slowing my (a)ss down a bit until she can catch up. I get it. I’ll be good. I promise! Please, no fake comments. I shared with you because I want you to go to the doctor if you feel something’s wrong or out of whack ... Any conversations we have via email are private. Period. Robin@RobinMarshallSugarMom.com.

KISS Ban Mounts In Wake Of Gene Simmon's Suicide Comments

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– First came Sixx Sense' Nikki Sixx calling out (see JD 8.15) colleague Gene Simmons over his insensitive comments regarding suicide and depression in songfacts.com, now the backlash has extended to radio. According to blabbermouth.comAustralian broadcaster Triple M has pulled all KISS tracks from its playlists countrywide. Over at WPYX/Albany NY, host Uncle Vito vowed not to play KISS music, labeling Simmons “an arrogant, unfeeling a—hole.” Power 97 Winnepeg also joined in with its Kiss Free Zone (shown). Simmons has SINCE responded to all this backlash on his Facebook page with the following message: "I want to make this statement about my views on depression for the record and to clarify my prior remarks. To the extent my comments reported by the media speak of depression, I was wrong and in the spur of the moment made remarks that in hindsight were made without regard for those who truly suffer the struggles of depression. I sincerely apologize to those who were offended by my comments. I recognize that depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression. have never sugarcoated my feelings regarding drug use and alcoholics. Somewhere along the line, my intention of speaking in very directly and perhaps politically incorrectly about drug use and alcoholics has been misconstrued as vile commentary on depression. Unkind statements about depression was certainly never my intention. Fully, you will know that and I do not intend to defend myself here and now, by listing the myriad charities and self-help organizations I am involved with. Rather, I simply want to be clear that my heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression and I deeply regret any offhand remarks in the heat of an interview that might have suggested otherwise.' Among Simmon's comments in songfacts.com, he said: "I'm the guy who says 'Jump!' when there's a guy on top of a building who says, 'That's it, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to jump .. Are you kidding? Why are you announcing it? Shut the f--- up, have some dignity and jump!" Simmons Photo/Oscar Schnell

The New MAX-FM San Diego Welcomes Return Of Jack Diamond

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– After six years as the Walrus 105.7 FM, Broadcast Company of the Americas is rebranding the station as 105.7 MAX-FM and bringing back Jack Diamond to lead mornings The idea of rebranding was to bring ‘Maximum’ music, ‘Maximum’ variety, ‘Maximum’ fun and ‘Maximum’ audience. “It’s an exciting time for us at BCA Radio as we unveil our new logo and rebranded name and the final evolution of our musical recipe,” Mike Shepard, Programming-Operations Manager explained. With the rebranding comes word of Jack Diamond returning to the San Diego airwaves, joining co-host Kim Morrison (C) and producer Kayla Yap (R) in the mornings. The new show will be known as "“The Jack Diamond Morning Show", with Kim and Kayla." Diamond has worked in radio on both the East and West coasts for over 25 years. His extensive experience includes legendary call-letters such as KNBR San Francisco, WABC New York, WQXI “94-Q” Atlanta, and WRQX Washington, where Diamond has hosted one of DC’s top-rated morning shows for over 24 years. Jack returns to the San Diego market where he hosted KSON’s top rated morning show in the early 1990's. Commenting the return to San Diego, Diamond said “When I left San Diego before my 24-year run with ABC radio in Washington, DC, I told my KSON PD, Mike Shepard, that I'd be back. He said, ‘Great, when you're ready call me!’ and I did. California Dreamin' has once again become a reality.

MOTION: Johnjay & Rich Show Adds Voodoo 104 New Orleans

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– New Orleans’ Voodoo 104/KVDU-FM announced that the Premiere syndicated The JohnJay & Rich Show will join the station beginning today, August 18. Joined on-air by Kyle (TR), Rich Berra says “Johnjay and I are so excited to unleash our show on the MOST UNIQUE city in America." “JohnJay and I first met each other in New Orleans (during Morning Show Boot Camp), and although neither of us remembers that night so well, it’s perfectly fitting that we kick off mornings at Voodoo – a station as special as New Orleans itself. Go SAINTS!” “The JohnJay & Rich Show is the perfect vehicle to take Voodoo 104's morning numbers into the stratosphere,” stated Jag, Program Director for Voodoo 104. “The show's track record in other markets speaks for itself. Even in the planning stages, the professionalism of their team is exceeded only by their contagious enthusiasm. I can't WAIT to get them on the air in New Orleans.”

NASH Icon Brand Debuts In Atlanta & Savannah; More Coming

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– While an official is expected today, Cumulus Media officially launched their Nash Icon brand to radio on Friday switching two stations in Georgia over to the new format. First up was Atlanta’s Oldies 98.9 W255CJ which changed over to NASH Icon 98.9, and Sports Radio 102.1 in Savannah that will be known as NASH Icon 102.1. According to Radio Insight, these are just two of the twelve total radio stations that are scheduled at the moment to take on the new NASH Icon brand including Nashville’s 95.5 WSM—the once FM companion station to AM’s 650 WSM. 650 WSM is country music’s most legendary station, and the home of the Grand Ole Opry. As reported, Of the twelve radio stations looking to switch to the new format, only two of them are country stations—95.5 WSM in Nashville, and 92.5 KJJY in Des Moines. Three are classic or oldies stations mostly catering to older rock & roll, three are sports stations, three are contemporary hit radio stations, and one is news/talk. The format was first announced in May as a joint venture between Cumulus Media and Big Machine Records. Meanwhile, according to savingcountry.com, the NASH Icon record label is looking to sign artists from the 25-year window, and also wants to be involved heavily in merchandising and touring. The announcement of NASH Icon has many people in radio talking about a format split in country with contemporary country and “classic” country going their separate ways.

FORMATICS: CMG San Antonio Rebrands Classic Rocker As The Eagle; CC Birmingham Launches Classic Rock 94.9; Adams Brings 96.9 R&B + Old School To Ft. Wayne

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– Cox Media Group (CMG) San Antonio has re-branded San Antonio’s only classic rock station as 106.7 FM The Eagle. KTKX, formerly known as X106.7, is in its fourth year of playing great classic rock with music San Antonio listeners have grown to love; and the new Eagle 106.7 will continue broadcasting that same great sound. “Some recent changes in the market allowed us to emerge as the only full signal classic rock station in San Antonio,” said CMG San Antonio VP and Market Manager Dan Lawrie. “We felt this was a great time to introduce The Eagle brand and let people know great classic rock can be heard anywhere in San Antonio only on 106.7 FM.” ########## CCM+E Birmingham has launched Classic Rock 94.9 FM. "Today is a historic day for Birmingham radio as we bring true classic rock music back to the Magic City," Clear Channel Birmingham vice president and general manager Ray Quinn said in a release. "For over two years, there's been a huge absence of the format since the legendary Rock 99 went away. Rock 99 had an iconic following of fans and advertisers, so we've brought it back on a new frequency at 94.9 FM." ######### Meanwhile, up in Fort Wayne, IN, Adams Radio has launched a new R&B Station B-96.9 R&B + Old School. The on air line up consist of Tom Joyner in the morning, Big Kess Middays, Doug Banks in PM Drive and Keith Sweat at night. Big Kess is live and local and also serves as the PD for B-96.9. Previously Kess was Mornings on WNHT “Wild 96” in Fort Wayne. B-96 is consulted by Jim Richards of Valley-Richards-Donovan. Ron Stone, Adams Radio CEO said “This may have been the largest hole in the market. Fort Wayne has an African American population of about 9% of which no radio station served. I have been completed overwhelmed by the immediate response to the station. Everyone deserves a radio station that they can embrace...and we have delivered one that the listeners can be proud of."

ABC's Ann Compton To Retire In September

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– ABC Radio News VP/GM Steve Jones sent the following note to its radio division last Friday about ABC News White House Correspondent, Ann Compton: "Last winter, Ann Compton raised a subject she’s hinted at before and that I’d previously managed to avoid: her retirement. She told me how amazing it was being a new grandmother and suggested that, after 40-years at ABC News, perhaps it was time to transition to the next phase of her life. I listened, smiled and told her we’d chat again, hoping she’d change her mind. But, by the spring, it was clear to me that Ann was ready to leave the job she has loved so that she can spend more time with the people she loves: her wonderful family. We have a date set in late September for us to celebrate Ann’s career in a setting that will let her friends and co-workers offer tributes and recollections about one of the most amazing women in journalism and one of the greatest friends and colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with. For now, though, Ann has asked that she be allowed to continue reporting from the White House without distraction. We’ll have plenty of time next month to celebrate her career express our admiration, appreciation and love."

Las Vegas Host Dr. Daliah Asked To Build Pediatric Wing At Medical Center

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2014 –– Soaring to new fundraising heights, nationally syndicated talk show host and local TV personality, Dr. Daliah (inset) has been asked to build the pediatric wing of Community Outreach Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV that will serve thousands of underserved and uninsured children. She tells Jockline Daily: "This is a huge undertaking but it will get done! For more information and to provide help, email doctordaliah@hotmail.com.

ABC's Elizabeth Vargas Back In Rehab

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Craig Ferguson In Talks With Tribune For Syndicated Talk Show - [VARIETY]

Justin Timberlake & 25,000 Fans Sing Happy Birthday To Autistic Boy - [USA TODAY]

Meredith Vieira Fills In For Savannah Guthrie On 'Today' - [NYDN]

Stevie Nicks Asks Fans To Help Design New Shawl In Contest - [ROLLING STONE]

Robin Williams Memorialized As 'World of Warcraft' Character - [LA TIMES]

Adam Levine To Produce '70's Musical Series For NBC - [BILLBOARD]

Christina Aguilera Gives Birth To Baby Girl - [US]

Ariana Grande Dons Helmet Cap For Billboard Cover - [MTV]

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Derek Hough Joins Cast Of ABC's 'Nashville' - [DEADLINE]

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REPORT: Casey Kasem To Be Buried in Norway

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– As Jockline reporter earlier this week (JD 8.12), the body of Casey Kasem was allegedly being moved out of the country for his burial. Now, according to Norwegian newspaper VG, a private investigator, Logan Clarke, hired by Kasem's daughter Kerri told The Hollywood Reporter, "He's going to be buried in Norway." In the Norwegian press account, Wenche Madsen Eriksson, a government official, was quoted by reporter Marcus Husby saying, "It is arranged. He's going to Oslo." The report said the official would not specify which of Oslo's 20 cemeteries and one crematorium was chosen by Kasem's widow, Jean Kasem. This final destination would end one of media's most troubling and tragic episodes which goes back several month to when Casey's older Children picketed outside of his Santa Monica estate. "We don't know what [Jean Kasem's] plans are," says Danny Deraney, spokesman for Kerri Kasem. "We just know that she wants to keep Casey away from [his] family and friends and by the looks of it, hiding from law enforcement." Family members tell THR that the feud between Jean Kasem and her husband's family has gone on for 35 years. An investigation by Santa Monica Police is still underway with allegations that Jean Kasem abused the late Kasem after removing his in the middle of the night from a Santa Monica hospital to Las Vegas and then to Washington State.

[LISTEN] Nikki Sixx Calls Out Gene Simmons Over Suicide Comments

"He thinks everybody listens to him, that he is the god of thunder. He will tell you he is the greatest man on earth, and to be honest with you, I like Gene. But in this situation, I don’t like Gene.." - Sixx

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– This week on Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx, Sixx and co-host Jenn Marino discussed KISS frontman Gene Simmons’ recent interview with SongFacts.com, in which he expressed his lack of sympathy for people suffering from substance abuse and depression. Sixx, a recovering addict who suffered a near fatal drug overdose more than 25 years ago, called out Simmons for his insensitive remarks, which included the suggestion that depressed people should kill themselves. Sixx: “…It’s pretty moronic because he thinks everybody listens to him, that he is the god of thunder. He will tell you he is the greatest man on earth, and to be honest with you, I like Gene. But in this situation, I don’t like Gene, I don’t like Gene’s words, because…there is a 20-year-old kid out there who is a KISS fan and reads this and goes, ‘You know what? He’s right. I should just kill myself’…” Sixx continued: “…For people who are depressed, there is a way out. There are many, many ways out. And I don’t want people to listen to an interview from a rock star, who’s telling you the only way out is out, when I’m telling you, and I wrote it in The Heroin Diaries, you can get out of this. ...One in 10 Americans are affected by depression at one point in their life, so this is another thing to think about. At one point in your life, meaning it will come and it will go…they say all bad things must pass, all bad things will pass, so keep that in the back of your mind if you’re feeling depression, and don’t listen to people who don’ t know what they’re talking about.” LISTEN HERE

MOTION: Carr & Company Head To Twin Cities; Faith Daniels Takes Afternoons At Dayton's 92.1 WROU

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– He said earlier this week (JD 8.12) that he would be making a move from WUBE-FM Cincinnati to a place nearer to family. That place turned out to be Minneapolis where his new home will be K102/KEEY-FM. The Chris Carr & Company morning show (Carr shown center) will debut on Tuesday, September 2. "I'm so excited that Chris is coming home to K102," said Gregg Swedberg, VP of Programming for Clear Channel Minneapolis. "I think it's safe to say he and Maverick are one of a handful of brilliant Country morning shows and we are so fortunate to have them." Carr added: "We're all excited to reconnect with family, friends, lakes, ice skates and the awesome audience of K102! Plus, I get to do it with one of the most talented and genuine people on this planet, Maverick. I'm excited for everyone to meet him!" PHOTO/Jeff "Maverick" Bolen and Chris Carr. t######### Faith Daniels (R) Moves to Afternoons on Dayton’s 92.1 WROU Alpha Media Dayton, OH has announced that effective immediately, Faith Daniels will be hosting the afternoon drive on 92.1 WROU/Dayton. Skip Porter will assume the 10am to 3pm timeslot. Faith began her career at WROU in 2011 as midday personality before becoming the station’s program director in 2012. She is ecstatic about the shift. “I love the city of Dayton and being able to be more accessible to my audience is what it’s all about! WROU has done a good job engaging the community, but this move will let us take that interactive element to the next level,” commented Daniels. Alpha Media Dayton Market Manager, John King, added, “This move will be an easy transition for Faith—I loved her in middays and can’t wait to see what she does with afternoons.”

Katz Radio Group To Launch Westwood One National Sales Unit

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– Katz Radio Group (KRG) announced it is launching a new representation division dedicated to Cumulus owned and operated stations nationwide. The new representation firm, Westwood One National Sales, will provide advertisers and agencies direct access to the robust line-up of Cumulus radio stations across the country. The new long-term agreement supports the companies’ mutual goal to evangelize the power of sound and drive more dollars into the sector. Westwood One National Sales will exclusively represent Cumulus stations nationwide and focus on providing integrated, multi-platform marketing solutions aimed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of advertisers. “We are thrilled about our new agreement with the Katz Radio Group,” said Steve Shaw, President of Westwood One. “This collaboration allows us to focus on creating more multi-platform solutions for our advertisers including our assets in network, spot, digital, sports and spoken word.” Bryan Forbes has been promoted to Senior Vice President, General Manager of Westwood One National Sales. Forbes is currently Vice President/Director of Sales at KRG, a position he has held since 2003.

Clear Channel and Yahoo Team For Taylor Swift's Live Stream

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– CCM+E announced today that it will air a live simulcast of Taylor Swift's Worldwide Live Stream on Yahoo, an exclusive event. Clear Channel's more than 100 Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR)/Top 40 stations and more than 40 Hot AC stations will be the only stations to simulcast the nationwide live conversation between Taylor Swift and her fans. Listeners across the country can tune into the live event on any Clear Channel CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC Stations nationwide. Fans can visit http://clearchannel.com/CCME/Pages/StationSearch.aspx to find their local Clear Channel CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC radio stations.
Fans can also tune in to Yahoo Screen at www.yahoo.com/TaylorSwift or GMA at www.gma.yahoo.com.

The Breakfast Club Celebrates One-Year Anniversary In Milwaukee

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– V100.7 WKKV welcomes The Breakfast Club to Milwaukee today, August 15. Starring DJ Envy (C), Angela Yee (L) and Charlamagne Tha god (R), will celebrate its one-year anniversary on the station by broadcasting live from the V100.7 studios from 6-10 a.m. with a studio audience comprised of lucky contest winners. Each morning, fans of The Breakfast Club tune in to hear DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God’s unrivaled interviews and conversations with celebrities and hip-hop artists, entertainment news, fresh music mixes, along with their signature blend of honesty and humor. Launched in December 2010, The Breakfast Club was named the #1 radio program in the nation by “The Source” magazine. It’s also widely regarded as one of the most informative and entertaining morning shows today. “WKKV was the first station in the country to broadcast The Breakfast Club as a syndicated morning show, and we’re proud to welcome them on their first visit to Milwaukee,” said WKKV Program Director Bailey Coleman. “Since their debut on WKKV in August of 2013, the ‘BC’ has changed the landscape of morning radio."

[WATCH] WARM 98's Co-Host Marianne Jumps In The Tank During Shark Week

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– So, what do you do if your wife, who happens to be your co-host, is afraid to death of sharks and it's 'Shark Week?" Well of course, you talk her into jumping into a tank with a swarm of them. The topic came up on their WARM 98 Cincinnati morning show this week and a Newport Aquarium was listening in and offered her the opportunity. Be sure and link in to catch the HAPPY expression on Marianne's face. Jockline learned they established a link so while Marianne could converse with Bob in the studio. The actual video should be up by the time you read this at http://www.warm98.com/

OKC's Steve O'Brien And Jeff "Magic Man" Roberts Celebrate 25th Year On The Air

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 15TH, 2014 –– 104.1 KMGL FM’s morning show co-hosts Steve O’Brien and Jeff “Magic Man” Roberts have become Oklahoma City radio’s longest-running duo, celebrating 25 years on-air together. O’Brien and Roberts have been a local fixture, anchoring the morning drive time slot on the hot Adult Contemporary radio station since August of 1989. “Steve and Jeff’s longevity is a testament to their talent, versatility and loyalty,” said Ty Tyler, Tyler Media Group president. “They’ve been a staple of OKC radio for parts of four decades for a reason and we’re thrilled that they’re part of our broadcast family.” The duo can be heard weekday mornings with Stacy Barton, a previous partner with whom they were named Personalities of the Year (Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, 2001) and Marconi Award finalists (National Association of Broadcasters, 2004), among other honors. A 25th anniversary celebration will take place today, August 15, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

'Idol's' Josh Gracin Pens Apparent Suicide Note; Now Back And Safe At Home

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