Friday, October 25, 2024

Industry News

Pharrell & Robin Thicke Must Pay $7.3 Million to Marvin Gaye...

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Gaye’s family had argued that the 2013 smash hit “Blurred Lines” copied their father’s 1977 song “Got to Give Up” in the high-profile case, and sued Thicke, Williams and Clifford Harris Jr., a.k.a. T.I.

Apple Preparing to Take Over Dashboard

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CarPlay is software automakers install in the infotainment system. It allows a connected iPhone to take over the dashboard display, allowing users to interact with audio-streaming services, messages, maps and other iPhone functions.

RIP Longtime Seattle Radio Newsman Jim Kampmann

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The three-decade-plus radio personality, a ST. PAUL, MN, native, was known for his distinct voiceovers, production work and personality.

Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after ‘fracas’

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Clarkson was put on what was called his final warning last year following a racism row after claims that he used the n-word while reciting the nursery rhyme Eeny, Meeny, Miny Moe during filming of the BBC2 programme. Come Inside and Read More...

Fox News more trusted than any other network, according to terrifying...

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These results are tempered when analyzed across party lines Come Inside and Read More..

Without Brian Williams NBC ‘Nightly News’ is Still a Ratings Winner

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For the week ending March 9th, “Nightly” with Lester Holt attracted 9,738,000 viewers and 2,391,000 25-54 viewers. “WNT” with David Muir drew 9,254,000 total viewers and 2,301,000 viewers 25-54. “CBS Evening News” with Scott Pelley brought in 7,654,000 total viewers and 1,782,000 demo viewers.

TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. March 10th

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It was March 10th when 20-year old Julie Andrews (pictured) made her US television debut on NBC's Ford Star Jubilee.... When Bobby Darin appeared on television for the first time, singing "Rock Island Line" on CBS-TV's "Dorsey Brothers Stage Show"... When Sonny and Cher guest-starred as "Jerry and Ramona" on 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' on NBC-TV.... and when Willard Scott became the weatherman on NBC-TV's 'Today Show.' Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Red Robinson Tribute to his friend Fred Latremouille

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One Legend talks about another Legend going back through so many memorable years, all starting off in the 60's... Photo of the CFUN Good Guys... Top from left to right is Ed Kargl, Al Jordan, Fred, Frosty bottom, Red and Tom Peacock

Bell Wants US Networks Removed from Canadian Screens

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“Canada is the only country in the world that allows American networks to be retransmitted without restriction despite valid and exclusive copyrights held by domestic broadcasters,” said the president of Bell Media, Kevin Crull.

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. March 9th

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It was a March 9th (some 9 decades ago) when Seattle's KJR began radio broadcasting... when Edward R. Murrow on CBS-TV's 'See It Now' exposed Senator Joseph McCarthy for the bullying fraud that he was... when New York's WNBT broadcast the first local TV commercials in colour... when the Grand Old Opry aired its final Saturday night brodcast from the Ryman Auditorium ... and when Dan Rather took over as CBS-TV anchorman, replacing Walter Cronkite. Specifics, and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.