Canadian Singer Jann Arden dicks around hometown radio station by Drex
Radio executive Steve Jones, (shown here) oversees 90.3 AMP has compared Arden’s tweets to “cyberbullying” after the “Insensitive” singer tweeted jokes about his penis size.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 13th
Dec 13th is the birthdate of actors John Slattery, Debi Mazar and Pat Harrington.
"South Park" debuted on US cable, "The Walton's" final original hour aired on CBS-TV, Dean Martin recorded "That's Amore," Frank Sinatra recorded "All the Way," The Guess Who recorded "American Woman," and The Supremes recorded "Baby Love."
Obits include NBC newsman Edwin Newman, CHUM's Terry Steele, Car 54's Joe E. Ross, the Yankee's Phill Rizzuto, innovative guitarist Les Paul and TV chef Julia Child.
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Lauren Bacall, Hollywood’s Icon of Cool, Dead at 89
4:59 PM PST 08/12/2014
by Mike Barnes , Duane Byrge, The HollywoodReporter.com
AP Images/Invision
The sultry and sexy actress was electric in the 1940s films "To...
Man Behind C-FAX Infomercial Guilty of Massive Fraud
A Vancouver Island man has been found guilty by the British Columbia Securities Commission of perpetrating a massive fraud, affecting hundreds of British Columbians, many of them seniors. David Michael Michaels testified that he used the C-FAX infomercials to draw the public to investment seminars,
TV’s Fiercest Ratings Battle: ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ vs. NBC’s...
CRAIG CUTLER FOR VARIETY
AUGUST 12, 2014
Brian Steinberg, Variety's Senior TV Editor
Like most duels, this one starts at dawn.
About 5,000 people, some of them dressed in...
July A “Cool Period” For News/Talk/Sports
“The heart of summer has once again proven to be a cool period for News/Talk/Sports listening,” said Nielsen
Alix Michaels to Co-Host New FAB 94.3 Morning Show
The new FAB 94.3 morning show debuts Monday, August 25
Fox News’ Shepard Smith Sorry He called Robin Williams Death ‘Act...
Fox News’ host Shepard Smith, talking extemporaneously Monday night about the tragic suicide of the Oscar-winning actor/comedian, theorized about Robin Williams’ state of mind, saying perhaps he felt like a coward.
‘Mr. Wonderful’ Kevin O’Leary Leaving CBC News, Joining CTV/Bell
After five years as a co-host of The Lang & O'Leary Exchange and commentator on CBC News Network, Kevin O'Leary has made the decision to move on to pursue new opportunities.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 12th
Born this date were actors George Hamilton, Peter Krause, Casey Affleck and Bruce Greenwood, along with country singers Buck Owens and Porter Wagoner.
Camosun College's CKMO-FM increased its power, Cousin Brucie did his last show on New York's KNBC, Red Skelton debuted nationally on Rudy Vallee's NBC radio show, and Elvis was granted copassionate leave from the US Army to be with his dying mother.
Also dying this date were Loretta Young, Merv Griffin, sportscaster Ernie Johnson Sr., and Japanese one-hit-wonder Kyu Sakamoto.
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