NPR to be only radio broadcaster of 'WE ARE ONE: THE OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL.'

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January 19, 2009

Radio Facts: Even my father, who is clueless about the internet, asked me to show him how to find streaming coverage of the inauguration. For my father to 1) attempt to use the web and 2) pay attention to anything political then I know the country is going through a transition.

If my dad has trouble getting “the damn labtop to work” then he could just listen to the whole thing on NPR. The festivities start today….

NPR will be the only radio broadcaster of Å“We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at The Lincoln Memorial, the opening celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural, live on Sunday, January 18. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be offered by NPR to public radio stations nationwide, and be available as a simultaneous stream at the Web sites of many stations. NPRâ„¢s special will air from 2:00-5:00PM (ET), with the official celebration scheduled to begin live at 2:30PM (ET). For information about the broadcast and updates about local stations airing Å“We Are One, visit: www.NPR.org/weareone

This seems to be quite a steal for NPR, considering EVERYONE is interested in this inauguration celebration.

I can’t wait for the phone call from the old man when he tries to find NPR on the radi

PhillyBurbs.com: Ã‚ NPR to be only radio broadcaster of ‘WE ARE ONE: THE OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL.’.

OH NO: :CAUGHT ON TAPE: Pregnant Woman Crashes While Talking to Radio Station

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January 19, 2009

Radio Facts: A woman calling in to take part in an Atlanta radio station’s poll about breaking resolutions, crashed while talking to the station…. CAUGHT ON TAPE: Pregnant Woman Crashes While Talking to Radio Station | NBC Philadelphia.

NeNe Appears on Big Boy's Neighborhood

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January 19, 2009

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NeNe From The Real Housewives of Atlanta visits Big Boys Neighborhood from qdeezy on Vimeo.

NeNe Appears on Big Boy’s Neighborhood

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January 19, 2009

Radio Facts:
NeNe From The Real Housewives of Atlanta visits Big Boys Neighborhood from qdeezy on Vimeo.

SYNDICATION ONE BRINGS A DIVERSE MIX OF INAUGURAL PERSPECTIVES FEATURING A VARIETY OF RADIO SHOWS FOR THE SWEARING IN OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

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January 17, 2009

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Popular comedian Rickey Smiley, gospel artist Yoland a Adams, progressive talk host Warren Ballentine and community leader Rev. Al Sharpton plan to host their radio shows live from Washington DC January 19th ” January 21st

Syndication One and the Radio One Network will broadcast four nationally syndicated radio shows live from Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama.Ã‚ Rickey Smiley, Yoland a Adams, Warren Ballentine, and Al Sharpton will feature exclusive inaugural coverage from Monday, January 19th through Wednesday, January 21st.Ã‚ Each radio show will engage predominately African American audiences with unique perspectives combining humor, inspiration, and entertainment along with continuous up-to-date coverage of inaugural events.Ã‚ On Inauguration Day, the radio personalities will host their shows from prime locations in DC.

Speaking on the importance of the broadcast, Jay Stevens, the senior-vice president of programming content for Radio One said, “We are proud to be using the power of our highly rated syndicated showsÃ‚ to be one voice in broadcasting live from this historic inauguration.Ã‚ Our listeners will be provided an opportunity to be part of all that is going on in Washington over these two days, through all of our radio stations and web sites.

Gary Bernstein, president of programming for Syndication One stated that, Å“Syndication One is committed to bringing our spectacular radio brand s to the Inauguration of Barack Obama so we can offer the most comprehensive, entertaining and enlightening coverage of this magnificent time in history. Our promise to our listeners is paramount and we intend to paint a radio portrait that is meaningful, memorable, and significant.”

Rickey Smiley, and his morning show cast, bringing their unmatched combination of humor, compassion, creativity, and star power will provide programming for their listeners from the JW Marriott Hotel on Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 20th.Ã‚ On Monday, January 19th, the show will be on location at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel.Ã‚ Wednesday morning, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show will broadcast live from the WERQ studios in Baltimore and host a special breakfast for listeners following the show. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show airs nationwide from 6 am ” 10 am.Ã‚ The syndicated show broadcasts in over 25 markets including leading stations like KBFB-FM in Dallas, WHTA-FM in Atlanta, WEDR-FM in Miami, WHTD-FM in Detroit and WHHL-FM in St. Louis.

Grammy award winning gospel artist Yoland a Adams hosts a faith-based morning show with a mix of praise and inspiration.Ã‚ Yoland a will co-host the American Music Inaugural Ball”Legendâ„¢s Ball with Dionne Warwick on Inauguration Day.Ã‚ During the week, her show will feature extensive coverage and broadcast on-location each day from the J.W. Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, with exclusive interviews from the nation’s leading Gospel artists including Byron Cage and the remarkable Shirley Caesar. Yoland aâ„¢s syndicated show broadcasts to over 35 markets including New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Washington DC. The Yoland a Adams Morning Show airs weekdays from 5 am to 9 am CT.

You're Listening to Tiec Tocc "Frozen"

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January 16, 2009

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You’re Listening to Tiec Tocc “Frozen”

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January 16, 2009

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Columbia Eliminates Staff

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January 16, 2009

The Industry Dot Biz: Columbia records’ recent layoffs are said to be as high as 20% by some estimates. The shifting has resulted in several promotion’s execs being released. Those affected on the urban side include: Happy Lewis, DJ Xcell, Garnet Reid and Jerome Kemp… It has not been stated whether or not those positions will be replaced.

Indie 103.1: Has Radio Run Its Course

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January 16, 2009

The Industry Dot Biz: Southern California residents were saddened to learn that Indie 103.1, a long-running radio station known for playing the edgy music that "corporate" stations wouldn't touch, is ceasing to broadcast today. Indie 103.1 had came under criticism for watering down its playlists in recent years to compete with rivals like KROQ, and it seems, based on a farewell message at the Indie 103.1 website, that the station's management did not like that direction either.

Former Indie 103.1 host Chris Morris writes on an LA Times blog about why this is a "very sad" day:

For most of its existence, Indie 103.1 advanced a style of radio in its specialty programming that hadnâ„¢t been seen in a major radio market for eons. What was heard on the air was a reflection of the individual Radio DJsâ„¢ tastes and passions. The amount of liberty I enjoyed was unbelievable. It was a throwback to the free-form style I grew up with, which held sway briefly in pre-Å“album oriented radio in the â„¢70s; the maverick early KROQ flashed the same gunslinging approach.

Indie 103.1: Has Radio Run Its Course? – Risky Business (usnews.com).

WHAT? Local Radio Stars Silenced

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January 15, 2009

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San Diego-based radio talk-show hosts have suddenly become an endangered species, leaving listeners with few places to hear chatter dedicated to both local politics and national issues, according to a published report.

In recent weeks, the station known as San Diego 1700 has severed ties with Stacy Taylor and Mark Larson, both longtime staples of local talk radio, apparently in favor of less expensive alternatives, VoiceofSanDiego.org reported. T

Local Radio Stars Silenced – NBCSANDIEGO.COM- msnbc.com.

OH NO: DJ Passes Out on the Air

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January 15, 2009

The Industry Dot Biz: This is not funny, but I guess the stress of not knowing what to expect in today’s industry is actually compromising the health some radio people… maybe not.Ã‚ Philly’s Steve Morison of WMMR (pictured right)Ã‚ actually passed out on the air reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. They had to call 911 as the dreaded dead air hit the airwaves. But the paramedics hustled the Å“Preston and Steve co-star to the hospital, by which time he was conscious again. Reps claim that hadnâ„¢t eaten breakfasta and we suffering from a cold.

WJZZ Format and Staff Out

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January 14, 2009

Radio Facts: Atlanta outlet WJZZ aband oned its format and staff…Details are not in just that PD Dave Kosh and Greg Fitzgerald are out. We will keep you posted.

OH NO! Jermaine Dupri Sets Record Straight on Def Jam Exit DOGS L.A. Reid!!!

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January 14, 2009

The Industry Dot Biz: Producer Jermaine Dupri appeared to be anointed by his musical forefathers as one of the next frontrunners of the biz. That is, until industry whisperings began about his sudden disappearing act”the second in his brief presidency. ESSENCE.com caught up with the hit man to find out the truth about his abrupt departure from Island Def Jam records, his relationship with L.A. Reid and starting a family with Janet Jackson.

ESSENCE.COM: The blogosphere has been abuzz recently about your exit from Island Def jam Records as president of urban music. Why did you leave the label?

JERMAINE DUPRI: It was a situation where it felt very stagnant to me. As a person who is used to putting out new records and continuing to do that, it just wasn’t turning over as being that place to me where I should stick to it and see if it was going to turn aroun

Jermaine Dupri Sets Record Straight on Def Jam Exit – Essence.com.

Britney’s New Single “If U Seek Amy” Faces U.S. Radio Station Issue…

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January 13, 2009