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BBC Radio Breakfast Show Scrambles When Band Sings "F" Word Live

Thursday December 17, 2009
The band, Rage Against the Machine, "...incited mass panic at a British radio show this morning -- when the lead singer unleashed a string of f-bombs during a live on-air performance," according to tmz.com.

The presenters on Radio Five's "5 Live Breakfast" show thought they had an agreement with the group that it would censor the "F" word from their live performance of "Killing in the Name".

Not so much.

TMZ.com writes, "After a series of f-bombs, a female DJ can be heard scrambling to cut the audio..."

Listen: You can hear the audio by following this link at www.tmz.com. (bleeped)

More "F" Word Stories:
* British Newswoman Uses "F" Word 7 Times On-Air
* California Public Radio Commentator Fired For Using "F" Word
* What is Obscenity, Indecency & Profanity?

Jonathon Brandmeier Fires Back at Those Who Fired Him from WLUP-FM

Wednesday December 16, 2009
We all deal with unemployment differently. Some of us sulk, some of us try to keep ourselves busy so we don't think about it. Jonathon Brandmeier, recently let go from WLUP-FM/Chicago, just posted a rap video which takes shots at the radio suits who fired him along with his current predicament.

It goes in part:

"Johnny B.'s the best and he's got awards to prove it,
But now the suits say it's cheaper to play music.
Hey, monkey: push a button and play another song,
Talent on the radio just doesn't belong.
Enjoy this crap while you can 'cause it won't last long."

See it: You can view "Johnny B "Unemployed Mo Fo" at this link at www.youtube.com. (Note: Contains strong language and is NSFW)

Background: Jonathan Brandmeier Leaves WLUP-FM in Chicago

SIRIUS XM Radio to Air Third Part of Howard Stern Documentary

Tuesday December 15, 2009
SIRIUS XM Radio will air The History of Howard Stern: Act III, the third chapter to the radio documentary detailing Stern's career. (Howard Stern, Photo: SIRIUS Satellite Radio)

Subscribers will be able to listen between December 21 and January 1 on Howard 100 and Howard 101, Stern's two SIRIUS XM channels.

The third installment includes moments from Stern's life and career including the publication of his books Private Parts and Miss America, the launch of the E! show, his run for governor of New York, the day Stern saved a caller from jumping of the George Washington Bridge, a long list of celebrity interviews, and more.

The History of Howard Stern: Act III will air in 10 separate original parts beginning at 6:00 a.m. ET on December 21.

SIRIUS XM Radio is offering a behind-the-scenes look at the documentary at www.sirius.com/howardstern.

More: A Profile of Howard Stern

Cutbacks at K-Elf, The Official Radio Station of Santa Claus

Monday December 14, 2009
Today, K-ELF radio, the official radio station of Santa Claus and his workshop, announced a staff cutback due to increasing costs. The ongoing recession has decreased the amount of jingle from coins, forcing K-ELF General Manager, Shorty Stumpkins, to layoff some air-staff. Read more. (Satire) (Graphic Credit: © Corey Deitz)

Third-Largest U.S. Radio Broadcaster May File Bankruptcy

Friday December 11, 2009
"Citadel Broadcasting Corp., the nation's third-biggest radio company...is preparing to file a prearranged bankruptcy before the end of the year, according to the Wall Street Journal and later the New York Times," according to chicagotribune.com.

Citadel Broadcasting is the third-largest radio broadcaster in the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal.

"Citadel's long-expected move is yet another reminder of the travails facing media companies, which are up against stiff competition and shifts in consumer habits. Advertising revenues have plunged for newspapers, radio broadcasters and television stations," writes the The Wall Street Journal.

The New Goldfinger: Radio and TV Host Glenn Beck

Wednesday December 9, 2009
Radio host and Fox News Channel personality, Glenn Beck, is being criticized for what some are saying is a conflict of interest between one of his advertisers, Goldline, and the content of Beck's programs. (Photo Credit: © Ted Axelrod/Fox News)

As Brett Michael Dykes put it at the Yahoo! News Blog: "Critics charge that Beck is guilty of misleading his audience by often advising them to purchase gold in advance of the potential collapse of the value of the dollar on the world currency market, without disclosing that he is in fact a 'paid spokesman' for Goldline."

In defense, The Business Insider said, "...there's nothing wrong with a commentator advising viewers, listeners, or readers to take positions that he is taking himself. In fact, you might wonder about the motivations of someone giving financial advice he wouldn't take himself."

More: Profile of Glenn Beck

Slacker Intros Free iPhone Holiday Radio App

Tuesday December 8, 2009
Slacker is offering a new standalone iPhone Holiday Radio app which has 11 holiday stations ranging from Classics to R&B, Country, and even a station called "Dysfunctional Holiday". (Photo: Slacker)

All stations are customizable so if you love classic Christmas and holiday tunes but have a deep-seated and irrational aversion to "Frosty the Snowman", you can ban it and put it on your own naughty list.

You can download the free Slacker iPhone Holiday Radio app from this link at itunes.apple.com.

More: Slacker Mobile App Brings Radio to the BlackBerry

SIRIUS XM Host 'Cousin' Bruce Morrow to Visit National Press Club

Monday December 7, 2009
"Cousin" Bruce Morrow visits The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. According to David Hinckley at nydailynews.com: "When he started on the radio in the late 1950s, Morrow recalls, a Journal-American columnist suggested that he must be caged in the basement when he wasn't being let out to play that awful rock 'n' roll music. He can laugh about it now because that same music is the subject of the new book that got him invited to the Press Club..." (Photo: Imagine Publishing, Inc.)

Morrow's book is Rock & Roll...And the Beat Goes On and it follows music and the culture tied to it, "Beginning with the seeds of rebellion sown by black R&B artists and escalating through the British invasion, surfer sounds, Motown soul, heavy metal, punk rebellion, and beyond," according to a press release.

The book also features more than 300 photographs, many rare.

Morrow is a longtime New York City deejay and current SIRIUS XM host.

Compare Prices through Pricegrabber on Rock & Roll...And the Beat Goes On, by "Cousin Brucie" Morrow, Imagine Publishing, Inc.

More: A Profile of Radio Personality Bruce Morrow

Radio Saves Christmas in Orlando

Saturday December 5, 2009
When I read a story like this it reminds me that I work in a profession that really has the power to effect change. With the economy weighing down everyone's budget, the city of Orlando announced in November it would not put up the traditional holiday decorations thus saving $250,000.

Of course, people were disappointed. The Buckethead Show at Real Radio 104.1 came to the rescue. Cfnews13.com reports: "The show asked listeners to donate Christmas lights, decorations and canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank, and Saturday's decorating turned out to be a great success."

In all, over 350,000 lights were donated along with much food. "...not only will people be able to drive downtown Orlando and see Lake Eola all lit up, but also knowing that a lot of food went to people who need it this holiday season, " writes cfnews13.com

Online: Visit Real Radio 104.1 at www.wtks.com.

Celebrate: Radio Has All Your Christmas and Holiday Music Needs

Jesse Ventura Walks Off Opie & Anthony's Satellite Radio Show

Thursday December 3, 2009
Jesse Ventura walked off the Opie & Anthony radio show on SIRIUS XM radio after a heated argument with co-host Jim Norton. Ventura is making the rounds promoting his new TV show "Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura" which debuted this week on truTV. (Right: Jesse Ventura, Jim Norton on SIRIUS XM Radio. Screenshot: YouTube.com)

According to a post by James Caldwell at pwtorch.com: "After profanities were traded back-and-forth between Ventura and Norton related to the subjects of government cover-ups that Ventura will be discussing on his new show, Ventura walked off the set."

For the rest of post and to see the uncensored video (which has profanity), go to this link at pwtorch.com.

More: A Profile of Radio Personalities Opie & Anthony

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