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By Corey Deitz, About.com Guide to Radio since 2002

Detroit Radio Station Cancels Britney Suicide Watch Contest

Friday October 5, 2007
This in from foxnews.com: "A Detroit radio station has apologized after a disc jockey advertised a contest to determine when Britney Spears would commit suicide. 'When will Britney end it?' listeners were asked on the Web and the Tuesday night radio show hosted by DJ Big Boy on Channel 955, according to a story in the Detroit News."

Channel 995 is a "Hot Adult Contemporary" formatted radio station which plays artists like K-Ci & Jojo, Justin Timberlake, and Avril Lavigne.

Listen: You can hear Channel 955 Online.
More: Visit Big Boy's webpage

Related: Radio Pranks, Stunts, and Hoaxes From 2006

What Happened On This Day in Radio History: October 5

Comments

October 7, 2007 at 2:03 pm
(1) Eric says:

Wow, you mean someone is actually trying to utilize good taste…whoa…that’s a new one…lets give that guy an award…oh wait, we don’t have an award show for that…hint hint…

October 10, 2007 at 7:21 pm
(2) Tom says:

This is why I listen to 96.3 WDVD.

February 6, 2008 at 6:21 pm
(3) chelsea says:

Big BOY is the best. i mean we all know its going to happen. shes freakin crazy i mean christ people need to let stuff go.

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