Radio Was There The Day Princess Diana Died
Sunday August 31, 2003
Princess Diana died on this day, August 31, 1997. Here is historic Radio audio from the day Britain's favorite Princess was tragically killed in a car accident including newsfeeds ... Read More
WLS-AM, Radio@AOL, MusicMatch and Launch All Winners In Arbitron Internet Broadcast Ratings
Saturday August 30, 2003
The latest ratings for Internet Radio streams have been released from Arbitron, the survey company that keeps tabs on who is listening to what. Here are the results.
Grand Ole Opry Show Readily Available
Saturday August 30, 2003
The Grand Ole Opry says the program, "America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend", is now heard on 200 country music radio stations. The program is also now available on ... Read More
What A Summer It's Been For Radio!
Thursday August 28, 2003
With Labor Day weekend upon us, it's a good time to recap Radio in the Summer of 2003.
All Comedy Radio Ready To Launch With Affiliates
Wednesday August 27, 2003
All Comedy Radio, the Hollywood-based comedy network is set to debut on several Radio stations this Labor Day weekend. Here's more about it and where you can find it.
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XM Satellite Radio For MTV VIPs
Wednesday August 27, 2003
XM Satellite Radio and Delphi will provide the first all portable satellite radio -- the SKYFi "boombox" Audio System and a free year of XM service -- to all celebrity ... Read More
RIAA Claims Music On Car Radios Meant Only For Original Vehicle Owner!!!!
Tuesday August 26, 2003
It was bound to happen: The RIAA has now decided to sue people who illegally share the music that comes out of car radios. If the Recording Industry Association of ... Read More
Space Shuttle Columbia Was Friend To Amateur Radio
Tuesday August 26, 2003
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle "Columbia" was destroyed on re-entry, killing all 7 astronauts aboard. Today, investigators released a long-awaited report, placing blame for the tragedy on NASA's ... Read More
AOL Communicator Enhances Radio@AOL
Monday August 25, 2003
America Online has released AOL Communicator, a stand-alone communications product designed to enhance the online experience for members. One feature adds more flexibility for Radio@AOL for Broadband users. ... Read More
Vermont Pirate Radio Station Defies F.C.C.
Sunday August 24, 2003
Boston.com news reports Radio Free Brattleboro has popped up again, this time on a new frequency. The F.C.C. shut down the Pirate Radio operation June 24 after complaints were ... Read More
Radio 1 Says Sara Cox Will Stay
Friday August 22, 2003
Britain's Radio 1 rushed to Sara Cox's defense this week and reassured the public the outspoken breakfast presenter (morning Radio personality) was in no way on the verge of being ... Read More
Thailand Radio Bans Big Flabby Buttuocks!!
Friday August 22, 2003
A funny story out of Bangkok, Thailand today. Apparently, the government has banned 3 "racy" songs. According to Reuters, they're country songs titled "I Fear No Sins" and ... Read More
Australian DJs Fall For Fake Arnold
Thursday August 21, 2003
Australian presenters Chris Smith at 2GB and John Stanley at 2UE are just two of several Radio personalities who recently were duped on-air by a man posing as Arnold Shwarzenegger. ... Read More
Gay Radio: Queer Ear For The Not So Straight Guy
Wednesday August 20, 2003
"Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" is a hug television hit. But, if you're not much of a TV geek and you're looking for alternative lifestyle Radio, there is much ... Read More
Radio Is The Fountain Of Youth
Tuesday August 19, 2003
Men have searched for the Fountain of Youth for centuries. Would it surprise you if I suggested it exists within your Radio? Read more.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Not Fazed By Recent Blackout
Tuesday August 19, 2003
SIRIUS Satellite Radio says the recent blackout that blanketed the Northeastern United States had no effect on its programming streams nor did any interruption of service occur for subscribers. Read ... Read More
The Return of Opie & Anthony?
Monday August 18, 2003
The New York Daily News is reporting there might be a deal brewing between Opie & Anthony and Sirius Satellite Radio. The duo has been off the air ever ... Read More
Serial Killers: The Radio Connection
Saturday August 16, 2003
In Kanawha County, West Virginia there have been three shootings in four days outside convenience stores. Although local police are hesitant to connect the three deaths as a "serial killing", ... Read More
Elvis Was Discovered By A Former DJ
Saturday August 16, 2003
Today commemorates the day Elvis Presley died in 1977. Presley recorded his early Rock 'n Roll hits at Sun Records in Memphis. Few know that Sam Phillips, the owner of ... Read More
Radio Newsman Threatens To Torch Himself
Friday August 15, 2003
Reuters reports, "A newsreader with India's state-run radio, who threatened to immolate himself on top of a television tower on Thursday in a protest for better wages, climbed down after ... Read More
What A Week: First 'Blaster Worm' Then Massive Power Outage Affects Hi-Tech Radio Shows And Showprep
Thursday August 14, 2003
Tough week to try and prepare a Radio show: first the 'Blaster' virus took down computers all across the world depriving them of Internet access and then a massive power ... Read More
Radio Hall of Fame To Induct New Members
Wednesday August 13, 2003
The Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year's inductees. They include: Singing Cowboy and Radio performer Gene Autry, L.A. talk-show host Michael Jackson, broadcast executive Jim Bohanon, and ... Read More
Boston Station Stages 'I Survived Gigli' Farewell Party
Wednesday August 13, 2003
Alterntative Rocker, WBCN-FM (104.1), Boston is hosting an "I Survived Gigli" bash, according to Reuters. Since the movie is such a bomb and will be out of theatres practically as ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Radio Voice-tracking
Monday August 11, 2003
You have probably heard, no doubt, about the use of voice-tracking in Radio. Most likely, what you heard was pretty negative. Before you make up your mind, read a little ... Read More
AmFm2Go Let's Travelers Find Radio Stations On The Road
Sunday August 10, 2003
AmFm2Go.com is a free web-based Radio guide designed to help travelers plan their Radio listening for upcoming trips. It includes 12,000 AM and FM stations covering all 50 states to ... Read More
Voice of America Covers Sturgis Bike Rally
Saturday August 9, 2003
The annual biker rally in Sturgis, South Dakota wraps up this weekend. What brings thousands of motocycle enthusiasts to this event each year and why is a Harley Davidson the ... Read More
Opie & Anthony Fiasco: F.C.C. Still Like Deer In Headlights
Thursday August 7, 2003
Opie and Anthony followup: F.C.C Commissioner Michael Copps is annoyed at his agency for ignoring complaints about the former WNEW-FM afternoon team. You'll recall, the duo broadcast a couple having ... Read More
"XM Roady" to be Unveiled Mid-September
Thursday August 7, 2003
XM Radio and Delphi plan to release the 'XM Roady' this Fall for your car. Roady will also include 'Tune Select' -- built in software that alerts the listener ... Read More
Tom Leykis Bombarded With Email
Wednesday August 6, 2003
Tom Leykis is the syndicated Radio personality who went public with the the alleged victim's name in the Kobe Bryant rape case. You should see some of the email he's ... Read More
Detroit Radio Station Admits Crop Circle Hoax
Tuesday August 5, 2003
WKQI-FM in Detroit, Michigan got some attention this week when the "Buck Head Show'' claimed responsiblity for crop circles found by a farmer two weeks ago. Members of the show ... Read More
Beatles Fan Creates His Own Internet Radio Station
Monday August 4, 2003
Pat Matthews is a former Radio and TV personality. After he left the business to become a free-lance TV and voice-over artist, a chance meeting with some people from ... Read More
The List of Murdered DJs and Radio Hosts
Saturday August 2, 2003
Newsday reports DJ Aristelle Thomas, 28, also known as "Air Alert", is going to jail for 17 years after pleading guilty to murdering a fellow disc-jockey. Newsday says, "Thomas admitted ... Read More
Bruce Morrow To Continue With WCBS-FM
Saturday August 2, 2003
Famed New York DJ, Bruce Morrow, has signed a new 3-year contract with oldies-formatted WCBS-FM. Here's a profile of this legendary Disc-Jockey. Full Story: NY Daily News - ... Read More

