Fired or Hired DJs, Talk Show Hosts, Personalities, and Presenters
This area contains a news archive related to career movements of DJs, talk show hosts, radio personalities, and presenters who have either been hired, fired, or in career transition.
Rick Dees Fans Vent Over His Removal from Los Angeles Radio Station
Rick Dees, who's been based out of Los Angeles since 1979, was recently removed from his local radio home due to a format change. Reaction by fans to this change has been generating a lot of comments at radio.about.com. Read more.
Rick Dees, who's been based out of Los Angeles since 1979, was recently removed from his local radio home due to a format change. Reaction by fans to this change has been generating a lot of comments at radio.about.com. Read more.
Christine Nagy Returns to New Your CIty Radio
Popular New York City radio personality, Christine Nagy, most recently heard on Z100, New York, has returned to the airwaves. Read more.
Popular New York City radio personality, Christine Nagy, most recently heard on Z100, New York, has returned to the airwaves. Read more.
The RadioChick Leaves Satellite For Terrestrial Radio in New York City
Leslie Gold, also known as “The RadioChick,” has been named as afternoon drive host for Infinity Broadcasting's new 92.3 FREE FM in New York. Read more...
Leslie Gold, also known as “The RadioChick,” has been named as afternoon drive host for Infinity Broadcasting's new 92.3 FREE FM in New York. Read more...
Steve Harvey Inks Deal for Morning Show in New York and Chicago
Radio personality Steve Harvey has returned to the airwaves with “The Steve Harvey Show”. It will originate from WBLS-FM in New York and will also be carried on WSRB-FM and WYRB-FM Chicago, during the daily morning-drive.
Radio personality Steve Harvey has returned to the airwaves with “The Steve Harvey Show”. It will originate from WBLS-FM in New York and will also be carried on WSRB-FM and WYRB-FM Chicago, during the daily morning-drive.
Talk Show Host Who Was Fired For Remarks On Islam, Joins Conservative Internet Radio
Controversial talk show host Michael Graham will be joining the web based conservative radio network RIGHTALK.com as of Monday August 29th. Graham, recently released from WMAL in Washington, D.C. over controversial remarks about Islam, will be hosting a daily program at noon eastern called "Michael Graham Unleashed." Read more.
Controversial talk show host Michael Graham will be joining the web based conservative radio network RIGHTALK.com as of Monday August 29th. Graham, recently released from WMAL in Washington, D.C. over controversial remarks about Islam, will be hosting a daily program at noon eastern called "Michael Graham Unleashed." Read more.
Seattle Radio Listeners Create Website to Have Andy Savage Returned to Airwaves
Earlier this month a Seattle radio station, KRQI-FM (K-Rock), dumped its Modern Rock format and became 96.5 JACK-FM, adopting the new radio format which uses the iPod's shuffle mode as a programming metaphor. One of the casualties was long-time Seattle personality, Andy Savage. His loyal followers have not sat idly by, instead, launching a website to instigate his return to the airwaves. Read more.
Earlier this month a Seattle radio station, KRQI-FM (K-Rock), dumped its Modern Rock format and became 96.5 JACK-FM, adopting the new radio format which uses the iPod's shuffle mode as a programming metaphor. One of the casualties was long-time Seattle personality, Andy Savage. His loyal followers have not sat idly by, instead, launching a website to instigate his return to the airwaves. Read more.
American Idol's Randy Jackson Gets Weekly Radio Countdown Show
Westwood One has announced the debut of the new three-hour weekly music program, Randy Jackson’s Hit List, hosted by American Idol judge, producer, and musician Randy Jackson. The program will debut in September of 2005 on radio stations nationwide. Full Story.
Westwood One has announced the debut of the new three-hour weekly music program, Randy Jackson’s Hit List, hosted by American Idol judge, producer, and musician Randy Jackson. The program will debut in September of 2005 on radio stations nationwide. Full Story.
Democracy Radio Inks Deals in Three Markets: Detroit, Cincinnati, and D.C.
Progressive talk-formatted Democracy Radio, in association with Jones Radio Networks, has announced the addition of three new markets for "The Ed Schultz Show" and "The Stephanie Miller Show". Full Details.
Progressive talk-formatted Democracy Radio, in association with Jones Radio Networks, has announced the addition of three new markets for "The Ed Schultz Show" and "The Stephanie Miller Show". Full Details.
Steve Stone Joins WSCR, 670 in Chicago - "The Score" For Radio Baseball Duties
Chicago sports station, WSCR, 670 "The Score" has hired former Major League baseball player and sports broadcaster, Steve Stone. Besides his own show, he'll be handling other duties. Read More.
Chicago sports station, WSCR, 670 "The Score" has hired former Major League baseball player and sports broadcaster, Steve Stone. Besides his own show, he'll be handling other duties. Read More.
Walking Tall: Bubba The Love Sponge Runs For Sheriff
Bubba the Love Sponge, the Florida-based radio personality recently fired by Clear Channel for indecency, now says he's going to run for Sheriff of Pinellas County, Florida. This could be fun. Read more.
Bubba the Love Sponge, the Florida-based radio personality recently fired by Clear Channel for indecency, now says he's going to run for Sheriff of Pinellas County, Florida. This could be fun. Read more.
Radio Talk Show Host Glenn Beck Signs New Deal
Nationally syndicated radio talker, Glenn Beck, has renewed his contract with Premiere Radio Networks. Read more.
Nationally syndicated radio talker, Glenn Beck, has renewed his contract with Premiere Radio Networks. Read more.
Todd Pettengill To Host New Syndicated Show: "Saturday Night At The 80s"
ABC Radio Networks has announced the debut of “Saturday Night At The 80s,” a new weekly program hosted by New York City Radio personality, New York City Radio personality, Todd Pettingell. Read More.
ABC Radio Networks has announced the debut of “Saturday Night At The 80s,” a new weekly program hosted by New York City Radio personality, New York City Radio personality, Todd Pettingell. Read More.
"Trumped!" - Donald Trump On Radio
Donald Trump is now going to be syndicated nationwide on the radio. Here are the details.
Donald Trump is now going to be syndicated nationwide on the radio. Here are the details.
Opie and Anthony Talk to the New York Post
Opie and Anthony, the Radio duo who were taken off the air by Infinity Broadcasting after their "Sex in St Patrick's Cathedral" stunt backfired in August 2002, have broken their silence during an interview with the New York Post. Here are some highlights.
Opie and Anthony, the Radio duo who were taken off the air by Infinity Broadcasting after their "Sex in St Patrick's Cathedral" stunt backfired in August 2002, have broken their silence during an interview with the New York Post. Here are some highlights.
Radio's Michael Savage Stirs Up MSNBC
The debut of Radio talk show host Michael Savage's new weekly show on MSNBC has cause protest by at least one special interest group and an exodus of advertisers. What's going on here?
The debut of Radio talk show host Michael Savage's new weekly show on MSNBC has cause protest by at least one special interest group and an exodus of advertisers. What's going on here?
Art Bell Back, George Noory Stays, Barbara Simpson Out
AM Coast to Coast, the overnight programs that focuses on ghosts and aliens, is undergoing some changes. Art Bell, the original host is coming out of retirement to take over weekend duties from Barbara Simpsons. Read more.
AM Coast to Coast, the overnight programs that focuses on ghosts and aliens, is undergoing some changes. Art Bell, the original host is coming out of retirement to take over weekend duties from Barbara Simpsons. Read more.
Australia's Highest Paid Female Radio Personality Quits
Australia's high paid female Radio personality, Wendy Harmer, resigns. Harmer, part of the morning show at 2DAY FM was earning $1.7 million dollars-a-year. Read More.
Australia's high paid female Radio personality, Wendy Harmer, resigns. Harmer, part of the morning show at 2DAY FM was earning $1.7 million dollars-a-year. Read More.
Dan Ingram Departs WCBS-FM
Dan Ingram Departs WCBS-FM</a></b> Dan Ingram is a legendary Top 40 DJ who set the standard for Radio personalities in that genre. For the past 12 years he has worked at Oldies-formatted WCBS-FM, New York. But, that's over now. Read why.
Dan Ingram Departs WCBS-FM</a></b> Dan Ingram is a legendary Top 40 DJ who set the standard for Radio personalities in that genre. For the past 12 years he has worked at Oldies-formatted WCBS-FM, New York. But, that's over now. Read why.
CKNW Fires Talk Show Host Rafe Mair
Vancouver, British Columbia has lost its most popular talk-show host, Rafe Mair. He was fired this past Sunday over several issues including alleged harassment of a producer and philosophical differences with his company.
Vancouver, British Columbia has lost its most popular talk-show host, Rafe Mair. He was fired this past Sunday over several issues including alleged harassment of a producer and philosophical differences with his company.
Rick Dees Leaves KIIS-FM Morning Show After 22 Years
Longtime KIIS-FM, Los Angeles morning man, Rick Dees, informed his audience this morning that he would no longer be doing that station's morning show after 22 years. Word is Ryan Seacrest will replace him. Details...
Longtime KIIS-FM, Los Angeles morning man, Rick Dees, informed his audience this morning that he would no longer be doing that station's morning show after 22 years. Word is Ryan Seacrest will replace him. Details...
WLS, Chicago Pulls Garry Meier Off-The-Air
Longtime Chicago Radio personality, Garry Meier, has been relieved of his on-air duties prior to the end of his contract with WLS-AM. Read more.
Longtime Chicago Radio personality, Garry Meier, has been relieved of his on-air duties prior to the end of his contract with WLS-AM. Read more.