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King Charles makes guest appearance on Sir Elton John's radio show
King Charles is set to appear on Sir Elton John's radio programme, with the pair discussing some of their favourite musicians who have been supported by the King's Trust. The monarch sat down with the rockstar in secret at the Apple Music Studios…
King to appear on Sir Elton John's Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
The King and Sir Elton John have recorded an hour-long special episode of the singer's Apple Radio show Rocket Hour, which will air on the monarch's 78th birthday on Saturday. Charles and Sir Elton sat down in secret at the Apple Music Studios in…
Newsmax Buys Historic Miami Anti-Communist Radio Station from Soros-Linked Network
Radio industry outlets reported this weekend, and the Newsmax network confirmed on Monday, that Newsmax Radio LLC purchased two major Miami radio stations — WAQI Radio Mambí and WQBA — from Latino Media Network, an organization…
How KROQ's 'Klein/Ally Show' Slogged Its Way to the Top in Los Angeles Radio Morning Drive
As KROQ gets ready to hold the 35th edition of its “Almost Acoustic Christmas” concert event next month, the “world famous” alternative rock station has even more reason to celebrate: Not only did the station hit its…
Danny Kelly dead: Tributes pour in for legendary radio host after tragic death at 69
talkSPORT host Danny Kelly has sadly died at the age of 69. The sporting world is paying tribute to broadcasting legend Danny Kelly, who tragically passed away after a battle with cancer. The heartbreaking news was shared by talkSPORT, where he…
A 76ers Fan Welcomed a Baby Daughter. Then He Called Into a Radio Show to Complain About Paul George.
There are a select handful of times in life when you can use the phrase, “Only in Philly.” The Santa Claus pelting. Pole-greasing, whenever the situation warrants it. And this new father calling into a Philly radio show after Tuesday…
Borrell: Digital ad budgets chipping away at broadcast TV, radio's lead
Local advertising spending is expected to grow approximately 4 percent annually through 2030, according to new research from Borrell Associates. Digital advertising is projected to capture 80 percent of local advertising budgets by 2030, leaving…
Newsmax Seeks to Buy Radio Mambí, WQBA Miami Stations for $1.8M
Radio Mambí, the Spanish-language station that for decades gave voice to Miami's Cuban exile community, is set to change hands again — this time in a proposed sale to conservative media company Newsmax, which has agreed to pay $1.8…
A Monarch Named Chew Flew From Utah to Mexico, the First Radio-Tracked Proof of a Western Butterfly Making the Trip
A monarch butterfly nicknamed Chew left northeastern Utah on Sept. 2 and was detected on Oct. 11 in Santa Catarina, in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the first radio-tracked evidence…
How Garth Brooks' Radio Station Will Be Different Than Others In Nashville
Garth Brooks ' newest venture into streaming and broadcasting is intentionally old school. The country superstar just bought a Nashville radio station, but that's not all. Instead of mimicking corporate playlists and national news / entertainment…
Lee County officials OK construction, tax breaks for proposed steel plant - Radio Iowa
Lee County's Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution supporting construction of the steel plant that an India-based company has proposed in southeast Iowa. That resolution is required for the company to qualify for nearly $1.4 billion in state…
Survey: Iowans won't toss holiday traditions because of high prices - Radio Iowa
Even as prices Iowans pay for everything from groceries to gasoline remain high, a survey finds many of us hold firm to traditions and won't skimp on the holidays. November and December are vital to retailers, as some Iowa merchants can make up for…
Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations
Ministers are considering changing the law to force the entertainment industry to better protect women and children in the wake of the revelations over David Walliams and the conviction of Russell Brand. Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, is…
David Walliams: Author Chloe Combi says there were 'real concerns' about him in publishing industry
Author Chloe Combi has said she had heard rumours that there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams's behaviour within the publishing industry more than a decade ago. Combi told BBC News she had heard there were allegations about his 'behaviour…
David Walliams: Author Chloe Combi says there were 'real concerns' about him in publishing industry
Lucy Manning Special correspondent Author and columnist Chloe Combi has said she had heard rumours that there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams's behaviour within the publishing industry more than a decade ago. Combi told BBC News she had…
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