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Bert Weiss left radio at the top. Here's why he walked away.
A year after ending his long-running Q100 morning show, radio host Bert Weiss says leaving 'The Bert Show' was 'the most authentic' decision of his career. In this interview clip with AJC entertainment reporter Rodney Ho, Weiss explains why he…
Vernon Kay accuses BBC Radio 2 co-star Sara Cox of 'throwing him under the bus'
Vernon Kay was left facing an awkward moment on BBC Radio 2 after his co-star Sara Cox appeared to expose a mishap involving his plans for Halloween. Sara, 51, was wrapping up their breakfast shows on Friday (October 30) when she turned her…
Vernon Kay left red-faced as Sara Cox exposes 'disappointing' blunder live on BBC Radio 2
Vernon Kay was left red-faced on BBC Radio 2 after co-host Sara Cox appeared to expose an embarrassing mishap that put paid to plans for a much-anticipated Halloween costume reveal. The presenters were bringing their breakfast shows to a close on…
DAB+ radio takes centre stage at WorldDAB in Vienna
The future of DAB+ broadcasting, radio regulation and in-car listening will be discussed at the WorldDAB Summit 2026 in Vienna next month. The annual event will bring together broadcasters, regulators and technology specialists to examine the…
David Samson believes 'we don't need baseball on radio anymore
David Samson has never been accused of being a man of the people. But the former Major League Baseball executive may have crossed the line with his latest thoughts on the state of baseball media. On Wednesday's episode of Nothing Personal with…
BBC Radio 1 names Annie Nightingale Pioneers for 2026
Three DJs have been selected for BBC Radio 1's Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2026, with each presenting a special mix in November. Jaz Imsky, Kara and Mia Koden will each appear in a special programme on Saturday 7 November, between 11pm and 2am…
Ban The Headset Radio
Drew Magary's Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? . You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew's books while you're at it. In case you missed…
David Samson shares wild take on if baseball needs radio anymore
The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 MLB World Series with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won a dominant 4-1 series victory, capping off a truly amazing postseason run. The players and organization dedicated the World Series to Bob…
BBC Radio Scotland listener numbers plummet amid major cuts
According to the latest Radio Joint Audience Research (RAJAR) figures released this week BBC Radio Scotland had a weekly reach of 753,000 listeners between July and September, down from 844,000 the previous quarter, which equates to a fall of…
Rom-Com 'Eavesdropping' Tests the Future of Scripted Social Video
The romantic comedy “ Eavesdropping ” has all the ingredients of a traditional TV series: recurring characters, serialized storylines and a will-they-or-won't-they relationship at its center. But you won't find it on a streaming…
Worthing Football Club backs suicide prevention charity Olly's Future
James Dunn, in Worthing and Cash Murphy, South East Linking up with a suicide prevention charity has helped Worthing Football Club fans open up about their mental health, its supporters' association has said. This season the club has partnered with…
Worthing Football Club backs suicide prevention charity Olly's Future
Linking up with a suicide prevention charity has helped Worthing Football Club fans open up about their mental health, its supporters' association has said. This season the club has partnered with Olly's Future, founded by Ann Foley in 2020 after…
Russell Brand Trial: Prosecution Weaponizes Wendy Williams Interview
Russell Brand ‘s October 2017 appearance on The Wendy Williams Show has been used against him during his rape trial in London. The prosecution evoked the chat show in closing remarks on Friday at Southwark Crown Court, where Brand is on…
What does the music industry want from the future of AI - and how can the UK lead the way?
As the conversation around the impact of AI on music and creatives grows ever louder, industry leaders have laid out what needs to be done to protect artists and the UK's creative forces in the future. READ MORE: NME's top 10 shows from Beyond The…
Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68
Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT One of Europe's…
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