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Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore row
A radio station has announced it will no longer play music by Ed Sheeran, the latest blow to the singer amid the ongoing controversy after Macklemore was removed from his tour. The row began when Macklemore said that he had been removed from the…
Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row
A radio station has dropped Ed Sheeran's music after “the reaction from our listeners” to the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour over comments the rapper made about Gaza. All of the current support acts on Sheeran's Loop tour…
US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free
It turns out that the one thing that can apparently bridge Washington's partisan divide is AM radio. U.S. automakers may be forced to build AM radio into new vehicles within the next year. The House of Representatives, in a rare instance of…
House gives green light to bill requiring AM radios in new cars
The House overwhelmingly passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require the transportation secretary to issue a rule require the devices as standard equipment in new vehicles sold in the U.S. Similar bipartisan legislation has been…
SRG Sells Three Radio Stations
The logo of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) at the Leutschenbach television studio, photographed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Zurich. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer) SRG is divesting its three Swiss Satellite Radio stations. Radio Swiss Pop is…
Nike's Newest Super Shoe Is Lighter and More Energetic Thanks In Part to Radio Waves
Nike ‘s newest super shoe has taken longer to arrive than consumers expected but released sooner than the company had originally intended. The Nike Alphafly 4 gets its both its formal introduction to the world Thursday and a surprise…
Ed Sheeran's Music Taken Off Air By Irish Radio Station Amid Macklemore Controversy
Ed Sheeran fans in Ireland had better head to Spotify if they want to listen to his tracks... because a major radio station says he's persona non grata at the moment. Classic Hits Radio -- a Dublin-based station with a reach into other major cities…
Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music from all playlists
An Irish radio station has pulled all music by Ed Sheeran from its playlists for the foreseeable future. Classic Hits Radio confirmed that from Thursday, 17 September, tracks by the English singer will no longer be broadcast, owing to the…
Alan Davies brings Life Without back to Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is bringing back Life Without with Alan Davies for ten new episodes from 16 October. Produced by ITN Productions, each 15 minute programme will consider what might happen if one element of the world suddenly disappeared. Alan Davies…
DevonAir Radio marks 20 years since Bay FM debut
DevonAir Radio is celebrating two decades since the first Bay FM broadcast from Exmouth on 11 September 2006. The original trial transmission was the beginning of a project created by Andy Green and Julie Green, who went on to spend seven years…
Max Verstappen 'mugged off' by YouTuber during Max vs 100 race in unheard radio message
Max Verstappen took part in a karting race against 100 rivals at Silverstone A YouTuber who put up one of the sternest fights of any of the 100 competitors who tried but failed to keep Max Verstappen behind them said the Dutchman head him 'mugging…
Things to Do in Doha This Weekend: Top Events to Explore | Radio Suno 91.7 FM
Looking for the perfect way to spend your weekend in Doha? From exciting family entertainment and outdoor adventures to inspiring art and cultural experiences, Qatar has something for everyone! Qatar's No. 1 Malayalam Radio Station, Radio Suno 91.7…
Ed Sheeran's music dropped by radio station after Macklemore tour row
A radio station has decided to stop playing Ed Sheeran's music following 'the reaction from our listeners' to the singer's decision to drop Macklemore from his tour due to comments the rapper made about Gaza. All current supporting acts on…
Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row
Classic Hits Radio said it had made the decision to remove the Galway Girl singer's music for the “foreseeable future” after feedback over the incident. Dave Kelly, group programme director at Bay Broadcasting, which runs the station…
F1 news: Ferrari launches investigation; Verstappen untelevised radio; F1 2027 calendar reveal
It is time to bring you up to speed with the latest F1 news headlines. Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen feature prominently. Elsewhere, the F1 2027 calendar has landed. One eye-catching feature of that announcement was a surprise Monaco…
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