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BBC Radio 2 legend dies 'suddenly' as heartbroken friends issue tributes
A BBC Radio 2 l egend has died. Nigel Ogden, known for his show The Organist Entertains, died 'suddenly' on Tuesday, January 27. A spokesperson for BBC Radio 2 told the Mirror: 'We were saddened to hear of the passing of former Radio 2 presenter…
BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay fights back tears as he opens up on 'painful' time
BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay fought back tears after opening up about a difficult time and admitted that the pain of his latest challenge was worth it for the amount of money they raised for Children in Need. Children in Need is the BBC 's annual…
Nine Radio sold for cut-price $56m to pub tycoon Arthur Laundy
Nine Entertainment has sold its radio network to pub baron Arthur Laundy for just $56 million, having valued it at $275m just seven years ago. Its radio stations include Sydney's 2GB and Melbourne's 3AW, known for their right-wing presenters. Nine…
Nine sells radio stations including 2GB and 3AW to Sydney pub baron Arthur Laundy
The nation's biggest media company, Nine Entertainment, has sold its talkback radio stations to a Sydney pub baron for $56m and bought outdoor advertising company QMS Media for $850m, in a major upheaval for Australia's media landscape. Nine Radio…
Laundys hope to turn 'pub test' nous into radio empire gold
“Long-time listeners, first time owners.” That's the way high-profile publican Arthur Laundy and his son Craig, a former Turnbull government minister, introduced themselves to the staff at Nine Radio on Friday morning. The billionaire…
BBC Radio 2 star Nigel Ogden dies after 39 years hosting beloved show
BBC Radio 2 legend Nigel Ogden has died aged 71. Nigel, who hosted popular radio show The Organist Entertains for almost four decades, passed away on Tuesday, it is understood. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now…
Nine buys into outdoor advertising with $850m deal, sells radio empire
Nine Entertainment will sell its network of high-profile radio stations to the billionaire Laundy family and acquire outdoor advertising business QMS Media from Quadrant Private Equity in a $850 million deal. Nine chief executive Matt Stanton said…
'Sofa to street': Why Nine sold radio and spent almost $1 billion on billboards
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Nine Entertainment boss Matt Stanton can't hide from the giant social media platforms…
Radio 2 broadcaster Nigel Ogden dies aged 71
Former BBC broadcaster and performer Nigel Ogden has died at the age of 71. Nigel was best known to radio audiences as the presenter of The Organist Entertains, a role he held from 1980 until the programme's final broadcast in 2018, becoming one of…
Alun Thomas gets BBC Radio Cymru afternoon slot
Post Prynhawn will have a new regular presenter on most weekdays from February at BBC Radio Cymru. Journalist Alun Thomas is to become the main presenter of Post Prynhawn on BBC Radio Cymru, hosting the programme from Tuesday to Friday between 5…
Nigel Ogden dead: BBC Radio 2 legend dies 'suddenly' as heartbroken tributes pour in
Nigel Ogden dead: BBC Radio 2 leged dies suddenly Nigel Ogden, known for his show The Organist Entertains, died 'suddenly' on Tuesday it has been announced. A spokesperson for BBC Radio 2 told the Mirror: 'We were saddened to hear of the passing of…
ESPN's Eagles update leaves Philly radio host in a dark place: 'Makes my blood boil'
Philadelphia sports radio is losing its collective mind over the Eagles' offensive coordinator gig. Sportsradio 94WIP host Hunter Brody didn't take well to Adam Schefter's ESPN report that Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni is not in a rush to…
Puzzling slow radio pulses are coming from space. A new study could finally explain them
Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity. Radio astronomers…
Naig seeks funding boost for 'Choose Iowa' program - Radio Iowa
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is asking lawmakers to boost funding for the state's “Choose Iowa” program that supports individuals and businesses that produce everything from locally grown food to trees and soy candles. There's…
Sheriff investigating suspicious fires in Onawa - Radio Iowa
The Monona County Sheriff is investigating three suspicious fires in Onawa this week. The latest fire destroyed the historic grandstand area at the Monona County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening. There were fires a couple of hours apart Monday in two…
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