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Kyle and Jackie departure leaves a big hole for KIIS in latest radio ratings
If management at ARN is looking for vindication of its national syndication strategy, the third radio ratings survey of the year, covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), offers mixed results. On the one hand…
Kieran Trippier & Raul Jimenez join Wolves: BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor on a productive week
'I want to reach the easy wins,' said Wolves' executive chairman Nathan Shi at the fans' forum last month. He wasn't talking about Raul Jimenez, but in terms of raising the morale of their supporters, bringing him back is the easiest win…
Radio ratings: ABC still struggling and does anyone miss Kyle and Jackie O?
The ABC's struggles in the Melbourne radio market continue despite a small lift in audience share in the third ratings survey of the year. In the survey period covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), the ABC…
Will Sophie Monk replace Jackie O on radio? The Love Island host weighs in
After Australia's biggest radio duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson speculacularly left the airwaves after an on-air blow up back in March, there has been plenty of speculation over who might replace them on air. Among the…
What's the Same - and Different - About Hits on Billboard's Streaming & Radio Charts
The biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 also commonly scale both the Streaming Songs and Radio Songs charts. The two titles to top the Hot 100 for double-digit weeks most recently fit that description, with Ella Langley's “Choosin'…
NAB urges FCC to open AM radio band to more stations
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has reaffirmed a request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consider allowing new radio stations to apply for licenses in a little-used part of the AM radio band. The frequencies fall…
Pierre Gasly's furious Monaco radio sums up his podium agony
Untelevised team radio showed Pierre Gasly responding to dropping away from the podium places at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine driver had crossed the line third on the road on Sunday, but two separate time penalties for speeding in the pit lane…
Becoming a grandad could decide mayor's political future
Claire HamiltonBBC Merseyside Political Reporter Becoming a grandfather could be the deciding factor in whether Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram chooses to seek a fourth term in office. The former Liverpool councillor, who has been…
This is 80: Former Fugitive, Radio Host, Actor, and Author Ian Jarvis Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire
“I love your newsletter. Thank you so much for it!” - Terry Shannon, paid subscriber. Is there another age you associate with yourself in your mind? If so, what is it? And why, do you think? 40 to 50. All powers were on autopilot, no…
World Cup matches today - kick-off times, TV channels and all tonight's fixtures
Mexico vs South Africa kick-off time: The tournament opener is scheduled to begin at 8pm UK time on Thursday, June 11. This translates to 1pm local time in Mexico and 3pm ET or 12pm PT for viewers watching in the United States. Location: The match…
Malian authorities arrest 2 prominent journalists in latest crackdown on freedom of expression
Malian authorities arrested two prominent journalists in the past two days, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression by the West African country's military leadership during a security crisis. The “Maison de La Presse,” the main…
World Cup 2026 opening ceremony time, TV channel, live stream and performers
Opening ceremony details: The first of three opening ceremonies for the tournament takes place on Thursday, June 11, at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The spectacular pre-match show is scheduled to begin at 6:15pm UK time, which aligns…
James Dolan suggests officials missed flagrant foul call on Victor Wembanyama
During a Wednesday afternoon radio interview on WFAN, New York Knicks owner James Dolan said he believed the New York Post got it right with its cover suggesting Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama deserved a flagrant foul for his contact against…
World Cup 2026: Any early shocks? Chris Sutton's score predictions
Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton is predicting the outcome of all 104 games at the Fifa World Cup 2026. He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between…
BBC's True Crime podcast focuses on crimes 'too outrageous to believe
Teenage hackers posing as celebrities, a farmer turned murderous over milk, plastic surgeons with a vendetta - some true crimes are just too outrageous to believe. Whether it's digging up a grisly cold case murder or tracing the terrifying…
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