Howard Stern debuted as a new judge this week on America's Got Talent. Personally, I think he did a great job and was funny, honest, and at times, even charming. Of course, the real person he has to convince is someone a lot more critical and powerful than me: my wife. Read more. (Opinion) (Photo: Howard Stern - SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
This is a cute story from orange.co.uk about two BBC presenters, Betty Smith and Beryl Renwick. They broadcast as "Betty and Beryl" on BBC Radio Humberside in Yorkshire. The two just won a top award from the Sony Radio Awards for best British entertainment show. They are also the oldest folks to win the award. Smith is 90 and Renwick is 86.
The two women were spotted by producer David Reeves in 2006 and he thought they would be good on the air, representing older citizens. The duo talk about lots of things including fashion, local history, and their favorite music. But, a warning: they're not big fans of new music, calling it "absolute piffle." TheFreeDictionary.com defines "piffle" as "nonsense."
Every business has terms and expressions that are used on a regular basis by the people it employs. Often, workers develop lingo to describe certain aspects of their work or environment which have only meaning for them. It's a language outsiders don't understand. Radio is no different. Here are a few words and phrases used in the radio business which sound like one thing but have totally different meanings. Read more.
Police in Linwood, New Jersey are searching for the killer of a local radio host, April Kauffman. Kauffman was found in the bedroom of her home on Thursday shot to death. According to foxnews.com a handyman discovered the body.
Kauffman, 47, was co-host of The King Arthur Show on WIBG 1020 AM and prior to that worked on-air at WOND in Linwood. At this time, police do not think the crime is related to her radio hosting duties. Kauffman was an outspoken supporter and advocate of military veterans. (Screenshot: Fox 29 News)
According to The King Arthur Show website, this Monday WIBC 1220 will air the last full 2-hour broadcast between 3-5 p.m. which Kauffman participated in.
On Monday (5/14) Howard Stern debuts on America's Got Talent. His detractors are already trying to convince us he's not the man for the job (replacing Piers Morgan). I don't agree. Howard Stern is the perfect replacement for Piers Morgan and will be wildly successful. Radio's original bad boy might very well even endear himself to mainstream America. Read more. (Opinion) (Howard Stern - SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
Howard Stern debuted as a new judge this week on America's Got Talent. Personally, I think he did a great job and was funny, honest, and at times, even charming. Of course, the real person he has to convince is someone a lot more critical and powerful than me: my wife. 
Police in Linwood, New Jersey are searching for the killer of a local radio host, April Kauffman. Kauffman was found in the bedroom of her home on Thursday shot to death. According to