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Concert For Carolina Adds Sheryl Crow Keith Urban And Bailey Zimmerman To Lineup

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Concert For Carolina Adds Sheryl Crow Keith Urban And Bailey Zimmerman To Lineup

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Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman are the latest additions to the lineup for the “Concert for Carolina,” a star-studded Hurricane Helene relief benefit set to take place on Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

As previously reported (BMM 10/7), James Taylor, Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Billy Strings are set to headline the upcoming event. The concert will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and is presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. Additional artists will be announced soon.

All proceeds, including sponsorships, will be divided equally between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation. Combs’ share will be allocated to Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, and Eblen Charities. Church’s Chief Cares Foundation focuses on supporting established charities and well-managed organizations that can efficiently assist directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.

If you cannot attend the concert but still want to show your support, you can donate to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed on the “Concert for Carolina” website.

CNN Offers Town Hall Opportunities to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris After Fox News Debate Denied

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CNN Offers Town Hall Opportunities to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris After Fox News Debate Denied

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After Donald Trump denied Fox News of a late October debate on Wednesday, CNN is inviting both he and Kamala Harris to participate in town hall events before the 2024 election.

The network has offered both candidates the chance to participate in separate events on the same day, Wednesday, October 23rd. The event — like the proposed debate from Fox News — would take place in Pennsylvania. CNN had previously proposed a debate on that date. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the offer, but the Trump campaign denied the opportunity.

“We continue to believe the American people would benefit from hearing more from the two major candidates for President of the United States and so CNN has extended invitations to both Vice President Harris and President Trump’s campaigns to participate in separate CNN Town Halls on October 23,” the network said in a statement on Thursday.

Fox News offered to hold a debate on Thursday, October 24th, or on Sunday, October 27th in a last-chance effort for each nominee to make final pitches to voters before election day on Tuesday, November 5th.

The candidates are both already scheduled to appear at separate town hall events this month. Kamala Harris will be at a town hall with Spanish-language channel Univision on Thursday, while Trump will appear on the same network on Wednesday, October 16th.

Radio Remembers DJ Station Owner And Friend J.J. Jeffrey

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Radio Remembers DJ Station Owner And Friend J.J. Jeffrey

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Radio legend, DJ, and station owner J.J. Jeffrey has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 84.

Jeffrey is remembered as a prominent Top 40 DJ and for his time on air in Boston and at classic Top 40 stations WFIL, Philadelphia, and WLS, Chicago.

He was the host of WRKO’s weekly “Now 30” (later called “Big 30”) countdowns on Thursdays. He was well-known for his high-energy style and memorable catchphrases, such as “This is J.J. Jeffrey, whippin’ my great, Greek-god-like body into a frenzy for ya.”

In 1975, he and his business partner Bob Fuller created Fuller-Jeffrey Broadcasting, which owned stations in Maine and Iowa.

Fuller-Jeffrey was sold to Citadel Broadcasting in 1997.

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J.J. Jeffery’s first night on WLS, Chicago

Nearly $450 Million in Political Advertising Reserved Until Election Day, New AdImpact Data Shows

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Nearly $450 Million in Political Advertising Reserved Until Election Day, New AdImpact Data Shows

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As the 2024 presidential election nears, political advertising is still on the rise with nearly half a billion dollars still reserved for candidates and causes over the next few weeks.

According to new data from AdImpact, $444.9 million dollars have been reserved by the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and the campaigns for nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump until Tuesday, November 5th.

The Trump campaign is outpacing Harris in the reservations, as it has $60.3 million in future spots held, while the Harris campaign sits at $57.6 million. The Democratic Party, however, has more reserved than the Republicans by a wide margin. Democrats have $208.9 million in future commercial availability reserved compared to $118.1 million for the Republican Party.

The new data also shows that more than $1 billion in political advertising aired between July 22nd — days after President Joe Biden announced he would step away from the 2024 election — and October 8th.

In that timeframe, the Democratic Party has outspent Republicans in every battleground state.

The reporting from AdImpact states that since July 22nd, 21% of all presidential political advertising has been spent in Pennsylvania, as both Republicans and Democrats view the state as the key to winning the White House in 2024.

Vince Carter Hired by TNT Sports as NBA Studio Analyst

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Vince Carter Hired by TNT Sports as NBA Studio Analyst

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Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports announced the addition of former NBA star Vince Carter to its team of NBA analysts. Carter will have what the network is calling a “new and expanded role” working as part of The NBA on TNT Tuesday broadcasts. The soon-to-be hall of famer will work with Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker and Adam Lefkoe. He is set to begin on Thursday Oct. 17.  

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to expand my role with the TNT Sports family,” said Carter in a release. “Top notch people, top notch productions, top notch coverage of the NBA…I appreciate the Tuesday night crew, Shaq, Candace & Adam saving a seat for me, honored to be a part of it, we are going to have some fun this season.” 

Carter will also be featured regularly on NBA TV throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Last season, Carter contributed as a guest analyst on TNT and NBA TV for select nights.    

“Vince is a Hall of Fame talent who has delivered some of the most iconic moments in the history of the game,” said Craig Barry, Chief Content Officer, TNT Sports. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to TNT Sports in this expanded capacity and congratulate him on his well-deserved Hall of Fame enshrinement.” 

Carter played a record-setting 21 seasons in the NBA, totaling eight NBA All-Star selections after being selected fifth overall in the 1998 NBA Draft. He was named the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year as a member of the Toronto Raptors.

Mark Simone: Howard Stern Shift From Shock Jock to Rule Follower Should Be Studied By Psychologists

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Mark Simone: Howard Stern Shift From Shock Jock to Rule Follower Should Be Studied By Psychologists

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SiriusXM host Howard Stern interviewed Kamala Harris earlier this week. 710 WOR host Mark Simone wonders what happened to the host he used to know.

During The Mark Simone Show, the host questioned what happened to the former shock jock radio host. He questioned why Stern now has such a fierce passion for championing Democratic causes and what led to the shift.

“A lot of us used to love Howard Stern. We grew up listening to Howard Stern. This guy was the shock jock of all shock jocks,” said Simone. “He was the rebel. He would stand up to the establishment. Just an incredible rebel, shock jock. Then all of a sudden, I don’t know what happened. He turns into this drooling ass-kisser.”

During the special interview with Vice President Harris, Stern applauded several things about her candidacy. But what caught Simone’s eye was The King of All Media’s outfit.

“Did you see what he was wearing? He put on a suit and a tie. He’s never worn a suit and tie in his life. Not just a suit, but a three-piece suit with a pocket square. What the hell happened to this guy?”

Mark Simone then played a clip of Howard Stern telling the Democratic nominee that he doesn’t like when shows like Saturday Night Live parody here because he feels “there’s too much at stake for the future of the country” to show a candidate opposing Donald Trump in a comedic light. The 710 WOR host couldn’t believe what he heard.

“Somebody should check and see if this is actually still Howard Stern,” said Simone. “It’s a whole different guy … This guy made fun of anything and everybody … We need a team of psychologists to swoop in and study this phenomenon.”

Yahoo Sports and The Athletic Partner to Launch New Digital Destination for Women’s Sports Coverage

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Yahoo Sports and The Athletic Partner to Launch New Digital Destination for Women’s Sports Coverage

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Yahoo Sports and The Athletic have announced a partnership to create a new home for women’s sports coverage. The content will live on the Yahoo Sports website and app and will feature written, audio and video content produced by the two teams. A subscription to The Athletic will not be required as the content will be free.

Reporting will come from The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig, Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman, and Chantel Jennings, as well as Yahoo Sports reporters and analysts Cassandra Negley, Isis ‘Ice’ Young, Henry Bushnell, and others.

Yahoo Sports reports that views of their women’s sports articles are up 253% over the last 12 months. In addition, seven of the top 10 most-viewed articles on Yahoo Sports in August were about female athletes.

“This partnership is an exciting and important next step in our ongoing commitment to serving women’s sports fans,” said Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sports in a release. “We are proud to bring The Athletic’s world-class reporting to our platforms and to help millions of fans access extensive and expert women’s sports coverage.”

“The Athletic is the leader for journalism covering women’s sports and Yahoo Sports stands as one of the largest and most influential sports media and fantasy platforms,” said Sebastian Tomich, chief commercial and development officer at The Athletic. “By bringing these two powerhouse brands together, we’re poised to significantly expand the reach of women’s sports coverage and engage a broader audience. This partnership also offers an unparalleled opportunity for sponsors to connect with women’s sports at an industry-leading scale, aligning with the growing momentum and passion for women’s sports.”

The Yahoo Sports-The Athletic women’s sports hub is currently available on the Yahoo Sports website. The hub will launch in the Yahoo Sports app in the coming months.

Chris Wallace on Criticism from Tucker Carlson: I’m Employed and He Isn’t

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Chris Wallace on Criticism from Tucker Carlson: I’m Employed and He Isn’t

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The release of text messages sent by Tucker Carlson happened long ago. But now, CNN host Chris Wallace is opining on his former colleague.

As part of the evidence gathered in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News, it was revealed that Tucker Carlson had lobbed harsh criticism at Chris Wallace by saying the network allowed him to “wreck” the audience hosts had devoted “our lives to building.”

During an appearance on MSNBC with Ari Melber, Wallace was asked his thoughts on the comments made by Carlson.

“Well, I’m employed and Tucker really isn’t anymore,” Wallace replied. “I had a very good 18-year run at Fox, and they never messed with me the whole time.”

Chris Wallace added that the “shift” at Fox News from news to sharing a more conservative-friendly approach is ultimately what led to his exit from the company.

Wallace — who now works for competitor Warner Bros. Discovery on CNN and the Max streaming platform — shared that both Fox News and Tucker Carlson ultimately got what each deserved for knowingly peddling falsehoods centered upon the validity of the 2020 presidential election.

“There was less interest in — even in the news side — in sticking to the truth, and more in telling that audience — to try to win them back — what they wanted to hear,” he said. “And they paid a big price for it. You talk about the misinformation about the elections. I have to say I’m not unhappy that Fox had to pay $787 million because there ought to be a price to pay when you don’t tell the truth and you deliberately misinform people about things that the evidence — in that case — showed that higher-ups at Fox knew wasn’t true.”

FOX Sports NFL Insider and NBA All-Star Launch ‘Why is Draymond Green Talking About Football? with Jordan Schultz’

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FOX Sports NFL Insider and NBA All-Star Launch ‘Why is Draymond Green Talking About Football? with Jordan Schultz’

Four-time NBA Champion Draymond Green and Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz announced the launch of a new weekly football show, Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football? With Jordan Schultz. The show airs each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on Instagram Live (@moneygreen & @JordanSchultz) ahead of Thursday Night Football on Amazon’s Prime Video.

A release about the show says it will feature, “Schultz and Green bouncing their diverse perspectives on football and sports off each other to create a unique combination of insight, analysis and perspective.” Following the live show, clips will be shared across the hosts social media platforms.

“Those who know me know I’ve loved football since I was a little kid,” said Green in a release. “To this day, I love watching football even more than I love watching basketball. A very fun part of this show for me is getting to see the inside work of an insider that I don’t often get to see as a player. I’m excited for people to hear our diverse perspectives coming together to talk football.”

Schultz, who recently signed with FOX Sports to become an NFL Insider for the network, and Green, who also hosts The Draymond Green Show, will preview the week’s upcoming games, recap major storylines and more. The two will also be joined by current and former players from the NFL, NBA and college football. The show says it plans to have a few unexpected guests as well, which could be CEOs, entrepreneurs, celebrities, personalities, or icons who love football.

“I’m excited about this show because I think football fans will quickly fall in love with Draymond’s passion for the game and his perspective as an elite athlete,” said Schultz. “I learn something about the game every time I talk to him and I know fans will too. It’s been fascinating to learn about the lens that he watches football with. Listeners are going to have fun and learn something about the game when they tune in.”

ESPN Adds Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Primarily to Work on ‘First Take’

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ESPN Adds Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Primarily to Work on ‘First Take’

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ESPN has agreed to a contract with former NFL MVP Cam Newton. Newton will primarily be a commentator on First Take which features Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim. Newton will make his debut Friday, Oct. 11 during a live show at Tennessee State University for First Take’s HBCU roadshow.

Newton joins other personalities such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and SiriusXM’s Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo who contribute to the show.

“Cam Newton’s addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities,” said David Roberts, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN in a release. “His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans.”

Newton said, “I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”

Newton hosts a podcast, Funky Friday with Cam Newton which features celebrity guests and pop culture topics.

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