Jesse James To Join Country 103.3 WKDF Nashville

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Mark Levin: Tucker Carlson Becoming ‘Increasingly Unhinged and Pathetic’

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ESPN Morning Shows Moving to 7 Hudson Square

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Adam Silver: “Unusual” the Level of Discussion About NBA TV Ratings

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SiriusXM Parts Ways With Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker

"You don’t usually get such love on your way out. Security usually walks ya to the door. You guys rule. Six hours of how you felt. And you all were heard."

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Nearly Catches ABC World News Tonight in Key Demo During Lester Holt’s Final Week

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Jesse James To Join Country 103.3 WKDF Nashville

James will succeed “Big D & Bubba,” who shifted to WSM-FM.

Mark Levin: Tucker Carlson Becoming ‘Increasingly Unhinged and Pathetic’

"Our nation's enemies love him, as do certain vile and weird conspiracy theorists he promotes."

SiriusXM Parts Ways With Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker

"You don’t usually get such love on your way out. Security usually walks ya to the door. You guys rule. Six hours of how you felt. And you all were heard."

Thunder 102 Comes To The Pennsylvania Poconos

In addition to the Country music format, the station will feature local news, weather, and emergency information.

104.7 K-Jewel To Begin Simulcasting 102.3 KOOL Las Vegas

Las Vegas market rimshot Classic Hits 104.7 K-Jewel has dropped the format in favor of a simulcast of sister station Oldies 102.3 KOOL

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker Did Nothing Wrong

"I have come to the conclusion after seeing all of these departures over the last 43 years in radio that the best way to do it is when you decide to make a change, just make the change. Don't give the folks who you are changing from the opportunity to say goodbye because it never works."

Spotify Lays off 5% of Workforce Including Staff of the Ringer

"15 total employees were among the cuts, affecting both Spotify Studios and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer outlet."

Lucas Phelan Adds Middays At WSM-FM Nashville

New Country 101-Five Atlanta APD/PM Driver Lucas Phelan has signed on for middays as part of the evolution at 95.5 WSM-FM.

710 WOR Adds Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla to Daily Lineup

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U.S. Open Audio Broadcast To Air Exclusively On SiriusXM

"Our SiriusXM U.S. Open broadcast team does an extraordinary job of bringing listeners inside the ropes at one of the best events in golf."

Television & Streaming

ESPN Morning Shows Moving to 7 Hudson Square

"The space has the energy to match the bold conversations and big personalities our fans love."

Adam Silver: “Unusual” the Level of Discussion About NBA TV Ratings

"It seems a little unusual how much discussion there is around ratings in this league."

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Nearly Catches ABC World News Tonight in Key Demo During Lester Holt’s Final Week

For the week that encompassed Memorial Day, each of the three major network newscasts was down compared to the previous week.

News Media Reacts to Elon Musk Claiming Donald Trump is Featured in the Epstein Files

Some news media members argued that the comments from Musk were false and intentionally inflammatory, while others were astounded that the billionaire took the feud to that level at all.

Warner Bros. Discovery Begins Round of Layoffs at Cable Properties

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‘Golic & Golic’ to Premiere on Monday Across FanDuel Sports Network

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Foul Territory Network Inks Distribution Partnership with NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh

"We are thrilled to bring more of our shows to a wider audience across linear TV and FAST."

ESPN Releases Teaser Video For New Direct-To-Consumer Platform

"As we gear up for this next era with our direct-to-consumer offering this fall, we can’t wait to deliver even more unforgettable moments."

SportsCenter Anchor Jay Harris Announces He Has Prostate Cancer

“I’ll be away from SportsCenter for about a month to recover, and then I’m coming back better than ever.”

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"due to the upcoming rights agreement with the NBA and NBCUniversal, Comcast subscribers could soon have the option to purchase broadcasts on the “ultimate tier” package."

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RCA Records SVP/Promotion Lori Giamela Exits

After 12 years, Lori Giamela is exiting RCA Records, where she has served as SVP/Promotion. Today is her last day.

Connoisseur Media Elevates Kristin Okesson, David Bevins to New Roles After Alpha Media Purchase

“These leadership changes reflect our confidence in our team and our vision for Connoisseur’s future.”

Howard Deneroff Named Director of Hall of Excellence at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

"Deneroff, who joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in April 2025, will lead all facets of the museum’s operations, including strategic planning, staff leadership, curation, and event execution."

FCC Reverses Course And Reinstates Texas Thunder Licenses

Earlier this week, the commission announced that they were pulling the licenses for nonpayment of $14,222.60 over fiscal years 2017 to 2024.

Big Machine To Celebrate 20 Years With Nashville Concert

“This year’s event has even more meaning as we celebrate 20 years of Big Machine." - Scott Borchetta

Riser House Entertainment Adds Three To Nashville Team

Alex Heimerman, Haley Irvine and Eliza Charette join in streaming, product management and label relations.

NPR CEO Katherine Maher: Attacks From Donald Trump Are ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’

"The action of withdrawing federal funding is retaliatory, and so this is a First Amendment issue.”

iHeartMedia Names Bobby Tatum South Carolina-Georgia Area President

Bobby Tatum has been named Area President for iHeartMedia’s newly created South Carolina-Georgia Area. He will report to Division President Shosh Abromovich.

FCC Pulls The License From Two Texas Stations

Texas Thunder Radio KYKM in Yoakum and KTXM in Hallettsville are alleged to have not paid fees of $14,222.60 over the fiscal years 2017 to 2024.

Lauren ‘LT’ Thomas Joins Big Loud Records As SVP/Promotion

Thomas was formerly SVP/Promotion for Sony Music Nashville until the company layoffs last February.

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Will Use AI to Save $150 Million in 2025

"Much of how we use AI is in mining data to better understand our audience, the consumer."

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