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Taylor Swift Becomes First Recipient of MTV VMA Director Honor

"Celebrating a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice."

Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Stephen A. Smith Says First Take Conversations Stick to ‘Football, Basketball, Baseball’

"The only thing I know about hockey is that the puck is black, and I love (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman. That's my buddy."

Zach Bye: ‘It’s Not Okay’ That Kendrick Perkins Brought Race Into MVP Debate

"I am disappointed that this is where the conversation has gone. Because we're watching one of the great seasons ever and to blend in race with it I don't know what to do with that."

ESPN Gets Ratings Lift From Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion

Despite the Brady news, nearly all of ESPN's daytime lineup were down from its Wednesday levels in January.

Stephen A. Smith: I Don’t See Me Ever Reuniting With Skip Bayless

"I think both of us have moved beyond that and I don't see that happening."

Chris Russo: Never Thought I’d Have Much Impact on First Take

“I really haven’t had any adjustment getting used to the medium and the camera. Got to be a little more careful of what you say."

Stephen A. Smith: My Issues With Kyrie Irving Are Personal & He Knows Why

"You ain't worth my paper. So my attitude is even if I don't like your ass, I'm still gonna be fair."

Michael Irvin Removed From NFL Network Super Bowl Coverage

"I came into the lobby and I talked to somebody. I talked to this girl. I don’t know her, and I talked to her for about 45 seconds."

Jay Williams Tells Stephen A. Smith His Criticism Of Kyrie Irving ‘Seems Personal’

"You say I'm being sensitive and I don't know why, but you're the one that's very emotional right now."

Molly Qerim: Stephen A. Smith and I Have Never Had a Mike and the Mad Dog-Style Fight

"We're definitely annoyed at each other for times. There were times when we were very, very annoyed."

Mike Francesa, Chris Russo Not Sold on Tom Brady’s Future As a TV Analyst

“It’s a special day! It’s a special day at First Take! Look at the crew I have in front of me.”

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Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Aaron Lux Moves to Middays at 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"We look out for our people and want to do whatever we can to keep good talent around."