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Citadel Broadcasting Corp., the owner of radio stations in cities including New York and Chicago, filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection in Manhattan. The company, which syndicates Don Imus's morning talk show through its U.S. radio network, listed assets of $1.4 billion and debt of $2.5 billion in its Chapter 11 filing today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  

Don Imus's hateful, racist 2007 remarks about "nappy-headed hos" underscored the immense fear of, and fascination with, the hair follicles of African-American women. Chris Rock, the host, co-writer, and co-producer of first-time director Jeff Stilson's Good Hair, never mentions Imus...  

Ever since long-time radio talker Don Imus inked a deal with the Fox Business Network to simulcast his morning radio program, he said he has been getting pushback from several acquaintances. And as he explained and showed on his Oct. 28 program, he's not particularly pleased with the reaction about his deal with Fox News. "I get this email and the e-mail says, ‘Sorry to see you've sold out to Fox Business, or whatever. But I am not surprised...  

About - News & Issues (blog)Soupy Sales Dead, Once Worked on Radio Between Don Imus and Howard SternAbout - News & Issues (blog)A larger version can be seen at broadcatching.wordpress.com. On a personal note: Years ago when I worked in Chicago radio I had the chance to interview ...and more »  

Salem Communications Announces Management ChangesCNNMoney.com (press release)With his long radio history and strong relationships with Salem's ministry partners, Joe is uniquely qualified to take on this new responsibility. ...Salem Makes Management Moves, Santrella Named Radio PresidentRadio Inkall 11 news articles »  

Venezuela assembly launches its own radio stationThe Associated PressCARACAS, Venezuela — Lawmakers loyal to President Hugo Chavez inaugurated a state-run radio station Tuesday that replaces a previous broadcaster that ...First broadcast of National Assembly radio on seized private radio frequencyEl Universalall 55 news articles »  

Cox brings radio stations, WHIO-TV, and DDN under one roofWHIO RadioDAYTON, Ohio -- Cox Media Group plans to move the radio and television stations ...WHIO-TV, Cox Radio moving to Dayton Daily News buildingDayton Business Journalall 9 news articles »  

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The Money TimesNick Cannon gets daily morning radio show in New YorkNew York Daily NewsHis radio experience consists mostly of fill-in gigs for Harvey and Seacrest. But in a statement released yesterday, he said, "Radio is both an exciting and ...Nick Cannon getting busier in TV, radioHollywood ReporterNick Cannon to Host Morning Drive on 92.3 NOW, New York's Hit Music ChannelPR Newswire (press release)Nick Cannon Launches Multi-Media Company...  

The Hook (blog)The Radio City Christmas SpectacularWashington PostThe Rockettes bring their leg swinging from Radio City Music Hall to DC for a run of special holiday shows. By Lisa Traiger Melinda Farrell could dance ...Christmas Spectacular: It's Rockette scienceSeattle TimesHello, legs: Rockettes rock the JPJThe Hook (blog)The Rockette Experience: A chance to step in their dance shoesExaminer.comWTOP -Patriot-News (blog)all 7 news articles »  

Poynter Institute dean hired as NPR's diversity VPThe Associated PressThe dean of faculty at The Poynter Institute for Media Studies has been named vice president of diversity in news and operations at National Public Radio in ...and more »  

Kasten on the radioWashington Post (blog)Or maybe it was just four good hours of sports talk radio. I listened to the first half of the show and found Kasten in authentic form -- literate on every ...and more »  

Never Listen to Céline? Radio Meter Begs to DifferNew York TimesProfessed classical music fans have one, too: as it turns out, they don't tune into classical radio nearly as much as they claim. ...and more »  

Joe Ligotti, aka The Guy From Boston, thinks radio yakker Don Imus is a big, fat idiot! While on air, the notoriously...