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September 4, 2012
Lachlan Murdoch Buys Rest Of DMG Radio Australia
LACHLAN MURDOCH, son of RUPERT MURDOCH, is buying the 50% portion of DMG RADIO AUSTRALIA that he did not already own from partner DAILY MAIL AND GENERAL TRUST PLC for A$100 million plus 50% of the company's final dividend for the year ending SEPTEMBER … more »
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July 9, 2012
Kirsten Winquist Upped To PD At Radio Margaritaville
SIRIUSXM has promoted KIRSTEN WINQUIST to PD of Radio Margaritaville, channel 24 on SIRIUSXM. WINDQUIST, who has been with Radio Margaritaville since 2006, will stay on part-time with KLBJ/AUSTIN, TX. "I wouldn't be where I am today were it … more »
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June 18, 2012
One Dead, Three Injured When Stage Collapses At Radiohead Concert
In an accident reminiscent of the INDIANA STATE FAIR stage collapse involving the Country band SUGARLAND (NET NEWS 8/14/11), one person died and three others were injured prior to a RADIOHEAD concert at DOWNSVIEW PARK in TORONTO on SATURDAY JUNE 16th, … more »
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October 20, 2011
Report: BOINC Completes Deals With Sony And WMG
BEYOND OBLIVION INC. is reportedly near deals with major record labels to offer songs on products ranging from PCs to car stereos, reports BLOOMBERG. "SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and WARNER MUSIC GROUP have signed agreements with the company, which … more »
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July 18, 2011
Chris Edge Programming Online Version Of WRXP
With MERLIN MEDIA now in control via LMA of the former EMMIS Alternative WRXP/NEW YORK, and stunting (NET NEWS 7/15) until the expected News/Talk format arrives, the old music programming has moved online under sister Triple A KGSR/AUSTIN PD CHRIS EDGE, … more »
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June 29, 2011
News Corp. Sells MySpace For $35 Million
NEWS CORP. has finally sold MYSPACE, to advertising targeting firm SPECIFIC MEDIA for approximately $35 million plus a 5% stake in the entity, the NY TIMES reports. In the process, "many" -- some media sources speculate up to half -- of the … more »
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June 13, 2011
Investors Ask Activision CEO To Join MySpace Acquisition Pitch
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC. CEO BOBBY KOTICK has confirmed to the L.A. TIMES that he has been approached by a "dark-horse group" to "make a small investment" in the acquisition of MYSPACE from NEWS CORP. RUPERT MURDOCH's conglomerate … more »
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March 15, 2011
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Welcomes Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Dr. John, Darlene Love And Tom Waits
THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME opened its doors to NEIL DIAMOND, ALICE COOPER, TOM WAITS, DARLENE LOVE, DR. JOHN and LEON RUSSELL last night. Many of the folks introducing the inductees had fun at the star's expense. When PAUL SIMON inducted NEIL … more »
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February 10, 2011
Entravision Brings 'El Gato' Format To Las Vegas
ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS has launched its "EL GATO" format on KRRN (SUPER ESTRELLA)/LAS VEGAS. The station features an mix of contemporary grupera, cumbia and banda music from artists like LA ARROLLADORA BANDA EL LIMON, K-PAZ DE LA SIERRA, … more »
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January 18, 2011
ACMA Finds Lachlan Murdoch Breached Ownership Caps
The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AUTHORITY has ruled that LACHLAN MURDOCH, son of NEWS CORP. Chairman RUPERT MURDOCH, was in breach of the Broadcasting Services Act because he sat on the board of two stations whose coverage areas overlap. MURDOCH … more »