Star 94 drops Ray Mariner from Cindy & Ray show 10:50 am May 22, 2012, by Rodney Ho Star 94 Monday let go Ray Mariner of the Cindy & Ray show. He has been taken off the Star 94 website. On his personal Facebook page, Mariner has not commented about this departure but has placed his job at Star 94 in the past tense. Star 94 Program Director Scott Lindy didn’t answer his mobile phone. I just left a message with Mariner through his Facebook page and a voicemail with his agent Norm Schrutt. Evening host Tim Orff, who was the ultimate substitute morning guy when he worked at Dave FM, will join Cindy Simmons in the mornings until a replacement is found, I’m told. ... Continue reading →

AMERICAN IDOL: L-R: Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, May 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX. Loading ... Loading ... Could the original song make a difference this year? What was turning out to be a relatively unmemorable, rather sleepy night turned around the moment Phillip Phillips starting singing the original song “Home.” I have to say Phillip has the winds going in his direction based on recent history. He’s a guy with a guitar, period. He’s got the looks, the humble attitude. He has never been in danger to date of going home. I don’t think tonight changed matters any on that front. He performed well, be it Simon Fuller’s pick “Stand By Me,” Billy ... Continue reading →

As we have noted, former Fox News host and GBTV founder Glenn Beck recently moved his studio from New York to Dallas, Texas. One of the biggest benefits of being in Texas is the space. There’s lots of it. GBTV is putting that space to effective use, building out its studio in ways that could not be done in New York. Among them is a new area where Beck will promote advertisers and sponsors, taking the formula that has worked on radio for 100 years and trying to make it transfer to video. There is also a full-size replica of the Oval Office, featuring replicas of The Resolute Desk and the Oval Office rug. Some of the props even came from the set of Oliver ... Continue reading →

Star 94 drops Ray Mariner from Cindy & Ray show 10:50 am May 22, 2012, by Rodney Ho Star 94 Monday let go Ray Mariner of the Cindy & Ray show. He has been taken off the Star 94 website. On his personal Facebook page, Mariner has not commented about this departure but has placed his job at Star 94 in the past tense. Star 94 Program Director Scott Lindy didn’t answer his mobile phone. I just left a message with Mariner through his Facebook page and a voicemail with his agent Norm Schrutt. Evening host Tim Orff, who was the ultimate substitute morning guy when he worked at Dave FM, will join Cindy Simmons in the mornings until a replacement is found, I’m told. ... Continue reading →