Andi quits TOTP
Top Of The Pops executive producer Andi Peters is leaving to return to presenting, with the BBC insisting the show continues on BBC Two.…
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XL promote Beardsworth to MD role
XL Recordings has promoted Ben Beardsworth to Managing Director, with Richard Russell becoming chairman and CEO and focusing on creative work.…
CD:UK injects some Klass (and Laverne)
ITV's CD:UK is being revamped with a new presenting team of Myleene Klass, Johny P and Lauren Laverne.…
Shaun Keaveny shortlisted for Xfm breakfast show
According to the Media Guardian, Shaun Keaveny is on Xfm's shortlist to replace Christian O'Connell on the breakfast show, which O'Connell is leaving for Virgin Radio.…
Eamonn Holmes to host Magic's Sunday afternoon slot
EMAP has announced Eamonn Holmes as the first celebrity host for its Magic London weekend revamp, taking the Sunday 4-7pm slot from 18 September.…
Chris Evans rebooked to host the Brit Awards
The Sun reports Chris Evans has been signed to host the Brit Awards again next year, six months ahead of the show.…
Fearne Cotton to present Friday breakfast show on Radio 1
Fearne Cotton will host Radio 1's Friday morning breakfast show alongside Reggie Yates, with JK & Joel taking the Monday to Thursday slot after Nemone steps down.…
Magic adds celebrity presenters to weekend schedule
EMAP's Magic is adding celebrity presenters to its weekend line-up, a shift away from its music-led format, as new managing director Andria Vidler revamps the station.…
Heart signs Emma B
Chrysalis's Heart 106.2 has signed Emma B to fill in for Harriet Scott and host weekend shows, the station's programming boss Mark Browning confirmed.…
EMAP nab Virgin Radio man for new commercial creative post
EMAP's radio division has hired Virgin Radio station manager Steve Taylor as Creative Commercial Director, a role focused on non-traditional revenue streams.…
War Child Music puts out call for promo tat auction
War Child Music is asking music and media companies to donate unwanted promotional items for an eBay auction, appointing a Tat Amnesty Chief in each company.…
War Child auction off rare Elton disk
War Child are auctioning a rare commemorative disk given to music promotion company Coalition for its work on Elton John's 'Candle In The Wind', with proceeds going to the charity.…