Virgin Radio signs unknown DJ Kelly for new music show
Virgin Radio has signed 26-year-old DJ Kelly, currently at Century FM in Nottingham, to host a daily new music show aimed at shedding its classic rock image.…
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Andi Peters to produce Top of the Pops this autumn
Channel 4 youth TV boss Andi Peters will take over as producer of Top of the Pops this autumn, promising big changes, after Chris Cowey chose to leave the BBC.…
Eminem to voice puppet on Crank Yankers
Eminem is set to voice an unnamed puppet on the third season of Comedy Central's prank call show Crank Yankers, after his manager approached the show's creators.…
Bang editors Crispin Parry and Danny Ford leave Future title
Crispin Parry and Danny Ford, the Gloom Brothers, have left Future Publishing's music magazine Bang, with ex-Kerrang! man Dan Silver taking over as editor.…
Mitch Bainwol to replace Hilary Rosen as RIAA chairman
Republican lobbyist Mitch Bainwol will replace Hilary Rosen as chairman of the RIAA from 1 September, having previously served as a senior aide to several Republican politicians.…
Vikki Timmons becomes EMAP Performance Head of Marketing for TV
EMAP Performance has appointed Vikki Timmons as Head of Marketing for Television, joining from the Disney channel.…
Noel Edmonds to cover Johnnie Walker's Radio 2 drivetime show
Noel Edmonds will present Radio 2's drivetime show for two months from 4 August while Johnnie Walker undergoes cancer treatment.…
Where will Jim Caparro go after rejected WEA bid?
Speculation is growing over WEA chief Jim Caparro's future after his bid for Warner Music's manufacturing assets was rejected.…
Capital's £1m bid for Kiss DJ Bam Bam fails
Capital Radio admits its attempt to lure Kiss breakfast DJ Bam Bam with a £1m offer failed, with Bam Bam staying at Emap's station.…
Leighton Woods becomes BMG Head Of Radio
BMG has promoted Leighton Woods to Head of Radio, reporting to vice president of promotions Alex Crass, overseeing acts including Dido and Westlife.…
Nick Carter to co-star in Blood On A Happy Face
Former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter will co-star with Isaiah Washington and Keith David in the action-drama Blood On A Happy Face, filming from 1 August.…
David Sneddon to stand in for Simon Grant on The Saturday Show
Fame Academy winner David Sneddon will co-present BBC 1's The Saturday Show with Fearne Cotton while Simon Grant takes a holiday.…