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Shocker! Leighton Peck Resigns The PD Post At KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis After 19 Years

It's the end of an era as after 19 years as PD at HUBBARD Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/MINNEAPOLIS, LEIGHTON PECK has resigned his post. All totaled PECK was at KS95 nearly 29 years, and worked … more




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Lisburn actor plays "soundest person in Normal People" says Derry Girls writer

The comedy writer has given the new Irish BBC drama her seal of approval




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Updated list of major events rescheduled or cancelled across Belfast

A full list of events and gigs which have been rescheduled, cancelled or postponed across Belfast for the coming months




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Brooke Scullion among The Voice contestants behind tribute song to NHS

Speaking on the current status of the The Voice’s return Brooke said she’s in constant contact with fellow finalists and production




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NI business running free online relaxation classes for kids

Something different for the kids to enjoy




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Tesco extend pay bonus for staff for 'going above and beyond'

"This pay bonus is just one way we are saying thank you to our colleagues and recognising that they are on the front line, helping to feed the nation"




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Belfast Live Twitter call out to promote NI businesses returns this week

Our first Twitter shout event was hugely popular so if you missed out then now is your chance to #ShareTheBiz




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Hairdresser's videos show how to cut your hair properly in lockdown

From men's hair, to ladies fringes and kids cuts, mum and hairdresser Emma Moore has lots of helpful video tutorials




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Paddy Raff announces third SSE Arena Belfast show

After two sell-out shows to date, he's bringing Me, Myself and Nigel back to SSE Arena




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Mum who battled postnatal depression helping families with lockdown wellbeing

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the fantastic work being done by businesses and individuals during lockdown




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Belfast after-school coach running free fitness programmes for NI kids

Paul has had the idea of taking his programmes online




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Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda opening hours over Bank Holiday in NI

Here's your full list of the opening hours of Northern Ireland's major supermarkets this Bank Holiday weekend




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Belfast venue continuing to support most vulnerable despite uncertain future

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the work of businesses and creatives in Northern Ireland during this difficult time




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NI defender recalls Bellamy bust-up which earned Dalglish respect

He says he was called "every swear word under the sun" by the former Welsh international




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New 'Sport Re-run' nostalgia series starting on Sunday

It will feature some classic action from football, GAA, road racing, rugby and hockey




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How to watch live Bundesliga football when it returns on May 16

Top class European football is set to return to our TV screens




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Liverpool surprise young Derry girl after exercise video goes viral

Eight-year-old Grace O'Reilly was left "buzzing" after the European champions sent her a special gift.




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FIFA announces unique step to protect player welfare

As Premier League is warned not to take option of completing season behind closed doors for granted




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Golfing Union of Ireland announces measures for return of golf

Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return.




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Belfast Council issues reminder to sports clubs over use of pitches

The advice was issued after the council revealed that it had to eject a coach from one facility.




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Libraries and the substance abuse crisis

CHICAGO — The opioid epidemic, and other behavioral health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, directly impact every community across the nation; and, by extension, public libraries’ daily work. Because libraries are not only trusted guardians of information but also vital community centers, people struggling with addictive behaviors as well as their family members and friends often turn to the library for help. But many library workers feel overwhelmed, finding themselves unprepared for serving these patrons in an effective and empathetic way.




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Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library, wins 2020 Sullivan Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children was awarded to Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library (Stamford, Connecticut).  The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children.  With the cancellation of the ALA Annual Conference, the award will be presented at the Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, Jan.




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Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship.




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The Roxbury Public Library receives the Gale Cengage Financial Development Award

CHICAGO — The Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2020 American Library Association Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.

The annual award is presented to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes a check for $2500 and a framed citation.  The award will be presented Jan. 24, at the Midwinter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana,  preceding the ALA Presidents Program. 




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Cameron Carey receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Cameron Carey, school librarian at Baldwin – Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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Amy Gammon receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Amy Gammon, reading teacher at Greenport Elementary School in Greenport, New York, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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New from ACRL - “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries,” edited by Stephanie Crowe and Eva Sclippa. The title explores the ways in which today’s array of games and gaming techniques can be used in academic library instruction, programming, and outreach initiatives. 




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Kristina Graves receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Kristina Graves, school librarian at Schenectady High School in Schenectady, New York, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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WRDG (96.7 The Beat)/Atlanta Moves To WBZY's Frequency As 105.3 The Beat

iHEARTMEDIA Urban WRDG (96.7 THE BEAT)/ATLANTA has made a move up the dial to the 105.3 signal of WBZY. 105.3 THE BEAT replaces the temporary simulcast of Regional Mexican WRDA  … more




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WTLC/Indianapolis Asks FCC For OK To Test All-Digital AM Multicast

RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC has applied for experimental authority to operate Urban AC WTLC-A/INDIANAPOLIS in all-digital mode for one year beginning on or before JUNE 1st. The station wants to … more




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Global Recorded Music Industry Revenues Grow Again Topping $20 Billion Last Year

The INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY's (IFPI) "Global Music Report 2020" states the global recorded music industry generated $20.2 billion in wholesale … more




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ALL ACCESS ACTION

SCOTT DIMIG, BRETT DUMLER, CHERYL BROZE, ALEX TEAR, WILL CALDER, DAN HUNT, DAVID MCGILVRAY, KENNY WALL, JOE GREENWALD, RISA MATSUKI, DAVE LEVORA, GARY MCDONALD, PAUL WILLIAMS ERNEST, VALEISHA … more




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The 2020 XPoNentional Music Festival Has Been Canceled

TODAY (4/30) UNIVERISTY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA -- in consultation with its partners the CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS and LIVE NATION -- announced the cancellation of … more




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KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/Los Angeles-Mission Viejo Matches Joe Walsh Donations Challenge

KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/LOS ANGELES-MISSION VIEJO current pledge drive got an interesting twist this week when station fan JOE WALSH said he would match the total if the station could generate 500 … more




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TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio March '20 Ratings Released Today

NIELSEN AUDIO MARCH '20 results arrive TODAY for SYRACUSE; AKRON; MONTEREY-SALINAS-SANTA CRUZ; and CHARLESTON, SC. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM … more




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The Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon One-Day Fundraiser To Help Fight Hunger Is Underway

TODAY, CUMULUS and WESTWOOD ONE are leading the charge for THE RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON and is asking for all radio stations to get involved and … more




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41st Annual Blues Music Awards Winners Announced; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram The Big Winner

On MAY 3rd, THE BLUES FOUNDATION – celebrating 40 years - held a virtual BLUE MUSIC AWARS (BMAs) ceremony. The 41st annual event was hosted by SHEMEKIA COPELAND, and the presenters … more




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Inaugural JBE SummitFest Postponed Until 2021, 2020 Virtual SummitFest Plans Announced

Due to the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic, JACK BARTON ENTERTAINMENT (JBE) has decided to postpone the first JBE TRIPLE A SUMMITFEST in BOULDER, CO, scheduled for AUGUST 4-7, until AUGUST … more




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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2019 Winners

The INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) has revealed its 2019 winners. The top honor for 2019 goes to AUSTRALIAN artist and songwriter TONES AND I for the song "Dance … more




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Syndicated Show 'Lost & Found' Offers New Episodes To Public Radio

After a long hiatus, the syndicated one-hour weekly show, LOST & FOUND hosted by LUKE CRAMPTION, is offering 13 new shows to public radio free of charge. The shows can be accessed either … more




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The Lumineers Present ‘Colorado Gives Back’ Live Stream Benefit

COLORADO-based THE LUMINEERS are presenting TODAY (5/8) COLORADO GIVES BACK, a live stream benefit concert from 1-4p MT for the COLORADO RESTAURANT WORKERS and NATIONAL MUSIC COMMUNITY. The … more




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WJCT Public Media Launches The Jacksonville Music Experience

In MARCH, WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, which operates PBS WJCT TV and NPR WJCT/JACSONVILLE, launched the JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE (JME).  The new initiative was spearheaded by CEO DAVID … more




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The Eagles 'Hotel California' Tour 2020 Is Moving To 2021

THE EAGLES have announced that their “Hotel California” concerts in several cities including DALLAS, DENVER, LOS ANGELES, PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO and ST. PAUL, MN have been … more




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SummitMedia/Richmond Launches Online Food Drive

SUMMITMEDIA's RICHMOND cluster is holding an online food drive TODAY through MAY 31st to support FEED MORE, a food bank serving CENTRAL VIRGINIA. The stations usually hold the "FEED … more




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KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco's Lamont & Tonelli Hire Lori Lewis Media To Handle Social Media Presence

CUMULUS Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO morning show LAMONT & TONELLI have hired LORI LEWIS MEDIA as social media consultant. LAMONT HOLLYWOOD said that LEWIS will guide … more




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Matt Pinfield-Hosted 'Sessions' To Launch On Twitch As Virtual Festival, May 6th

TRUIDEATION is bringing together MUSICARES and TWITCH for a two-hour virtual festival, SESSIONS, on four consecutive WEDNESDAYS, starting this week on MAY 6th at 1p PT/4p ET on TWITCH, with … more




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iHeartMedia/Orlando Creates Online 'Education Fair'

iHEARTMEDIA's ORLANDO cluster is holding an online college and vocational fair for students. The "Education Fair Education Summit" will be held MAY 14-15 9a-6p (ET), with … more




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Deftones Hosting Global Listening Party For 10 Year Anniversary Of 'Diamond Eyes'

WARNER RECORDS rockers DEFTONES are hosting a listening party in honor of the 10th anniversary of their sixth studio album "Diamond Eyes" on the DEFTONES' YOUTUBE channel … more




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Metallica's Lars Ulrich Sends Message To Fans on SiriusXM's Mandatory Metallica Channel

BLACKENED/Q PRIME rockers METALLICA and drummer LARS ULRICH have reached out to fans with  a message of encouragement on the band’s new SIRIUSXM  MANDATORY METALLICA … more




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Punk Rock Luminaries Join Together To 'Flatten The Curve'

Seminal and iconic rock, punk and alternative rock members from THE RUNAWAYS, SUPERSUCKERS, THE ADOLESCENTS, PANSY DIVISION, JOSIE COTTON, THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, THE MINUTEMEN, … more