The Radio Love For Justin Continues

3-14-2013

Last week CBS announced a big promotion to push the new Justin Timberlake album, "The 20/20 Experience," this week its Clear Channel. Target and Clear Channel are hosting an iHeartRadio album release party with Justin Timberlake at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on March 18. 120 fans will be flown to L.A. for special access to the event. On March 19, the day of the album's release, Timberlake will take over all format-appropriate Clear Channel radio stations, websites and iHeartRadio.com, to play his favorite music and tracks from his new album. But wait...there's more.

The event will include a live, nationwide 30-minute on-air radio and TV broadcast special, where Justin Timberlake will discuss the making of his upcoming album and perform live with his band.

The event will air in its entirety live on 175 Clear Channel stations around the country and stream live on Yahoo! (http://music.yahoo.com) on March 18 at 6 p.m. PT.  In addition, the party will be recorded and televised on The CW Network the following evening, March 19 at 8 - 9 p.m. ET.  The CW special will also include an exclusive eight minute world premiere of Timberlake's new music video for "Mirrors."  An encore of the special will air Friday, March 22 at 8 ­ 9 p.m. ET.

The release party, station takeover and live stream are currently being promoted extensively by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment across its on-air and digital platforms. The album pre-promotion will culminate with a first-of-its-kind simultaneous two minute live roadblock on 850 Clear Channel stations introducing Justin's new music and kicking off the album release party. 

Clear Channel Outdoor is staging a takeover of its digital billboards ­ hundreds of digital signs in markets across the country ­ that will feature a countdown clock to the album release party. Markets include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

CCM+E will continue airing short segments with Timberlake discussing the album and how it was created for three weeks following the release, reminding listeners that they can only buy the exclusive deluxe edition of the album at Target.

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Justin Cole Shifts To Premiere

2-7-2013

Cole joins Premiere from Baltimore, where he was PD at WPOC-FM. He'll move to Nashville to take the newly-created position of Director of Country Programming. Cole will oversee the day-to-day operations for all of Premiere's Country shows, and Premiere's special Country programming, including working with John Weber on the annual CMA Awards broadcast.

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Was Mojo Suspended Over Justin Bieber?

7-2-2012

We'll have to wait and see if Mojo from Clear Channel's "Mojo in the Morning" is on the air this morning. On Friday, Mojo aired a taped interview with Justin Bieber that ended with the young singing sensation getting angered enough to hang up on the Detroit morning show host. Mojo tweeted on Saturday "suspended over @JustinBieber. This is some bull$#&%." Of course, this is a holiday week and it could all be a stunt. But if it is, the home office of Clear Channel is also in on it.

When we asked Clear Channel about the possible suspension, here's the answer we received back. "As a policy we don?t comment on personnel matters." An e-mail to Mojo and the Market Manager went unanswered last night. And, a recording of the interview has been removed "at the request of Justin Bieber's Management." As far as the interview, it started off harmless enough, Mojo did a lot of praising the singer about his music. Then, the interview went bad. First Bieber got offended when Mojo said he sounded like Justin Timberlake. Then, there was an odd exchange of mother jokes and the singer hung up.

You can listen to the tape on YouTube HERE.

Over 105,000 people have already listened. The hang up happens on the tape at about 7:20.

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Clear Channel Baltimore Names Justin Cole PD

7/21/2011

Cole will take over programming Clear Channel's WPOC. The previous PD, Meg Stevens was recently named Operations Manager for Clear Channel's  Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets. Stevens said of her first promotion in her new position ?I am excited to promote Justin Cole to Program Director of WPOC. His knowledge and passion for the brand make him a perfect choice.  His leadership on-air and digital skills will allow him the lead the team to future growth.?

Cole has been WPOC?s Assistant Program Director for three and a half years and is a 16 year radio veteran.  He has also worked in the Nashville, Charlotte and Asheville markets.  ?The past three and a half years at WPOC have been some of the most gratifying of my career,? said Cole.  ?Watching the way this team constantly raises the bar is inspiring, and I look forward to leading the team.?  

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Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber Win Early at 2011 Billboard Music Awards

The 2011 Billboard Music Awards kicked off with a bang, as pop stars like Rihanna, Britney Spears and the Black Eyed Peas rocked the stage of Las Vegas' MGM Grand, while Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Taio Cruz and Lady Antebellum snagged the first awards of the night.

Britney Spears made a triumphant return to the Billboard Music Awards stage with a surprise performance alongside Rihanna on the latter's hit single "S&M." The pop star pairing featured stripper poles, jeweled handcuffs, sultry backup dancers and two iconic pop singers strutting their stuff.

Photos: 2011 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet

Soon after, host Ken Jeong took the stage in a trim suit and injected some high-class comedy into the ceremony with a throwback song-and-dance number alongside Train's Pat Monahan and Nicki Minaj. "It's great to see you again in Vegas -- this time, with my clothes on!" Jeong told the crowd, nodding to his hilarious nude scene in the Sin City-set blockbuster comedy "The Hangover." Jeong and "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet later played dueling Elvis impersonators, and the host was later shown cruising around Las Vegas and taking in a Celine Dion show.

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"Glee" star Matthew Morrison presented the first award of the night -- the Billboard 200 Album Artist of the Year award -- to Taylor Swift, whose third full-length "Speak Now" topped the chart with over a million copies sold in its first week last year. "The impact of the album is all determined by the fans," the country star told the crowd, "and you've just given me another reason to be completely in love with you. Thank you so much!"

Justin Bieber took home the Digital Artist of the Year trophy, and embraced pop star girlfriend Selena Gomez when the award was announced. "I want to thank anybody who helped me get out of my hometown and live out my dream!" the pop star said.

Meanwhile, Taio Cruz, who topped the Hot 100 last year with "Break Your Heart" and "Dynamite," took home the Hot 100 Song of the Year trophy for "Dynamite," marking what the admittedly nervous singer described as "the first time I've ever received an award." Lady Antebellum followed by taking home the Country Song of the Year trophy for "Need You Now."

Beyonce Accepts Billboard Millennium Award,

Delivers Show-Stopping Performance

The Black Eyed Peas rocked the stage in futuristic attire with a high-octane medley of "Just Can't Get Enough," "The Time (Dirty Bit)," "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling," which was highlighted by an elaborate dance routine and Fergie attacking some impossibly high notes. Keith Urban followed with a performance of his country hit "Long Hot Summer" as wife Nicole Kidman watched on smiling.

The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will continue on ABC from Las Vegas with performances by Nicki Minaj, Lady Antebellum, Cee Lo Green, Taio Cruz, Far East Movement and Ke$ha, among others, while Neil Diamond will take the stage to deliver a not-to-be-missed performance.

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Lady Gaga Has 'Threeway' With Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg on 'SNL' Finale

by Jillian Mapes, N.Y.  |   May 22, 2011 2:11 EDT

On tonight's powerhouse "Saturday Night Live" season finale, viewers saw the comedienne in Lady Gaga.

The Mother Monster not only performed "Born This Way," "The Edge of Glory" and "Judas" on the show, she also appeared alongside host Justin Timberlake in a handful of sketches. Watch her musical efforts below (and notice her magically appearing baby-bump during "Born This Way").

Video: Lady Gaga Performs "The Edge of Glory"/"Judas" on "SNL," May 21

Video: Lady Gaga Performs "Born This Way" on "SNL," May 21

As Timberlake pointed out in his opening monologue number, "Not Gonna Sing," his past three "SNL" hosting appearances have included musical duties as well. Timberlake fans still got a taste of his vocals, however, in his "Liquorville" skit alongside Gaga, and "Threeway," a digital short starring JT, Andy Samberg, Gaga and a whole lot of '90s R&B (New Jack Swing style). Notice "Threeway" picks up right where "Motherlover" left off.

Video: "Threeway" Digital Short, "SNL," May 21

Video: "Liquorville" Skit Feat. Gaga & Timberlake, "SNL," May 21

Gaga's strong bond with her Little Monsters was acknowledged in the "What's That Name?" skit, as was Justin's *NSYNC past (causing the band to trend on Twitter during the "SNL" broadcast). Watch below.

To cap off the show, Timberlake reconnected with Jimmy Fallon for another edition of "The Barry Gibb Talk Show." Watch below.

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