Entertainment News

Most personality shows are not sources of information for the audience, at least when it comes to an Entertainment Report. Those who care about the stories probably already know and those that don't will...

On the morning after nearly every awards show, and in some cases, when nominations come out, personalities send listeners rushing for the tune-out button. Shows review the winners and losers and listeners tune out...

It seems that almost every show has a Hollywood Gossip feature. Is there a law I haven't heard about that every station must have entertainment reports? This article explores whether contemporary radio stations must have...

Birthdays on the air? Really? Like they did it in the 60s and 70s? Who wants to hear that? Celebrity birthdays are trite, lack excitement, and aren't that creative. Right? Perhaps there's a way...

It's hard for a radio show to win a pop culture story. In fact, it's nearly impossible to be known as the source for breaking news. But shows can win credit for curating the...

How often should Entertainment News be on a radio station? Once a day? Once an hour? Three times an hour? Just in the morning? Or in both drive times? Or how about not at...

Many music-oriented stations run some form of Entertainment News Segments. Whether branded as The Dirt, Hollywood 360 (my favorite), the Sleaze (Ryan Seacrest), or another name, the feature is one of the most common...

There are many ways to present entertainment news on the radio. Each should add a unique personality. But there are basics that should be observed in every segment. And not every station gets it...

Fact or Fiction can be part of an existing Entertainment Report or replace one of the reports each day. Or you could make it a stand-alone game. Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing...