Tanya Hart, syndicated radio host of “Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart” on American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) will be presented the Diversity Award at the Producers, Writers and Directors’ 29th Annual Awards Show on December 4 in Beverly Hills. Her husband author, educator and filmmaker Philip Hart will also be honored. Hart is an award-winning radio, television, film and new media producer and host. She has also produced award-winning children’s television programs for both PBS and Westinghouse Broadcasting. read more…

The Tom Kent Radio Network has announced a new exclusive Canadian radio syndication sales agreement with the Canadian based Orbyt Media.  Kent’s classic hits-based evening show will now be heard on Newcap’s CFXL (103.1) Calgary, “one of the highest-rated classic hits stations in Canada.” Orbyt Media GM Leslie Soldat says “we are very excited and proud to be working with the Tom Kent Radio Network. Their C.L.A.S.S. program is a giant step forward in the evolution of VP/ftp delivery, and we feel that the market for Tom Kent in Canada is very robust.”

Café Mocha, the nationally syndicated radio show co-hosted by two-time Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist MC Lyte, actress/comedienne Loni Love and broadcast veteran Angelique Perrin is expanding its unique niche of targeting women of color by debuting a one-of-a-kind mobile app featuring behind the scenes content not included in the broadcast show.  Created by Kickanotch Mobile and designed by Creative Touch Media, fans of the show are able to access exclusive celebrity interviews,  commentary, music on-demand and inspirational messages anytime; read more…

In a surprise move Talk Radio Network president of programming Phil Boyce has announced his exit from the syndicated radio talk network effective immediately. Boyce joined TRN in November 2008 after a 14-year stint programming WABC, New York.  He also served as VP of News/Talk programming for ABC Radio and Citadel Media.  Boyce who landed in New York after programming Talk WJR Detroit hopes to announce his plans shortly.

Cumulus Media has dropped its syndicated radio country evening program, “The Jeremy Show” and the Saturday night version, “Country Party Live” both shows are hosted by Jeremy Robinson. The weeknight show was broadcast on more than 100 country stations across the U.S. including Citadel’s Today’s Best Country affiliates and non-network affiliates KSCS Dallas, KZSN Wichita, Kan., and KNUE Tyler, Texas. “Country Party Live” affiliates included WKHX Atlanta.

Play-by-Play Sports Properties, LLC today announced its decision to partner with Skyview Networks for radio distribution and automation of the 87th Annual East-West Shrine Game to air January 21, 2012 at 3:45 pm EST. The game, which includes college senior football stars and National Football League (NFL) coaches, donates game proceeds to its title holder, Shriners Hospitals for Children. The 87th Annual East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida will be produced by Play-by-Play Sports Properties, LLC and distributed by Skyview Networks to select radio stations across the United States and streamed live on the TuneIn Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices. This is the first time in some years that the game will be carried live on a radio network.

“Skyview is a leader in satellite distribution and radio station automation. We are proud to be working with them on this premier national broadcast,” said Joe Bourdow, chairman of Play-by-Play Sports Properties.

“We are enthused that Play-by-Play Sports Properties reached out to us for this exciting event,” said Matt Stys, vice president new business development for Skyview Networks. “The East-West Shrine Game is a great tradition in college football and we are proud to be part of the 87th annual game.”

The game itself is the oldest continuing college football All Star game showcasing the nation’s top players and has included NFL greats such as Tom Brady, John Elway and Brett Favre. The game also benefits the work of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Radio stations interested in carrying the 87th Annual East-West Shrine Football game are encouraged to contact Play-by-Play Sports Properties, LLC for details at joe.bourdow@playbyplaysportsproperties.com.

Syndicated radio host Rob Redding‘s  “Redding News Review” has found a home in Cincinnati on WDBZ-AM (1230, The Buzz) from 6-9 p.m. starting Nov. 21.  Redding, known to his listeners as “America’s Independent Voice” is the founding editor and publisher of the nonpartisan black news Web site, ReddingNewsReview.com. He also has two other sites, WashingtonContinent.com, a daily general market news publication covering Washington, D.C., and NewsBlack.com, a community read more…

YEA! Network has announced that the weekend syndicated radio entertainment show, “The Hollywood 5″ hosted by Kidd Kraddick of  Kidd Kraddick in the Morning and Hollywood insider and entertainment reporter, Jonathan Hyla, will be will be carried via American Forces Radio to members of the U.S. Military serving abroad and their families.  The weekend entertainment show counts down the biggest celebrity stories of the week and will provide troops with a mix of celebrity news, information read more…

John Rosso is out as President of Citadel Media following the network’s acquisition by Cumulus Media.  Russo joined the network in October 2009 and had overseen ABC News Radio, ESPN Audio and nine 24-hour formats.  In a memo to his staff, Rosso wrote, “I’m writing to… let you know that I’ll be leaving my role as President of the network, effective today. Cumulus has a very strong organization in place to operate the network and to maximize its future success. In addition, John Dickey and I have discussed having me consult on some projects, and I look forward to that possibility.” Previously, Rosso served as Senior VP/Citadel Interactive and held positions at ABC Radio Networks including Senior VP/Affiliate Relations and Business Administration and VP/Operations. Prior to joining Citadel, Rosso was Senior VP/Digital Media for The Walt Disney Company’s ABC Radio division.