June 18, 2013

Morris O’Kelly Hired by Clear Channel’s KFI as Weekend Host (Audio)

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*Los Angeles’ KFI AM 640 may not be the most popular radio choice among Black, Asian and Latino listeners, but the 50,000 watt, Southern California based and Clear Channel Communiations owned station has literally gained an ally in Morris O’Kelly. Chatting with EURweb’s Lee Bailey, the “diverseLA” (KTLK AM 1150) co-host revealed that his 6-8pm [...]




White Feminists Don’t Care About Black Women

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*I’m not a self-described feminist, but even I have noticed over the past few weeks how the American feminism has been fired up and ready to go over attacks from the political left and right. Rush Limbaugh got the ball rolling by calling Georgetown University Law School student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute.” [...]




Clear Channel Los Angeles KFI’s Bill Handel on Kansas’ New Abortion Law: ‘Dumb Ass Women’

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Group says given the climate around Clear Channel’s host Rush Limbaugh’s “slut” and “prostitute” comment in regards to reproductive rights and the ensuing controversy, Handel’s comments couldn’t come at a worse time and blatantly puts on display Clear Channel and KFI’s complete lack of disregard for the sexist banter from their hosts *LOS ANGELES – [...]




White Shock Jocks: Scary, Fat, Black TSA Agents (Audio)

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*Los Angeles talk radio station KFI 640 AM has an issue with black people.  It seems that the Whitney Houston “crack ho” comment from show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of the “John and Ken Show,” was the tip of the iceberg. Earlier we detailed how KFI morning show host Bill Handel told his listeners the Congressional Black Caucus, thanks [...]




Gabrielle Union Stars in BET Pilot ‘Single Black Female’

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*Gabrielle Union has been tapped for the lead in “Single Black Female,” BET’s hourlong pilot from Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, the husband-and-wife duo behind the cable network’s hit comedy series “The Game.” Written by Brock Akil, the show chronicles the work and family life of a black woman (Union) who is the host [...]




Clear Channel’s KFI Dismisses Black Coalition’s Call for Diversity

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Clear Channel’s Rush Limbaugh Calls Woman “Slut” On Eve of Women’s History Month As KFI Dismisses Black Coalition’s Call for Diversity African-American Coalition’s Response Includes Filing Formal FCC Complaint Against KFI and Clear Channel and to Partner with Asian and Latino Groups to Advance Issue of Diversity  *LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles powerhouse station KFI AM [...]




Did KTLA’s Sam Rubin Cause TV Station to Dump KFI’s John and Ken? (Video)

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EURweb wants to know if Los Angeles entertainment reporter Sam Rubin’s take on KFI’s John & Ken Show suspension following their comments about Whitney Houston being a “crack ho” caused his station KTLA to sever their relationship with them? The controversial duo has not appeared on KTLA since their return from suspension and they were regular [...]




KFI Shock Jocks, Grape Soda and the Black Caucus

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Following a meeting with black broadcasting and media professionals at Clear Channel’s KFI 640 radio station in Los Angeles, where talk-show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou returned to broadcasting after a controversial suspension for referring to the late singer Whitney Houston as a “crack ho,” more information is surfacing on the long [...]




KFI, Shock Jocks ‘John & Ken’ Meet with Blacks Over Whitney ‘Crack Ho’ Comment

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*A coalition of Blacks in radio broadcasting, media and business met Monday with KFI 640 AM’s station management and show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of the “John and Ken Show” to discuss their calling of music icon Whitney Houston a “crack ho” three days following the legendary singer’s death. Among those who met with the station’s General Manager Greg Ashlock and program [...]




Black Group to Meet with KFI and John & Ken’ Over Whitney ‘Crack Ho’ Comments

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*A group of African-Americans, including the Los Angeles Urban League, black media professionals, and community activists will meet with KFI 640 station management and John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of the “John and Ken Show” to discuss their calling of Whitney Houston a “crack ho.” [HEAR it HERE].  The meeting will take place Monday, February [...]