Idolator

Series television has become the new home of music on the small screen, with more music being played on an episode of CSI during your typical hour of VH1. If you're slightly out-of-date television network CBS, why not start a label to create a little extra corporate synergy? More »

This may have little to do with music, but a Wall Street Journal article about the hunger to create long-term franchises on the air may serve as a reminder to those considering flipping on their FM dials to, well, not. CBS had some drama recently between "next Howard Stern?" Adam Carolla and his then-sidekick Danny Bonaduce. Seems Carolla's mellow was so harshed by the former Partridge/'roid freak that the ostensible "talent" started calling in sick in protest, despite Bonaduce obviously helping his still meager numbers. CBS, deciding they'd invested too much in Carolla to let him stay aggrieved, gave Bonaduce his own show instead. Will radio see a return on their investment in DJs like Carolla? I can't imagine who plans on helping. More »