Ed Gordon Media announced the start of syndication of "Conversations with Ed Gordon," a quarterly, one-hour special hosted by the award-winning journalist and interviewer. With Gordon serving as host and executive producer, the specials will be aired nationally, including on all ten NBC- owned and operated affiliates. The first special begins airing Sunday, April 28, 2013. (A list of specific airdates, times and markets can be found below).

 

The debut special features one-on-one interviews with comedian Kevin Hart, actress and producer Whoopi Goldberg and R&B vocalist KEM. Gordon says that the special will take the same unique approach that he has been known for over the years. "I've always merged the news with other issues," said Gordon. I've always done a little bit of everything. In terms of the appetite for what America wants and what the community wants, hard news will always be there, but it's not as popular as it once was. I hope that hard news doesn't go away -- but certainly there's a role for celebrity news.

 

"Among the sponsors that are signed up for "Conversations" are AT&T, AARP, Chrysler and Walmart. Gordon is also the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, WEEKend WITH ED GORDON. The 2-hour program is a mix of talk, information, entertainment and music. It's been called "a fun, smart radio show for grown folks." The list of impressive positions Gordon has held as a broadcaster over the years, includes contributing correspondent for the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes II and contributor for NBC's "Today Show" and "Dateline."

 

Gordon's diverse style also makes him one of the most versatile people in broadcasting. He also hosted News and Notes with Ed Gordon, which aired on National Public Radio and the nationally syndicated television program, Our World with Black Enterprise and Weekly With Ed Gordon, a fast-paced roundtable talk show on BET that highlighted the week's most important stories from politics to pop culture.

New York: WNBC - NBC Sun 4/28 3 PM

Chicago: WMAQ - NBC Sun 4/28 2 PM

Washington, DC: WRC - NBC Sun 4/28 3 PM

Philadelphia: WCAU - NBC Sun 4/28 3 PM

Los Angeles: KNBC - NBC Sun 4/28 11 AM

Detroit: WDIV - NBC Sun 4/28 2:30 AM

Dallas: KXAS - NBC Sun 4/28 2 PM

Miami-Ft. Lauderdale: WTVJ - NBC Sun 4/28 3 PM

San Francisco: KNTV - NBC Sun 4/28 10 AM

Orlando: WFTV ABC Sun 4/28 1 AM

Baton Rouge: WVLA - NBC Sun 4/28 1 PM

Kansas City: KSHB - NBC Sun 4/28 12 Noon

Hartford: WVIT - NBC Sun 4/28 3 PM

Macon: WPGA ABC Sun 4/28 1 PM

San Diego: KNSD - NBC Sun 4/28 12 Noon

For more information, visit http://edgordon.net

 

Anyone used to taking the train in New York City has grown accustomed to being entertained and serenaded by amateur acts. Some of them are pretty good, but most are downright awful. Though, you run in to a few folks who are in the middle. Like the dude who began singing Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s “Freedom,” according to Gothamist^[1].

Skip to 1:40 in the video and enjoy some New York City train entertainment!

 

References

1. ^{^}Gothamist (gothamist.com)

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Legendary soul group The O’Jays are tired of these backstabbing companies. The soul music superstars just filed a lawsuit against Crown Royal Whiskey over the use of their biggest hit “For the Love of Money.”

 The O’Jays claim the liquor company used a portion of their song for a commercial featuring NBA legend“Dr. J” Julius Irving. Apparently, the use of “For the Love of Money” humiliated The O’Jays. Although the song is used in the TV spot, an unidentified rapper drops new lyrics about Crown Royal for the ad. The two original members of the group Eddie Levert and Walter Williams, Sr. also hurled insults at the rapper. The O’Jays called the rapper a “poseur with limited ability to carry a tune” who spit a “self-aggrandizing childish rap.”

Williams and Levert are asking the court to award them more than a million dollars in damages. A judge has yet to make a ruling.

I totally understand where The O’Jays are coming from when it comes to people using their music without permission, but after viewing the commercial, I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out when the commercial began to humiliate them. In my opinion, it’s actually one of the better liquor ads in a while. You tell me what you think below.