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Michel Wright New Midday Host at Majic 102.3

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Veteran Washington, D.C. radio host Michel Wright has taken over the  midday hosting chair at Radio One’s Majic 102.3 (WMMJ) according to DCRTV. She hits the airwaves on Tuesday, July 29th. Michel was a long time host on 95.5 WPGC going all the way back to her days in the 90’s when she co-hosted with Doug Gilmore. She most recently was a part time host on 96.3 WHUR and was a frequent fill-in on The Frank Ski Show. Wright’s hire makes the second full time hiring by a former part time WHUR staffer. Marc Clarke recently took over nights at … Continue reading Michel Wright New Midday Host at Majic 102.3

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PROMO GONE WRONG: Was WPGC Call Letter Change to "WRG3" A Mistake?

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Support for Robert Griffin III Goes Wrong for Some WPGC tweeted the following to its followers: “That’s right! We are now WRG3!!! We want to show love & support to @RGIII! Thanks for a great 2012, and here’s to a healthy 2013!” CBS Radio changed the call letters of 95.5 WPGC temporarily to “WRG3” to show appreciation and support of the Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. In the wildcard playoff game lost to the Seattle Seahawks, the franchise quarterback torn ligaments in his knee. [see video below] The Redskins quarterback had surgery and is set for many months of … Continue reading PROMO GONE WRONG: Was WPGC Call Letter Change to "WRG3" A Mistake?

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The Big Tigger Morning Show is Out at 95.5 WPGC

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Big Tigger has exited CBS Radio’s Washington, D.C. urban contemporary station 95.5 WPGC Big Tigger, whose given name is Darian Morgan has been a part of WPGC for many years. He started as an intern at WPGC back in the early 90’s while a student at the University of Maryland, working with legendary D.C. jock Al B. Dee and eventually landing the night show in 1996. He moved on to become a host on various BET shows including 106 & Park along with the syndicated weekend countdown show “In the Den with Big Tigger.” He also hosted mornings and afternoons … Continue reading The Big Tigger Morning Show is Out at 95.5 WPGC

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DJ Rane of WPGC’s The Home Team sues CBS Radio for Sex Discrimination [VIDEO]

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Ranelle Sykes is an afternoon personality on 95.5 WPGC in Washington, D.C. She is better known on the air as “DJ Rane” and she has a problem. Sykes is suing CBS Radio for sex discrimination and for violating the Maryland Equal Pay Act to the tune of more than $200,000. Why? She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a juris doctorate degree from George Washington University’s Law School, but is paid less than Flexx, the other half of “The Home Team,” who holds a high school diploma. This surely doesn’t make for a cozy work environment does it? Continue reading DJ Rane of WPGC’s The Home Team sues CBS Radio for Sex Discrimination [VIDEO]

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Jason Kidd named Program Director of 95.5 WPGC-FM

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Jason Kidd has been named Program Director of 95.5 WPGC-FM in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made today by Greg Strassell, Senior Vice President, Programming, CBS RADIO and Reggie Rouse, Vice President of Urban Programming for the Company. The appointment is effective immediately. Kidd joined the station earlier this year as Assistant Program Director. In this new role, his responsibilities will include oversight of the station’s music programming, on-air staff, production/imaging and promotions, as well as managing a web/social networking presence. “Jason has proven himself as a fierce, competitive programmer in the past few months,” says Strassell. “We already feel … Continue reading Jason Kidd named Program Director of 95.5 WPGC-FM

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>It’s Official: Free Joins Big Tigger on 95.5 WPGC

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> Washington area and the entire DMV can rest more easily now that it is official: Free has joined The Big Tigger Morning Show on 95.5 WPGC as morning co-host. Big Tigger has been doing the show solo since the departure of Danella in February. Continue reading >It’s Official: Free Joins Big Tigger on 95.5 WPGC

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>Big Tigger Out at 95.5 WPGC?

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>The announcement heard on CBS Radio’s 95.5 WPGC goes like this: “We are going to free The Big Tigger Morning Show. The management is going to put together a new morning show with you in mind.” Does this tease mean Free will be joining The Big Tigger Morning Show as co-host or does it signal something else? No official word from WPGC until Monday morning, but any mention of “The Big Tigger Morning Show” is gone from the station’s website and so rumors that the show is gone are being tweeted on Twitter. Most of the tweets are coming from … Continue reading >Big Tigger Out at 95.5 WPGC?

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>Lil Mo Exits 95.5 WPGC

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>Lil Mo is out as afternoon host at CBS Radio’s 95.5 WPGC in Washington, D.C. She is looking to return to her music career and drops a new album “P.S. I Love, Me” this summer. Her first single from the album is “On The Floor.” Lil’ Mo also just wrapped up the church soloist part in the touring cast of the Broadway musical ‘The Color Purple.’ The production ended with an Easter engagement at the National Theatre in the Nation’s Capital. This move marks another change in the on-air line-up at WPGC in recent months. Rumors continue to swirl revolving … Continue reading >Lil Mo Exits 95.5 WPGC

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>WPGC makes it official: Big Tigger is the New Morning Host

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> CBS radio’s 95-5 WPGC has announced that Big Tigger is the new morning host as of today. “The Big Tigger Morning Show” will debut with a $100,000 giveawayfor listeners. More details and listen live at the wpgc.com website. BT ended his afternoon hosting duties at the station a week ago and replaces DC radio legend Donnie Simpson. The former BET television personality last hosted the morning drive shift at Power 105.1 (WWPR) in NYC back in 2006 replacing the Star and Buc Wild Morning Show. Continue reading >WPGC makes it official: Big Tigger is the New Morning Host