Radio Station WAPE-FM Pulls All Chris Brown Songs
February 12, 2009 by Mark Kaye
Filed under Hot Headlines
Top-rated Jacksonville radio station WAPE 95.1 FM announced Thursday morning that it was removing all songs by Jive recording artist Chris Brown from its airwaves due to an overwhelming negative reaction from station listeners. Recent allegations charge that Brown attacked his longtime girlfriend Rihanna, who is also a popular WAPE artist.
The decision to suspend the songs was made after listeners voiced their opinions on WAPE Wednesday morning. Mark Kaye, host of WAPE’s “Big Ape Morning Mess” explains:
“Wednesday morning we played a Chris Brown song and immediately received complaints from listeners who were ‘surprised’ and actually ‘offended’ that we would continue to play his music after the recent allegations. They were calling to ask us to NOT support Chris Brown. Other calls followed that supported Brown and soon all of our phones were ringing off the hook. We spent the entire morning debating this issue.”
After the morning broadcast a poll was posted on the WAPE.com website asking listeners if Chris Brown’s music should be removed from WAPE. The final tally was in favor of a Chris Brown boycott.
“The issue is especially significant to Jacksonville area women who are survivors of domestic violence,” states Kaye. “Many women who called us said Chris Brown’s music now makes them uncomfortable. Out of respect for local victims and because we have a responsibility to our listeners and the city of Jacksonville WAPE decided to remove Chris Brown from the airwaves until more questions can be answered.”
To further the message, WAPE has partnered with Hubbard House, a local Jacksonville area charity that provides shelter and outreach services to domestic violence victims and their families. WAPE will host a Hubbard House Charity Drive to collect clothing, toiletries, and cash donations. The event will take place next Tuesday, February 17th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM at a location to be determined.
David Archuleta from American Idol!
February 6, 2009 by Mark Kaye
Filed under Celebrity Interviews, Hot Headlines
Yesterday we were very lucky to have David Archuleta from American Idol swing by for a LIVE performance and an Interview. If you missed it, here it is:
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Top 10 New Michael Phelps Endorsements
February 2, 2009 by Mark Kaye
Filed under Top Ten Lists
Now that Michael Phelps has been busted tokin’ on a bong…
The “Incredible Sulk!” – Breaking Cinder Blocks On Mikey’s Chest
This morning we gave Mikey P “4 Stunt Bucks” for allowing us to smash cinder blocks on his chest with a sledgehammer! It was amazing! In case you missed it, here is the video:
WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. THIS STUNT WAS PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONALS IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
Next week Mikey P will try another exciting stunt in the hopes of earning his coveted “Day Off!”
If you have any GREAT ideas for a Mikey P Summer of Stupidity Stunt, please comment below.
