"Leeza Gibbons' Hollywood Confidential"
Sept 1, 2004 22:46:22 GMT -5
Post by BillboardBoy on Sept 1, 2004 22:46:22 GMT -5
Leeza's going to Westwood One. You think "Hollywood Confidential" (Premiere) is doomed?
WESTWOOD ONE ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF LEEZA AT NIGHT HOSTED BY LEEZA GIBBONS
-- Program Will Debut on Radio Stations Nationwide November 8, 2004,
Including 12 Infinity Broadcasting Stations --
New York, NY – August 31, 2004 — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) is proud to present Leeza at Night, the new daily, 5-hour music program debuting November 8, 2004 on Hot AC stations across the country, including 12 Infinity Broadcasting owned stations. Hosted by award-winning TV and radio personality, Leeza Gibbons, Leeza at Night will feature Gibbons’ sharing her unique take on entertainment news and the trends shaping American culture today, as well as taking call-ins from listeners nationwide.
“We are thrilled to bring a talent of Leeza's stature to the radio every night,” said Chuck Bortnick, Chief Operating Officer, Westwood One. “She is a perfect fit for the personal nature of radio, particularly in the evening when listeners can spend the time with her. We know America already loves her and now she adds another opportunity to interact with her listeners.”
"Leeza has built a strong personal connection with millions of Americans," said John Sykes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Infinity Broadcasting. "We are thrilled that she is now going to be on so many of our stations, five nights a week."
"Leeza at Night will be a great addition to our stations’ prime time schedule," said Joel Hollander, President and Chief Operating Officer, Infinity Broadcasting. "Leeza’s charm and personality, coupled with the best Adult Contemporary music, will prove to be a winning combination and a must listen each evening."
"I'm proud to launch this program with such a dominant force as Westwood One and I'm sure together we’ll make the perfect team to create a unique, innovative and entertaining program," said Leeza Gibbons. “I'm a storyteller at heart, so being on the air every night through such an intimate medium allows me to connect with listeners in a powerful way and help tell their stories."
Leeza Gibbons is one of the broadcast industry’s most respected and recognized professionals. Gibbons has been entering America’s living rooms for over a decade as an anchor for TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” and as host and managing editor of the TV newsmagazine “Extra.” Gibbons also hosted and executive produced her own daytime talk show, LEEZA, which ran for seven seasons and earned her 27 Daytime Emmy Nominations, with three wins and one of Hollywood’s highest honors, a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to her many accolades, Gibbons is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in Business and Professional Women” and was recently named one of the “International Entrepreneurial Women of the Year.” Gibbons currently hosts the nationally syndicated radio program “Hollywood Confidential” and Lifetime TV’s news magazine, “What Should You Do?” Furthermore, Leeza is the founder and board chair of the non-profit organization, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, which is dedicated to those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers.
Westwood One (NYSE: WON) provides over 150 news, sports, music, talk, entertainment programs, features, live events and 24/7 Formats. Through its subsidiaries, Metro Networks/Shadow Broadcast Services, Westwood One provides local content to the radio and TV industries including news, sports, weather, traffic, video news services and other information. SmartRoute Systems manages traffic information centers for state and local departments of transportation, and markets traffic and travel content to wireless, Internet, in-vehicle navigation systems and voice portal customers. Westwood One serves more than 7,700 radio stations. Westwood One is managed by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation.
WESTWOOD ONE ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF LEEZA AT NIGHT HOSTED BY LEEZA GIBBONS
-- Program Will Debut on Radio Stations Nationwide November 8, 2004,
Including 12 Infinity Broadcasting Stations --
New York, NY – August 31, 2004 — Westwood One (NYSE: WON) is proud to present Leeza at Night, the new daily, 5-hour music program debuting November 8, 2004 on Hot AC stations across the country, including 12 Infinity Broadcasting owned stations. Hosted by award-winning TV and radio personality, Leeza Gibbons, Leeza at Night will feature Gibbons’ sharing her unique take on entertainment news and the trends shaping American culture today, as well as taking call-ins from listeners nationwide.
“We are thrilled to bring a talent of Leeza's stature to the radio every night,” said Chuck Bortnick, Chief Operating Officer, Westwood One. “She is a perfect fit for the personal nature of radio, particularly in the evening when listeners can spend the time with her. We know America already loves her and now she adds another opportunity to interact with her listeners.”
"Leeza has built a strong personal connection with millions of Americans," said John Sykes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Infinity Broadcasting. "We are thrilled that she is now going to be on so many of our stations, five nights a week."
"Leeza at Night will be a great addition to our stations’ prime time schedule," said Joel Hollander, President and Chief Operating Officer, Infinity Broadcasting. "Leeza’s charm and personality, coupled with the best Adult Contemporary music, will prove to be a winning combination and a must listen each evening."
"I'm proud to launch this program with such a dominant force as Westwood One and I'm sure together we’ll make the perfect team to create a unique, innovative and entertaining program," said Leeza Gibbons. “I'm a storyteller at heart, so being on the air every night through such an intimate medium allows me to connect with listeners in a powerful way and help tell their stories."
Leeza Gibbons is one of the broadcast industry’s most respected and recognized professionals. Gibbons has been entering America’s living rooms for over a decade as an anchor for TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” and as host and managing editor of the TV newsmagazine “Extra.” Gibbons also hosted and executive produced her own daytime talk show, LEEZA, which ran for seven seasons and earned her 27 Daytime Emmy Nominations, with three wins and one of Hollywood’s highest honors, a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to her many accolades, Gibbons is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in Business and Professional Women” and was recently named one of the “International Entrepreneurial Women of the Year.” Gibbons currently hosts the nationally syndicated radio program “Hollywood Confidential” and Lifetime TV’s news magazine, “What Should You Do?” Furthermore, Leeza is the founder and board chair of the non-profit organization, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, which is dedicated to those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers.
Westwood One (NYSE: WON) provides over 150 news, sports, music, talk, entertainment programs, features, live events and 24/7 Formats. Through its subsidiaries, Metro Networks/Shadow Broadcast Services, Westwood One provides local content to the radio and TV industries including news, sports, weather, traffic, video news services and other information. SmartRoute Systems manages traffic information centers for state and local departments of transportation, and markets traffic and travel content to wireless, Internet, in-vehicle navigation systems and voice portal customers. Westwood One serves more than 7,700 radio stations. Westwood One is managed by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation.
