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Chris Reed Takes On Hulk Hogan In Parody Interview [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:10:47 +0000

By now we all know that the professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan is in a serious legal battle over a sex tape that was leaked out. Hogan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Gawker, the website that allegedly leaked the tape, Heather Clem, and former best friend radio DJ Bubba The Love Sponge.

2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnast John Orozco Visits Hot 107-9 [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:29:23 +0000

This morning, Tuesday morning, U.S. Olympic Gymnast John Orozco was in the Hot 107-9 studio to discuss his Olympic experience and talk about the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions coming to the Cajundome this Sunday, October 21st.

Hot 107-9 Listener Details Her Battle With Breast Cancer [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:37:08 +0000

As we continue to recognize “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” at Hot 107-9, we will continue to bring you survival stories throughout the month of October. This morning Pamm Leblanc was in the Hot Studio during the morning show to tell her story with breast cancer. Like so many affected by breast cancer, Pamm too did [...]

Was Dina Lohan Drunk During An Interview With Dr. Phil? [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:48:16 +0000

Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina Lohan, will be on the Dr. Phil show on Monday September 17th, but the big story came while the interview was being conducted.

NBC Skips 9/11 "Moment of Silence" For Kardashian Interview

Nick Romano — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:00:43 +0000

As if we needed another reason to hate the Kardashians...

At 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, most national news outlets took a break from their regular programming to air a special "moment of silence" from New York City and Washington D.C. to honor the victims of 9/11. We say "most" because, as it turns out, not everyone was a participant. While FOX, CBS, ABC, CNBC and MSNBC went quiet at this time, which was the moment 11 years ago when the first plane hit the Twin Towers, NBC continued on with the 'Today' show, which just so happened to feature an interview with Kris Jenner of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany Visits Hot 107-9 To Discuss Hurricane Isaac Preparations [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:25:44 +0000

U.S. Congressman Dr. Charles Boustany was in the HOT 107-9 studio this morning to discuss what measures both state and local governments have taken in preparation for Hurricane Isaac. Dr. Boustany further explained why Lafayette Parish declared a state of emergency prior to the storm arriving.If you missed any of Dave Steele’s interview on-air, you [...]

Plaquemines Parish Man Trapped In Attic Calls WWL-TV In New Orleans [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:14:26 +0000

We just played this interview on the radio---a man trapped in his attic in Plaquemines Parish called a New Orleans television station, WWL-TV, and described what brought he and his family into their attic. As we reported, water appears to have breached the levees in Plaquemines Parish due to the rising tide and storm surge.

KATC TV-3 Meteorologist Dave Baker Visits Chris Reed To Discuss The Latest On Tropical Storm Isaac [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:13:40 +0000

If you missed it earlier this morning, KATC-TV Meteorologist Dave Baker was in-studio with Chris Reed to discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Isaac. Hear what Dave has to say in regards to potential threats to Acadiana and beyond.One of the big questions we asked Dave was, “Should we begin to board-up windows in Acadiana?” [...]

Wiz Khalifa Talks About His Dad's Swag on 'Chelsea Lately' [VIDEO]

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:00:25 +0000

Wiz Khalifa talks about Snoop Dogg and where he got his swag from on a recent episode of E! Online’s late-night talk show ‘Chelsea Lately.’ The Pittsburgh rapper offered the host Chelsea Handler his views on Snoop’s recent transformation as reggae artist Snoop Lion.

Rihanna Reveals Love for Chris Brown in Harper's Bazaar Interview

Jessica Sager — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:15:27 +0000

Rihanna revels in her dramatic love life, but part of why there’s so much drama is because she’s scared of something serious. The singer revealed that her love for Chris Brown while they were together makes it much more difficult for her to let anyone in now.

Travis Porter Visits Hot 107.9 To Talk About Their New Album, Tour Life And Uggs [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:45:13 +0000

The super turnt-up trio known as Travis Porter stopped by our studios today to hang out and tell us all about the big things on the horizon for the group. The Atlanta-based group is currently on tour in support of their new album 'From Day 1,' set to drop on May 29th. Their hit single 'Ayy Ladies' is currently tearing up the clubs and the airwaves on Hot 107.9, but check out my interview with the crew to see why this is only the beginning of Travie.

Get to Know 'American Idol' Star Joshua Ledet

Jessica Sager — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:14:53 +0000

Joshua Ledet is as grounded as he is talented. In a new interview with 92.9 The Lake, the ‘American Idol‘ star reveals how ‘Idol’ operates, who he’d most like to collaborate with as well as what songs and artists intimidate him the most.

Drake's Father Explains Why His Son Is So Musically Gifted

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:30:53 +0000

Drake‘s knack for making hot beats and rhymes is the result of being a chip off the old block. You see, Drizzy’s dad is Dennis Graham, a former drummer for rock ‘n’ roll piano king Jerry Lee Lewis. So the musical apple didn’t fall so far from the tree.

How Does Amber Rose Feel About Kanye West + Kim Kardashian?

Jessica Sager — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:00:15 +0000

Considering Amber Rose branded Kim Kardashian a “homewrecker,” when K.K. stepped out with Rose’s ex Kanye West, tongues began wagging. How does the buzz cut beauty feel about the newly outed union?

B.o.B Dishes on Morgan Freeman Feature on 'Bombs Away' Track

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:28:40 +0000

B.o.B is getting ready to release his new album, ‘Strange Clouds,’ next month, and in a new exclusive interview, the rapper opens up about having Morgan Freeman on his sophomore LP. The Oscar-winning actor appears on ‘Bombs Away,’ using his commanding voice to tell the tale of the track. “You know the title of the [...]

Nicki Minaj Gives Language Lessons + Talks About Kissing Madonna on 'The Graham Norton Show'

Jessica Sager — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:06:27 +0000

Nicki Minaj is a character, and she came out in full force on the U.K.’s ‘The Graham Norton Show.’ We already know she talked about her Twitter hiatus, but the rest of the interview debuted in full — and it’s absolutely hilarious!

Dev on Motherhood: 'We're Cool F—ing People and We're Going to Raise Her to Be a Cool F—ing Person'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:00:55 +0000

Many pop music watchers thought Dev getting pregnant right before her debut album’s release — ‘The Night the Sun Came Up’ was pushed back at least three times since 2011 — was the death knell and kiss of death for her career. She was scorching hot and seemed to have the Midas touch, musically. Dev, however, did not see getting pregnant and starting a family as anything but a blessing.

Rihanna Walks Out of Interview After Being Asked About Her Love Life

Jessica Sager — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:16:16 +0000

Rihanna makes headlines as much for her personal life as she does for her work, if not more — but that doesn’t mean she likes it. When an interviewer on an Australian morning show asked the ‘We Found Love’ a relatively innocuous question, the singer abruptly got up and walked out.

Nicki Minaj Talks About Being Compared To Lady Gaga And Being A Role Model [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:30:10 +0000

Rapper Nicki Minaj recently sat down with the crew from ABC's program Nightline and she addressed several issues including being compared to Pop Icon, Lady Gaga. Critics often liken Minaj to Gaga due to their shared love of outrageous costumes and larger-than-life live shows, but Minaj is adamant that she is totally unique.

Beware Of Fake Job Listings On Career Websites

Sam Stokes — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:19:25 +0000

The following is written for two purposes:1. To help you spot and avoid fake or misleading job listings.
2. Because this story is pretty entertaining. Read it, it's funny.