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Friday, January 16, 2009
1/16: NeNe talks about DeShawn Snow’s departure
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Since I wrote about her housing problems last month, NeNe hasn’t been responding to my emails. But she’s not shying away from other media. She talked to momlogic.com.
She confirmed DeShawn’s departure, noting she was too quiet and low key for the show (which is true). She said she loves weaves. She plans to be “civil” with Kim but friendship is not in the offering. She’s not humble.
And a vague question here elicits a vague answer:
momlogic: Is there any truth to the rumors that you have money problems?
NeNe: People are digging and prying into your personal life where they don’t need to go and making up rumors about you — lying about things that are not true … The real deal is … Most people don’t have the opportunity to live in the type of homes that I’ve had the opportunity to live in. Whether I rent them, buy them it doesn’t matter … I live well and if you don’t believe it, ring my doorbell and I’ll show you … My house is not rented.
No word if she’s doing a spinoff show. (That rumor was not addressed.)
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1/16: Greg Fitzgerald says goodbye to Smooth Jazz 107.5
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Veteran morning radio DJ Greg Fitzgerald has been at Smooth Jazz 107.5 for many years — until this week, when he was dismissed as Radio One preps ending the station’s life after seven years. He sent an email to Radio & Records about his thoughts. He forwarded them to me as well:
“Since the beginning of smooth jazz in Atlanta, it was a great run. It was disappointing to see it come to an end yesterday. Once they learn about this great loss, it’s going to be a sad day to come for all the thousands and thousands of loyal listeners. Our sold-out anniversary concert this past year with Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Norman Brown was living proof that this city loved its smooth jazz with such a passion. All of the great musicians I had pleasure of working with over the years will also know that this is a huge loss, not only for Atlanta but all the surrounding suburbs. It’s true when I say I heard WJZZ everywhere.”
“I can proudly say I went out meeting some wonderful people, was in the top 10 doing mornings 25-54 women (PPM world) and received back-to-back AIR Awards and the Phoenix award from the Mayor of Atlanta. Additionally, it was a privilege to have helped the beautiful kids for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the homeless over the years for Hosea Feed the Hungry. My only other wish was that I could have said goodbye to every hand that I shook over the past nine years. We’ve got to believe and keep the faith that this only means greater things will come.”
“I do want to close by saying my previous GM, Mr. Wayne K. Brown, and the new regional GM, Mr. Bruce Demps, who gave me the news yesterday, were outstanding leaders. It was an honor to have worked with them both.”
