Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape, sex assault, but not the most serious counts

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Weinstein was found guilty of rape in the third degree and a criminal sexual act, but he was aquitted of the two most serious charges of predatory sexual assault, which could have sent him to prison for life.

Toronto/Hamilton’s New Morning Radio Shows

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 Shawna, Chris Z and Jay Brody – former morning show hosts on sister rock radio station Y108 in Hamilton - debuted today on Toronto's 102.1 The Edge. Replacing them on Y108 is the top-rated morning team in London Ont, Taz & Jim.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Diana Ross & The Supremes

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Diana Ross and the Supremes continued in the ’60’s with many hits, including in 1964 Baby Love.

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 24th

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The Voice of America shortwave radio service signed on as a US propaganda tool during WWII and the Cold War. Kay Starr, Bert Lahr and The Mills Brothers were the guests on NBC-TV’s hourlong ‘Perry Como Show.’ Talk show host Larry King was stricken with a major heart attack, and underwent quintuple by-pass surgery. ‘The Second Barry Manilow Special’ aired on ABC-TV with guest star Ray Charles. And radio/TV headliners Dinah Shore, John Daly, Don Knotts, Dennis Weaver and Vancouver deejay Rick Honey (pictured) passed away. Details and many more milestones for the date INSIDE.

Dixie Crush singer Lindsey Lagestee dies at 25 after being hit by car

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Bandmate Jim Nonneman said Lagestee was struck while crossing a street just moments after arriving to play a show in Chicago.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Engelbert Humperdinck

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Engelbert is still performing to this day. With hits like There Goes My Everything from 1967.

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 23rd

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It was Feb 23rd when The Beatles made their third appearance in as many weeks on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show, When The Fifth Dimension guested on ABC-TV’s action series ‘It Takes a Thief.’ When the first Juno Awards were handed out, celebrating the best in Canadian music. (The first year they were ‘The Gold Leaf Awards.) And when 65 million Americans tuned in to NBC-TV for the Spielberg movie ‘Schindler’s List’ with minimal commercials. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.