Mr. Mariah Carey, aka "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon is going to compete with Ryan Seacrest - host of that weekly radio staple "American Top 40" and that TV show Elepharts can't think of just at the moment... kidding "American Idol" - for crown of Top National Radio Pop Hit Countdown... erm... Guy as he has just been announced as the host of new weekly countdown show on CBS radio stations. Yup the multi-talented actor, comedian, TV and 92.3 NOW New York's morning radio personality will host "Cannon's Countdown" which will feature a mix of music and celebrity interviews. The show will debut in two dozen markets including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Little Rock the weekend of April 23.
Launching in conjunction with the show is www.cannonscountdown.com, an online destination showcasing the program's weekly list of the most popular Urban or CHR Pop/Rhythmic songs. The website is also the must-stop place for daily digestible lists of what is hot in pop culture and will chronicle lists of Cannon's favorite things, while providing his point of view on the latest entertainment and fashion news, event listings, new music and cool gadgets.
"CBS Radio has been an incredible partner," says Cannon. "With the success that we've had together with my morning show on 92.3 NOW in the New York City tri-state I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to reach radio listeners nationwide with my new 'Cannon's Countdown' show."
The San Diego native, who has been cited by People Magazine as one of the top 10 most successful young people in Hollywood, began performing music and comedy at a young age. He went on to write and act on Nickelodeon's hit show "All That." He also starred in, directed and executive produced "The Nick Cannon Show," and had his own improv comedy show on MTV, "Nick Cannon Presents Wild N Out."
See also:
Rosie O'Donnell Is A Fan Of Beating On Women
Michael Buble Got Married!
Katy Perry Is #1 Again
