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Rodney Ho

I cover local radio and TV for both the print and online editions. I write a blog on the same topics.

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"Just Give Me a Reason" is one of the biggest pop songs of 2013 so far.

Pink's 'Just Give Me A Reason' dominates Atlanta radio for third week

Pink remains a top 40 powerhouse with "Just Give Me a Reason" getting the most spins in Atlanta radio for a third week. Her duet with Fun.'s Nate Ruess is a top spinner at Q100 (73 spins), Power (91), Star (70) and B98.5 (32). Nothing is even close with Bruno ...

Kristen Jolley, a senior at Georgia Tech, came in third in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, pocketing $25,000.

TV briefs: 'Jeopardy' Tech player Kristen Jolley, 'Zombieland' TV show axed, Cee Lo Green & Usher on "The Voice"

Georgia Tech senior and Alpharetta resident Kristen Jolley, in the two-day finals of the 2013 College Tournament of "Jeopardy," vied for $100,000 but had to settle for a third-place check of $25,000 after Friday's final challenge. She faced off against two formidable contestants from MIT and Georgetown and held her ...

Candice Glover celebrates her victory.

My annual thank you to the hardy 'Idol' fans

"American Idol" used to be on top of the world. It was the "death star" to other networks, which avoided programming against it. Radio morning shows parsed the show out every week. TV Guide Channel hosted a show about it every week. Not anymore. Fewer people watch the show, that's ...

"The Office" ended on a sweetly sentimental note. Cynics, leave your snark at the door.

Saying goodbye to 'The Office'

While "The Office" may have been known for its awkward moments, its cringe-worthy moments and its silly pranks, the writers knew most fans watched for the characters and deep down, the heartfelt moments. The series finale last night had funny lines, for sure. But there was very little of the ...

Will Candice Glover be able to parlay her skills into a career? We won't know for awhile.

Who won 'American Idol' season 12?

Season 12 was the true turning point for "American Idol." For the first time, it no longer dominated pop culture conversations and was merely another TV show among many popular shows. At least the voters who remained picked the right person to win: Candice Glover! She brought an amazing voice, ...

Kristen Jolley is in position to win $100,000 in the Jeopardy annual College Tournament.

TV/radio briefs: 'Jeopardy,' 'Scandal,' Kelly McCoy's house fire

Kristen Jolley, a senior at Georgia Tech from Alpharetta, will be competing for $100,000 tonight and tomorrow on "Jeopardy" in the annual college student competition. [UPDATE 5/16: Kristen is in second place after one game, with $10,000, behind the MIT dude at $11,000 but ahead of Georgetown's man at $8,600. ...

Kree and Candice before the performance show tonight.

'American Idol' top 2 performance show recap

This is the holding spot for tonight's "Idol" top 2 performance show. I should be doing a live blog for most of the night. Join us. At least we have two great singers, even if the season itself kind of imploded on itself.  And no more appearances by Lee DeWyze, ...

Angie Stone is now part of "R&B Divas."

R&B Divas introduce Angie Stone and LaTosha Scott to the fold

Atlanta-based R&B star Angie Stone was offered to be on the first season of TV One's "R&B Divas" but she opted out. "I definitely wanted a more hands on part of the production of it," she said. She ultimately signed up for season two despite not getting that production credit. ...

Kree Harrison and Candice Glover are the top 2 this season.

'Idol'/'Voice' bits: Vedo, Ryan Seacrest, top 2

Atlanta's last hope of winning "The Voice" this year ended last night when Vedo was eliminated from Usher's group after singing "Rock With You." This was not a surprise. He put in a good,stylized effort but it just didn't quite click with the audience.  (See below) In iTunes, his song ...

Crisis manager Judy Smith is the inspiration behind the hit ABC show “Scandal.”

Spelman honors inspiration behind ABC’s ‘Scandal’

Judy Smith, a D.C.-based crisis manager, has worked with the likes of Monica Lewinsky and Mike Vick. She is also the inspiration behind ABC’s hottest new show “Scandal,” which has its second season finale Thursday night. Smith, who was honored Wednesday night by Spelman College at its annual Women of ...