LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--104.3 MYfm, More Variety from the 90’s Till Now, announced today that Mario Lopez, popular television personality, producer, actor and best-selling author, will join Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Los Angeles station’s weekday lineup, effective Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Lopez will share his unique blend of entertainment stories, celebrity interviews and listener interaction on-air. The music-intensive program will broadcast from The Grove and will air weekdays from 7-11:00 p.m. PST.
Lopez has his finger on the pulse of pop culture and entertainment. He is the host of the enormously popular, entertainment news show EXTRA and MTV/Warner Horizon Television's hit, reality-competition Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew. Lopez will entertain listeners with his unique connection, friendly and relatable interview style, engaging personality and infectious energy, all which have made him a sought-after, multi-media star.
“This opportunity to have my own radio show is particularly meaningful because it allows me to expand on yet another platform to showcase another side of my personality,” said Lopez. “Plus, it’s going to be a blast on MYfm here in Los Angeles. Great music, hot topics and lots of laughs!”
“The addition of Mario Lopez is the final puzzle piece to our new Los Angeles lineup. We’ve been working on this partnership for quite some time and it sends a clear message of our commitment to success,” said Andrew Jeffries, Program Director, 104.3 MYfm. “We’re excited to welcome Mario and let him do what he does best – entertain!”
Fans can listen to Lopez on 104.3 MYfm’s website, 1043myfm.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel’s best-in-class customizable digital listening experience, offering more than 800 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations, plus user-created Custom Stations which provide listeners more songs, better music intelligence, more user control and deeper social media integration, all combined in one free, fully-integrated service.
About Mario Lopez:
A man of many trades, Mario Lopez has the overwhelming desire to always keep active. He is the single host of the nationally syndicated daily show EXTRA. Concurrently, Lopez continues his hosting duties on MTV highly rated program, America’s Best Dance Crew. Not only does Lopez have a penchant for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, specifically boxing, to the next level as a recurring commentator on HBO Boxing.
Lopez is a New York Times bestselling author for his healthy eating guide Extra Lean. In May 2011, he released the follow up to Extra Lean entitled Extra Lean Family. This new book featured recipes and tips that are beneficial to the entire family. Additionally, Lopez penned Mario Lopez’s Knockout Fitness, a bestselling fitness book that offers readers a look into his impressive workout regime, and Mud Tacos, a vibrant children’s’ book he co-authored with his sister Marissa. As a follow up to Mud Tacos, in September 2011 Lopez will release Mario & Baby Gia, a children’s book he wrote for his daughter, Gia.
No stranger to rigorous routines, Lopez danced his way to the finals in the third season of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars. Shortly after, in summer 2009, Lopez successfully completed his first run on Broadway. He starred in the long running hit musical A Chorus Line as the audience loved character ‘Zach.’
Mario was named the Alumni Ambassador of Fitness by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), while joining the ranks of some 25 other prominent alumni, including Denzel Washington and President Clinton, in the organization’s BE GREAT campaign. Mario will help bring to light the major issues affecting today’s young people, including the importance of graduating from high school and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the key role community-based organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs play in the positive development of children.
A popular guest on the talk show circuit, Mario can regularly be seen on programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Lopez Tonight with George Lopez, and a slew of other nationally syndicated shows. Mario is also often called upon to co-host some of the nation’s most venerable morning shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Regis & Kelly.
Even with all his other ventures, Mario is still in love with acting. Lopez reincarnated his guest starring role as Dr. Mike Hamoui on the final season of F/X network’s popular show Nip/Tuck. Lopez’s run on the series garnished an instant and well deserved cult following. He previously starred in the highest rated program in ABC Family history, Holiday in Handcuffs. He also starred opposite Mark Consuelos in the made for TV movie Husband for Hire, which was the most watched program ever on the Oxygen Network.
Mario currently resides in Los Angeles with his longtime girlfriend Courtney Mazza and their daughter, Gia. The family was seen on the docu-series titled Mario Lopez: Saved by the Baby which recently wrapped its first season on VH1.
About 104.3 MYfm:
104.3 MYfm is owned and operated by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. With 238 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 cities through 850 owned radio stations. The company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, Sirius/XM satellite, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile application on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others.
The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at clearchannel.com, clearchanneloutdoor.com and ccmediaholdings.com.
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