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Nick Cannon Returns to Power 106/L.A.


Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon is returning to KPWR-FM Power 106/Los Angeles with a new, locally focused show heard mornings 6am-10am PST. Today's announcement includes multi-year renewals between Nick Cannon and Skyview Networks along with Meruelo Media.

"Los Angeles, I am back and ready to lift you up in the mornings and bring joy at the crack of dawn with original comedy and candid conversation," said Cannon. "Tough times don't last, but tough people do - and I am grateful for my supporters, friends and loved ones who have guided me through this journey these past few months. We grow through challenges and lessons together, but emerge better on the other side."

"Nick Cannon is the consummate entertainer and more demanding on himself than on anyone else! His newly revamped and creatively turbo-charged local morning show will bring much needed comedic entertainment to LA mornings like only Nick can. Reunited with Teddy, Melissa and DJ Carisma, Nick will deliver a uniquely Los Angeles centric morning show fitting of our iconic Power 106 flagship!" said Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media.

"Nick Cannon is a unique influencer who has driven radio ratings success through his hard work and complete audience focus," said Steve Jones, President & COO of Skyview Networks. "Nick is familiar to every 18-49-year-old listener and advertiser in America through his platforms on social media, TV, movies and music. Urban and rhythmic-CHR radio stations can have the amazing power of Nick Cannon in their programming and sales portfolio, giving them a strong, competitive advantage in ratings and revenue."

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