What ever happened to Anthony Cumia?
Twitter has permanently suspended Anthony Cumia, the shock jock fired by SiriusXM in 2014 over a series of racist tweets. The social media platform previously suspended Cumia in 2017, but he quickly returned via a succession of accounts that were subsequently suspended too.
How old is Gregg Opie Hughes?
58 years (May 23, 1963)
Gregg Hughes/Age
Gregg Hughes (born May 23, 1963), better known by his air name Opie, is an American radio personality and podcast host best known as the former co-host of the Opie and Anthony radio show that aired from 1995 to 2014 with Anthony Cumia and comedian Jim Norton.
How did Opie and Anthony meet?
The show originated in 1994 when Cumia took part in a song parody contest on Hughes’ nighttime show on WBAB on Long Island, New York. In October 2004, Opie and Anthony returned to the air in mornings on the uncensored subscription-based XM Satellite Radio from New York City.
Why did Anthony get fired?
On July 3, 2014, Cumia was fired by SiriusXM for a series of tweets against a black woman who allegedly assaulted him which were described by the company as “racially-charged and hate-filled”. His firing came after Cumia stated that he was repeatedly punched by a black woman as he was taking pictures in Times Square.
How much was Opie worth?
Gregg “Opie” Hughes net worth and salary: Gregg “Opie” Hughes is a New York based radio and media personality who has a net worth of $12 million. He is best known for formerly being one half of the popular morning talk radio show, “Opie and Anthony” which aired in some form for 20 years.
When did Anthony Cumia get divorced?
March 19, 2002Jennifer Cumia
Anthony Cumia/Divorce dates
Why did Opie and Anthony get fired from WAAF?
The pair had a weekday afternoon show, but they were famously fired in April 1998 after an April Fools Day prank backfired. The hosts were let go after they falsely announced former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino had died in a car crash with a Haitian prostitute in Florida.
How rich is Ron Howard?
As of today, Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Ron Howard’s net worth is around $200 million. Howard has become a major director and producer in the film industry.