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A.J. Hammer
A.J. Hammer
is an entertainment anchor for CNN Headline News’ evening
show, Showbiz Tonight, on Headline Prime. He is based in CNN’s
New York bureau.
Hammer comes
to CNN from Court TV where he hosts its crime and justice entertainment
show, Hollywood Heat. Hammer, also the host of a program on Sirius
Satellite Radio since 2001, began his career at WNBC Radio at the
age of 15. He has covered the entertainment industry for 20 years.
As one of VH1’s
most recognizable personalities, Hammer hosted the network’s
Top Ten Countdown, as well as a daily music and entertainment show.
Hammer also hosted VH1 special events and live awards programming
and appeared regularly on New York City’s Z-100. He has also
served as a special correspondent for EXTRA and as an entertainment
correspondent for Good Day New York.
Prior to joining
VH1, he hosted a night show for four-and-a-half years with New York
City’s WPLJ. In his spare time, Hammer works with Birch Service,
a New York-based pediatric AIDS service organization.
He graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of
Hartford.
 
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