We're not sure if this is just some crazy scheme to create hype over the magazine, or if the re-birth of Radar will even actually happen, but the web rumors are flying over a deal between Maer Roshan and Ron Burkle to get Radar back off the ground.
And the bizarre kicker, which seems like it could only happen at Radar: Burkle's working with Jesse Jackson. (Are we missing something?)
Reached on his cell phone Thursday evening, Roshan said, "Since the magazine has closed, I've spoken to a lot of people about reviving it, but no there is no official plan to restart it as of now."
This revival would be the, ahem, third try for Radar, who hasn't quite managed to hack it on the newsstand front. Former Radar staffers (despite a "holy shit" response or two) are likely not surprised by the news of a revival — though undoubtedly few expected it to happen so soon.
Then again, it's tough to find people with money who are media shy and won't run off with the goods after your magazine gossips about all their friends.
Bride Of Radar [Jeff Bercovici, Sara James, WWD]
