Jon Robinson: Addiction & Rehab Options
Former Charlotte media personality Jon Robinson opens up about his ongoing battle with cocaine and heroin addiction, considering a return to rehab treatment....
Year : 2009
Rush Limbaugh Hospitalized in Hawaii With Chest Pains
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh was hospitalized in Hawaii after experiencing chest pains during his Christmas vacation. The 58-year-old was in serious condition at a...
Susan Boyle Breaks Records, Fifth Week at No. 1
Susan Boyle's 'I Dreamed a Dream' holds Billboard 200's #1 spot for fifth consecutive week, making chart history as first debut album to achieve this...
Commercial Station Eliminates PD, Lets Listeners Control Playlists
CBS radio station KITS in San Francisco eliminates program directors and DJs, letting listeners vote online to control what songs play on air through Jelli...
Rashan Ali to Provide Pre-Game Exclusives for 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl
Former Hot 107.9 host Rashan Ali joins ESPN as correspondent for the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl Preview Show, interviewing coaches and players from Tennessee vs Virginia...
Finest City Broadcasting Stations Up for Sale Jan 7
Finest City Broadcasting's XHRM and other stations are going up for public sale on January 7th. Commercial radio has lost appeal for buyers over the...
Lil Wayne’s Hometown Farewell Before Jail
Lil Wayne performed a hometown farewell concert in New Orleans before facing a year-long jail sentence for weapons possession charges....
Charlamagne & Lil Duval Move to MTV for “Hatin'”
Charlamagne and Lil Duval land MTV show 'Hatin'' produced by Nick Cannon after success with Hood State of The Union online clips....
Tyra Leaving Talk Show? Smart Move, Here’s Why
Tyra Banks is making a smart business move by potentially leaving her talk show before the 5-year syndication mark, following advice from industry insiders....
Rickey Smiley Behind the Scenes on his Radio Show (vid)
Go behind the scenes with Rickey Smiley on his popular radio show. Watch exclusive video footage of the comedian and radio host in action during...
Regent Communications Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notification
Regent Communications received Nasdaq delisting notice for failing minimum market value requirements. The radio company has until March 2010 to regain compliance....
2010 CES to Address Key Tech Policy Issues
Top policymakers including FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will address key technology issues at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas, January 7-10....
Radio One’s Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
Radio One shareholders approve reverse stock split ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-50. The urban radio network owns 53 stations in 16 cities targeting African-American audiences....
OH NO, Rapper Kid Cudi Held at Gunpoint by LAPD
Kid Cudi was held at gunpoint by LAPD in a mistaken identity case during a photoshoot. The rapper and his entourage were handcuffed before police...
Xbox Live Launches Individual Music Game Stores
Microsoft launches dedicated Xbox Live music stores for Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and LIPS, letting players browse and buy songs without loading individual games....
Health bill clears another hurdle, is Radio Covering?
The Senate health care bill advanced with a 60-39 party-line vote, moving closer to Christmas Eve passage. Radio stations face questions about covering major political...
PUBLIC RECORD: Michael Jackson’s FBI Files Disclosed
Michael Jackson's FBI files spanning 333 pages have been released as public record, revealing federal investigation documents about the King of Pop....
“Barry from DC Calling” Obama Calls Virginia Radio
President Obama surprised Virginia Governor Tim Kaine by calling into his final WTOP radio show as 'Barry from DC.' The unexpected call congratulated Kaine on...
Joe McCollum Named Director of Promotions, Clear Channel Philadelphia
Joe McCollum has been appointed Director of Promotions for Clear Channel Philadelphia, overseeing six radio stations including Power 99 FM and WDAS FM....
The 50 Hottest Women Of Radio
Pop Crunch compiled a list of the 50 hottest women in radio after researching major media markets across the United States. The comprehensive list features...
Simon Cowell Claims Talent Shows Revived the Music Industry
Simon Cowell claims his talent shows X Factor and Britain's Got Talent revived the declining music industry by boosting TV ratings and driving people back...
Radio DJ DJ Skinny gets 10 years for soliciting minors
Radio DJ Heath Hill, known as DJ Skinny from KTUX-FM, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using MySpace to solicit minors....
Mel T and Angi Taylor Sign Multi-Year Deals With KISS FM
103.5 KISS FM signs multi-year contracts with Mel T and Angi Taylor, co-hosts of Chicago's popular DreX in the Morning show. The duo continues their...
Arbitron Boosts Ratings for Cell-Phone-Only Households
Arbitron accelerates plans to boost cell-phone-only household sampling to 15% by Spring 2010, targeting improved audience measurement for 18-34 demographics....
Arbitron Accelerates Cell-Phone-Only Sampling Plans
Arbitron accelerates cell-phone-only household sampling plans, targeting 15% of diary samples by Spring 2010. The move aims to improve radio ratings accuracy for the 18-34...