Year : 2009
Florida Attorney Gen Sues Arbitron over PPM Minority Ratings
Attorney General Bill McCollum is suing audience research company Arbitron Inc., claiming it didn’t sufficiently include minorities while preparing Miami area radio station ratings. The...
Donnie Simpson Seeks “Next Top DJ” for Morning Show
I guess Donnie said he’s not going to hire another comedian, he wants somebody that he can maintain for a while (laugh) and won’t leave...
Rare Unseen Photos of Michael Jackson & the Jacksons
Thanks to the person, who wanted to remain anonymous for sending these great pics. Michael at close to 2 years old. 2nd pic (bottom to...
Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox Stop by Savannah’s E93
Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox came by E93 Savannah’s Hip Hop and R&B Leader to holla at MD/Midday personality “Da Big Dawg” Kenya Cabine. They...
LaToya: Michael Jackson Was Murdered
Two British Sunday newspapers said LaToya Jackson believes her brother Michael Jackson was murdered by a group of conspirators trying to get hold of his...
Elroy Smith in Philadelphia Enquirer: Industry State
One of Radio Facts favorite innovative urban programmers Elroy Smith is featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer this weekend and he talks about the state of...
Huffington Post Reports Michael Jackson had Lupus
Was the King of pop really felled by prescription drug use and abuse Those who speculate on this theory could be dead wrong! Instead, Michael...
Chris Rock’s “Top Five” Holiday Box Office Hit
Filed Under: Who Cares Now Hip-Hop Weekly's Michael Jackson Tribute Issue Boasts Exclusive Interviews with Motown Records Exec/TV Producer Suzanne de Passe, Super-Producer Teddy Riley,...
Radio Legal Battle: Sam Sylk’s Move to Crawford
Sam Sylk is one helluva in-demand talent. Looks like Chicago really loves him and his recent move to WPWX-FM is not going to be a...
Steve McNair’s Funeral and News Report (vid)
Friends, family, and fans pay their respects at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, where Steve McNair’s casket was on display and the memorial service...
Rep. Ed Towns Launches PPM Investigation
By Edolphus “Ed”� Towns (N.Y.) I have launched an investigation into widespread complaints that Arbitron’s new ratings system, the Portable People Meter (PPM), inaccurately measures...
Two Thugs Fight Man in Store, Get Beaten by Everyone (vid)
Filed Under: Life Changing Ass Kicking These thugs had no idea of … (laugh)… what was going to happen when they tried to punk one...
Michael Jackson Memorial Cost LA $1.4M, City Seeks Donations
It’s absolutely no joke, LA is cash strapped and broke. The city, which is looking at cutting most social programs like welfare, free medical assistance...
Shay Moore out at Service Broadcasting’s/K104/KRNB
We just got word that Shay Moore has been released from Dallas’ Service Broadcasting today. No word on a replacement. Moore was working in Promotions...
Too Much Tuesday: Urban Station on Front Street
Two white guys walk into the station complaining they have paid DJs to play their record and it’s not being played. Management SNATCHES them in...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Mario’s “Break Up” Video Shoot
Here’s a scoop for you. Background scenes from Mario’s recent video shoot for “Break Up.” There’s a video at the bottom too. Click pictures for...
Mother Credits 100.3 The Beats Charlamagne as Difference Maker
After months of waiting on the national liver transplant list, one year old Assiah Phinisee who in May 2008 was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia received...
Michael Jackson’s Childhood Albums Spark Nostalgia
A couple of weeks ago, my mother told me she was sending me all my albums from my childhood. She told me she had too...