Columbia Eliminates Staff
Columbia records' recent layoffs are said to be as high as 20% by some estimates. The shifting has resulted in several promotion's execs being released....
Year : 2009
WHAT? Local Radio Stars Silenced
San Diego-based radio talk-show hosts have suddenly become an endangered species, leaving listeners with few places to hear chatter dedicated to both local politics and...
OH NO: DJ Passes Out on the Air
This is not funny, but I guess the stress of not knowing what to expect in today’s industry is actually compromising the health some radio...
WJZZ Format and Staff Out
Atlanta outlet WJZZ aband oned its format and staff...Details are not in just that PD Dave Kosh and Greg Fitzgerald are out....
Tavis Smiley’s America I AM Exhibition Debuts in Philadelphia
I just realized this morning that Tavis and Rickey have the same last name… wonder if they are related Tavis Smiley to Debut America I...
Ebony Eliminates Long-Standing Management
There are now 2 historic events taking place in Chicago. Obama being the first black president and Ebony FINALLY updating their magazine!!!! Gloray! I don’t...
Another departure at WCCO: Host Jack Rice leaving
Jack Rice, the noon-3 p.m. host on WCCO Radio (AM 830), is leaving the station at the end of the month. Rice said he and...
Radio Stations Support Obama’s Call to Service on King Day
As economy falters, Americans urged to serve others to honor Dr. King (Washington D.C.) ” Radio stations across the country will help support President-elect Obama™s...
Bizzy Bone Beaten and Robbed by Anti-Gang Employee
This is really not funny so I hope you are not laughing…. Is it not apparent after so many artists have been jacked for their...
Erica Farber Leaving R&R
As the industry continues to shift and online media continues to dominate and grow, mainstream trades are making changes. R&R’s 16 year president and publisher...
Britney’s “If U Seek Amy” Faces Radio Issues
Britney Spears’s forthcoming single “If U Seek Amy” is facing a U.S. radio stations ban over its controversial lyrics. The track, which is the third...
Genachowski Named as Obama’s FCC Choice
Julius Genachowski, a technology executive and former Federal Communications Commission official who worked for Barack Obama™s campaign, is the president-elect™s choice to lead the agency,...
HOT DAMAGE: Ne-Yo on Prince’s Influence
Poor Prince, the world’s most famous cross-dressing playboy has got black comedians and and other show biz notables admitting not only that they want to...
Michael Skarzynski Named President and CEO of Arbitron
Steve Morris to continue as chairman of the board and as advisor to new CEO The Board of Directors for Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced...
Radio host becomes weight czar – Toledo News
Local radio station host Andrew Zepeda will inspire residents to lose a combined one million pounds. This week, amidst the economic crisis, Lucas County announced...
Tom Joyner to raise money for Va.
Radio personality Tom Joyner will use his nationally syndicated show to help raise funds for Virginia Union University. Virginia Union also announced yesterday that it...
Radio Ranks Season 7 Finalists – Idol Chatter
What™s the difference between winning american idol and simply placing? It™s massive when it comes to radio airplay. I™ve been playing around with Mediabase numbers...
NeNe Leakes Returns to Housewives in 2010
Contrary to rumor NeNe Leakes is being considered for her own show on the Bravo network not in 2009 but actually in 2010. The run-a-way...
Tough year for Jermaine Dupri
It’s been a rough year (12 months) from Jermaine Dupri. His restaurant shut it’s doors in Atl with former employees who signed non disclosure agreements...
OH NO: KATZ Downsizing
As the industry gets more competitive and consumers and ad agencies continue to shift, KATZ Media is feeling the pinch and has decided to cut...
Notorious Premiere: Pics
Antonique Smith and Faith Evans attend the after party for the premiere of "Notorious" at the Roseland Ballroom on January 7, 2009 in New York...
Conservative Radio Ho's (oops) HOSTS Still Living: "Freedom Act" Bars Fairness Doctrine
Bill would ban reimposition of Fairness Doctrine --WASHINGTON, DC - The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the introduction of the Broadcaster Freedom Act, legislation...
Conservative Radio Hosts: “Freedom Act” Bars Fairness Doctrine
Bill would ban reimposition of Fairness Doctrine — WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the introduction of the Broadcaster Freedom Act,...
GM Cancels 50 Cent’s "G8" Truck
Allhiphop.com confirms that General Motors Corporation plans to cancel the Pontiac G8, a 50 Cent sponsored sport truck. The two-door, six-foot bed vehicle was scheduled...