Clear Channel Memphis Radio Partners with St. Jude Radiothon
Clear Channel Memphis radio stations WDIA, WHAL, KJMS & WHRK host 26-hour radiothon October 15-16 to raise donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....
Year : 2009
Mike Tyson on Oprah (entire vid)
Watch the complete Mike Tyson interview on Oprah Winfrey's show. The boxing legend opens up in this full unedited conversation covering his life and career....
Arbitron Launches Portable People Meter in Five Markets
Arbitron commercialized its Portable People Meter radio ratings service in five new markets including Tampa, St. Louis, Denver, Baltimore and Pittsburgh in September 2009....
Steve Harvey Foundation & Ford: Freedom Friday
Steve Harvey Foundation partners with Ford Motor Company for Freedom Friday party in Atlanta featuring Doug E. Fresh, raising funds for mentoring program for young...
Snoop on the Video Set for Gangsta Love (vid)
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows Snoop Dogg on the video set for 'Gangsta Love.' Watch the legendary rapper in action during production....
WBLS Circle of Sisters 2009: Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, Charlie Wilson
WBLS/WLIB Circle of Sisters 2009 brought R&B legends Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, and Charlie Wilson to Manhattan's Javits Center for an unforgettable weekend....
Chris Rock Gives Nia Long Wrong Number (Funny)
Chris Rock reveals the hilarious reason he gave actress Nia Long the wrong phone number in this funny video story about celebrity dating mishaps....
Emmis Radio Revs Down 26.5%
Emmis Communications reports devastating 26.5% revenue drop to $53.4 million in Q3 2009, highlighting radio industry struggles with online media competition and declining advertiser confidence...
Alicia Keys Releases “The Element of Freedom”
Multi-Grammy winner Alicia Keys announces her 4th studio album 'The Element of Freedom' releasing December 1, featuring lead single 'Doesn't Mean Anything.'...
DuBose Entertainment to Premiere Docu-Series on Michael Vick
DuBose Entertainment and BET Networks announce an 8-part docu-series following Michael Vick's journey from NFL stardom to prison and back to redemption....
JOB ALERT: Programming Assistant Music Choice
Music Choice seeks a Programming Assistant for their Urban Music Programming Department in NYC. Perfect entry-level opportunity for hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts....
T.I. Behind the Music (entire vid)
Watch the complete T.I. Behind the Music documentary chronicling the Atlanta rapper's rise to fame, controversies, and impact on hip-hop culture....
Radio DJ Fired for Saying Banned Word on Air
A Champaign-Urbana Q-96 radio DJ known as 'Goose' was fired after using an offensive slur on air that shocked listeners and sparked community outrage....
House to Allow More Low Power FMs
House Communications Subcommittee passes bill allowing more low-power FM stations. Rep. Doyle champions bringing airwaves to the people despite broadcaster interference concerns....
Common and Eve at the Hennessy Tour (pic)
Common and Eve attended the Hennessy Artistry 2009 event at Terminal 5 in New York City, photographed with Hennessy executives at the exclusive gathering....
Jennifer Hudson’s First Baby Pic of Son
Jennifer Hudson shares the first adorable photo of her newborn son. The R&B star and actress reveals precious moments with her baby boy....
Doug Banks Not Done Yet! Syndication Interest?
Syndication companies are reportedly expressing interest in bringing Doug Banks back for a national radio show. Meanwhile, DeDe is said to balance Skip Cheatham's Hip...
WHAT? Rickey Smiley Moves to Atlanta: PPM 18-34 For Atlanta
Rickey Smiley moves to Atlanta radio market to compete with Steve Harvey and Frank & Wanda. V103's Frank & Wanda dominates all demographics with 20.6...
Gospel Singer’s Failed Bid to Buy Ailing Radio Station
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp's $150,000 investment in urban radio station WJNZ-AM was rejected after he demanded 75% ownership for 50% investment. Station owner Robert Womack...
Michael Vick Subject of BET Documentary Series
BET announces a documentary series about Michael Vick's life after prison, focusing on his personal struggles and comeback story following his dogfighting conviction....
Woman Who Opposed Racist Cartoon at NY Post Fired
New York Post fires Emmy-winning editor Sandra Guzman, who criticized the paper's controversial racist Obama stimulus cartoon. Her removal raises questions about the paper's treatment...
Larry Jackson Promoted to President A&R, Arista Records
Larry Jackson promoted to President A&R at Arista Records/EVP A&R at RCA Music Group. Previously worked with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Monica....
Mike Epps – Ain’t Chu You ft. Young Dro, Nitti & Dorrough
Mike Epps releases new music video 'Ain't Chu You' featuring Young Dro, Nitti & Dorrough. Atlanta continues to emerge as the urban music industry capital....
Late DJ AM’s series `Gone too Far’ to air on MTV
MTV will air DJ AM's posthumous documentary series 'Gone too Far' starting Monday, featuring drug interventions he hosted before his accidental overdose death....