Year : 2009
Trump Casting Black Men for New Show
Donald Trump Productions seeks successful single men for new reality dating show 'The Ultimate Merger' featuring Trump as matchmaker at Las Vegas hotel....
Mark Curry on Diddy and Gay Rumors (vid)
Author Mark Curry discusses Diddy and addresses gay rumors in explosive interview from his book 'Dancing with the Devil', making shocking claims....
OH NO: Rick Ross Falls and People Laugh (vid)
Rick Ross fell during a performance, sparking reactions and laughter from onlookers. The incident was captured on video and quickly spread online....
OH NO: Legendary Hip Hop DJ Mr. Magic Dies of a Heart Attack
Legendary hip-hop DJ Mr. Magic, who hosted the first exclusive rap radio show Rap Attack on WBLS-FM, died of a heart attack on October 2,...
Cleveland Radio: Win Taylor Swift Passes
Cleveland's Country 99.5 WGAR hosts unique contest where dads dress like Taylor Swift to win backstage passes to her sold-out Quicken Loans Arena show....
Rapper Apologizes for Anti-Gay Remarks
50 Cent quickly apologized for calling Lady Gaga's tour the 'gay tour' during an Angie Martinez interview, clarifying his comments were taken out of context....
“Headboard” – Hurricane Chris Feat. Mario & Plies
Hurricane Chris releases 'Headboard' featuring Mario and Plies, impacting radio stations on October 5, 2009. The collaboration marks a notable release....
Black Radio Station to Replace WAMO in Pittsburgh?
Media mogul Eddie Edwards plans to announce a deal to bring a Black radio station back to Pittsburgh, replacing the void left by WAMO's sale...
EXTRA MEAT: Radio Host Discusses Obesity in the South
A CDC study reveals 37% of Southern blacks are obese, with Alabama and Mississippi reaching 40%. Cultural factors and food access contribute to higher rates....
Black Radio Host Audrey Chapman on Why 44% of Black Men Never Marry
WHUR radio host Audrey Chapman explains why 44% of Black men never marry, addressing attitude adjustments and relationship patterns in the Black community....
LeToya Luckett has NOT Been Dropped by Capitol Records
LeToya Luckett has not been dropped by Capitol Records, contrary to blog reports. Her current single 'Regret' is performing well in the Top 10....
Poll: Is the Industry Discriminating Against Young Talent?
New poll examines whether the music industry discriminates against young and emerging talent. Survey explores barriers facing new artists in today's competitive music landscape....
Al Sharpton Dating LisaRaye? Pre-Nup for Dating?
Al Sharpton and actress LisaRaye spotted together at Congressional Black Caucus events in DC, reportedly dating after both recent divorces....
Austin DJ robbed outside radio station, posts injury video
Popular Austin radio DJ Bobby Bones was robbed outside his KISS-FM station at 4 AM, sustaining injuries to his knee and shoulder before the thief...
Tyrese and Ryan Leslie Stop by 106 & Park (pic)
(L-R) Marcel Melanson, Tyrese Gibson, Rocsi and Terrence J. at the live taping of BET’s “106 & Park” at BET Studios on September 28, 2009...
Core DJ Tony Neal Addresses Baby Mother
Core DJs Tony Neal faces public blast from alleged baby mama Falisha Hopkins over unpaid child support and abandoning his 13-year-old daughter....
UPDATE: V103’s DJ Infamous and the Atlanta Flood Aftermath
V103's DJ Infamous lost his home during Atlanta floods shortly after becoming a father. FEMA stepped in to help victims as the city faces lawsuits...
Diddy Talks about Negative Bad Boy Reputation (vid)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs addresses the negative reputation surrounding Bad Boy Records in a candid video interview, discussing controversies and perceptions....
Condolences to Derrick Corbett
WQUE radio host Derrick Corbett mourns the loss of his mother Freda Corbett. Funeral services are scheduled at Woodard Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC....
WHAT IN DE FOOK? Why NeNe Is Ghetto on RHOA
NeNe Leakes reportedly offered her own Bravo show next season, with producers asking her to amp up drama on Real Housewives of Atlanta....
Why is Tavis Smiley Still Talking About Obama?
Tavis Smiley continues criticizing President Obama with a new book questioning his accountability to pre-election promises after leaving TJMS....
URBAN INDUSTRY PROS: Why Join RFSN
RFSN (Radio Facts Social Network) offers urban music industry professionals networking opportunities, job leads, and career connections. Members have found work through the platform's exclusive...
WJNZ broadcaster Robert S. Womack rallies support to block sale of radio station
Radio Facts: GRAND RAPIDS — Supporters are lining up behind longtime broadcaster Robert S. Womack, who is trying to block the sale of WJNZ Radio,...
Arbitron Response to House Oversight Committee Statement
Arbitron responds to House Oversight Committee criticism, defending their audience measurement practices and commitment to addressing minority broadcaster challenges....