ESSENCE’s Hiring of White Fashion Editor Sparks Backlash
ESSENCE magazine faces widespread criticism after hiring a white fashion director, sparking debates about representation in Black media outlets....
Month : July 2010
WMMJ Hires Music Director
WMMJ has hired Karen Pettis-Smith as their new Music Director. She is believed to be coming from WVAZ in Chicago to join the Radio One...
Cathy Hughes Criticizes Dionne Warwick’s Performance
Cathy Hughes publicly criticizes Dionne Warwick over the performance tax issue, claiming radio made Warwick's career and questioning her recent relevance....
Donnie McClurkin Radio Program Wins GMWA Crystal Mic Award
Donnie McClurkin wins GMWA Crystal Mic Award for best Syndicated Radio Program and launches new Gospel Gold daily and weekend shows, celebrating 5 years in...
WOW: Aretha Franklin has dropped some weight… (pics)
Aretha Franklin appeared noticeably slimmer at her July 2010 concert with Condoleezza Rice at Philadelphia's Mann Center for Performing Arts....
Wesley Snipes’ Legal Team Files Motions
Wesley Snipes' legal team files new motions as his tax case faces scrutiny. The actor was convicted of failure to file returns, not tax evasion...
Urban Stations Explore Alternatives to Struggling Show
Three urban radio stations are reportedly seeking alternatives to a struggling syndicated morning show due to host reliability issues and unapproved endorsements....
Shirley Sherrod Addresses Black Journalists in San Diego
Shirley Sherrod addresses thousands of Black journalists at NABJ convention after forced USDA resignation controversy involving Andrew Breitbart video....
Say Anything & Motion City Soundtrack Co-Headline US Fall Tour
Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack announce co-headlining US fall tour starting October 14th in San Diego. Special guests include Saves the Day....
H-Town visits Lenny Green on the Promo Trail
R&B group H-Town returns with new album 'Child Support' due September. Solomon 'Shazam' Conner and Darryl 'G.I.' Jackson promote single 'Appreciate' on radio....
Urban Music History: 5th Dimension & “Love Hangover”
The 5th Dimension originally recorded 'Love Hangover' in 1976 before Diana Ross's famous version. Industry politics interrupted their chart success when Motown gave the song...
Urban Music History: 5th Dimension’s “Love Hangover”
The 5th Dimension originally recorded "Love Hangover" in 1976 before Diana Ross's famous version. Industry politics intervened when the song was climbing charts....
ONLINE MEDIA REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2010 RADIO SHOW
Online media registration is now open for the 2010 Radio Show by RAB and NAB. The event features networking with radio executives and coverage of...
Jermaine Dupri Allegedly Threatens Blogger’s Life
Producer Jermaine Dupri allegedly threatened blogger Sandra Rose's life over a critical post. The heated phone call occurred after partying in France....
America’s Got Talent Launches First Nationwide Tour
America's Got Talent launches its first nationwide tour October 2010, hosted by Jerry Springer with Season 5 winner and fan favorites performing across 25 cities....
Savannah DJ arrested for DUI
Savannah DJ Gerald 'Lil Geezy' Arrington was arrested for DUI by Garden City Police at 3 AM Saturday. He faces potential fines and license suspension....
DJ Jailed for Unpaid Years-Old Speeding Ticket
Upstate radio DJ Jeremy Ellenberg was jailed over an unpaid speeding ticket from four years ago. The 93.3 The Planet producer faced a bench warrant...
Program Director Dies while Swimming
John Andrew 'Andyman' Davis, WWCD-FM program director, died at 42 while swimming in Long Lake, Michigan during a family vacation....
MTV Premieres The Full Making Of California Gurls
MTV premieres the full 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary of Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' music video featuring Snoop Dogg....
Aretha Franklin: Soul Rewind Classic R&B
Aretha Franklin presents Soul Rewind, a collection of rare archival performances from legendary R&B artists of the 1960s-70s soul era on PBS....
CDC Trial Gel to Prevent HIV in Women
CDC reports promising results from CAPRISA microbicide trial showing tenofovir-based vaginal gel may help women prevent HIV infection and reduce genital herpes risk....
Tavis Smiley: New Orleans’ Resilience After Oil Spill
Tavis Smiley explores New Orleans' remarkable resilience in a PBS special featuring Mayor Landrieu, Wendell Pierce, and Lenny Kravitz as the city rebuilds after Hurricane...
Buffalo Radio Legend Thelka McCall Passes
Buffalo radio legend Thelka McCall, longtime WUFO-AM gospel and community show host, passed away at 81. She worked alongside future national stars like Frankie Crocker....
Wendy Williams on Ochocinco Reality Show for Lacking Black Girls
Wendy Williams confronts Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson about the lack of Black women on his reality dating show, creating an uncomfortable moment during their interview....
ESPN Examines Use Of Sizzurp In Hip Hop And Pro Sports (vid)
ESPN investigates the controversial use of sizzurp (lean) across hip-hop culture and professional sports, examining its impact on both industries....