Monica’s “Still Standing” Debuts at #1 R&B, #2 Overall
Monica's album Still Standing debuts at #1 on R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #2 on Billboard 200 with 184,000 units sold. Her single Everything To Me also...
Year : 2010
WKZO Launches FM Companion on 96.5
WKZO-AM, Kalamazoo's first radio station launched in 1931, debuts new FM companion on 96.5. The station's full programming lineup now broadcasts on both AM 590...
Yet Another ‘American Idol’ finalist eliminated
Didi Benami was eliminated from American Idol season 9 after receiving the fewest votes for her overdramatic performance of 'What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.'...
Janet Jackson’s New Single Sneak Peak (vid)
Janet Jackson reveals she's not currently recording new albums but shares a sneak peek of her new single. The R&B icon provides fans with fresh...
Internet radio station makes leap to airwaves
Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV-FM transitions from online-only to full-power FM broadcasting after securing $67,000 federal grant for transmission equipment....
Regent Communications posts loss for 4Q, 2009
Regent Communications posted a $14.2 million fourth-quarter loss despite filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with revenues falling 12% from 2008 levels....
Radio One reports widened Q4 loss on asset write-downs
Radio One Inc. reported a wider Q4 loss of $14.9 million after writing down asset values at urban-focused radio stations across nine major markets....
David Cook’s UN Foundation Trip to Ethiopia for Girls’ Health
American Idol winner David Cook travels to Ethiopia with the UN Foundation to highlight girls' education challenges. His trip will be featured on Idol Gives...
The Dirty Heads Perform “Lay Me Down” Live With Rome
The Dirty Heads released a live music video for "Lay Me Down" featuring Rome from Sublime with Rome. The reggae rockers are preparing for a...
We Predicted This: CBS Radio, TV Mix On-Air Talent
CBS Radio and TV stations in Philadelphia are merging talent across platforms under CBS Local Media brand. Radio hosts like Danny Bonaduce may appear on...
Clear Channel wins national Starbucks ad contract
Clear Channel Radio secured a national advertising contract with Starbucks to promote their Coffee Journey campaign featuring bold coffee flavors and special pricing across select...
Usher Talks about Divorce and Firing his own Mother on GMA
Usher opens up about firing his mother as manager and his divorce from Tameka Foster in candid GMA interview while promoting Raymond vs Raymond....
Flesh N Bone Arrested During Show by 100 Cops
Flesh N Bone from Bone Thugs N Harmony was arrested by 100 police officers during the group's comeback tour performance at Cleveland's House of Blues....
One in Four Listen to MP3 Players in Cars
New Arbitron/Edison research reveals 24% of Americans over 12 have connected iPods or MP3 players to car stereos. Study shows cars are key battleground for...
Universal Music Group spent $660K lobbying in 4Q
Universal Music Group spent $660K lobbying the U.S. government in Q4 2009, pushing for the Performance Rights Act to charge radio stations royalties for playing...
Radio Host Matt Mittan Off Air After Questioning Glenn Beck
Radio host Matt Mittan was suspended from WWNC 570-AM after questioning Glenn Beck's mental stability on air. The controversial remarks sparked listener complaints....
Can you Believe this guy used to be an Urban Radio DJ?
Ludacris worked as an urban radio DJ before becoming a successful hip-hop artist, facing criticism and thinking outside the box in the competitive radio industry....
Michelle Obama and Daughters See Memphis Play
First Lady Michelle Obama surprised Broadway audiences by attending Memphis, a musical about a white DJ playing black music in 1950s Tennessee....
Radio Facts CHR and Rhythmic News and Info
Radio Facts announces launch of AllRadioNews.com, a dedicated blog for CHR and Rhythmic radio formats with 95% of stations in database....
Drake Talks about being Turned Down by SADE for Duet (vid)
Drake reveals SADE turned down his request for a duet collaboration, admitting the legendary singer probably doesn't know who he is yet....
Tavis Smiley Faces Backlash After Al Sharpton Showdown
Tavis Smiley faces criticism after publicly challenging Al Sharpton on President Obama accountability. Tom Joyner addresses the controversy on his show....
Lil Mo Takes Big Tigger’s WPGC Slot; Where Next?
Singer Lil Mo takes over Big Tigger's afternoon slot on WPGC DC radio station as Tigger remains in contract negotiations with CBS....
Arbitron EVP Alton Adams Named to Radio Ink’s Most Influential List
Alton Adams, Arbitron's Executive VP and CMO, was named to Radio Ink's Most Influential African Americans in Radio list for his customer-centric approach and advocacy...
The “Bad Wiglet Award” Goes to…. EDDIE LONG (pic)
Bishop Eddie Long receives criticism for his questionable hairstyle choice, sparking discussion about his appearance despite his wealth and large congregation....
