Top 30 Urban Radio Songs This Week
Timbaland leads Mediabase's Urban radio chart with 'Say Something' featuring Drake, followed by Robin Thicke's 'Sex Therapy' and Trey Songz....
Year : 2010
Howard Stern & Robin Discuss Gabourey Sidibe Oscars
Howard Stern and Robin discuss actress Gabourey Sidibe's Oscar appearance, sparking debate about celebrity commentary and controversial opinions....
Joe & Shota Visit Lenny Green at WRKS/KISS
R&B singer Joe brought Japan's newest R&B artist Shota to visit Lenny Green during 'Kissing After Dark' at WRKS/KISS-FM in New York....
Funeral arrangements: Torey L. Drinker (Tre Black)
Funeral arrangements announced for Torey L. Drinker, known as Tre Black and Wax Master Torey. Services will be held March 13, 2010 in Durham, NC....
Arbitron PPM Sample Size Metrics Hit New Highs
Arbitron's Portable People Meter achieved record sample sizes in January 2010, with 18-34 demographics surpassing benchmarks and a new high for Black listeners aged 18-34....
Clear Channel restructuring ‘inevitable’-Moody’s
Moody's declares Clear Channel Communications restructuring inevitable due to $16 billion debt burden from 2008 buyout. Radio giant faces critical $13.8 billion debt deadline in...
Tavis Smiley Reports on MLK’s Anti-War Stance in New Special
PBS special examines MLK's controversial 1967 anti-war speech that cost him popularity. Tavis Smiley explores parallels to modern conflicts through interviews with King's advisors....
Damon Wayans Jr. first to join ABC comedy pilot
Damon Wayans Jr. has been cast as the first actor in ABC's new comedy pilot 'Happy Endings' about friends navigating relationships after a breakup....
Clear Channel Chicago Stations Show Tremendous Growth
Clear Channel Radio Chicago stations show major growth in January 2010 Arbitron ratings. WGCI 107.5 leads with 47% year-over-year increase in key demographics....
Reid Visits Shyne in Belize for Def Jam Deal
L.A. Reid traveled by private jet to Belize to personally finalize Shyne's Def Jam contract, demonstrating the label's serious commitment to the rapper....
SparkRadio for iPhone offers 10,000 stations |
SparkRadio iPhone app launches offering access to over 10,000 radio stations through internet streaming. The $5.99 app features location-aware browsing and includes independent stations like...
KISS FM Black History Month at Dance Theater Harlem
98.7 KISS FM's Open Line broadcasts live from Dance Theater of Harlem on February 28, 2010, capping off Black History Month with health-focused community discussions....
WFAN’S JOHN FEINSTEIN HOSTS “COLLEGE HOOPS TONIGHT”
WFAN announces John Feinstein will host 'College Hoops Tonight,' a weekly college basketball show running through the season. The acclaimed author and Washington Post columnist...
Service Broadcasting Hires KJ on KRNB
Service Broadcasting hires KJ Bland as new on-air personality for Urban AC Smooth R&B 105.7 (KRNB-FM) in Dallas/Fort Worth market, starting March 9am-2pm slot....
Rickey Smiley: Lawsuit Threat Over Gay Comment
Comedian Rickey Smiley faces defamation lawsuit after calling airport security guard gay on-air. Federal judge allows case to proceed against radio host....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes “Fly Ty” Home
Radio One, Inc.-Charlotte announces Fly Ty returns to his hometown as the new afternoon host on My92.7 (WQNC) from 2pm-6pm starting March 8, 2010....
RAB: Automotive Roars Back to #1 with Q4 Spending
Radio advertising rebounded strongly in Q4 2009, with automotive leading the recovery as spending returned to #1 position after significant industry decline....
OH NO: Philadelphia International Records damaged in fire
A fire swept through Philadelphia International Records' offices, damaging the legendary label where Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff created the Philadelphia sound....
Fantasia Gets Racist Fan mail During LA Run of Color Purple
Fantasia Barrino received a racist threatening letter during her Color Purple run at LA's Pantages Theater. The letter contained slurs and death threats....
Sebelius to Address Black Journalists on Health Disparities
Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will keynote the National Association of Black Journalists conference on health disparities March 4-6, 2010....
Altercation on Bus Between Two Men (video)
Viral video shows confrontation on public bus escalating to physical altercation. Incident raises questions about conflict resolution and self-defense....
Can’t Stop Laughing: Drake Wants to work with SADE
Drake expressed interest in collaborating with legendary R&B icon Sade for his debut album Thank Me Later, but Sade revealed her team was never contacted....
Legendary Radio DJ Bo Griffen Dead at 51
Legendary radio DJ Bo Griffen, known as 'Bo The Party Animal,' has died at 51 from intestinal cancer. She was famous for Power 96's morning...
Jay Z Skips We Are the World Song
Jay-Z explains his decision not to participate in the We Are the World remake, calling the decision to remake the classic song disrespectful to the...
Claudette Ortiz Clears Up Robbie Pardio Intervention on The Beat
Former City High singer Claudette Ortiz appeared on The Beat in Philly to address and clarify her group member Robbie Pardio's appearance on the reality...
