Angie Stone Arrested in GA for Speeding and…
R&B singer Angie Stone was arrested for speeding with a suspended license and released on bail. Her ex D'Angelo recently pled guilty to disorderly conduct....
Month : March 2011
Why is Paris HIlton Holding this Black Baby Accessory?
Paris Hilton faces racism allegations from a new book claiming she finds black men disgusting. The hotel heiress is reportedly suing the author while appearing...
V103 Struggles with On-Air Talent Changes
Atlanta's V103 radio station faces ongoing instability with female on-air talent, including multiple firings and shuffling of hosts like Porsche Foxx and Elle Duncan....
Ms Smiley Breaks Record for Shortest PD Term
Ms Smiley breaks radio industry record with shortest PD term at Hot 102.7 WHTD, lasting only weeks after conflict at station event led to quick...
De De McGuire Assigned HOST of KKDA’s Morning Show
De De McGuire has been named the new host of "The Crazy Azz Morning Show" on K104 (KKDA-FM). The experienced radio personality will lead the...
Weight Watchers & Arista Present Jennifer Hudson Album
Weight Watchers and Arista Records present Jennifer Hudson's sophomore album 'I Remember Me' launch event in New York. The R&B star celebrated her second studio...
DJ Found Dead
WCIL radio DJ Joshua Eldridge, known as DJ Elrod, was found dead in a hotel room Saturday morning. The 28-year-old Benton resident worked at the...
WOW: Look it’s Pebbles (Steve Harvey, Chilli & more)
Pebbles and Essence launch R&B talent competition with celebrity judges and $1M prize. Steve Harvey, Chilli, and Atlanta influencers attend launch party....
Barry Weiss’ move to Island Def Jam is Official
Barry Weiss officially becomes Chairman and CEO of Island/Def Jam and Universal Music Republic Group, replacing LA Reid who left for X Factor judging role....
BMI Honors Producer Polow Da Don (pic)
BMI honored Grammy-winning producer Polow Da Don at an Atlanta ceremony featuring Keri Hilson, Lloyd Banks, and other industry stars....
Nominees for The Radio FactsTop 30 Black Women in Media…
Vote now for The Radio Facts Top 30 Black Women in Media list. Select up to three nominees who deserve recognition in this prestigious media...
Donnie Simpson Not Returning to Radio
Radio legend Donnie Simpson denies reports of his return to DC radio, saying he's 'the last one to know' about the widely circulated comeback rumors....
NewsOne Rips Top 10 DJs from Radio Facts . Oh Well?
Radio Facts calls out NewsOne for allegedly copying their Top 10 DJs list concept, sparking controversy over content theft in radio industry media....
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Lifetime Achievement Gala
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia honors legendary producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The duo created Philadelphia International Records and...
Jamie Foxx on Steve Harvey’s Shirtless Pics
Jamie Foxx delivers hilarious commentary about Steve Harvey's shirtless photos in this entertaining audio clip that has fans laughing....
Gayle King Haults Radio Show for WHAT?
Gayle King reportedly taking a break from her radio show to focus on television work. The move is said to be temporary as she shifts...
SPIN ANNOUNCES APP FOR iPAD
SPIN Media launches SPIN Play, a new iPad app featuring 60+ streaming songs, 30+ videos, and premium editorial content. Annual subscriptions available for $7.99....
Esperanza Spalding at Music Hall
Esperanza Spalding performed at Music Hall of the Performing Arts in Detroit on March 11, 2011. The Grammy-winning jazz bassist and vocalist delivered a memorable...
Steve Harvey Picks Miss Lawrence for His Project
Steve Harvey personally selected Real Housewives of Atlanta's Miss Lawrence to join his BET Centric show as gossip correspondent. Lawrence will host 'Spilling The Tea'...
Jennifer Hudson Performs in DC (pics)
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Chicago’s WJMK Flips Format to…
Chicago's WJMK-FM launches new classic hits format as K-HITS 104.3 with Eddie and Jobo returning to morning radio alongside Gary Spears and Bo Reynolds....
Deborah Cox, Petey Pablo, Fat Joe, Timbaland & Magoo
Timbaland celebrated his birthday in Miami with fellow artists Deborah Cox, Petey Pablo, Fat Joe, and Magoo at an exclusive party hosted by Plum Miami...
Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
Vet PD Michael Saunders Returns to Cox Station
Veteran radio programmer Michael Saunders returns to Orlando's Star 94.5 after leaving his position at Washington DC's WPGC station....
Arbitron Redefines Metro Survey Areas
Arbitron announces new 70-point criterion for metro survey areas, replacing 13-year-old policy. Changes affect radio market definitions starting Fall 2011....