How do Atlantans Rate Urban Radio in Atlanta?
Atlanta leads the nation with the most urban radio stations and syndicated shows. Stations like V103, Hot 107.9, and Streetz 94.5 dominate the market....
Year : 2016
Urban Radio Radio DJ Dies
Urban radio veteran Robyn Harvey, known as Jasmine James, passed away after battling cancer. The beloved WQMG morning show host was remembered for her talent...
Fans Petition to Remove Steve Harvey, Bring Back Tom Joyner
Fans in Western New York petition to remove Steve Harvey's radio show from WBLK and bring back Tom Joyner. The petition comes just days after...
Rickey Smiley Hosts Jazz in the Gardens Event
Rickey Smiley returns as host for the 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival featuring Usher, Aretha Franklin, and Janelle Monae at Sun Life...
Radio Facts MOVIE REVIEW: “London Has Fallen”
London Has Fallen sequel delivers edge-of-your-seat action as world leaders attend a British PM's funeral that turns deadly. Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett deliver notable...
Changes in Urban Radio and Music on the Horizon
Major changes are coming to urban radio and music as three labels and one radio corporation prepare significant restructuring due to poor sales and programming...
UNDERGROUND on WGN America: Slavery’s Impact
WGN America's new series Underground premiered, chronicling slavery and the Underground Railroad. The show targets millennials needing historical education about America's past....
Listeners Warming to or Rejecting Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson in DC?
DC radio listeners debate Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson's shows while demanding Tom Joyner's return to FM airwaves in the market....
Take a Glimpse into the Oscars Sistahs Soiree
Alfre Woodard's Seventh Annual Oscars Sistahs Soiree brought together influential women of color in entertainment including Rosario Dawson and Aisha Tyler. The event addressed diversity...
Carnival Cruise & Tom Joyner Foundation Voyage
Carnival Cruise Line partners with Tom Joyner Foundation for the 2016 Fantastic Voyage featuring Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle, and New Edition. The Caribbean cruise raises...
Downtown Music Publishing Launches New Division
Downtown Music Publishing launches new Neighbouring Rights division to collect artist compensation from satellite and online radio performances. The service generated over $800 million in...
Cuba Gooding Jr Picks: Boyz N The Hood vs Straight Outta Compton
Cuba Gooding Jr discusses OJ Simpson's innocence and compares iconic films Boyz N The Hood and Straight Outta Compton in K104 radio interview....
Mercedes-Benz & AAFCA Oscar Viewing Party
Mercedes-Benz and AAFCA hosted an exclusive Oscar viewing party in Beverly Hills featuring Jamie Foxx, Anthony Anderson, and Tracee Ellis Ross among other stars....
Hillary Clinton on Tom Joyner Tomorrow
Hillary Clinton appears on Tom Joyner Morning Show Super Tuesday with roundtable featuring Roland Martin, Don Lemon, Al Sharpton for live interview....
Chris Rock: Over the Top or On Point?
Chris Rock's Oscar hosting sparked debate over his diversity jokes. Some found his harsh message hilarious while others called it painful to watch....
Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay Host Benefit Concert in Flint
Directors Ryan Coogler and Ava DuVernay hosted a benefit concert in Flint, Michigan during Oscar Sunday to raise awareness for the city's water crisis. The...
Radio Facts 21st Anniversary: “Make Room” & “Giving Back”
Radio Facts announces two special 21st anniversary magazines: 'Make Room' featuring radio industry innovators and entrepreneurs, and 'Giving Back' coming soon....
CORY “COCO BROTHER” CONDREY RETURNS TO WLIB!
Cory 'Coco Brother' Condrey returns to New York's WLIB 1190 AM with his inspirational radio show starting February 27, 2016....
“Black-Ish” Featured One of TV’s Most Powerful Moments
Black-ish delivered a powerful episode addressing police brutality, featuring Anthony Anderson's bone-chilling monologue on hope that resonated deeply....
Applications Open for 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship Scheme
Applications are now open for the 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship, offering �500 and career support to music publishing students and professionals....
Michael Jackson Doc & Album Coming February
Spike Lee's acclaimed Michael Jackson documentary and the revolutionary 1979 Off the Wall album get exclusive CD/DVD release February 26 during Black History Month....
WDAS FM Women of Excellence Luncheon Performers
105.3 WDAS FM announces After 7, Lalah Hathaway and Avant will perform at their Women of Excellence Luncheon honoring Patti LaBelle on April 2, 2016....
Alpha Media Closes Purchase of Digity Radio Stations!
Alpha Media completed its purchase of Digity radio stations, becoming the 4th largest broadcast company in America with 251 stations across 53 markets....
2016 Radio Media Pattern Shift
2016 radio ratings show Urban Contemporary achieving its best January ever, while News/Talk reaches highest marks in years driven by presidential campaigns....
Chris Rock: Why He Was Picked to Host Oscars
Chris Rock reveals the surprising reason he believes he was chosen to host the Oscars amid controversy over diversity and representation in Hollywood....