Radio Facts Top 15 Urban Radio Stations & PDs 2016
Radio Facts celebrates top urban radio stations and program directors of 2016 through industry voting. Vote for outstanding Black radio stations based on leadership and...
Year : 2016
DJ Dimepiece aka “The Mixin’ Vixen” has exited Radio-One
DJ Dimepiece aka 'The Mixin' Vixen' has departed Radio-One stations in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. She served as Music Director and host at 101.1 The...
WJMZ”s Kelly Mac Resigns
Kelly Mac has resigned as WJMZ's Midday Show Host in Greenville SC after rejoining the station in 2013. She's actively seeking on-air and PD opportunities....
Democrats Urged to Reclaim Party and Reject Media Narratives
Michael Moore outlines a post-election strategy urging Democrats to reclaim their party, reject failed media narratives, and emphasize Clinton's popular vote victory....
Pharrell & Lalah Hathaway: Surrender (TIFF Live)
Pharrell Williams and Lalah Hathaway deliver a stunning live performance of 'Surrender' from the Hidden Figures soundtrack at TIFF....
Bishop Paul Morton Thanks Radio for Support on New Single
Bishop Paul Morton expresses gratitude to radio stations for supporting his new single from Legacy Live in New Orleans. The gospel legend acknowledges radio's role...
V103’s Ryan Cameron Makes a Few House Calls
V103's Ryan Cameron surprised fans by showing up at their doors with gifts, partnering with Uber Eats and Samsung for special deliveries....
Rick Ross Resolves Tax Obligations With IRS
Rick Ross addresses his $5.7 million IRS tax debt, stating the issue stemmed from incorrect 2012 filings by a former accountant and that resolution is...
Cynthia CJ Johnson: Two Decades in Music Promotion
Cynthia 'CJ' Johnson, VP of Urban Promotions at Columbia Records, celebrates over 20 years in music promotion working with top artists like Beyonc�, Maxwell, and...
Cynthia CJ Johnson on 20 Years in Urban Music Promotion
Columbia Records VP Cynthia 'CJ' Johnson shares insights from her 20-year career in urban music promotion, working with artists like Beyonc� and Maxwell....
Solange #1 Album Pre-Order: CD & Vinyl
Solange Knowles releases physical CD and vinyl formats of her #1 Billboard album 'A Seat at the Table' with special art book bundles now available...
Alicia Keys Releases Powerful New Album HERE and Short Film
Alicia Keys releases her sixth studio album HERE, featuring 11 tracks exploring identity, growth, and her love for NYC. The album includes collaborations with A$AP...
Radio Legend with Alzheimers Facing Nursing Home Eviction
Philadelphia radio legend Mary Mason, who worked 40+ years in black talk radio, faces nursing home eviction despite saving $1.5 million for retirement before Alzheimer's...
Model and Radio Contributor Charged with Privacy Invasion
Model Dani Mathers faces criminal invasion of privacy charges after body shaming a 70-year-old woman on Snapchat at LA Fitness gym....
Urban Radio Pro’s Quick Tips to Using “Leverage”
Urban radio professional shares strategies for leveraging experience and skills to create new career opportunities in the changing Black radio industry....
Urban Radio Pro”s Quick Tips to Using “Leverage”
Urban radio professionals can create new opportunities by leveraging their experience, skills, and industry connections rather than waiting for jobs to come to them....
CBS Corporation Q3 2016: Strong Results and Growth
CBS Corporation reported record Q3 2016 results with revenues up 4% to $3.4 billion and operating income rising 6% to $798 million. The media giant...
Radio Facts: Cathy Hughes on Tom Joyner Morning Show
Radio Facts gets mentioned on Tom Joyner Morning Show during Cathy Hughes interview. The recognition came after featuring Hughes in their Women of Color in...
President Obama talks Voting on The Tom Joyner Show (audio)
President Obama appeared on The Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss voting and civic engagement. Listen to the full audio interview....
Hosea Feeds the Hungry to Deliver 1500 Bikes for Christmas
Hosea Feeds the Hungry partners with Hot 107.9 and local organizations to donate 1,500 bicycles to Atlanta families in need this Christmas season....
Capitol Records Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration
Capitol Records launches year-long 75th anniversary celebration in November with vinyl reissues, documentary series, and TASCHEN book honoring eight decades of music history....
Hidden Figures Album: Three New Tracks Released
Pharrell Williams releases three new tracks from Hidden Figures soundtrack featuring Kim Burrell and Lalah Hathaway. The album arrives in December....
Bob Marley & the Wailers: Expanded Live Album Set
Bob Marley & the Wailers release complete 1975 Lyceum Theatre concerts for the first time as expanded three-LP set, featuring both historic London shows....
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Herb Kent Services
Chicago radio legend Herb Kent's funeral services will be held October 28-29. The Cool Gent died after 72 years on air, a Guinness World Record....