Radio Host Fatally Hit By Train While Jogging
Conservative talk radio host Michael 'Doc' Thompson was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while jogging in Haltom City, TX on February 5th, 2019....
Year : 2019
Island Records Promotes New SVP, Head of A’R
Island Records promotes Ziggy Chareton to Senior Vice President, Head of A&R. The executive previously signed Shawn Mendes and will oversee all A&R activities....
REPORT: Rasheed Constantine Najm of Nappy Headz has Died?
Rasheed Constantine Najm of R&B group Nappy Headz has reportedly died after battling health issues for over a decade. The group member had been on...
Meek Mill Announces Acts for “The Motivation Tour” Line-Up
Meek Mill announces Lil Durk and Kash Doll as opening acts for The Motivation Tour. The 16-city tour kicks off February 19 in Miami....
WQYK-FM Tampa Gets New Morning Hosts
WQYK-FM Tampa welcomes Melanie Mineau as co-host of the newly renamed 'Morning Krewe with Marc and Melanie' alongside Marc Jason. The experienced radio personality returns...
Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Named Youth Pastor at Northview
Grammy-nominated Christian rapper Da' T.R.U.T.H. (Emanuel Lambert Jr.) has been appointed Youth Pastor at Northview Christian Church's Dothan Campus under Pastor Hart Ramsey....
The Great Announce Dungeon Family Tour
Big Boi announces the Dungeon Family Tour 2019 featuring Goodie Mob, Sleepy Brown, and Organized Noize following his Super Bowl performance with Maroon 5....
B. Smith’s Husband Explains New Girlfriend During Alzheimer’s
B. Smith's husband Dan Gasby defends his decision to date while caring for his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The new girlfriend helps with...
Senator Announces 2024 Presidential Run on Radio
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced his 2020 presidential candidacy on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, emphasizing unity and hope for America's future....
Charlamagne Tha God on Media Growth and Evolution
Charlamagne Tha God discusses his second book 'Shook One' about anxiety and mental health, plus his evolution from radio personality to media mogul....
Kansas City Radio StationWelcomes New Show to Lineup
Kansas City's X105.1/KCJK-FM launches The Afentra Show weekdays 3pm-8pm starting February 7th. Former KRBZ morning host brings alternative music expertise to afternoons....
Mississippi Celebrates Music Legacy at GRAMMY Museum Event
Mississippi celebrates its 10-year GRAMMY Museum partnership with "A Night On The River" featuring artists like Randy Houser, Sean Ardoin, and Cedric Burnside at the...
Hip Hop Legends Reshape Celebrity Power
Hip-hop legends are transforming their celebrity status into successful business ventures globally. Despite negative media portrayals, many black artists are making powerful entrepreneurial moves beyond...
Universal Music Group Names New Executives
Universal Music Group announces new executive appointments in its Global Classics and Jazz Division following a profitable year with releases from Max Richter and Andrea...
#MakeChangeSeries at Salesforce Music Lodge Concludes With
Preservation Hall Jazz Band concluded the #MakeChangeSeries at Salesforce Music Lodge during Sundance 2019. The intimate event featured conversation and performance supporting The Preservation Hall...
Core Communications Ends Agreement
Core Communications ends local marketing agreement for WTBS Mix 87.7 Atlanta, effective January 31, 2019, to focus on expanding Streetz brand....
R&B Star Kevin Ross Quits Motown Records, Hints at Next Plan
R&B star Kevin Ross officially parts ways with Motown Records to launch his independent label Art Society Music Group. His new album Audacity drops in...
Calibash LA Ends with Star-Studded Performances
Calibash Los Angeles 2019 concluded with sold-out performances by Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Nicky Jam, and Becky G at Staples Center. The two-day reggaeton festival featured...
Rick Party on Family, Radio and Career Lessons
Radio host Rick Party opens up about balancing his syndicated radio career with caring for aging parents battling cancer and dementia while raising his own...
Jimmy Steal Exits Power 106 LA for New Market
Jimmy Steal leaves Power 106 Los Angeles after 20 years to join 101.9 The Mix in Chicago, replacing longtime host Mary Ellen Kachinske....
Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul Music
New radio documentary explores how black gospel music served as the foundation for rock and soul. Hosted by CeCe Winans, it airs during Black History...
PD Exits Cumulus Station
Cathe Barlow has exited Cumulus' WDLT in Mobile, Alabama due to budget cuts. E.J. Grieg from sister station WBLX will replace her as Program Director....
Abramorama Partners with Experience Hendrix for Film Release
Abramorama partners with Experience Hendrix to release Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church documentary in theaters worldwide. The film features rare footage from his 1970 Atlanta International...
Backline’s Musician Accelerator Program Now Open
Backline's musician accelerator program is accepting applications through Feb. 4 for Milwaukee-area artists. The 12-week program offers $20,000 grants, mentorship, and industry connections to help...
Frank Ski, Jade Novah, JR Launch The Morning Culture on V103
Frank Ski, Jade Novah, and JR launch The Morning Culture, V103's new morning radio show in Atlanta. The new team brings fresh energy to urban...