URBAN ONE DALLAS LAUNCHES NEW LINEUPS
Urban One Dallas relaunches 97.9 The Beat with new programming lineup featuring Big Bink as Program Director, Jazzi Black hosting middays, and P-Skillz moving to...
Month : April 2021
The Weeknd Named 2021 Songwriter of the Year
The Weeknd wins ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for 2021 after his album After Hours dominated charts. His hits 'Blinding Lights' and 'Heartless' earned most-performed...
Skip Cheatham Resurfaces as PD in Dallas
Skip Cheatham joins Urban One Dallas as Program Director for Majic 94.5, bringing his extensive DFW market experience to the R&B/Adult Contemporary station....
iHeartMedia Stock Hits 52-Week High
iHeartMedia stock soared to $19.96, hitting a 52-week high after Bank of America upgraded it from Underperform to Buy, driven by strong podcast growth....
“The Talk” Returns Today with an All-New Episode (4/12)
The Talk returns with hosts Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth discussing race and healing after Sharon Osbourne's departure....
Jeff Woody Fife Signs Contract Extension at iHeartMedia
Jeff 'Woody' Fife signs contract extension with iHeartMedia through 2028 for 'The Woody Show' on ALT 98.7. The #1 LA morning show is syndicated in...
MANK, TENET, DA 5 BLOODS, SOUL Win at ADG Awards
Soul, Da 5 Bloods, and Black Is King took home Art Directors Guild Awards for production design. The 25th ADG Awards celebrated film and TV...
Cam Cooper Joins 92.7 the Block Afternoons
Radio One Charlotte hires Cam Cooper as afternoon host for 92.7 The Block, starting April 19, 2021. Cooper brings extensive Radio One experience from Cleveland,...
Riva Tech Partners with MGA for Mobile Games
Riva Technology partners with toy giant MGA Entertainment to develop mobile games based on hit properties L.O.L. Surprise! and Rainbow High....
Charlyn Stanberry Joins NAB as VP of Government Relations
The National Association of Broadcasters announces Charlyn Stanberry as new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing Capitol Hill and legal expertise....
Sony Music Publishing Signs Hip-Hop Producer Supah Mario
Sony Music Publishing signs rising hip-hop producer Supah Mario, known for Drake's chart-topping hit 'What's Next' and collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug....
PNB Rock Seeks to Buy Out Record Deal
PNB Rock publicly calls out Atlantic Records on Instagram, demanding to buy out his deal after years of the label making millions while he hasn't...
DMX Tricked Into Smoking Crack at 14 (Video)
DMX reveals how he was tricked into smoking crack at 14 by a trusted mentor after returning from juvenile detention. The rapper details his troubled...
Trick Daddy Critiques Nephew’s Weight, Kid Cooks Well
Trick Daddy addresses his 11-year-old nephew's weight while discovering the kid's impressive cooking skills. The young chef now showcases his talents in YouTube videos....
Rapper DMX Has Died
Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, has died one week after being hospitalized following an overdose. The hip-hop legend was admitted to White Plains Hospital on...
Basics of How to Succeed in the Music Businesses
Essential rules for long-term success in music and radio industries. Learn key strategies for professionalism, skill diversification, and technology adaptation....
Radio Engineer Arrested for Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Barry Clark, 63, former KJLH radio engineer, arrested in Missouri for child sex abuse charges. He's accused of abusing a child under 10 for seven...
DJ Mal-Ski new MD at KJLH in LA
DJ Mal-Ski has been named the new Music Director at Stevie Wonder's KJLH radio station in Los Angeles. The well-known LA DJ also works for...
Beasley Media Group’s WUKS-FM Switches to Urban AC Format
Beasley Media Group's WUKS-FM 107.7 JAMZ in Fayetteville switched from urban oldies to Urban AC format on April 1st, 2021, bringing smooth R&B programming to...
ANGELA YEE Launches New Digital Series MASTERY OF COMEDY
Angela Yee launches MASTERY OF COMEDY, a 6-episode digital series pairing celebrity comedians with emerging talent. The show features mentorship from top comics like Donnell...
Barstool Sports’ “Picks Central” Joins Westwood One Radio
Barstool Sports' 'Picks Central' joins Westwood One Radio as a daily sports betting show. Hosted by Brandon Walker with Dave Portnoy and Big Cat....
Universal Music Group Partners with Wassim
Universal Music Group and Republic Records launch Universal Arabic Music, a new label with Wassim Slaiby. UAM signs 17-year-old Issam Alnajjar, whose debut hit #1...
Former WBLS Guest Host and Analyst Midwin Charles Has Died
Legal analyst and WBLS radio host Midwin Charles has died at age 47. The accomplished attorney appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and guest-hosted on New York's...
Should Radio DJs Consider Changing The Title?
Radio DJs may need to rebrand as broadcast technicians as corporations move away from traditional radio. Major companies are eliminating radio branding in favor of...