Cumulus Debuts The New 98.3 The Vibe
Cumulus Media launches The New 98.3 The Vibe in Des Moines as a mainstream contemporary hit radio station, replacing the previous classic hip-hop format....
Month : May 2021
HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash 25 Adds Gucci Mane
HOT 107.9's Birthday Bash 25 reveals second wave artists including Gucci Mane, Moneybagg Yo, Latto, and Pooh Shiesty for July 17th Atlanta show....
Beasley Media Group Announces Format Signal Swaps
Beasley Media Group moves Latin format to stronger 99.3 FM signal, launches The New Playa 99.3. ESPN Radio returns to 770 AM as company expands...
UB40 – ‘Message Of Love’ ft. House Of Shem
UB40 releases 'Message of Love' featuring New Zealand's House of Shem brothers and their late father Carl Perkins' final vocal performance from upcoming album Bigga...
Who is Kevin Samuels? (video)
Kevin Samuels, the controversial internet personality with nearly a million YouTube followers, recently appeared on The Joe Budden Podcast....
Cumulus Memphis Set to Launch New Talk Radio Station
Cumulus Media launches News Talk 98.9 THE ROAR OF MEMPHIS as the official flagship radio station for University of Memphis Tigers athletics, featuring all football...
Sony Music Partners with Mass Appeal Records
Sony Music partners with Mass Appeal Records in major hip-hop deal. Nas returns to Sony with his own label after Grammy win for King's Disease....
Andy Cohen to Launch Exclusive New Music Channel on SiriusXM
Andy Cohen launches exclusive music channel Andy Cohen's Kiki Lounge on SiriusXM featuring curated tracks from Madonna, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and more....
Lori Giamela and Kevin Valentini Promoted at RCA Records
Lori Giamela and Kevin Valentini promoted to Senior VP at RCA Records after leading successful rhythm team with #1 hits from Chris Brown, Doja Cat,...
iHeartMedia Minneapolis Names Market President
iHeartMedia has promoted Greg Alexander to Market President of Minneapolis operations, overseeing programming and advertising across six stations....
Cumulus Buffalo Turns On New Talk Radio Station
Cumulus Media launches Talk 1270/WHLD-AM in Buffalo, featuring Dan Bongino, Ben Shapiro, and other popular talk radio hosts after switching from sports format....
BRANDI CARLILE, DEMI LOVATO, H.E.R. TO PERFORM
Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato and H.E.R. will perform at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards during a special tribute honoring Elton John with the Icon Award....
Mike Jagger Thomas Joins Cumulus as Program Director
Mike 'Jagger' Thomas joins CUMULUS MEDIA as Program Director for 105.1 The X and 95.7 The Vibe in Kansas City. He'll also host afternoons on...
MTV and Bassett Vance Adapt Tulsa Race Massacre Series
MTV Entertainment Studios partners with Bassett Vance Productions to create the first dramatic series about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wall Street....
Meruelo Media Names Haz Montana VP Audio Brands
Meruelo Media names Haz Montana as VP of Audio Brands, overseeing Power 106, KDAY, KLOS, and CALI 93.9. Montana brings 16 years of Univision experience...
HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash 25: Lil Baby & More
Atlanta's HOT 107.9 announces Lil Baby as headliner for Birthday Bash 25 on July 17th. The Grammy-nominated rapper joins Erica Banks, BRS Kash and more...
Anthony Ramos Drops “Blessings” Nostalgic Video
Anthony Ramos releases nostalgic music video for new single 'Blessings,' celebrating life and hope for packed clubs again. The Hamilton star's latest R&B track follows...
SOULY HAD Explores Toxic Relationships in New Single DRUGS
Rising R&B artist Souly Had releases new single 'DRUGS' exploring toxic relationships. The track is the first from his upcoming EP D.R.U.G.S. via Island Records....
Kevin Ross on Lessons from the Music Industry
Kevin Ross shares life lessons from 30 years in the music industry, including insights from running Radio Facts for 24 years and advice on career...
13 Concerns for Black People over 40
Radio Facts surveyed readers over 40 about their biggest life concerns. The top 13 issues include poor eating habits, fear of being alone, and major...
Urban One Wins License for Only Black-Owned Casino
Urban One wins license for $600 million ONE Casino + Resort in Richmond, becoming the only Black-owned casino in the country. The project will feature...
THE DAN BONGINO SHOW DEBUTS MAY 24th ON WESTWOOD ONE
The Dan Bongino Show debuts May 24th on Westwood One with over 115 affiliates. Former President Trump joins the inaugural broadcast's second hour....
Arista Records Hires Kristopher Riddick-Tynes, Kendall Freeman
Arista Records announces Kristopher Riddick-Tynes and Kendall Freeman as co-heads of its urban music division, bringing Grammy-winning production experience....
Capitol Music Group Hires Edgar Machuca as Multi-Label A&R
Capitol Music Group appoints Edgar Machuca as senior VP of A&R for Capitol Records and Virgin Music. The 26-year-old executive previously worked on hits with...
Jekalyn Carr Joins Praise 102.5 as Midday Host
Grammy-nominated gospel artist Jekalyn Carr joins Praise 102.5 Atlanta as midday host starting June 1st. The Billboard chart-topper will broadcast weekdays 10am-3pm....