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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
The Tragic Story of Amanda from Soft
Amanda, a frequent guest on YouTube's Soft White Underbelly documenting LA's homeless population, has died at age 25. Her tragic story highlighted the harsh realities...
Radio Facts is Done With Cable TV, Here’s Why
Radio Facts explains why cable TV is obsolete, citing excessive commercials, biased programming, and superior streaming options that offer better value....
Mental Health Awareness in Black Communities
Dallas-based Abu Simbel LLC hosts mental health awareness events for Black communities, growing from 40 to 400 participants with David Banner as keynote speaker....
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Now Live on TuneIn Radio
HOT 97 partners with TuneIn to stream Summer Jam 2012 performances globally, featuring Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, J. Cole and more at MetLife Stadium....
SATOR Launches Decentralized App for TV NFTs
Sator.io raises $2M to launch a blockchain platform where TV viewers earn tokens and NFTs by watching shows and engaging through their decentralized app....
COMEDIAN J.J. WILLIAMSON JOINS DEDE IN THE MORNING
Comedian J.J. Williamson joins DeDe McGuire and Lady Jade as new co-host on nationally syndicated radio show DeDe in the Morning at Dallas K104....
SERVICE BROADCASTING AND COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS WELCOME
Comedian J.J. Williamson joins DeDe McGuire and Lady Jade as new co-host on nationally syndicated radio show DeDe in the Morning at Dallas flagship K104....
Cities 97.1 Launches Brian Oake Morning Show
Cities 97.1 announces Brian Oake's return with new morning show airing weekdays 6-10am. The Twin Cities radio veteran brings 25+ years experience back to Minneapolis...