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Recording Academy Appoints Harvey Mason Jr. as President/CEO

Digital and Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 202605

The Recording Academy has appointed Harvey Mason Jr. as permanent President/CEO after his successful interim tenure since 2020. Mason led transformative changes including improved Grammy...

Artists Reviewed

iNTeLL x DLP: COMPUTERS FOR THE HOOD

Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 202606

iNTeLL, son of Wu-Tang's U-God, teams with producer DLP for 'Computers For The Hood' featuring Method Man, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, and R.A. The Rugged...

Music Business News

KA$HDAMI DRIPS ON NEW SINGLE “DIOR” TODAY

Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 202603

KA$HDAMI drops his new single 'Dior' featuring elite flow over woozy synths. Following viral hit 'Look N The Mirror,' the rising rapper continues his momentum....

Reviewed

BNC & Caf� Mocha Present Salute THEM Awards

Digital and Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 9, 202606

BNC and Caf� Mocha present the Salute THEM Awards on June 6 at 10 PM ET, celebrating Black Music Month with honors for Sly Stone,...

Industry Passings

Pervis Staples, Co-Founder of The Staple Singers, Dies at 85

Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 5, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 5, 202608

Pervis Staples, co-founding member of legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, died at 85 in Illinois. The influential soul and gospel artist helped create classics...

Record Labels

300 Entertainment Named Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplace

Digital and Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 12, 2021May 9, 202608

300 Entertainment earned recognition on Inc. Magazine's 2021 Best Workplaces list and won a Shorty Award for Megan Thee Stallion's #SavageChallenge campaign....

Industry Profiles

Frank Ski: Career Retrospective Interview (Video)

Kevin RossMay 12, 2021May 9, 2026

by Kevin RossMay 12, 2021May 9, 2026012

Frank Ski discusses his multifaceted career as radio host, producer, and philanthropist in exclusive interview with Jasmine Sanders. The media icon covers his Sony/ATV deal,...

Radio

Jasmine Sanders: Profile of a Radio Industry Leader

Kevin RossMay 11, 2021May 9, 2026

by Kevin RossMay 11, 2021May 9, 2026018

Media maven Jasmine Sanders, co-host of the D.L. Hughley show, shares her journey through radio's ups and downs. From BET to Billboard, she's recognized as...

Music Business News

Nick Cannon on Media Expansion and Work Ethic

HassahnMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026

by HassahnMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026041

Nick Cannon discusses his expanding media empire including his new syndicated radio shows and partnership with Skyview Networks. The multi-talented entertainer shares insights on his...

Radio

Crystal Rosas Joins Maxwell on Z100’s Show

Radio FactsMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026011

Crystal Rosas joins Maxwell on Z100's afternoon show starting June 1st. The Maxwell and Crystal Show will air weekdays 2-6 PM covering pop culture and...

Music Business News

Jon Platt Wins BMI Publisher of the Year Award

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by adminMay 10, 2021May 9, 202609

Jon Platt of Sony Music Publishing wins BMI Publisher of the Year for fourth consecutive year with 24 top-performing songs including hits like 'I Hope'...

Music Business News

Jon Platt Wins BMI Publisher of the Year Award

Digital and Radio FactsMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 10, 2021May 9, 202606

Jon Platt's Sony Music Publishing earned BMI's Publisher of the Year award at the 2021 Pop Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in music publishing....

Reviewed

Cari Champion Speaks On Her Journey In Broadcast Journalism, Women

Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FMMay 10, 2021May 9, 2026

by Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FMMay 10, 2021May 9, 202602

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Radio

Dave Rossi Named Program Director at WKSM-FM

Radio FactsMay 7, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 7, 2021May 9, 202602

CUMULUS MEDIA appoints veteran Rock radio programmer Dave Rossi as Program Director for heritage Rock station WKSM/99ROCK in Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL....

Music Business News

Saga Communications Q1 Revenue Drops

Radio FactsMay 6, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 6, 2021May 9, 202604

Saga Communications reported Q1 2021 revenue fell to $22.3 million from $26.1 million last year amid ongoing market uncertainties....

Industry Passings

Singer “Wondress” has Died (video)

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by adminMay 6, 2021May 7, 2026014

Wondress Hutchingon, singer on Mantronix's hit "Gotta Have Your Love" with Bryce Wilson, has died at age 56. The cause of death has not been...

Comedians

Rickey Smiley Appreciates Steve Harvey Cussing Him Out

adminMay 6, 2021May 9, 2026

by adminMay 6, 2021May 9, 202607

Rickey Smiley shares how Steve Harvey cussed him out and taught him a valuable business lesson about professionalism and proper business etiquette....

Music Business News

Townsquare Names Jeff Luckoff Regional President, Michigan

Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 202605

Townsquare Media promotes Jeff Luckoff to Regional Market President/CRO for Michigan, expanding his role from Grand Rapids to oversee statewide operations....

Music Business News

TOWNSQUARE NAMES ERIC MEIER DIRECTOR OF CONTENT FOR MICHIGAN

Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 202605

Townsquare Media promotes Eric Meier to Director of Content for Michigan, overseeing 24 local media brands across five markets including WGRD and WITL....

Radio

Anghami Launches Live Radio Music Experience

Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2021May 9, 202609

Anghami launches Live Radio, combining music streaming with real-time voice chat for the first time globally. The feature allows users to talk while playing songs...