Another Urban radio Vet Dies/Memorial Service
Memorial service announced for Fred Gordon, professionally known as Kelly Karson, former Music Director of WTLC-FM Indianapolis and urban radio veteran....
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Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Dies
Nick Ashford, one half of legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, died at 70 from throat cancer complications. The duo penned classic hits like...
Singer Cuba Gooding Found Dead in Car in Woodland Hills, CA
Cuba Gooding, lead singer of 70s R&B group The Main Ingredient and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr., was found dead in his car in...
Celebrity DJ AM Found Dead in New York
Famous DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his NYC apartment at age 36, with drug paraphernalia reportedly at the scene. The DJ had...
Comic John Pinette Found Dead in Hotel Room
Stand-up comedian John Pinette was found dead in his Pittsburgh hotel room at age 50. The comedian had battled health issues including liver disease....
Sybil Wilkes Out at Reach Media
Sybil Wilkes was laid off from Reach Media along with several employees due to coronavirus impact. Radio One revenues reportedly dropped 70% recently....
Reggie Reg Davis: From Detroit Radio DJ to Politics
Former Detroit radio DJ Reggie Reg Davis successfully transitioned from 30-year broadcasting career to politics, now serving as Deputy Manager for Detroit neighborhoods....
Rickey Smiley’s Morning Show to Launch on WSRB 106.3 Chicago
Rickey Smiley's Morning Show debuts January 1, 2020 on WSRB 106.3 Chicago, featuring comedy, R&B music, and entertainment weekdays 5a-9a CST....
Hair Love – Sony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation's Hair Love is a heartfelt 6-minute animated short about an African-American father tackling his daughter's hair, directed by Matthew Cherry....
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
Bounce to Air Saints & Sinners First 3 Seasons
Bounce TV will air the first three seasons of Saints & Sinners starting April 14 to prepare for season four's July premiere. The drama follows...
Industry Vet A.D. Washington has Died
Music industry veteran A.D. Washington has passed away, shocking colleagues and friends. The respected industry figure was caring for his father at the time of...
Fourth Member of Force MDs Dies
Fourth Force MDs member Trisco has died from stage 4 cancer, leaving only two original members of the 80s R&B group behind their hit 'Tender...
DJ Official Dies after Double Lung Transplant
DJ Official, longtime collaborator with Christian rapper Lecrae, has died following complications from a double lung transplant needed due to rare cancer....
Radio Legend Vaughn Harper Dies
Radio legend Vaughn Harper has died after struggling with health issues. The veteran broadcaster was recently honored by his former station WBLS....
Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies
Birmingham radio DJ Katrina Holman, known as Mz. Katt from 95.7 Jamz, passed away after being hospitalized with an unknown ailment. The beloved personality was...
Former 92Q Radio DJ “Reggie Reg” Dies
Former 92Q radio DJ Reggie Calhoun, known as 'Reggie Reg,' died of congestive heart failure in Baltimore. The beloved radio personality was remembered for his...
Industry Vet Musician Dies Suddenly
Industry veteran Augie Johnson, founding member of R&B group Side Effect known for hit 'Always There,' was found dead by his fianc� over the weekend....
Industry Radio Vet Dies
Service Broadcasting Operations Manager Michael Erickson has died after battling cancer. The respected radio industry veteran led KRNB/KKDA and was known for mentoring broadcasters throughout...
Comedian James Hannah Dies
Comedian and writer James Hannah has passed away, as reported by industry comedy site Humor Mill. Hannah was known for his comedy work and writing...
Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies
Chuck Brown, the legendary bandleader who created go-go music and soundtracked black Washington for over 30 years, died at 75 at Johns Hopkins hospital....
Former Record Label Exec Dwayne Alexander Stabbed to Death
Former Capitol Records publicist Dwayne Alexander, 48, was fatally stabbed by a 22-year-old student while working as a counselor at a Los Angeles Job Corps...
Sister who Loaned Berry Gordy $800 to Start Motown Dies
Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry Gordy's sister who loaned him $800 to start Motown Records in 1959, died at age 91. She founded the Motown Museum...
