DeDe McGuire: Syndicated Radio Host
DeDe McGuire discusses her journey from receptionist to syndicated radio host at Compass Media Networks, working with Doug Banks and breaking barriers in male-dominated morning...
Author : Kev Ross
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....
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....
Musician Kashif Found Dead
R&B musician and producer Kashif was found dead at age 56 in his apartment, with authorities citing natural causes as the reason for his passing....
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....
Parliament Funkadelic: Untold Stories Film
New Amazon Prime documentary reveals Parliament Funkadelic members' untold stories about George Clinton's leadership and drug use. The film exposes shocking details about Clinton's biggest...
Kendrick Lamar Responds to GQ Magazine Feature
Kendrick Lamar refused to attend GQ's Men of the Year party after the magazine published racially insensitive comments about him being 'disciplined.'...
James “Big Jim” Wright Found Dead
James 'Big Jim' Wright, prolific producer and songwriter who worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, died at 52. He contributed to hits by Janet...
Killer Mike Promotes Black History at REVOLT Summit
Killer Mike promoted black history education at the REVOLT Summit, intervening in a debate between Candace Owens and T.I. while advocating for diverse perspectives in...
iHeartMedia Promotes Three to Division Executive VP
iHeartMedia promotes three senior programming executives to Division Executive VP roles, including Angela Watson Charles from New Orleans Hip-Hop station Q93....
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....
Jekalyn Carr Receives Two Dove Nominations for Gospel Awards
22-year-old gospel singer Jekalyn Carr receives two Dove Award nominations for Gospel Artist of the Year and Traditional Gospel Recorded Song....
Tamar Rand Reflects on Her Journey in Gospel Music Industry
Tamar Rand, VP of Promotions & Strategy at RCAI, reflects on her gospel music career journey from Verity Records to driving industry vitality and streaming...
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...
James Rhodes, WEA/ADA Industry Veteran, Passes
James Rhodes, longtime WEA/ADA Urban Label Services Manager, passed away October 6, 2017 after battling cancer. The industry veteran had a successful 30-year career at...
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....