Appreciating Toni Morrison & Literary Legacy
Toni Morrison's literary legacy continues to impact readers 50 years after The Bluest Eye. The Nobel Prize winner fearlessly addressed racism and Black identity....
Author : Kevin Ross
Grammy-Winning Johnta Austin Releases Debut Solo
Two-time Grammy winner Johnt� Austin releases his debut solo album Love, Sex & Religion after writing hits for Mariah Carey, Trey Songz, and Justin Bieber....
Hurricane Dave Out At Radio One
Radio veteran Hurricane Dave was dismissed from Radio One Atlanta after 10 years as Operations Manager/Program Director of multiple stations including Hot 107.9....
Corey Smyth Launches Blacksmith Recordings
Corey Smyth launches Blacksmith Recordings in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Motown Records. The new label features Vince Staples and Kilo Kish....
Music Matters: Discover the Perfect 420-Friendly Playlist
Discover the perfect 420-friendly playlist featuring classic R&B, reggae, and hip-hop tracks. From Bob Marley's unity anthems to 1970s soul gems like Faze-O and Brothers...
Indie Artists: Key Tips for Effective Radio Music Promotion
Essential tips for indie artists seeking radio promotion, including how to research promotion companies, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize marketing budgets....
Axel Lowe Appointed PD for Rock 100.5 in Atlanta
Cumulus Media appoints veteran Atlanta radio personality Axel Lowe as Program Director for Rock 100.5, returning home after nearly a decade in Cincinnati....
Sybil Wilkes’ Own Show After Tom Joyner Retires?
Radio personality Sybil Wilkes' future remains uncertain after Tom Joyner's retirement. Industry sources suggest interest in her hosting a nationally syndicated show....
Envision Networks� Webinar: Radio Demographics Myths
Envision Networks webinar on July 16 tackles myths about Millennial and Baby Boomer radio listening habits. Industry experts will separate facts from fiction....
Rick and Sasha Get Tom Joyner Stations in 2020
Tom Joyner's stations will be divided among multiple shows in 2020, with Rick and Sasha taking over the Cumulus portion while Rickey Smiley replaces the...
Fantasia: Broke Twice Over
Fantasia Barrino reveals she lost everything twice and had to learn hard lessons about money management. The R&B star credits Tyler Perry with helping her...
Lil Nas X Breaks Barriers With New Music
Lil Nas X hints at coming out through lyrics in 'C7osure' from his new EP, following massive success with 'Old Town Road' that united diverse...
Headkrack from The Rickey Smiley Show Announces 2020 Venture
Headkrack announces his own syndicated radio show launching in 2020, splitting from The Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Tom Joyner retires....
Rickey Smiley Replaces Tom Joyner on Morning Show
Rickey Smiley will replace Tom Joyner as host of the iconic morning show beginning January 2020. Joyner retires after 25 years of syndicated urban radio....
Cumulus Appoints Kelly Mac as PD
Cumulus Media appoints award-winning broadcaster Kelly Mac as Program Director of Urban AC station KTCX-FM/Magic 102.5 in Beaumont, bringing nearly 20 years of experience....
Byron Allen Acquires Bayou City Broadcasting
Byron Allen acquires Bayou City Broadcasting for $165 million, purchasing CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates in Indiana and Louisiana markets....
Nipsey Hussle Shot Dead Outside LA Store
Rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his Marathon store in LA's Hyde Park. The community activist was known for building black-owned businesses....
Industry Vet Bob Slade has Died
Bob Slade, legendary NYC radio personality who served WBLS, Hot 97, and WLIB for over 40 years, has died after battling kidney disease. The Harlem...
PD Dies from Complications of Massive Stroke
Former radio PD and station owner Cliff Fletcher passed away from stroke complications. He owned Charleston's Z93 JAMZ and launched multiple stations including Hot 98.9....
Corporation Seeks Program Directors
Urban One is hiring Program Directors for WKYS in Washington DC and WRNB Classix Radio in Philadelphia. Apply at Urban1.com for these radio opportunities....
Elroy Smith, KBLX PD, on Winning Urban Radio Strategy
KBLX Program Director Elroy Smith discusses his winning strategy for urban radio in San Francisco, growing the station's weekly cume to over 600,000 listeners....
Sam Cooke Legacy: Netflix Remastered Film
Netflix's 'Remastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke' explores the mysterious 1964 death of the legendary R&B singer, suggesting his murder was a setup involving...
Charlamagne Tha God on Media Growth and Evolution
Charlamagne Tha God discusses his second book 'Shook One' about anxiety and mental health, plus his evolution from radio personality to media mogul....
Chubb Rock and SiMan Go National with New Syndicated Show
Hip-hop legend Chubb Rock launches new syndicated radio show with co-host SiMan, airing weekdays 3-7p ET on urban stations nationwide....
Amazon Music Announces Its Arrival At Android TV
Amazon Music is expanding to Android TV with pre-registration available on Google Play. The ad-free service offers unlimited skips for Prime members....