Gamble and Huff Mourn Robert Edwards’ Death
Robert 'Big Sonny' Edwards, original member of The Intruders and pioneer of the Philadelphia Sound, has died. The group's 1968 hit 'Cowboys to Girls' helped...
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Michael Baisden Is Bringing “Grown Folks” Radio Back!
Michael Baisden announces his return to radio with a new syndicated show airing weekdays 3-7pm EST. The interactive program focuses on adult relationships, community activism,...
Radio Facts Women of Color in Radio: Entire Issue
Radio Facts presents a comprehensive special issue highlighting women of color making their mark in the radio industry. Celebrating the achievements and contributions of diverse...
Chance The Rappers Explains Why He Doesn’t Sell His Music
Chance the Rapper explains his unique approach to the music industry by giving away his music for free instead of selling it during Tonight Show...
BBD is Back with a New Single and Video “Run”
Bell Biv DeVoe, now you know,...We all know those aforementioned lyrics but will fans "Run" to support this new Bell Biv Devoe endeavor....
Diddy Launches Charter School, Criticizes Obama and Clinton
Sean 'Diddy' Combs launches a charter school in Harlem while criticizing President Obama for shortchanging Black people and expressing distrust of Hillary Clinton....
Harry Belafonte on Kaepernick: Silencing Slaves Benefits Owners
Civil rights icon Harry Belafonte defends Colin Kaepernick's NFL protests in powerful interview, comparing silencing athletes to historical oppression....
Kirk Franklin & Pharrell’s New Remix Tops Gospel Charts
Kirk Franklin and Pharrell Williams' '123 Victory Remix' debuts at #1 on Gospel Digital Sales chart. The hip-hop infused gospel track is now available exclusively...
Saving the “Urban Radio Announcer” from Extinction
The current state of Black radio DJs is in danger of extinction as comedians increasingly replace traditional radio talent. Industry pros admit the DJ talent...
GoFundMe’s “Stuff Curry” Campaign Against Online Bullying
GoFundMe launches campaign with 'Stuff Curry,' an 11-month-old baby who resembles NBA star Steph Curry, to raise money fighting online bullying after the infant faced...
KJLH & LA Honor Prince with Memorial Tribute
KJLH radio and Los Angeles held an official memorial tribute for Prince Rogers Nelson at City Hall, attracting 15,000 fans with performances by Eric Benet,...
Best Radio Shows in the Country?
Comprehensive list of the top local radio shows across the country featuring popular urban and hip-hop stations. Includes hosts from V103 Atlanta, Hot 97 New...
HOT 97 and FilmOn TV Launch Contest for Summer Jam Stage
HOT 97 partners with FilmOn TV for 'Making the Stage' contest giving one winner a chance to perform at Summer Jam 2016 and receive a...
Organized Noize Documentary Premieres at SXSW Dinner
Organized Noize celebrated their Netflix documentary premiere at SXSW with a private dinner in Austin. The film chronicles the legendary Atlanta producers behind OutKast, TLC,...
Michael Jackson’s Estate Gets 730 Million from Sony
Michael Jackson's estate receives $730 million from Sony for the ATV catalog, originally purchased by Jackson for $40 million in 1985. The deal settles remaining...
Listeners Warming to or Rejecting Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson in DC?
DC radio listeners debate Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson's shows while demanding Tom Joyner's return to FM airwaves in the market....
Cumulus’ 103.9 New York Makes Changes
Cumulus radio station 103.9 New York laid off several on-air personalities including La Loca, Roxie, and Miste Cee due to budget cuts while keeping Tom...
ONEUNITED BANK & AAFCA’s 2nd ANNUAL “MONEY ON MY MIND EVENT
OneUnited Bank and AAFCA hosted their 2nd annual Money on My Mind event featuring Hollywood's top black writers and producers discussing behind-the-camera opportunities in film...
Houston Women Share Perspectives in Special Broadcast Event
Four Houston women including radio personalities Sky Houston and JJ Simmons will share perspectives during BET's Being Mary Jane Season 3 marathon broadcast this Sunday....
Baligh Hamdi’s Nephew Sues Jay-Z & Timbaland
Jay-Z and Timbaland face ongoing legal battle over 1999 hit 'Big Pimpin'' as nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi claims unauthorized use of 'Khosara Khosara.'...
Meaghan Taylor Named First Woman Midday Host at WMBX
Meaghan 'Meagy Meag' Taylor makes history as the first woman midday on-air personality for WMBX-HD Beatz 96.3 in Palm Beach, starting October 2015....
Big Boy Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame
Big Boy (Kurt Alexander) was inducted into the 2015 National Radio Hall of Fame for his work at Real 92.3 and Power 106 in Los...
Charlotte Broadcast Hall of Fame to Induct Inaugural Class
Charlotte Broadcast Hall of Fame inducts inaugural class including WBT radio legends and WBTV pioneers. Ceremony honors 90+ years of broadcasting history in the nation's...
Charlamagne on False Beliefs – Brilliant Idiots
Charlamagne Tha God addresses community issues on Brilliant Idiots podcast, earning praise for using his platform to speak truth about important topics....
Janet Jackson New Single Within 30 Days
Janet Jackson's highly anticipated new single will reportedly hit radio and online within 30 days. The project remains top secret with the superstar now signed...