Trail for Man Accused to Murdering GA Radio DJ Begins Today
Trial begins for man accused of murdering retired Columbus, GA radio DJ David Rutherford, 57, who was driving a cab when killed. Rutherford's father was...
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Lyfe Jennings Shows WBLS What “Pretty Is”
Lyfe Jennings showcased his latest single 'Pretty Is' at WBLS Platinum Series in NYC. His upcoming album Tree Of Lyfe releases June 23rd....
Big Boy Dispels Rumors on Why He Left Power 106
Big Boy explains his departure from Power 106 and move to KIIS FM, addressing rumors about his exit from the major market radio station....
Andre Farr Named ‘Innovative Entrepreneur’ 2015
Andre Farr was named 2015 Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year by the Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency for his 28-year career creating opportunities for...
HOT 97 Summer Jam 2015 Lineup Announced for MetLife Stadium
HOT 97 announces Summer Jam 2015 lineup featuring Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and Big Sean at MetLife Stadium on June 7th....
Beasley Media Group hires Jamillah “Jam” Muhammad
Beasley Media Group Charlotte appoints veteran radio programmer Jamillah 'Jam' Muhammad as Operations/Program Director of WPEG/Power 98 and WBAV/V101.9....
Radio Mercury Awards Announces Final Round Judging Panel
The Radio Mercury Awards announced its final round judging panel for the 24th Annual awards, featuring top creative directors from major agencies. The panel includes...
Mark Ronson’s January Album; “Uptown Funk” Hits No. 5
Mark Ronson announces his album Uptown Special for January 13, 2015, while hit single "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars climbs to No. 5 on Billboard...
Wu-Tang Clan Aims to Inspire, Change, Unify
Wu-Tang Clan releases new single 'A Better Tomorrow' with hopes to inspire global change and unity through their music and video message....
Star 94.5 Flips Format to Throwback
Daytona Beach station Star 94.5 flipped to throwback hip hop and R&B format, dropping Tom Joyner and featuring 90s/2000s artists like Notorious B.I.G and Tupac....
Nile Rodgers Honored by Recording Academy
Legendary producer Nile Rodgers to be honored by The Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing during Grammy Week 2015. The Chic founder and hitmaker behind...
Al Sharpton’s 176-Pound Weight Loss
Rev Al Sharpton lost 176 pounds over 10 years, dropping from 305 to 129.6 pounds. The radio host credits skipping dinner and eating mainly salads...
Gail Mitchell & K Michelle Awarded by Billboard
ASCAP honored K. Michelle, Billboard's Gail Mitchell, and Motown's Myisha Brooks at their sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in Los Angeles....
Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar & Ellie Goulding Performance
Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, and Ellie Goulding headline Bacard� Triangle, an exclusive music festival on a private Caribbean island in the Bermuda Triangle....
BMI Participates in U.S. Copyright Office Music Licensing
BMI joined 84 organizations in filing submissions with the U.S. Copyright Office's Music Licensing Study, addressing digital music licensing challenges. The study evaluates existing licensing...
Angie Martinez Exits Hot 97
Radio veteran Angie Martinez resigned from Hot 97 after 20 years, calling it one of the toughest decisions she's ever made while expressing excitement about...
Mike Epps Says Kevin Hart Overrated, Hart Responds
Mike Epps called Kevin Hart overrated on DeDe in the Morning radio show. Hart fired back on Instagram, comparing their careers and success levels....
Columbus Short Discusses Career and Life on Tom Joyner Show
Columbus Short discusses his career and life on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, addressing his role on Scandal and his music career....
Nas & Q-Tip Perform “One Love” with The Roots
Nas and Q-Tip delivered a classic performance of 'One Love' on The Tonight Show with The Roots, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his legendary album...
Radio Facts QUICK 5: JoJo Lopez OM/PD WILD 106.1
JoJo Lopez serves as Operations/Program Director for multiple radio stations including WILD 106.1, hosting morning shows across 5 markets from San Luis Obispo to Spokane....
Mayor Calling for an end to ULTRA in Miami
A security guard was seriously injured at ULTRA Miami when ticketless concertgoers knocked down a fence. The mayor and city officials are now calling for...
Damon Dash Does Have a Point
Damon Dash argues online media platforms are essential for exposing police corruption and promoting black artists' music. The Hip-Hop mogul defends digital journalism's role in...
Ebro Darden exits PD post at Hot 97
Ebro Darden steps down as Program Director at Hot 97 to focus full-time on his morning show hosting duties. The radio executive chose creative work...
Black Jesus: New Live-Action Series from Aaron McGruder
Adult Swim greenlights Black Jesus, a new live-action comedy from Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder about Jesus living in modern-day Compton spreading love....
industry Vet Alan Lott Passes
Music industry veteran Alan Lott has passed away, as announced by his wife Lygia on Facebook. The longtime radio and music executive died March 5th,...