Tear Gas Deployed Outside of Hot 97 Summer Jam Concert
Riots erupted outside Hot 97's Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium as crowds attempted to illegally enter the sold-out show. Police deployed tear gas and made...
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Sony Music Executive Spoils Apple’s “Surprise”
Sony Music executive Doug Morris accidentally confirmed Apple's music streaming service launch at MIDEM conference. Apple will officially announce the service at its developers conference....
WNYC’s Laura Walker Hosts Sold Out Women’s Podcast Conference
WNYC's Laura Walker hosted the first sold-out women's podcast conference 'Werk it' featuring top female hosts and industry workshops in NYC....
Radio DJ and Wife Arrested for Physical Altercation
Power 105 New York DJ Norie and his wife were arrested for misdemeanor assault after a physical altercation. Both sustained facial injuries during the incident....
The Perfect Guy Trailer Will Make You Look at Michael Ealy in Different Way
Some trailers really make you want to see the movie while others are just -meh. In this particular case, Sony Pictures look like they may...
SoundCloud Signs Licensing Deal to Benefit Indie Labels
SoundCloud partners with licensing agency Merlin to help over 20,000 independent labels monetize their music streams on the platform....
Art Laboe Finds a New Home at KDAY
Legendary LA radio personality Art Laboe joins 93.5 KDAY-FM with his iconic show The Art Laboe Connection every Sunday from 6 p.m. to midnight....
Steve Harvey Gives Heartfelt Speech to His TV Audience
Steve Harvey delivers an inspiring motivational speech to his TV audience about being faithful and previewing life's coming attractions during a show break....
Albert Joyner, McDonald’s Franchise Owner, Dies at 69
Albert Joyner, successful McDonald's franchise owner and brother of radio host Tom Joyner, died at 69 in Jackson, Mississippi....
Janet Jackson Partners with BMG for Upcoming Comeback Album
Janet Jackson partners with BMG for her first album in seven years, launching her own Rhythm Nation label. The comeback album drops Fall 2015 with...
Pusha T Calls Out Venue 112 for Alleged Racist Treatment
Pusha T exposed Virginia Beach lounge Venue 112 for alleged racist practices after being denied entry. The rapper shared his experience on social media, citing...
New Radio Station Targets Marijuana Lovers
Grenco Science launches G Pen Radio, a new streaming platform targeting cannabis enthusiasts with hip-hop, reggae, and counterculture music programming....
LOOK Who Joined the Cast of Barbershop 3
Common joins Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer in Barbershop 3, marking a collaboration between the former hip-hop rivals who once feuded over music....
Tamar Braxton Talks Not Loving Herself
Tamar Braxton opens up about her personal journey and struggles with self-love during a candid V-103 interview with Big Tigger about her album 'Calling All...
ASCAP Honors Lauryn Hill at Rhythm & Soul Awards
ASCAP will honor Lauryn Hill with the prestigious Golden Note Award at the 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 25, 2015....
Floyd Mayweather, Kobe Bryant Join 2015 BET Experience
Floyd Mayweather, Kobe Bryant, Janelle Monae and George Clinton join BET's 2015 Genius Talks series at L.A. LIVE for discussions on success and industry insights....
Pitbull Opens School in His Old Neighborhood
Pitbull discusses his new S.L.A.M. school (Sports Leadership and Management) that he opened in his old neighborhood during an Ellen interview....
Ed Sheeran Shares Crazy Stories with The Breakfast Club
Ed Sheeran shares industry stories about Jamie Foxx, Rick Ross, and The Game during his Breakfast Club interview with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee....
Cultural Leaders Partner on Gun Violence Prevention
Over 25 cultural influencers including Russell Simmons and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day, wearing orange to honor lives lost...
Which Mogul Helped Janelle Monae Launch Her Label?
Janelle Monae reveals how Diddy helped her launch her record label and served as a major mentor in her career during a Power 106 interview....
Janet Jackson’s Buzz Translates to Greater Radio Play
Janet Jackson's upcoming first project in 7 years is generating massive industry buzz. Unlike Mariah Carey's recent struggles, Jackson's strategic privacy and iconic status may...
Ramonski Luv Out After 6 Months at Soul 106.3
Chicago radio veteran Ramonski Luv exits Soul 106.3 after 6 months as nighttime host. This follows his departure from WVAZ FM 102.7 in July....
A$AP Rocky Talks Life, Death of Friend, and Orgies
A$AP Rocky opens up in candid Hot 97 interview about his music process, personal life experiences, and pays tribute to late friend Yams....
Radio Facts iTunes and Android Apps Available
Radio Facts launches iOS and Android apps with push notifications and exclusive industry news not available on the website for busy music professionals....
Dr Boyce Watkins gives his Take on Jay Z and other Black Elites with White Staffs
Great segment, very interesting. I have often heard black folks say that we have a sense of entitlement and that we don't think we have...