Z 107.9 AND DIGGY SIMMONS MAKE STUDENT’S DREAM COME TRUE
Z 107.9 radio and rapper Diggy Simmons surprised Cleveland School of Arts student Kwynn Trumbell with an iPad 2 and pizza party after she won...
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Tribute to Jonesy: Singer Videos
A tribute to Miss Jones (Tarsha Jones), featuring rare videos from her singing career before becoming a controversial radio personality and industry veteran....
Trey Songs Performs to Benefit Angels with Heart
R&B superstar Trey Songz performs at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on November 25th to benefit his Angels with Heart Foundation, supporting underprivileged youth....
V103 Chicago: Steve Harvey Hands Out Turkeys
V103 Chicago's Steve Harvey, Ramonski Luv and Joe Soto partnered with Black McDonald's Operators Association for their annual Turkey Giveaway, helping 100 families celebrate Thanksgiving...
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders Return to St. Louis Radio
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders return to St. Louis radio on Foxy 95.5 after years away from local airwaves. Popular urban radio hosts resume broadcasting...
Steve Harvey Hosts Mentoring Weekend at Morehouse College
Steve Harvey hosts mentoring weekend at Morehouse College featuring chess master Orrin Hudson. The program teaches life lessons to 100 at-risk young men....
Industry Vet Violet Brown Resurfaces at Strange Music
Industry veteran Violet Brown joins Strange Music as VP of Label Development. Former Wherehouse exec will handle A&R, artist recruitment and business development for Tech...
Black MBA Association Awards $15,000+ in Scholarships
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter awarded over $15,000 in scholarships at their 27th annual luncheon. Tyler Perry actor Lamman Rucker delivered the keynote address...
WEAS’ Kenya Cabine Hosts Dancing with Savannah Stars
WEAS E93 radio personality Kenya Cabine raised over $5,000 for CASA while competing in Dancing with Savannah Stars, finishing 3rd despite a leg injury....
‘LOVE & HIP HOP’ CAST PREVIEW (pics)
Love & Hip Hop cast previews new season at NYC press event. Jim Jones, Chrissy Lampkin, and Olivia Longott join media personalities for season 2...
Sheila Kirby Joins CBS Radio as SVP Sales Training
CBS Radio hires Sheila Kirby as Senior Vice President of Sales Training and Development. Kirby brings 20 years of experience and will lead sales training...
RAB Consolidates Membership, Erica Farber Joins as EVP
Radio Advertising Bureau consolidates membership and services under new EVP Erica Farber, veteran radio executive and former Radio & Records CEO....
Move over Nashville: New Yorkers Buy Most Country Albums
New York City leads the nation in country album sales, outselling even Nashville according to Nielsen data. The Big Apple's top ranking is driven by...
George Tillman Jr. to Direct Miles Davis Film
George Tillman Jr. will direct an upcoming Miles Davis biopic produced by the jazz legend's son Gregory Davis. The film spans five decades of Davis'...
Tara Thomas Joins Radio One Cleveland as Marketing Head
Tara Thomas joins Radio One Cleveland as Head of Marketing and Promotions after an 8-month nationwide search. The veteran radio executive brings extensive experience from...
Celebrities Unite for St. Jude’s Holiday Giving
Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams and other celebrities join St. Jude's 2011 Thanks and Giving campaign to raise funds for pediatric cancer research....
Hercules DJ Control AIR: First DJ Controller
Hercules unveils the DJ Control AIR, the first portable USB DJ controller featuring innovative air control technology and touch controls for PC and Mac....
Big Boy Releases Inspirational Book ‘An XL Life’
Radio legend Big Boy releases inspirational memoir An XL Life in December, chronicling his journey from 500 pounds to health through surgery and lifestyle changes....
Anthony Hamilton’s WOO Tour Dates Announced
Anthony Hamilton announces his 19-city Woo Tour starting November 9th in Los Angeles, promoting his upcoming album Back to Love releasing December 13th....
BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2011 Celebrates Exceptional Women of Color
Black Girls Rock 2011 honored exceptional women including Angela Davis, Taraji P. Henson, and Tatyana Ali with performances by Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, and...
Ebony Steele’s 2nd Annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer
Radio host Ebony Steele hosts her 2nd annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer runway show featuring Atlanta's top male models. The charity event benefits Susan...
Arbitron Q3 2011: 6.1% Revenue Increase
Arbitron Inc. reported a 6.1% revenue increase to $105.6 million in Q3 2011, driven by PPM service expansion and contracted price increases....
Brian Lambert Named EVP/Head of Film & Television Music
Universal Music Publishing Group promotes Brian Lambert to Executive Vice President/Head of Film & Television Music. Lambert oversees synchronization business for UMPG's vast catalog including...
Taste of Soul Festival Boosts South LA Economy
The 6th annual Taste of Soul Festival attracted over 100,000 visitors to South Los Angeles, boosting local economy with performances by Tyrese, Doug E. Fresh,...
Win one of 10 CDs from The Original 7ven
The Original 7ven, formerly known as The Time, reunites after 21 years with new album CONDENSATE and debuts single '#Trendin' on Jay Leno....
