Service Broadcasting Hires KJ on KRNB
Service Broadcasting hires KJ Bland as new on-air personality for Urban AC Smooth R&B 105.7 (KRNB-FM) in Dallas/Fort Worth market, starting March 9am-2pm slot....
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Rickey Smiley: Lawsuit Threat Over Gay Comment
Comedian Rickey Smiley faces defamation lawsuit after calling airport security guard gay on-air. Federal judge allows case to proceed against radio host....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes “Fly Ty” Home
Radio One, Inc.-Charlotte announces Fly Ty returns to his hometown as the new afternoon host on My92.7 (WQNC) from 2pm-6pm starting March 8, 2010....
RAB: Automotive Roars Back to #1 with Q4 Spending
Radio advertising rebounded strongly in Q4 2009, with automotive leading the recovery as spending returned to #1 position after significant industry decline....
OH NO: Philadelphia International Records damaged in fire
A fire swept through Philadelphia International Records' offices, damaging the legendary label where Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff created the Philadelphia sound....
Fantasia Gets Racist Fan mail During LA Run of Color Purple
Fantasia Barrino received a racist threatening letter during her Color Purple run at LA's Pantages Theater. The letter contained slurs and death threats....
Sebelius to Address Black Journalists on Health Disparities
Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will keynote the National Association of Black Journalists conference on health disparities March 4-6, 2010....
Can’t Stop Laughing: Drake Wants to work with SADE
Drake expressed interest in collaborating with legendary R&B icon Sade for his debut album Thank Me Later, but Sade revealed her team was never contacted....
Legendary Radio DJ Bo Griffen Dead at 51
Legendary radio DJ Bo Griffen, known as 'Bo The Party Animal,' has died at 51 from intestinal cancer. She was famous for Power 96's morning...
Jay Z Skips We Are the World Song
Jay-Z explains his decision not to participate in the We Are the World remake, calling the decision to remake the classic song disrespectful to the...
Joey “Mr. Boogie” Ryan Still Hangin’ In (pic)
Joey 'Mr. Boogie' Ryan, beloved Detroit radio personality, receives visits from friends while facing health challenges. The urban radio legend is at a Grand Rapids...
On the set of Monica�s new video Everything To Me (pics)
Monica filmed the music video for her hit single 'Everything To Me' in Los Angeles, featuring Chad Ochocinco as her love interest in the dramatic...
Tyler Perry on Extreme Makeover
Tyler Perry appears on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition in a special two-hour episode, helping the Tripp family who opened their home to 25 inner...
Shazam & Last.fm Partner for Enhanced Music Discovery
Shazam partners with Last.fm to enhance music discovery on iPhone and iPod touch. New features include custom radio stations, tour info, and ticket access for...
Likeblood and Bobby Valentino pic from Video Shoot
DC hip-hop trio Likeblood teams up with Bobby V for their new single 'Money Over Here' video shoot. The group recently opened for Raekwon and...
Taraji P Henson Hosts Ford Freedom’s Sisters Luncheon
Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson will host Ford's Freedom Sisters luncheon honoring 20 exceptional African American women in Southern California....
LA Reid Under Pressure for Hits at Universal Music
LA Reid faces increased pressure under new Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge following disappointing sales from Rihanna and Mariah Carey albums....
MMTC Donates $175K to Howard University Communications
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council donated $175,000 to Howard University's communications school for a new building and technology upgrades....
Pics of Whitney Houston last night in Japan
Whitney Houston performed at Saitama Super Arena in Japan on February 11, 2010 as part of her Nothing But Love tour. See exclusive photos from...
Alicia Keys and Beyonce on Video Shoot in Brazil
Alicia Keys and Beyonc� team up for a stunning video shoot in Brazil. The R&B superstars were photographed together during production....
DJ John ‘Bad Dog’ McCormack Battles Leukemia
Memphis radio DJ John 'Bad Dog' McCormack continues hosting his Rock 103 Morning Show while battling aggressive leukemia, using humor to cope with treatment....
Alicia Keys Announces The Freedom Tour with Robin Thicke
Alicia Keys announces The Freedom Tour with Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona, kicking off March 3rd in Chicago. The 12-time Grammy winner will also headline...
5th Annual International Soul Music Summit 2010
The 5th Annual International Soul Music Summit returns to Atlanta Aug 19-22, 2010, partnering with Peachtree Village International Film Festival for expanded networking opportunities....
Philly Loves Haiti: Clear Channel Radio Fundraiser for Red Cross
Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia moved their Haiti relief radio-thon online due to snow, featuring multiple stations and city officials raising funds for the American Red...
Jill Scott Sued by Record Label for Breach
Jill Scott faces a breach of contract lawsuit from Hidden Beach Records, which claims she violated a six-album deal by leaving after three albums....
