STAR (Troi Tortain) & BUC WILD join Shovio.com
NYC radio personalities Star (Troi Tortain) and Buc Wild join Shovio.com's innovative two-way video broadcasting platform, allowing fans to interact directly with hosts....
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Congrats to Michael Saunders, New OM at WPGC
Michael Saunders is promoted to Operations Manager at WPGC following Robert Scorpio's exit. Saunders will oversee multiple stations including WLZL, WIAD, WJFK and WHFS....
JIM TRAFICANT TALK SHOW DEBUTS ON WTAM
Former U.S. Congressman Jim Traficant debuts his talk show on Cleveland's WTAM radio January 9th, airing Saturdays 1-4 PM after his release from prison....
Doug Banks Blasts Citadel Media for Dropping Show
Radio legend Doug Banks unleashes on Citadel Media after his show gets canceled. Hear the unfiltered audio of Banks expressing his frustration....
Eunice Johnson, Ebony Fashion Fair Mainstay Dies
Eunice Johnson, co-founder of Johnson Publishing and creator of the influential Ebony Fashion Fair, died at 93. She helped build the media empire and brought...
B2K Singer J Boog Arrested for Domestic Violence
Former B2K member J Boog (Jarell Houston) was arrested for domestic violence at his L.A. home, facing charges for corporal punishment on a spouse....
SPARE BED RUMOR: Changes at the Record Labels?
Industry insiders predict major shakeups across multiple record labels in Q1 2010, with execs describing potential changes as anywhere from minor to a bloodbath....
Ne-Yo’s Mom Drunk at Party Wrestles with T-Pain (vid)
Ne-Yo's mother was caught on video wrestling with T-Pain at a party while intoxicated. The viral incident has sparked discussions about a potential reality show....
POLL: What Should I do with Radio Facts in 2010?
Radio Facts opens up for reader feedback with a 2010 poll asking for suggestions on the future direction of the popular urban music and entertainment...
Rush Limbaugh Hospitalized in Hawaii With Chest Pains
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh was hospitalized in Hawaii after experiencing chest pains during his Christmas vacation. The 58-year-old was in serious condition at a...
Susan Boyle Breaks Records, Fifth Week at No. 1
Susan Boyle's 'I Dreamed a Dream' holds Billboard 200's #1 spot for fifth consecutive week, making chart history as first debut album to achieve this...
Rashan Ali to Provide Pre-Game Exclusives for 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl
Former Hot 107.9 host Rashan Ali joins ESPN as correspondent for the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl Preview Show, interviewing coaches and players from Tennessee vs Virginia...
Finest City Broadcasting Stations Up for Sale Jan 7
Finest City Broadcasting's XHRM and other stations are going up for public sale on January 7th. Commercial radio has lost appeal for buyers over the...
Lil Wayne’s Hometown Farewell Before Jail
Lil Wayne performed a hometown farewell concert in New Orleans before facing a year-long jail sentence for weapons possession charges....
Charlamagne & Lil Duval Move to MTV for “Hatin'”
Charlamagne and Lil Duval land MTV show 'Hatin'' produced by Nick Cannon after success with Hood State of The Union online clips....
Tyra Leaving Talk Show? Smart Move, Here’s Why
Tyra Banks is making a smart business move by potentially leaving her talk show before the 5-year syndication mark, following advice from industry insiders....
Rickey Smiley Behind the Scenes on his Radio Show (vid)
Go behind the scenes with Rickey Smiley on his popular radio show. Watch exclusive video footage of the comedian and radio host in action during...
Regent Communications Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notification
Regent Communications received Nasdaq delisting notice for failing minimum market value requirements. The radio company has until March 2010 to regain compliance....
2010 CES to Address Key Tech Policy Issues
Top policymakers including FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will address key technology issues at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas, January 7-10....
Radio One’s Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
Radio One shareholders approve reverse stock split ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-50. The urban radio network owns 53 stations in 16 cities targeting African-American audiences....
OH NO, Rapper Kid Cudi Held at Gunpoint by LAPD
Kid Cudi was held at gunpoint by LAPD in a mistaken identity case during a photoshoot. The rapper and his entourage were handcuffed before police...
Xbox Live Launches Individual Music Game Stores
Microsoft launches dedicated Xbox Live music stores for Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and LIPS, letting players browse and buy songs without loading individual games....
Health bill clears another hurdle, is Radio Covering?
The Senate health care bill advanced with a 60-39 party-line vote, moving closer to Christmas Eve passage. Radio stations face questions about covering major political...
PUBLIC RECORD: Michael Jackson’s FBI Files Disclosed
Michael Jackson's FBI files spanning 333 pages have been released as public record, revealing federal investigation documents about the King of Pop....
The 50 Hottest Women Of Radio
Pop Crunch compiled a list of the 50 hottest women in radio after researching major media markets across the United States. The comprehensive list features...
