Simon Cowell Claims Talent Shows Revived the Music Industry
Simon Cowell claims his talent shows X Factor and Britain's Got Talent revived the declining music industry by boosting TV ratings and driving people back...
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Radio DJ DJ Skinny gets 10 years for soliciting minors
Radio DJ Heath Hill, known as DJ Skinny from KTUX-FM, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using MySpace to solicit minors....
Mel T and Angi Taylor Sign Multi-Year Deals With KISS FM
103.5 KISS FM signs multi-year contracts with Mel T and Angi Taylor, co-hosts of Chicago's popular DreX in the Morning show. The duo continues their...
Arbitron Accelerates Cell-Phone-Only Sampling Plans
Arbitron accelerates cell-phone-only household sampling plans, targeting 15% of diary samples by Spring 2010. The move aims to improve radio ratings accuracy for the 18-34...
WOW: Look at Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams has broken through the urban radio announcer ceiling after 20 years, transforming from radio personality to television success story....
Miami Radio StationCommits to Michael Savage Marathon Show
Miami's WFTL 850 AM will broadcast 36 hours of Michael Savage's best moments from Christmas Eve through December 26. The marathon features highlights from the...
Salem Communications Adapts to New Media, Changes Management
Salem Communications announces strategic restructuring with Joe Davis moving to Senior Advisor role and David Santrella promoted to Radio Division President, effective January 2010....
Jay Z and Rihanna Perform for Cason Daly Special (pics)
Jay Z and Rihanna performed at Rockefeller Center during a snowstorm for NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly show taping on December 19, 2009....
Marilyn Manson concert postponed
Marilyn Manson's Lubbock concert at KFMX's 29th annual Birthday Bash has been postponed due to tour schedule conflicts. The show may be rescheduled for later...
OH NO: Tampa radio station Turkey Frying stunt injures 2
Tampa radio station WFLZ's turkey frying safety demonstration went wrong, injuring a firefighter and station employee when their van caught fire....
Pandora Online Radio Service Surpasses 40 Million Users
Pandora Media doubled its user base in 2023, reaching 40 million registered users with 15 million monthly visitors. The personalized radio service now competes directly...
Emmis New York Radio Seeks Webmaster for HOT97.com Position
Emmis New York Radio seeks a webmaster for HOT97.com to manage content, design, and digital marketing for America's premier hip-hop radio station....
KXT 91.7 FM Launches Nov 9 with Special Performances
KERA launches KXT 91.7 FM on November 9, featuring local hosts Gini Mascorro and Joe Kozera with in-studio performances by Sarah Jaffe, Jason Isbell, and...
NAB CEO’s Letter to Judiciary on Performance Fees
NAB President Gordon Smith responds to Congressional members regarding performance royalty legislation impacting radio stations and local communities....
OH WELL: Glenn Beck Gets Appendicitis Attack on the Air
Glenn Beck suffered an appendicitis attack during his live radio show and was rushed to a Manhattan hospital for emergency surgery....
Serial Killer Caught in Cleveland After Victim Tips Off Radio
Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell case includes chilling audio of survivor who called WENZ radio after being released. Radio One Cleveland organized community vigil for...
NABEF, Majority Whip Clyburn Honor Broadcast Legacy
NABEF and House Majority Whip Clyburn celebrate 10th anniversary of Broadcast Leadership Training Program promoting diversity in radio and TV ownership....
NIELSEN: 77% of American Adults Listen to Radio Daily
Nielsen reports 77% of American adults listen to radio daily, making it the second most popular medium after TV with 95% reach. Radio significantly outperforms...
TECH: Q2 Cube Internet radio’s Interesting Concept
The Q2 Cube Internet radio changes stations when turned over and adjusts volume by tilting, bringing physical interaction back to radio control....
Public Radio App turns iPhone into radio recorder
Public Radio App transforms iPhones into radio recorders with TiVo-like controls for pausing, rewinding live streams from stations nationwide....
6 tre g “fresh”� music video
6 tre g releases new music video for 'Fresh'. The visual showcases the artist's latest creative direction in this contemporary urban track....
Small Market Owner Responds to Radio Facts on H.R.848
Small market radio owner explains how H.R.848 performance royalty bill would devastate local stations and hurt unknown artists seeking airplay exposure....
Charlamagne Fired from WRNB: Beanie Sigel, Jay Z Controversy
Charlamagne gets fired from Radio One's WRNB in Philadelphia after Beanie Sigel's controversial call-in interview. Sources claim Jay Z's response to the interview led to...
LILITH, All Female Fest Reveals First Round of Cities
Lilith Fair returns in 2010 with first cities revealed including New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Toronto. The all-female festival will travel overseas for the...
Leona Lewis Supports Animal Protection in Charity Film
Leona Lewis partners with World Society for Protection of Animals in new campaign video supporting Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare....
