Frank and Wanda Topple Radio Legends
(pictured: seated Wand a Smith and Frank Ski, stand ing morning show producer Nina Brown) Without question, Atlanta is a huge urban radio market and...
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WJLB’s local Mornings #1, Beats Rickey Smiley in Detroit
As you know, I have to give credit to local morning shows at urban radio. I was looking at WJLB’s numbers yesterday for June, 18-34,...
Urban Industry’s 1st Social Network: RFSN
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry...
Urban Sports Talk Radio Coming to St. Louis
“Urban-sports talk” makes its debut locally “� and maybe nationally “� on Wednesday, when WFXX replaces syndicated programming with local talk shows that have African-American...
Ne-Yo has Some Kind of Breakdown on Stage (vid)
The singer could not stop crying and stopped the show. Word is the crowd’s cheers turned to boos....
Katt Williams HAS NOT filed for Bankruptcy.
We got a letter from Katt Williams’ attorney in Los Angeles today stating that the comic has NOT filed for bankruptcy. As our sources are...
REVEALED: Unseen Michael Jackson & Jackson 5 Pics
The Jackson 5 top pic when Jackie was the lead singer. Pic 2 Michael's second grade pic at 7 years old....
NeNe Leakes on Wendy Williams Show (vid)
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New Commercial & DJ MP3 Radio Recorder
Hammacher and Schlemmer has come up with a table radio that will eliminate commercials and “annoying disc Radio DJey banter” for uninterrupted music playback at...
Michael Jackson Dominates Charts Again With 1.1M Albums
BILLBOARD Reports The King of Pop dominates the Nielsen SoundScan and Billboard charts yet again. Based on preliminary sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan, Michael Jackson’s...
Florida Attorney Gen Sues Arbitron over PPM Minority Ratings
Attorney General Bill McCollum is suing audience research company Arbitron Inc., claiming it didn’t sufficiently include minorities while preparing Miami area radio station ratings. The...
Donnie Simpson Seeks “Next Top DJ” for Morning Show
I guess Donnie said he’s not going to hire another comedian, he wants somebody that he can maintain for a while (laugh) and won’t leave...
Rare Unseen Photos of Michael Jackson & the Jacksons
Thanks to the person, who wanted to remain anonymous for sending these great pics. Michael at close to 2 years old. 2nd pic (bottom to...
Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox Stop by Savannah’s E93
Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox came by E93 Savannah’s Hip Hop and R&B Leader to holla at MD/Midday personality “Da Big Dawg” Kenya Cabine. They...
LaToya: Michael Jackson Was Murdered
Two British Sunday newspapers said LaToya Jackson believes her brother Michael Jackson was murdered by a group of conspirators trying to get hold of his...
Elroy Smith in Philadelphia Enquirer: Industry State
One of Radio Facts favorite innovative urban programmers Elroy Smith is featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer this weekend and he talks about the state of...
Huffington Post Reports Michael Jackson had Lupus
Was the King of pop really felled by prescription drug use and abuse Those who speculate on this theory could be dead wrong! Instead, Michael...
Chris Rock’s “Top Five” Holiday Box Office Hit
Filed Under: Who Cares Now Hip-Hop Weekly's Michael Jackson Tribute Issue Boasts Exclusive Interviews with Motown Records Exec/TV Producer Suzanne de Passe, Super-Producer Teddy Riley,...
Radio Legal Battle: Sam Sylk’s Move to Crawford
Sam Sylk is one helluva in-demand talent. Looks like Chicago really loves him and his recent move to WPWX-FM is not going to be a...
Steve McNair’s Funeral and News Report (vid)
Friends, family, and fans pay their respects at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, where Steve McNair’s casket was on display and the memorial service...
Rep. Ed Towns Launches PPM Investigation
By Edolphus “Ed”� Towns (N.Y.) I have launched an investigation into widespread complaints that Arbitron’s new ratings system, the Portable People Meter (PPM), inaccurately measures...
