Cumulus Media Launches Sports Talk Lineup December 2025
Cumulus Media's Westwood One launches new weekday Sports Talk lineup December 29, 2025, featuring Drake C. Toll, betting shows, and Jim Rome staying in afternoon...
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iHeartMedia Expands Leadership in Community Markets Group
iHeartMedia expands leadership in Community Markets group with Mark Glynn and Jeff Thomas promoted to Division Presidents. The restructuring aims to strengthen advertiser results and...
From Sales Boss to Market Leader: Andrea Ayers’ Move
Andrea Ayers promoted to VP/Market Manager at Cumulus Media Lexington after decade as Sales Manager. The 20-year veteran will oversee four-station cluster starting January 2026....
Melbourne Radio Shake-Up: Debra Killick’s Top Role
Debra Killick promoted to VP/Market Manager at Cumulus Media Melbourne, overseeing three local radio stations starting January 2026 after five years as GSM....
Jay Walker Launches The Jay Walker Show on REVIVE
Jay Walker launches his nightly show as REVIVE network's anchor program, airing 8-9 PM ET on Spectrum TV and streaming platforms with podcast availability....
Y100.7 Jingle Ball 2025 Miami Concert
Y100.7's Jingle Ball 2025 lit up Miami's Kaseya Center with performances by Kehlani, Nelly, mgk, Sean Paul, MONSTA X, and more. The star-studded lineup mixed...
iHeartMedia Revamps WISN Lineup in January 2026
iHeartMedia revamps NewsTalk 1130 WISN's weekday lineup starting January 2026. Benjamin Yount moves to morning drive while Jason Goch joins as midday host....
Nicole Alvarez Returns to Los Angeles Radio with Alt 98.7
Nicole Alvarez returns to Los Angeles radio at Alt 98.7 after leaving KROQ in August. The veteran host begins fill-in duties during holidays....
1853: A Crucial Year in the Evolution of Black Music History
1853 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as enslaved people used spirituals for communication and resistance. These songs became the foundation for blues,...
Asteroid Discovery in 1891 & Black Music’s Evolution
The 1891 discovery of Asteroid 323 Brucia marked photography's breakthrough, revolutionizing how Black musicians documented their artistry and paved the way for the Harlem Renaissance....
Charlamagne tha God Elevates Black Voices in Radio and Media
Charlamagne tha God signed a historic $200 million five-year deal with iHeartMedia, the largest publicly disclosed audio contract for a Black radio personality....
John G. Avildsen’s Legacy Celebrates Black Music and Culture
Director John G. Avildsen's films like Rocky featured soundtracks that celebrated Black music themes of resilience and triumph. His work elevated marginalized voices in cinema....
Alicia Alonso: Founding Cuban National Ballet
Alicia Alonso founded the Cuban National Ballet in 1948, creating a cultural bridge between Caribbean and global arts. Her work merged classical ballet with Afro-Cuban...
Charley Grapewin’s Legacy in American Music
Actor Charley Grapewin's career intersected with early American music history during the rise of ragtime, blues, and jazz, particularly through vaudeville's role in showcasing Black...
Exploration Era Shaped Black Music Traditions
The 1494 exploration era initiated cultural exchanges between Europe and Africa that profoundly shaped Black music traditions. This cross-cultural blend laid groundwork for jazz, blues,...
Lady Sovereign’s Legacy: Pioneering Female Rap in the UK
Lady Sovereign became one of the first female rappers to achieve mainstream success in the UK, bridging cultural gaps and paving the way for future...
Jeremy Soule’s Music and Black Cultural Influence
Video game composer Jeremy Soule's orchestral soundtracks reflect influences from Black musical traditions, incorporating storytelling and emotional expression rooted in jazz, blues, and R&B into...
Paul Siple’s Legacy Connects Geography and Black Music Evolution
Paul Siple, born in 1908, was an American geographer and explorer whose contributions extended far beyond the realms of academia and exploration. While......
George Stevens: A Cinematic Pioneer Influencing Black Music
Director George Stevens significantly influenced Black music through cinema, particularly with films like 'A Place in the Sun' that featured jazz and blues elements while...
House Majority Opposes Radio Performance Royalties
House majority reinforces opposition to radio performance royalties as 221 lawmakers back the Local Radio Freedom Act, creating strong bipartisan resistance to new fees....
Brandy & Monica End “Boy Is Mine” Tour in Florida
Brandy and Monica concluded their historic Boy Is Mine Tour in Florida, marking their first co-headlining run 27 years after their Grammy-winning duet....
BMI Hosts Conversation with Grammy-Nominated Clipse
BMI hosted an intimate conversation with Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Clipse at Nashville's Analog, discussing their acclaimed album Let God Sort Em Out and five Grammy...
Academy Awards to Stream on YouTube in 2029
The Academy Awards will stream exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029, ending ABC's 50+ year partnership. The deal runs through 2033 and marks a historic...
Penthouse’s Role in Black Music (1960s-70s)
Penthouse magazine played a pivotal role in elevating Black music during the 1960s-70s by featuring interviews and articles about artists like James Brown and Aretha...
1894: A Pivotal Year in the Evolution of Black Music History
1894 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as African musical traditions merged with European forms, laying groundwork for blues and jazz....
