Thursday, June 5, 2025

Everybody and Their Momma is Rockin’ at B.B King Blues Club and Grill

B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL, named after the celebrated "king of the blues" himself and ideally situated in New York's bustling Times Square, is pleased to announce a series of exciting upcoming shows. All shows start at 8:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Reggae fans rejoice as B.B. King Blues Club & Grill will be getting its fair share of Jamaican dance music.On June 11th, WBLS Presents: SHAGGY, MORGAN HERITAGE, RAYVON, WAYNE WONDER, MR VEGAS and more ($30.00 in advance, $35.00 day of show) will perform at B.B. [...]

HOW AMERICA LISTENS: THE AMERICAN AUDIO LANDSCAPE

HOW AMERICA LISTENS: THE AMERICAN AUDIO LANDSCAPEEach week, more Americans tune to AM/FM radio than any other platform. What’s more, according to Nielsen’s second-quarter 2017 Comparable Metrics Report, 93% of U.S. adults 18 and older listen to radio every week—more than those watching television or using a smartphone, TV-connected device, tablet or PC.We are in the midst of an exciting time for audio, with more and more ways to listen to information and entertainment. AM/FM radio, on-demand streaming, podcasts, digital radio services and satellite radio are all part of this burgeoning platform. [...]

Diana Ross Releases “Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection” (Nov 17th)

DIANA ROSS  NEW RELEASE DIAMOND DIANA: THE LEGACY COLLECTION NOVEMBER 17

PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW NEW REMIX OF THE #1 HIT “AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH” INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

diana ross, universal music group, radiofacts(LOS ANGELES) - Diana Ross’ NEW album release, Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection, is a memorable music journey that celebrates her iconic legacy. The 15-song collection contains some of her biggest hit recordings of her career and will be released digitally on November 17 through Motown/UMe. Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection also includes as a special gift to her fans an exciting new dance club remix of her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Pre-orders forDiamond Diana: The Legacy Collection are available HERE.

“I send this special gift to you all. This collection of songs is from my heart to yours and I send my love and thanks and appreciation to you for my joyous amazing journey, it’s so much fun,” says Ms. Ross.

Diana Ross will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards on November 19, during which the show will pay tribute to her remarkable career. Diana Ross’ impact in music, film, television, fashion and popular culture is unprecedented. A renowned superstar, she is one of the most successful and influential recording legends and iconic entertainers of all time.

Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection track listing:

  1. I’m Coming Out
  2. More Today Than Yesterday
  3. The Boss
  4. It’s My House
  5. Endless Love *
  6. Upside Down
  7. You Can’t Hurry Love **
  8. Touch Me In The Morning
  9. Love Hangover
  10. Take Me Higher
  11. It’s My Turn
  12. Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  13. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
  14. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
  15. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - The ANMHE ‘Diamond Diana’ Remix

*   with Lionel Richie

** with The Supremes

Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy

Even Dr. King would probably be surprised that there is a black president in the white house. He would not be surprised by the thinly veiled consistent racist attacks by conservatives and republicans and if he were still alive he would be working to bring as many people of all races together to support the president's valiant efforts instead of attack them.// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA]>// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA[// < ![CDATA]>2. [...]

Shawty Lo’s Show Debate with Sabrina Lamb

Perhaps Shawty Lo's Show SHOULD be Broadcast - Sabrina Lamb Interview (vid)With all due respect for Sabrina Lamb's position, I think our community may actually benefit from this show airing.I've really been on the fence about this issue concerning Shawty Lo's show "All My Babies' Mamas" for many reasons. First and foremost I too was not happy with the title and the concept of the show, then I had to ask myself was I so far removed from my OWN upbringing that it was ME who didn't want to see it or was I apprehensive about THE WORLD [...]

RISING ALT-R&B ARTIST DROPS NEW TRACK AND MUSIC VIDEO “88 FLOORS”

RISING ALT-R&B ARTIST DROPS NEW TRACK AND MUSIC VIDEO “88 FLOORS”Alex Harris—the Texas-hailing, Atlanta-based rising alternative R&B singer-songwriter—has shared his latest single and music video for “88 Floors” available now on all digital streaming platforms via Epic Records. CLICK HERE to listen and watch the music video for “88 Floors directed by Spudds McKenzie and King Charles.Produced by Organic Waves, “88 Floors” serves as the lead single off Harris’ forthcoming debut album and captures the personal sacrifices and struggles that come with one chasing their dreams. Mixed by music industry veteran Edward J. [...]

Black DJ has EDM Hit? Jacci McGee “Make it Last Forever” Resurfaces

EDM DJ Jay Salter’s hit song, “Angel of Mine” ft. Dominique and Jacci McGhee, is playing in clubs and on dance radio throughout the...

Streaming Now Accounts for 12% of AM/FM Radio Listening in the U.S.

Streaming Now Accounts for 12% of AM/FM Radio Listening in the U.S.Edison Research’s Share of Ear® shows the highest proportion ever of AM/FM Listening to streaming v. over-the-airThe most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S. [...]