Popular WKYS Radio DJ William “Ill Will” Walker has Died
WKYS Radio DJ William 'Ill Will' Walker passed away Wednesday after a brief illness that led to two heart attacks. The beloved Washington DC radio...
Steve Harvey’s Program for Black Teen Boys
Steve Harvey gets emotional on CNN discussing his mission to mentor young black men and prevent losing an entire generation through his teen guidance program....
Ted Williams’ Mom Crushed by His Sudden Celebrity
Ted Williams' 90-year-old mother speaks out about her son's viral fame, expressing disappointment and embarrassment about his homelessness before his golden voice discovery....
kevRoss Channels Ted Williams: “Big Jules Needs Radio”
kevRoss references Ted Williams' viral homeless radio voice story while advocating for unemployed urban radio announcers to promote themselves on YouTube....
Industry Vet Stan Bethel has Died
Music industry veteran Stanley Bethel passed away at Cedars Sinai hospital after complications from kidney disease. The independent promoter worked with numerous record labels and...
Kevin’s Summary: 1800 Fookups & Urban Aging
Radio industry veteran Kevin discusses the decade-long hiring freeze of urban radio talent under 30, criticizing the dominance of older management and syndicated hosts in...
Legendary DJ Joey Ryan Dies
Legendary Detroit radio and TV personality Joey Ryan died on Wednesday June 23, 2010. He was remembered as one of the most familiar voices and...
Former Child Actor Gary Coleman Dead at 42
Former child star Gary Coleman died at 42 in a Utah hospital from an undisclosed illness. The Different Strokes actor struggled for years after the...
Coroner Reports Radio Vet Ed Buggs died from overdose
Baton Rouge radio personality Ed Buggs died from cocaine-induced cardiac event at age 55. Coroner reports aortic dissection caused by drug toxicity led to his...
FLASHBACK: Hi Five “I Like the Way” Feat Tony Thompson
Flashback to Hi Five's hit song 'I Like the Way' featuring the late Tony Thompson. A nostalgic look back at this classic 90s R&B track...
Trae the Truth News Coverage of Suit Again Radio One (vid)
Trae the Truth pursues legal action against Radio One in ongoing dispute. The Houston rapper's case against the major radio network continues to develop....
WHAT IN DE FOOK? This Woman is 72 Years Old (vid)
A 72-year-old woman stuns viewers looking decades younger with an amazing physique. Her age-defying appearance proves the power of proper self-care....
Beat DJ Hideo Succumbs to Colon Cance
Beat DJ Hideo, 42, passed away from stage 4 colon cancer, leaving behind his 13-year-old daughter. He worked for Steve Harvey Morning Show and John...
TLC’s One Big Happy Family: Jury Still Out (vid)
TLC's One Big Happy Family showcases a family struggling with obesity, featuring massive portion sizes and childhood eating habits that spark debate about parental responsibility....
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....
Nate Quick’s Untimely Death Shows Listener’s Interest in DJs
For many years, urban radio has tried desperately to claim the music as the star of the station… I think this came about via constipated...
Trial Set in Radio Contest Death Case
Trial Set In Radio Contest Death Case Woman Died While Trying To Win Wii A Sept. 8 trial date has been set in the wrongful...