Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Steve Harvey Backlash Over Infertility Comments
Steve Harvey faces criticism for insensitive comments about infertility on his radio show, mocking a woman's struggle with PCOS and diabetes complications....
Rickey Smiley: Pastor Gray’s Scary Hospitalization
Pastor John Gray is hospitalized in critical condition with a life-threatening Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed his scary health crisis and...
Rickey Smiley: Friends Hooking Up Goes Wrong
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show tackles the complications of friends dating within friend circles. Eva Marcille shares her dilemma about two friends dating despite warnings....
Brandy and Daniel Caesar Hit #1 at Radio With ‘Love Again”
Brandy and Daniel Caesar's collaboration 'Love Again' reaches #1 at Urban AC radio with 30M streams. The GRAMMY-winning artists deliver hypnotic harmony on this hit...
Rickey Smiley Show on Lil Nas X’s BET Discontent
Rickey Smiley Morning Show discusses Lil Nas X's frustration over receiving zero BET award nominations this year, despite his success at other shows....
Rickey Smiley: Bill Cosby Verdict May Be Overdue
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discusses the civil verdict against Bill Cosby, where Judy Huth was awarded $500,000 for alleged sexual assault at the Playboy...
96.3 WHUR Reclaims Top Spot as #1 Music Station in DMV
96.3 WHUR reclaimed its position as the #1 music station in the DMV market according to May 2022 Nielsen ratings, dominating key demographics....
iHeartMedia Sacramento announces a Brand New Radio Station
iHeartMedia Sacramento launches KISS 107.9, a new radio station featuring the best variety from the '90s and 2000s. The station plays pop, rock, and R&B...
Adrian Warren Named VP of Sales at iHeart/Jacksonville
Adrian Warren joins iHeartMedia Jacksonville as VP of Sales, overseeing revenue for WJBT-FM, WSOL-FM and digital platforms. He brings experience from RadioOne Indianapolis....
Rickey Smiley: How Long Should a Person
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show sparked debate about how long widows should wait before dating again. Rickey defended moving on quickly while Da Brat disagreed....
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2022 Lineup Announced
iHeartMedia announces 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup featuring Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, LL COOL J and more Sept 23-24 at T-Mobile Arena Vegas....
Rickey Smiley Morning Show on Infidelity
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discusses Pastor John Gray's alleged infidelity with an adult entertainer, examining religious hypocrisy and temptation....
98.1 KVET ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “WAYNE D, TAY, AND BAMA”
98.1 KVET Austin launches new morning show 'Wayne D, Tay & Bama' starting May 31, weekdays 6-10 AM featuring personalities Wayne D, Tay Hamilton, and...
107.5 THE RIVER’s Sixth Annual Rooftop Concert Series
107.5 The River announces its sixth annual rooftop concert series featuring Avril Lavigne, Kane Brown, and more. Free shows return to Jason Aldean's rooftop....
Rickey Smiley Supports Parents of Ungrateful Adult Children
Radio host Rickey Smiley offers support to parents dealing with ungrateful adult children, encouraging them to stop feeling guilty and focus on relationships with people...
HOT 107.9 Announces Final Wave of Birthday Bash Artists
HOT 107.9 announces final lineup for Birthday Bash ATL 2022 featuring 2 Chainz, Kodak Black, Gunna and more at Georgia State Stadium July 16th....
Cumulus Taps New Morning Host on Memphis Country Station
Cumulus Media appoints Andrew 'Latty' Latimer as the new morning host for Memphis country radio station KIX 106. The Memphis native debuts May 31st....
Audacy MLB Podcast on Baseball’s Unwritten Rules
Audacy launches 'Unwritten: Behind Baseball's Secret Rules' podcast with MLB broadcasters Ron Darling and Jimmy Rollins exploring baseball's unwritten rules....
Cities 97.1 Adds Personality to “Brian Oake” Show
Cities 97.1 announces Naima joins Brian Oake's morning show, returning to Minneapolis radio after hosting in UAE. The show airs weekdays 6-10am....
Rickey Smiley Show Covers Bobby Brown’s Life After Loss
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show covers Bobby Brown's emotional journey after losing his children. The R&B legend shares dreams about Bobbi Kristina and Bobby Jr....
Cumulus Media & Signal Hill Spring 2022 Report
Cumulus Media's Spring 2022 report reveals YouTube surpassed Spotify as the top podcast platform with 24.2% market share. Video podcasts show higher ad engagement than...
Rickey Smiley on Keyshia Cole & Antonio Brown’s Relationship
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show questioned Keyshia Cole's fast-moving relationship with NFL star Antonio Brown, including reports of matching tattoos....
Gina Ferraro Joins Dayton’s New Country 103.9!
Radio personality Gina Ferraro joins Dayton's New Country 103.9 lineup alongside The Bobby Bones Show and other popular hosts. The Wright State graduate returns to...
2022 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Announced
Ninety-eight radio campaigns made it to the 2022 Radio Mercury Awards finals. Winners will be announced June 9 at SONY Hall in New York City....
Cumulus Media Appoints Jay Whatley to Shreveport Radio
Cumulus Media appoints Shreveport native Jay Whatley as afternoon drive host for Q97.3/KQHN-FM. The 15-year radio veteran joins from KRUF-FM....