Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
19 NEWS, CAVS, iHeartRadio Raises $53K For
Cleveland's 19 News, Cavaliers, and iHeartRadio raised over $153,000 for COVID-19 relief through a live telethon featuring Drew Carey, Kevin Love, and other stars....
92.3 The Beat: Early 90s Radio with Dark History
KKBT 92.3 'The Beat' was LA's premier urban station in the early 90s, but faced serious issues with racism against Black male employees despite playing...
AURN Easter Radio Special Supports Social Distancing
AURN Inspirational Network broadcasts a 2-hour Easter Special featuring Dr. Bobby Jones with top Gospel stars like Hezekiah Walker, Erica Campbell, and Fred Hammond....
Dave Matthews Band Radio Returns to SiriusXM
SiriusXM brings back Dave Matthews Band Radio featuring exclusive interviews, unreleased concerts, and Dave's Pay It Forward live performance from home....
Coronavirus Outbreak Boosts Radio Listening Across the U.S.
New study reveals coronavirus outbreak drives significant increases in radio listening across all dayparts as Americans work from home. 38% of remote workers report listening...
Dru Hill Reunites, Breaks Up on Air, Fights
Dru Hill's dramatic reunion at 92Q Jams in Baltimore took a shocking turn when the R&B group broke up on air and got into a...
Former KBXX DJ Brandi Garcia Exposes Termination Reason
Former KBXX DJ Brandi Garcia reveals the real reasons behind her termination from the Houston radio station in this exclusive video interview....
BOB & TOM Show Cancels Live Events Over Coronavirus
The BOB & TOM Show canceled live events in March and April 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, including Cincinnati Reds Opening Day and Charleston appearances....
Katt Williams Roasts Wanda Smith on V103
Katt Williams brutally roasted V103 radio host Wanda Smith during a live interview, delivering savage comebacks about her interviewing skills and appearance that went viral...
Killer Mike and DJ Envy Clash on Breakfast Club
Killer Mike and DJ Envy engaged in a heated exchange on The Breakfast Club about reinvesting in black communities and supporting each other....
LITE ROCK 100.7 “Shreveport’s New At Work Station”
Cumulus Media launches LITE ROCK 100.7 in Shreveport today, switching from sports to Adult Contemporary format targeting working families and mature listeners....
102.9 NOW Announces Michelle Boros as Morning Host
Michelle Boros joins 102.9 NOW as the new Morning Drive Host for weekdays 6-10 a.m. The experienced radio personality brings Los Angeles market experience back...
The Conservative Circus: Now in Mornings
iHeartMedia's 550 KFYI announces major programming changes with James T Harris moving to mornings and new show Russell & Hunter debuting in afternoons....
Elle Duncan Suspended After On-Air Outburst at V103
V103's Elle Duncan was suspended after cursing out a radio station employee on air. The incident was allegedly a setup involving mic control during an...
Mase Surprises Diddy on V103 with Release Contract to Sign
Mase surprised Diddy on V103 radio with a release contract from Bad Boy Records, which Diddy signed on air without legal counsel in 2009....
YEA Networks, Radio One Partner for Kidd Kraddick Show
The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show returns to Houston on RadioNOW 92.1 starting March 9th through a new partnership between YEA Networks and Radio One....
95.5 KLOS St. Jude Rocks radiothon breaks fundraising record
95.5 KLOS raised over $1 million in 26 hours for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, breaking their annual fundraising record with help from sister stations....
Jenna Owens Leaves Kidd Kraddick Show for Business
Jenna Owens departs The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show after 12 years as co-host to focus on her growing Fitish skincare business. She'll continue as a...
Radio Community Mourns the Passing of DJ Kenny Diamond
Radio community mourns DJ Kenny Diamond (Sidney Wood), who passed away this week. The talented Atlanta radio personality worked at WIGO, Kiss 104, and V103...
RICK AND SASHA ADD SIX NEW AFFILIATES TO KICK OFF 2020!
CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One announces Rick and Sasha radio show adds six new affiliate stations, expanding to over 30 markets nationwide in 2020....
Cali 93.9 Launches TODO SE VALE with Angelica Vale!
Cali 93.9 launches new morning show Todo Se Vale with beloved Mexican entertainer Angelica Vale and co-host Eder Diaz, starting January 28th, 2020....
Former V103 Host Jade Novah’s New Single and Tour Announced
Former V103 host Jade Novah announces new R&B single 'Somebody Son' and kicks off her STAGES TOUR starting March 20 in San Francisco through April...
WYNN 106.3 Adds DeDe in the Morning for Florence
WYNN 106.3 in Florence, SC adds DeDe in the Morning with host DeDe McGuire and co-hosts Lady Jade, Rudy Rush, and Michael Shawn. The show...
AURN Enters New Decade With Exclusive Deal
American Urban Radio Networks partners with Pod Digital Media to become exclusive sales rep for multicultural podcast content, targeting the projected $1 billion podcast market....
iHeartMedia & MasterCard Present Live @ CES
iHeartRadio and MasterCard hosted Live @ CES at Drai's Nightclub featuring French Montana and Nadine Randle. The star-studded event brought together media leaders and celebrities...