Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Steve Harvey Faces Backlash Over Taping Incident
Steve Harvey faces criticism after audience members at his Chicago talk show taping reported disrespectful behavior toward women during a 'What Men Really Think' episode....
Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival & Tequila Avion
Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival debuts with Tequila Avion as premier sponsor, featuring The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne at Jones Beach....
We Day to Air First U.S. National Broadcast on August 21
We Day airs its first U.S. national broadcast on ABC August 21, featuring Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Common, and other stars encouraging youth activism....
93.5 KDAY-FM Brings Two Familiar Voices Back to LA Radio
93.5 KDAY-FM launches new morning show with Tha' Goodfellas, featuring Romeo & Dejai weekdays 5:30-10 AM on LA's legendary hip-hop station....
National Radio Hall of Fame Updates Voting
National Radio Hall of Fame reinstates public voting after 5 years, with Steve Harvey, Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran and Delilah nominated for Music Format On-Air...
RACE 97.9FM Presents “The Show of Huerquilla” with Erika Garza
LA RAZA 97.9FM launches 'The Show of Huerquilla' hosted by Erika Garza. The evening show airs 3-7pm weekdays featuring Mexican Regional music....
Channing Crowder Joins WQAM Afternoon Show
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder joins WQAM's afternoon show with Hochman & Krantz. Hip-hop legends Public Enemy release intimate live performance from London's Metropolis...
Nielsen: Radio’s Reach with Black & Hispanic Consumers
Nielsen data shows Black and Hispanic radio audiences have grown 5% and 11% respectively since 2011, now representing 29.3% of all listeners. Combined, these groups...
Groups Unite Against Radio Performance Tax
Diverse organizations including NOBEL/Women, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce join Free Radio Alliance to oppose performance tax on radio stations....
Jill Scott on Still Loving Bill Cosby
Jill Scott opens up about her complex feelings toward Bill Cosby during a candid Breakfast Club interview. The R&B star discusses disappointment and love while...
Petition Calls for Funkmaster Flex to Resign from Hot 97
A Change.org petition demands Funkmaster Flex resign from Hot 97 after failing to deliver promised Meek Mill diss track response to Drake. Over 6,000 fans...
Tyrese – If Smith, Thicke, or Timberlake Sang ‘Shame’
Tyrese speaks out about radio format discrimination, noting white R&B artists like Sam Smith get mainstream play while he's limited to urban formats despite his...
Janet Jackson’s “No Sleep” Tops Urban Adult Radio
Janet Jackson's 'No Sleeep' reaches Top 5 on Urban Adult radio charts, debuting strong at #16 despite reports claiming poor performance....
The Layoffs for CBS Radio Chicago Have Commenced
CBS Radio has commenced nationwide layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees, with Chicago losing 9-10 positions including production and sales staff....
Industry News – Jazz at Lincoln, Janet Jackson and KRNB
Tyrese hosted an exclusive Black Rose listening party in DFW and takes over KRNB's Quiet Storm show tonight at 8pm to discuss dating, revenge, and...
McNabb Takes Leave from NBC Sports Radio after DUI
Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb takes leave from NBC Sports Radio following his second DUI arrest in Arizona within 18 months, facing mandatory 90-day jail...
Radio Stationdrops Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS)
Milwaukee's WJMR FM drops Tom Joyner Morning Show for second time in three years. Andrea Williams replaces TJMS with More Music Mornings show....
Radio Vet Rob Redding’s New Amazon E-Book “Why Black Lives Matter…”
Radio host Rob Redding releases controversial Amazon bestseller on ending police brutality and racism, featuring exclusive reports from hip-hop artists....
Urban Radio StationSeeks Co-host For Mornings
WPEG Power 98 in Charlotte is seeking an experienced co-host for The Morning Madhouse with No Limit Larry. Applicants need 5+ years on-air experience....
Indie Radio Station Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
CD102.5, an independent alternative rock station since 1990, launches a $1 million IndieGoGo campaign to buy their broadcast license and ensure long-term independence....
Zane Lowe Reveals Eminem as His First Guest on Beats 1 Radio
Zane Lowe announces Eminem as his first official guest on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio platform. The acclaimed DJ moves from BBC Radio 1 to...
Dr. Dre, Drake, Elton John Host Shows on Beats 1
Dr. Dre, Drake, and Elton John will host shows on Apple's new Beats 1 Radio station. Dre's show called 'The Pharmacy' launches with Apple Music....
Quick News: Christon Gray, RAB, KRNB, CBS radio
Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA signs celebrated Christian hip hop and R&B artist Christon Gray for fall 2015 album release. Nielsen reports radio maintains 93% weekly...
Deion’s Family Playbook: Shilo on KKDA with DeDe
Shilo Sanders appears on KKDA's DeDe in the Morning show to promote OWN network's Deion's Family Playbook reality series....
Radio Host Charged with Assaulting a Boston State Trooper
Radio host Michele McPhee was charged with assaulting a Boston State trooper and resisting arrest after being pulled over for suspected drunk driving on Thursday...