Category : Radio
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Hot 97 and Power 106 Come Together to Create Powerful APP
Hot 97 and Power 106 launch Where Hip-Hop Lives app featuring curated hip-hop content, commercial-free radio, and exclusive new music channel....
Beatz 96.3 Makes its Debut in West Palm Beach
Beatz 96.3 launched as West Palm Beach's new hip-hop radio station on June 4th, filling the urban music void left since X102.3's format change in...
Radio DJ and Wife Arrested for Physical Altercation
Power 105 New York DJ Norie and his wife were arrested for misdemeanor assault after a physical altercation. Both sustained facial injuries during the incident....
Art Laboe Finds a New Home at KDAY
Legendary LA radio personality Art Laboe joins 93.5 KDAY-FM with his iconic show The Art Laboe Connection every Sunday from 6 p.m. to midnight....
New Radio Station Targets Marijuana Lovers
Grenco Science launches G Pen Radio, a new streaming platform targeting cannabis enthusiasts with hip-hop, reggae, and counterculture music programming....
Charlamagne on False Beliefs – Brilliant Idiots
Charlamagne Tha God addresses community issues on Brilliant Idiots podcast, earning praise for using his platform to speak truth about important topics....
Janet Jackson’s Buzz Translates to Greater Radio Play
Janet Jackson's upcoming first project in 7 years is generating massive industry buzz. Unlike Mariah Carey's recent struggles, Jackson's strategic privacy and iconic status may...
Radio Facts iTunes and Android Apps Available
Radio Facts launches iOS and Android apps with push notifications and exclusive industry news not available on the website for busy music professionals....
Network Radio Executives Join Forces to Re-Code Radio
Former Dial Global/Westwood One co-CEOs Spencer Brown and David Landau launch DGital Media, partnering with Re/code to create a new radio network featuring tech journalism....
Hot 97 Gets Inside the DNA of Allen Iverson
Before there was a Russell Westbrook or Steph Curry with the shot, there was the Answer. If you even have to ask the question about...
JODI MORNING SHOW JOINS USMN PROGRAMS OFFERING CRISIS AFFILIATION
Murphy, Sam & Jodi morning show joins United Stations programs offering free radio content to stations during coronavirus crisis. Award-winning show provides commitment-free programming through...
Trail for Man Accused to Murdering GA Radio DJ Begins Today
Trial begins for man accused of murdering retired Columbus, GA radio DJ David Rutherford, 57, who was driving a cab when killed. Rutherford's father was...
Big Boy Dispels Rumors on Why He Left Power 106
Big Boy explains his departure from Power 106 and move to KIIS FM, addressing rumors about his exit from the major market radio station....
SBS Radio 97.9FM Opens “Mouse and Vacil�n” in LA
La Raza 97.9 FM launches new morning show 'Mouse and Vacil�n' featuring Martin Romero and cast, airing weekdays 6-11 AM starting April 30, 2015....
Australia’s Largest Radio Company Partners with Edison Research
Australia's largest radio company Southern Cross Austereo partners with Edison Research in strategic deal. The partnership brings audio research advancements to Asia Pacific region and...
WQHT Hires Megan Ryte for Middays
WQHT-FM (Hot 97) hires Megan Ryte for weekday midday slot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. She brings experience from Houston radio stations and Miami...
Mo’Nique on Being “Difficult” – Breakfast Club
Academy Award winner Mo'Nique discusses her feud with Lee Daniels, being replaced on Empire, and addressing her reputation as difficult during her Breakfast Club interview....
Hot 97 Gets Jamie Foxx to Reveal Mike Tyson Movie Opening
Jamie Foxx reveals the opening scene of his upcoming Mike Tyson biopic during a Hot 97 interview. The Martin Scorsese-directed film has Tyson's blessing....
Radio Facts June Magazine Issue in Production
Radio Facts June/July magazine explores music, radio, and streaming industry trends. Ad space available - contact [email protected] for opportunities....
Bobby Brown at KRNB
Bobby Brown appeared on KRNB during his DFW visit, addressing conflicting reports about daughter Bobbi Kristina's condition and asking fans to keep her in prayers....
DJ Wrekk 1 exits WHHH/Hot 96.3 Indianapolis roles
DJ Wrekk 1 exits his Music Director and Mid-Day position at WHHH Hot 96.3 Indianapolis after 15 years. The Midwest radio icon previously worked 6...
Radio Facts Attends Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise
Radio Facts attended the 2015 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage cruise. Full coverage and exclusive photos coming soon from the premier R&B cruise event....
CBS Radio Names New President
Andre J. Fernandez named new President of CBS Radio, overseeing 117 stations in 26 major markets. He succeeds retiring Dan Mason after 17 years....
Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage: 60 Entertainers
Tom Joyner's 2015 Fantastic Voyage features 60 entertainers including R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, and Earth Wind & Fire on a charity cruise supporting HBCUs....
Debi B Exits WBLS
Debi B announces the end of WBLS Sunday Classics after 30 years on air. The longest-running broadcast show in the country ceased March 29, leaving...