Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
RadioShack & Beats Partner on Robin Thicke Campaign
RadioShack partners with Beats by Dr. Dre on a new campaign featuring Robin Thicke's hit 'Blurred Lines' with exclusive remix downloads for customers....
KATZ Radio Group: Annual Audio Listening Trends
KATZ Radio Group reveals broadcast radio dominates with 92.4% of audio listening, reaching 243 million weekly listeners, while digital represents just 7.6%....
Lauryn Hill Granted Extension for $500K Back Taxes
Lauryn Hill gets two-week extension to pay $504,000 in back taxes to avoid 30 months in prison. The judge's decision may be influenced by her...
WOW Look at Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight
R&B legends Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight are turning heads with dramatic weight loss transformations that have both icons looking decades younger....
Lauryn Hill Faces and Eviction and Sentencing
Lauryn Hill faces eviction from her New Jersey mansion after stopping rent payments and awaits sentencing for tax fraud charges next week....
The WBLS Crew Enjoys Breakfast with John Legend
John Legend and newly signed artist Stacy Barthe joined the WBLS radio crew for breakfast. The meeting included key station executives and programming directors....
Iyanla Vanzant Sends an Open Letter to DMX
Iyanla Vanzant wrote a heartfelt open letter to DMX after his appearance on her OWN show Fix My Life, addressing his addiction struggles and offering...
Hot 105 Rick Party Afternoon Drive 3-7p
Hot 105 FM announces Rick Party as new afternoon drive host from 3-7pm, replacing The Michael Baisden Show. The veteran radio personality begins April 29,...
DJANGO UNCHAINED Soundtrack Vinyl Now Available
Django Unchained soundtrack vinyl features 2 180-gram red splattered records in gatefold packaging. Academy Award-winning Tarantino film soundtrack now available....
SongBooth: Social Music Video App for iOS in UK
SongBooth launches social music video-making app in the UK with help from Tinie Tempah and Sway. The free iPhone/iPad app lets users create music videos...
Nielsen Acquires Arbitron
Arbitron stockholders overwhelmingly approved Nielsen's $48 per share acquisition with 98.99% voting in favor. The deal consolidates major media measurement companies....
Monster Energy Outbreak College Tour with Campus DJ
Monster Energy launches inaugural Outbreak College Tour featuring Wale, Big Boi, Ab-Soul, and Jhene Aiko across university campuses nationwide....
SoundExchange Announces Record Q1 Payment for Artists
SoundExchange announced its largest first quarter payment ever, distributing $117.5 million to recording artists and labels in Q1 2013, marking a 10% increase from the...
Robbie McIntosh Named EVP, International at Capitol Music Group
Robbie McIntosh has been named Executive Vice President, International for Capitol Music Group, relocating from London to Hollywood's iconic Capitol Tower....
Rick Ross Apology for “Rape” Lyrics
Rick Ross issued a public apology for controversial lyrics, acknowledging his mistake and responsibility as an artist with influence over young listeners....
DeliRadio Nominated for Best Music App in Webby Awards
DeliRadio has been nominated for Best Music App in the 17th Annual Webby Awards. The innovative app connects users to local music scenes by streaming...
Hot 97 Airs Thursday with Limited Interruption via T-Mobile
Hot 97 partners with T-Mobile for special programming on April 11, 2013, featuring limited interruptions and enhanced Hip-Hop music experience....
KDAY Sold, Flipping to Chinese Format Again
Los Angeles hip-hop station KDAY 93.5 has been sold to RBC Communications for $19.5 million and is flipping back to Chinese format after struggling with...
Pandora is Now 200 Million Music Fans Strong
Pandora announces it has reached 200 million registered users in the U.S., doubling from 100 million in just under 2 years. The milestone highlights the...
Arbitron Inc. Sets Date for Annual Stockholder Meeting
Arbitron Inc. announces its annual stockholder meeting for May 21, 2013, at Four Seasons Hotel New York. Record date set for April 1, 2013....
Jay-Z Says “Made In America” Festival Will Be Back in Philly
Jay-Z announces the return of his Made in America festival to Philadelphia for Labor Day weekend. The star-studded lineup will be revealed on Spotify Wednesday....
GREAT Motivational Video
World Star Hip-Hop shares inspiring motivational content for black youth, countering mainstream media's shock site labels with positive messaging....
Tyler Perry Tells Steve Harvey He Wants to be a Father
Tyler Perry revealed on Steve Harvey's show that fatherhood is his biggest unfulfilled dream. The 43-year-old filmmaker hopes to have a child by age 45....
WJMK-FM 104.3 K-HITS: Jeffrey T. Mason Hosts Nights
WJMK-FM 104.3 K-HITS announces Jeffrey T. Mason as new nighttime host from 7pm-12am weekdays. Mason returns to Chicago radio after 10 years....
NEW FASHION VIDEO: “Music Meets Style” with Eric Benet
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Eric Benet discusses his evolved personal style and classic fashion philosophy in a new video at The Brooklyn Circus menswear store....