Category : Radio
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The KMEZ and KKND Staff Meeting Will Never Be the Same
KMEZ and KKND New Orleans radio staff turn their meeting into a viral Harlem Shake video, joining the internet dance craze phenomenon....
Harlem Shake The Hot 97 Edition
Hot 97's Angie Martinez and crew create their own hilarious version of the viral Harlem Shake dance craze that took the internet by storm....
Obama Discusses State of Black America with Sharpton
President Obama discusses the state of Black America on Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, calling it both the best and worst of times for the...
Mike Tyson Sues Live Nation
Mike Tyson sues Live Nation Entertainment claiming financial adviser embezzled $300k and cost millions in lost earnings. The lawsuit seeks $5M in damages....
Red Bull Music Academy 2013 NY Event Series
Red Bull Music Academy announces 34 NYC concerts from April-May 2013 featuring 230+ artists including Brian Eno, Erykah Badu, James Murphy, and Kim Gordon....
Akintunde Signs Radio Syndication Deal
Veteran comedian and radio personality Akintunde signs syndication deal for The Akintunde Show and comedy segments with Rejoice Musical Soulfood....
V103 Atlanta: Egypt & Tigger Dead Man Down Preview
V103 Atlanta radio DJs Egypt Sherrod and Big Tigger hosted a preview screening of the film Dead Man Down at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema....
Blind Philadelphia DJ TouchTone Amazes Audiences
Blind Philadelphia radio DJ TouchTone impresses audiences with his exceptional mixing skills and positive work attitude in this inspiring video....
Quincy Jones Launches Music Education Application
Quincy Jones is definitely not letting his age stop him from being the innovator he has always been. Outside of producing his young pop group...
Big Boy Explains Massive Weight Loss
Radio personality Big Boy opens up about his incredible weight loss journey and reveals the methods he uses to maintain his healthier lifestyle....
Keyshia Cole Announces Woman To Woman Tour
Keyshia Cole announces 18-city Woman To Woman headlining tour starting March 28 in Westbury, NY and ending April 21 in Oakland, CA with special guest...
Clive Davis Set to Release New Book: Soundtrack to My Life
Music industry legend Clive Davis releases his autobiography 'The Soundtrack of My Life,' sharing 45 years of insider stories about Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and...
Ron Spaulding Named SVP of Sales for Capitol Music Group
Ron Spaulding has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for Capitol Music Group, where he'll oversee retail marketing strategies and field operations....
Radio Veteran Donnie Simpson Speaks On Olympian Shooting
Radio veteran Donnie Simpson shares his perspective on the Oscar Pistorius shooting case involving model Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day....
Fox Partners with Historically Black Colleges
Fox launches groundbreaking partnership with HBCUs to develop diverse voices in entertainment. The FOX/HBCU Media Alliance creates pipeline for students and alumni in film and...
Lite FM Listeners Send Love to Sandy Hook on Valentine’s Day
103.7 Lite FM listeners sent over 10,000 Valentine's Day cards to Sandy Hook Elementary students after morning show host Tony Zazza's Hearts of Hope campaign....
Ron Paul Makes National Radio Debut With Courtside
Former Presidential candidate Ron Paul launches his national radio debut with Courtside Entertainment Group on March 18, 2013, featuring daily commentaries and weekly podcasts....
DeDe McGuire Renews Contract at K104 In The Morning
DeDe McGuire renews her contract at K104 FM Dallas, cementing her position as host of 'DeDe in the Morning' show, becoming the first woman to...
Cox Media Sells Radio Stations in Six Markets
Cox Media Group reaches agreements to sell radio stations in six markets to Connoisseur Media and SummitMedia as part of strategic realignment to focus on...
Are you Black and Over 40?
RadioFacts is conducting an anonymous survey asking Black readers over 40 about their greatest concerns. The survey is available on every page of the site....
Centric TV Jazzes Things Up During Black History Month
Centric TV celebrates Black History Month with special programming featuring jazz legends and The Cosby Show. The weekend highlights Jeffrey Osborne's new jazz standards album...
Island Def Jam Names David Massey President
Island Def Jam Music Group names David Massey as President of Island Records, expanding creative initiatives under Chairman Barry Weiss....
Toni Braxton Retires from the Music Industry
Grammy-winning R&B legend Toni Braxton announces retirement from music, citing loss of passion and focus on acting debut in new TV movie....
Radio Facts 2013 Top 20 Mix DJ Contest
Radio Facts announces its 2013 Top 20 Mix DJ Contest with a $500 grand prize. Mix DJs, club DJs and label DJs can compete for...
Radio Facts Grammy Week: RaVaughn is Better Than Good
RaVaughn delivered a brilliant live showcase at The Sayers Club in Hollywood with mentor Ne-Yo, promoting her hit single 'Better Be Good' and 'Love Always'...