Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Charlamagne Tha God Jumped Outside Power 105
Power 105 radio host Charlamagne Tha God was attacked by 5 men outside the Tribeca studios after refusing to promote their DVD. The incident was...
Phoenix Suns’ Shannon Brown Discusses WoodStar Festival
Phoenix Suns guard Shannon Brown discusses the WoodStar Music Festival on Cypher Lounge Radio, featuring wife Monica, Robin Thicke, MC Lyte, and more....
R.I.P -Melvin C. Butler, aka DJ “The Cooker”
Melvin C. Butler, known as DJ 'The Cooker,' passed away at 69. The veteran radio personality worked at WKND Hartford and WDAS Philadelphia....
CBS Creates Largest Major Market Sports Radio Network
CBS Corporation launches CBS Sports Radio, creating the largest major market sports radio network in the nation with 24/7 programming reaching nearly 10 million listeners...
Twin Cities Radio Host Judges 106 Park Freestyle Friday
Twin Cities radio personality Georgia Ellyse debuts as a Freestyle Friday judge on BET's 106 & Park alongside Freeway and Sha Money from Def Jam...
FM News Radio 100.5 KXNT Adss Chuck Meyer as News Director
FM News Radio 100.5 KXNT hires Chuck Meyer as News Director, bringing experience from Miami's WIOD and Seattle's KING. Meyer will oversee news operations and...
HOT 107.9 Announces Rocko and More at the Birthday Bash 17!
Hot 107.9 announces Rocko and A Town Classic Reunion for Birthday Bash 17 at Philips Arena June 16, 2012. The lineup includes TI, Rick Ross,...
The Breakfast Club Disses Rosenberg & Flex Over Nicki Drama
The Breakfast Club calls out Peter Rosenberg and Flex following the controversial Nicki Minaj Summer Jam incident that sparked major hip-hop drama....
Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend”� Remix Targets Urban Radio
Justin Bieber releases a remix of 'Boyfriend' featuring 2 Chainz, Asher Roth and Mac Miller, targeting Black radio stations to gain urban credibility....
Shayne Wells Named Newest Member of BUZ’N 102.9
Shayne Wells joins CBS Radio's KMNB BUZ'N 102.9 as newest member of 'Koffy in the Morning' show in Minneapolis. The entertainment reporter brings TV experience...
Jane Slater and Chris Arnold Join 105.3 The FAN as Co-Hosts
Jane Slater and Chris Arnold join 105.3 The FAN as co-hosts starting June 4. Slater will co-host midday show while Arnold joins nighttime programming....
Next Avenue: Inspirational Hub for 50+ Population
PBS launches Next Avenue, a comprehensive website targeting America's growing 50+ population of 99 million. The platform offers expert advice on health, finances, work, and...
Radio Facts Review: Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows movie review finds Johnny Depp's comedic vampire performance entertaining but the simple woman-scorned plot lacking depth despite strong visuals....
NAB Poll Shows Growing Demand for Radio-Capable Cell Phones
NAB poll reveals 81% of cell phone owners would pay a one-time fee to access local radio stations through built-in radio chips in their mobile...
DJ Hurricane Statement on Adam Yauch’s Passing
DJ Hurricane shares heartfelt tribute to late Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch (MCA), reflecting on their global tours and friendship spanning decades....
Brian McKnight on Radio Fallout for Older Artists
Brian McKnight discusses the fallout from his controversial song and addresses limited radio opportunities for veteran R&B artists in the music industry....
Shay Moore & Alysse Stewart internet radio Show
Radio sisters Shay Moore and Alysse Stewart launch internet show '2 Black Girls & A Mic' on QCityMetro.com, offering unique perspectives on music and lifestyle...
Nick Cannon Health Struggles: Video Diary Update
Former radio DJ Nick Cannon continues battling health issues, documenting his medical journey in a candid video diary series that shows the unglamorous side of...
Coka-Lani Kimbrough Named New Midday Host for WKYS-FM
Coka-Lani Kimbrough has been appointed the new Midday Host for WKYS-FM (93.9) in Washington D.C. " We are excited to have Coka-Lani join our team!...
Emmis Communications Finalizes Deal for 98.7FM in New York
We all saw this coming for the longest time Emmis Announces Series of Transactions Related to 98.7FM in New York � Emmis Communications � today...
Arbitron Mobile Launches Smartphone and Tablet Measurement
Arbitron Mobile launches smartphone and tablet measurement service in United States Syndicated, opt-in research panel to deliver insights into services, apps and Internet use of...
New Morning Show for 98.7 AMP Radio: Buck and Coop
98.7 AMP Radio Detroit launches The Buck and Coop Show as their new morning drive program starting April 9, 2012, featuring Buck Head and Sean...
Trayvon Martin: Race and Justice Conversation
ABC News hosted a town hall discussion on race and justice following Trayvon Martin's death, featuring Q-Tip, Mary Mary, and other celebrities calling for national...