Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Charlamagne Makes Lil’ Mama Cry on Air (vid)
Charlamagne and The Breakfast Club gave Lil Mama an emotional intervention about her career and Nicki Minaj comments, bringing the rapper to tears during the...
Urban Radio Vet Lynn Tolliver Wins Suit vs. Black Eyed Peas
Urban radio veteran Lynn Tolliver won $1.2 million from Black Eyed Peas for unauthorized sampling of his 1983 song in their hit 'My Humps.'...
Congratulations to Radio Facts 2011 Top DJ Winners!
Radio Facts announces winners of 2011's Top 45 DJ contest, featuring urban radio personalities from major markets voted by fans....
De De McGuire Assigned HOST of KKDA’s Morning Show
De De McGuire has been named the new host of "The Crazy Azz Morning Show" on K104 (KKDA-FM). The experienced radio personality will lead the...
Barry Weiss’ move to Island Def Jam is Official
Barry Weiss officially becomes Chairman and CEO of Island/Def Jam and Universal Music Republic Group, replacing LA Reid who left for X Factor judging role....
Nominees for The Radio FactsTop 30 Black Women in Media…
Vote now for The Radio Facts Top 30 Black Women in Media list. Select up to three nominees who deserve recognition in this prestigious media...
Donnie Simpson Not Returning to Radio
Radio legend Donnie Simpson denies reports of his return to DC radio, saying he's 'the last one to know' about the widely circulated comeback rumors....
NewsOne Rips Top 10 DJs from Radio Facts. Oh Well?
Radio Facts calls out NewsOne for allegedly copying their Top 10 DJs list concept, sparking controversy over content theft in radio industry media....
Gayle King Haults Radio Show for WHAT?
Gayle King reportedly taking a break from her radio show to focus on television work. The move is said to be temporary as she shifts...
Arbitron Redefines Metro Survey Areas
Arbitron announces new 70-point criterion for metro survey areas, replacing 13-year-old policy. Changes affect radio market definitions starting Fall 2011....
Diddy on Charlamagne’s Radio Show (audio)
Diddy makes surprising appearance on Charlamagne Tha God's Breakfast Club radio show despite their known adversarial relationship. Audio reveals unexpected dynamic....
Radio Facts Seeks Gospel Writer(s)
Radio Facts is hiring part-time gospel writers with industry knowledge and contacts. Candidates need gospel radio familiarity and artist interview experience....
Radio One Reports 4th Quarter Results
Radio One reported Q4 2010 net revenue of $71.2 million, up 5.8% year-over-year, with strong national business growth of 19.3% despite recording impairment charges....
LaLa Anthony (Formerly Vasquez), Former Radio DJ
Former radio DJ LaLa Anthony, previously known as LaLa Vasquez, spotted with son Kiyan at NYC book launch party. The media personality built her career...
Radio Facts Forum is Back!
The Radio Facts Forum has returned, featuring diverse music and entertainment stories beyond urban radio content. Join discussions and post topics on the revamped platform....
Wendy Williams & Romeo Join Dancing with the Stars
Wendy Williams joins Dancing with the Stars Season 12 while continuing her talk show. Romeo Miller also competes after his father Master P famously replaced...
Father and Daughter Radio Vets: 65 Years Combined
Radio veterans Johnny Morris and daughter Felicia 'The Poetess' Morris launch AM/FM Multi-Media Services, combining 65 years of broadcasting experience....
NAACP Breakfast Hears About Black Radio Station Return
NAACP celebrates the launch of Magic 98.3 FM in Decatur, featuring Tom Joyner's morning show after protesting the loss of black radio programming three years...
Clear Channel Announces Priority Guarantee Notes Closing
Clear Channel Communications closed a $1 billion Priority Guarantee Notes offering, using proceeds to pay down debt and provide greater operational flexibility....
kevRoss Adds Own Show to Radio Facts Podcast
kevRoss launches his own show 'What the Hell is that Smell?' on Radio Facts Podcast Port, featuring music industry discussions with guests and humor....
Clear Channel Radio Names Wendy Goldberg EVP Marketing
Clear Channel Radio appoints Wendy Goldberg as Executive Vice President for Marketing and Communications. She brings 15+ years experience from Hearst, AOL Time Warner, and...
Blue light disco dream job for DJ
DJ Mike Nielsen celebrates 10 years with Blue Light Discos on the Sunshine Coast, entertaining kids with 4000 watts of sound and effects at school...
Digital Lifestyle Expert Partners with AURN for Black America
Digital Lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong partners with American Urban Radio Networks to bring technology education to Black America through daily radio segments starting February 2011....
Sam Sylk interviews Steve Harvey’s Brother
Sam Sylk conducts an interview with Steve Harvey's brother, delivering superior content compared to recent radio interviews and showcasing quality urban radio....
“SI MAN BABY”� 30 YEAR RADIO VETERAN HONORED
Atlanta radio veteran Si Man Baby celebrates 30 years in broadcasting with a celebrity roast at Uptown Comedy Corner featuring comedian Don DC Curry....