Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Frank Ski Restaurant Pics
WVEE morning show star Frank Ski ventures into the restaurant business, showcasing how radio personalities can diversify beyond broadcasting careers....
On-Air Talent Releases Book Series on Urban Radio
On-air personality Marcus Chapman releases Sex Time And Radio book series, offering an inside look at Black radio in the '90s and 2000s with celebrity...
I Heart Radio Vegas: Gaga, Sting, J. Lo & More
Star-studded I Heart Radio festival at MGM Grand featured Lady Gaga, Sting, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, and Nicki Minaj promoting Clear Channel's new mobile app....
GQ Riley New PD at KXHT
GQ Riley has been named the new Program Director at KXHT Hot 107.1 in Memphis for Flinn Broadcasting, starting in October after his recent role...
Def Jam Co-Founders Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons Speak
Def Jam co-founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons make rare joint appearance at NYC library to celebrate 25 years of the iconic hip-hop label....
CBS RADIO LAS VEGAS NAMES MARTY BASCH VP/Sales
CBS Radio Las Vegas appoints Marty Basch as VP/Director of Sales for their six-station cluster, marking his return after 20 years with the company....
Karlie Hustle New MD at Hot 97 in NY
Hot 97 names Karla 'Karlie Hustle' Stenius as new Music Director. She brings 11 years of radio experience to New York's #1 hip-hop station....
RONA DANZIGER NAMED PD FOR DETROIT’S WXYT
Rona Danziger has been named Program Director of Detroit's newest radio station, Talk Radio 1270 WXYT-AM. The CBS Radio station launches Sept 12 with conservative...
98.7 KISS FM Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Legendary New York radio station 98.7 KISS FM celebrates 30 years with a reunion party featuring iconic DJs and alumni who pioneered hip-hop on FM...
Detroit DJ Jevon Hollywood Hit By Car
Detroit radio DJ Jevon Hollywood from WDTW/The Beat 106.7 was hit by a car and is in serious condition. The station asks fans to keep...
Should this Woman be working in radio? (vid)
Industry expert identifies untapped female talent for urban radio, praising her potential as morning show entertainment reporter with major market appeal....
Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Christian Radio DJ Murder
District Attorney seeks death penalty against Ricardo Strozier for murdering Christian radio DJ Heath Jackson during home invasion in September....
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.'...
Congrats to Jill Strada on New PD Post
Jill Strada appointed as new Program Director at Beasley's WPOW Power 96 Miami, replacing Tom Calococci. Former PD at WRKS and APD/MD at Hot 97....
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...
Vet PD Michael Saunders Returns to Cox Station
Veteran radio programmer Michael Saunders returns to Orlando's Star 94.5 after leaving his position at Washington DC's WPGC station....
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....
