Category : Reviewed
Pandora Challenges Terrestrial Radio as Top Internet Service
Pandora emerges as the top internet radio service, with 37% of streaming listeners choosing it over competitors. The platform poses a major threat to traditional...
Beat DJ Hideo Succumbs to Colon Cance
Beat DJ Hideo, 42, passed away from stage 4 colon cancer, leaving behind his 13-year-old daughter. He worked for Steve Harvey Morning Show and John...
American Idol Season 9: Top Contenders Collection
19 Recordings/RCA Records releases American Idol Season 9 compilation featuring top 10 contestants including Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze, and Aaron Kelly....
I Need That Record!: Death of the Independent Record Store
Documentary examines why over 3,000 independent record stores closed in the past decade. Features interviews with Thurston Moore, Ian MacKaye, and Noam Chomsky discussing threats...
TREND ALERT? Bloggers or DJs Breaking Records?
Music bloggers are emerging as the new powerbrokers in hip-hop, challenging traditional radio DJs in breaking new records and discovering artists like Drake and B.o.B....
Dr. Ingleweed’s Ultimate 4-20 Celebration Party
Dr. Ingleweed's All American Health & Healing Cooperative hosted the ultimate 4-20 Day party with Wood Harris and special guest Nipsey Hussle in Beverly Hills....
Dial Global Creates Distribution Services
Dial Global launches Distribution Services division with digital satellite technology, hiring Westwood One veteran Dee Perkins as Distribution Sales Manager....
Godsmack’s “Countdown to The Oracle” Launches
Godsmack launches iTunes countdown for The Oracle album with track Love Hate Sex Pain. Lead single Cryin' Like a Bitch now available....
Former DJ Battles Breast Cancer
Former Fayetteville radio DJ Omega Jones battles Stage 1 breast cancer with 85% success rate. She now advocates for early detection and mammogram screening....
Bon Jovi Adds Shows in East Rutherford, Chicago, Toronto
Bon Jovi adds fourth East Rutherford show plus Chicago and Toronto dates to Circle Tour with special guest Kid Rock. Free live stream April 11th....
Study: Half Believe Newspapers Will Cease to Exist
Nearly half of Americans believe newspapers will cease to exist as digital news consumption grows. New Arbitron/Edison study shows dramatic shift from 27% to 49%...
David Cook’s UN Foundation Trip to Ethiopia for Girls’ Health
American Idol winner David Cook travels to Ethiopia with the UN Foundation to highlight girls' education challenges. His trip will be featured on Idol Gives...
Clear Channel wins national Starbucks ad contract
Clear Channel Radio secured a national advertising contract with Starbucks to promote their Coffee Journey campaign featuring bold coffee flavors and special pricing across select...
Flesh N Bone Arrested During Show by 100 Cops
Flesh N Bone from Bone Thugs N Harmony was arrested by 100 police officers during the group's comeback tour performance at Cleveland's House of Blues....
One in Four Listen to MP3 Players in Cars
New Arbitron/Edison research reveals 24% of Americans over 12 have connected iPods or MP3 players to car stereos. Study shows cars are key battleground for...
Kevin’s Summary: Tre Black, Leave Mo’Nique Alone
Industry reflects on Tre Black's death, defends Mo'Nique's Oscar win for Precious, and discusses Tom Joyner's music choices on urban radio....
Howard Stern & Robin Discuss Gabourey Sidibe Oscars
Howard Stern and Robin discuss actress Gabourey Sidibe's Oscar appearance, sparking debate about celebrity commentary and controversial opinions....
Funeral arrangements: Torey L. Drinker (Tre Black)
Funeral arrangements announced for Torey L. Drinker, known as Tre Black and Wax Master Torey. Services will be held March 13, 2010 in Durham, NC....
Greg Street Launches We Need 2 Read Scholarship in Atlanta
V-103's Greg Street launches $10,000 We Need 2 Read scholarship program for Atlanta high school students, promoting literacy through teamwork challenges....
Magic Johnson Wakes Up: Ebony Deal Dead
Magic Johnson's company couldn't reach agreement to buy Johnson Publishing, owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. The failed deal highlights challenges facing traditional African American...
Glenn Beck to Speak at CPAC Amid Controversy
Glenn Beck delivers keynote at CPAC amid scrutiny of his controversial past. The Fox host transformed from radio DJ to influential conservative media figure....
Shazam & Last.fm Partner for Enhanced Music Discovery
Shazam partners with Last.fm to enhance music discovery on iPhone and iPod touch. New features include custom radio stations, tour info, and ticket access for...
DJ John ‘Bad Dog’ McCormack Battles Leukemia
Memphis radio DJ John 'Bad Dog' McCormack continues hosting his Rock 103 Morning Show while battling aggressive leukemia, using humor to cope with treatment....
HEZEKIAH WALKER PRAYS FOR HAITI IN TIMES SQUARE
WLIB's Hezekiah Walker teams with Joel and Victoria Osteen for a free prayer vigil in Times Square supporting Haiti relief efforts on February 4, 2010....
Conan O Brien’s Exit Confirmed
Conan O'Brien's departure from NBC is confirmed with an undisclosed payout. The comedian will be free to work elsewhere before his contract expires....
