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Radio Station Pulls Rick Ross and Lil Wayne’s Music
Michigan radio station WUVS 103.7 removes all Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music from rotation over controversial lyrics referencing Emmett Till and date rape.
Skip Murphy Replacing Michael Baisden
Radio vet Skip Murphy confirmed as Michael Baisden's replacement at Cumulus, with Jasmine Saunders as co-host. The syndication company is testing the new show.
Beyoncé Puts a Ring on It In Support of Gay Marriage
Beyonc� shows support for marriage equality with Instagram posts featuring her twist on 'Single Ladies' lyrics and the Human Rights Campaign logo.
Gucci Mane Locked Up
Gucci Mane was arrested on aggravated assault charges after allegedly hitting a fan with a champagne bottle at an Atlanta nightclub. The incident occurred when
Justin Timberlake Falls Slightly Short of 1 Million
Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience tops Billboard charts with 968,000 first-week sales, nearly doubling projections and breaking his personal record.
Heydey Publishing Releases New Book on Racial Dynamics Today
Heydey Publishing releases 'Black Americans In The 21st Century: Integrating Or Segregating' by Doug Saint Carter, examining modern racial dynamics and civil rights leadership in
CBS Survivor Star Hits Bestseller Book List
Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 2013 –(PR.com)– He’s done it again. Phillip Sheppard of CBS Survivor (Fans vs. Favorites) not only dominates the current season,
Loren Raye Named Co-Host of The TJ Show on 103.3 AMP Radio
Loren Raye joins TJ Taormina as co-host of The TJ Show on Boston's 103.3 AMP Radio starting April 1. The duo reunites after working together
Tamar Braxton’s “Love & War” Tops Charts
Tamar Braxton's debut solo single 'Love & War' hits No. 1 on Urban Adult Contemporary radio and iTunes, with the music video garnering nearly 4
Look it’s Siedah Garrett and RF Managing Editor Hassahn
Radio Facts Managing Editor met Siedah Garrett, songwriter behind Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror,' at the DEMOS Documentary screening in LA.
RF Tech Watch: Over Half of Americans Own Smartphones
Smartphone ownership among Americans 12+ reached 53% in 2013, up from 44% in 2012. The Infinite Dial 2013 study reveals key insights about digital media
Jodeci Booed off Stage at Wembley Arena (vid)
R&B group Jodeci was booed off stage during their performance at London's Wembley Arena. The incident highlights the group's struggles.
R&B Divas Atlanta Returns for Season Two with April Specials
TV One's R&B Divas Atlanta returns for season two on May 1st with Faith Evans, Angie Stone, and cast. April features special programming celebrating legendary
Lupe Fiasco: Rappers and Media Must Own Violence
Lupe Fiasco calls out rappers and media to take responsibility for promoting violence in music, admitting his own past contributions while urging change.
ASCAP Distributes $1.8M in Plus Awards
ASCAP distributed over $1.8 million in Plus Awards to nearly 3,100 songwriter and composer members for 2012-2013, providing crucial financial support to artists earning under
United Airlines Launches Windows Phone 8 App
United Airlines launches new Windows Phone 8 app with flight booking, check-in, mobile boarding passes, and MileagePlus account access for travelers.
Independent Artists: Understanding Music Licensing
Independent artists need proactive music licensing strategies to succeed. Expert Winston Giles explains how owning masters and avoiding samples increases placement chances.
Bobby Brown is Free Man!?
Bobby Brown served only 9 hours of his 55-day DUI sentence due to LA County jail overcrowding. The R&B singer was released the same day
Are You Ready for VH1’s The Gossip Game?
VH1's new reality series The Gossip Game premieres April 1st, featuring seven Black entertainment media personalities including Angela Yee and Kim Osorio competing for exclusive
ASCAP Expo Adds Jill Scott to Star-Studded Line-Up
ASCAP Expo adds Jill Scott, James Fauntleroy, and 30+ new panelists to lineup featuring Lionel Richie and Ne-Yo. The music industry conference runs April 18-20
Melanie Fiona Covers Drake’s “Started from the Bottom”
Grammy winner Melanie Fiona covers Drake's 'Started from the Bottom' in intimate performance. The Canadian artists were once in a group together.
Nielsen Study Shows Promise for Music Industry
Nielsen's SXSW study reveals 40% of music fans drive 75% of industry spending, with potential for $2.6 billion more in untapped revenue opportunities.
Kendrick Lamar Speaks on “Connecting with the People”
Kendrick Lamar discusses the importance of connecting with fans in this exclusive interview from the DEMOS web series. The rapper shares insights on building authentic
PBS Digital Studios: “Beat Making Lab” Episode 2
PBS Digital Studios' 'Beat Making Lab' second episode features music educators creating hip hop with underserved communities in Congo, resulting in 'Cho Cho Cho.'