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Tom Joyner to have Hip Surgery
Tom Joyner announces hip surgery scheduled for December 9th, taking time off from his morning show to recover in Jamaica before returning January 2nd.
KMI Launches 3D Multi-Touch Music Controller
KMI launches QuNeo, an iPad-sized 3D multi-touch music controller with 27 pressure-sensitive pads and 251 LEDs. The innovative device hit its Kickstarter funding goal in
Skip Murphy Fills in For Tom Joyner in Dallas
Radio veteran Skip Murphy returns to Charlotte's My 92.7 to fill in for Tom Joyner during his holiday break from December 9-23, 2011.
Ricochet Club Miami calls McDonald’s to keep party going
Ricochet Club Miami hosted celebrities during Art Basel weekend with performances by NAS, TV On the Radio, and Sharon Jones & The DAP Kings.
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MLK Assassination Documentary
Smithsonian Channel premieres MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary using rare 1968 TV and radio footage from Dr. King's final days in Memphis.
Look at what Voters Say About Top 20 Radio Shows
RadioFacts.com launches biggest contest yet for Top 20 Radio Shows with voter feedback praising diverse music, engaging hosts, and quality programming.
MARTY LINCK NAMED PROGRAM DIRECTOR, KEZK/KYKY ST. LOUIS
Marty Linck appointed Program Director for CBS Radio's KEZK and KYKY St. Louis stations. Native St. Louis programmer brings Nashville experience to Y98 and Fresh
Z 107.9 AND DIGGY SIMMONS MAKE STUDENT’S DREAM COME TRUE
Z 107.9 radio and rapper Diggy Simmons surprised Cleveland School of Arts student Kwynn Trumbell with an iPad 2 and pizza party after she won
Tribute to Jonesy: Singer Videos
A tribute to Miss Jones (Tarsha Jones), featuring rare videos from her singing career before becoming a controversial radio personality and industry veteran.
Trey Songs Performs to Benefit Angels with Heart
R&B superstar Trey Songz performs at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on November 25th to benefit his Angels with Heart Foundation, supporting underprivileged youth.
V103 Chicago: Steve Harvey Hands Out Turkeys
V103 Chicago's Steve Harvey, Ramonski Luv and Joe Soto partnered with Black McDonald's Operators Association for their annual Turkey Giveaway, helping 100 families celebrate Thanksgiving
OWN Announces ‘Give Sweet Thanks’ Holiday Sweepstakes
OWN announces Give Sweet Thanks sweepstakes offering $500 prizes plus matching charity donations. Enter through Nov 28 by sharing Thanksgiving traditions.
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders Return to St. Louis Radio
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders return to St. Louis radio on Foxy 95.5 after years away from local airwaves. Popular urban radio hosts resume broadcasting
WHAT? Radio Facts to start running Mediabase Charts?
Radio Facts announces partnership with Mediabase to feature music charts on their popular urban industry blog. The site aims to expand beyond news into music
Steve Harvey Hosts Mentoring Weekend at Morehouse College
Steve Harvey hosts mentoring weekend at Morehouse College featuring chess master Orrin Hudson. The program teaches life lessons to 100 at-risk young men.
Industry Vet Violet Brown Resurfaces at Strange Music
Industry veteran Violet Brown joins Strange Music as VP of Label Development. Former Wherehouse exec will handle A&R, artist recruitment and business development for Tech
Black MBA Association Awards $15,000+ in Scholarships
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter awarded over $15,000 in scholarships at their 27th annual luncheon. Tyler Perry actor Lamman Rucker delivered the keynote address
Jeff McMurray Named Program Director KJKK 100.3 Jack FM
Jeff McMurray has been named Program Director for CBS RADIO's KJKK 100.3 Jack FM in Dallas, effective immediately. He joins from Sacramento's KQJK-FM.
WEAS’ Kenya Cabine Hosts Dancing with Savannah Stars
WEAS E93 radio personality Kenya Cabine raised over $5,000 for CASA while competing in Dancing with Savannah Stars, finishing 3rd despite a leg injury.
‘LOVE & HIP HOP’ CAST PREVIEW (pics)
Love & Hip Hop cast previews new season at NYC press event. Jim Jones, Chrissy Lampkin, and Olivia Longott join media personalities for season 2
Sheila Kirby Joins CBS Radio as SVP Sales Training
CBS Radio hires Sheila Kirby as Senior Vice President of Sales Training and Development. Kirby brings 20 years of experience and will lead sales training
RAB Consolidates Membership, Erica Farber Joins as EVP
Radio Advertising Bureau consolidates membership and services under new EVP Erica Farber, veteran radio executive and former Radio & Records CEO.
WE TV CELEBRATES ‘BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES’ S2 PREMIERE
WE TV celebrated the Season 2 premiere of hit reality show 'Braxton Family Values' with an NYC screening at Tribeca Grand. Tamar, Trina, Towanda, Traci
Move over Nashville: New Yorkers Buy Most Country Albums
New York City leads the nation in country album sales, outselling even Nashville according to Nielsen data. The Big Apple's top ranking is driven by