Johnny Gill visits Dallas’ The Touch
R&B legend Johnny Gill made a special visit to Dallas radio station The Touch, meeting with industry executives and on-air personalities.
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KJMM’s Sonny Mac Teams with Campaign to Help Smokers
KJMM radio host Sonny Mac partners with Oklahoma Department of Health's tobacco cessation campaign after quitting smoking herself after 15 years.
Al Sharpton Film Explores Black Men’s Manhood
New documentary 'I AM A MAN: Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity' featuring Al Sharpton explores Black masculinity, sexuality, and community issues through powerful panel discussions.
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
Don Cornelious Honored for 40th Anniversary of Soul Train
Chicago celebrates the 40th anniversary of Soul Train with a special concert honoring legendary creator Don Cornelius at Millennium Park.
Entertainment Attorney Frederick Brown Dies
Prominent entertainment attorney Frederick Brown, who worked at Warner Bros Records and MGM, died August 29, 2011 at age 56 after battling cancer.
Dr. Dre Sells 51 Percent of Company for $309 Million
Dr. Dre sells 51% of Beats Electronics for $309 million. The audio company, co-founded with Jimmy Iovine, produces celebrity-endorsed headphones including Justbeats and Heartbeats.
Sister who Loaned Berry Gordy $800 to Start Motown Dies
Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry Gordy's sister who loaned him $800 to start Motown Records in 1959, died at age 91. She founded the Motown Museum
GAMBLE & HUFF STATEMENT ON NICK ASHFORD’S PASSING
Legendary producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff pay tribute to Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson, crediting him with producing their hit 'I'm Gonna Make
PHILADELPHIA INTL RECORDS LAUNCHES TSOPSOULRADIO.COM FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Philadelphia International Records launches TSOPSoulRadio.com for their 40th anniversary, delivering the legendary Sound of Philadelphia 24/7 online. The station features rare tracks from Gamble &
AJ Appleberry’s Final Arrangements (Update)
Radio veteran Aaron 'AJ' Appleberry's funeral arrangements announced. Services will be held at Household of Faith Church in New Orleans following his sudden passing.
UNSUNG REVIEW: Mary Wells
TV One's Unsung explores Mary Wells' tragic story as Motown's first female star whose career crumbled after leaving the label. Despite topping The Beatles with
WOW: Laid off Workers Hit Lottery (vid)
Laid off workers celebrate after hitting the lottery jackpot. A remarkable story of timing and fortune captured on video.
WOW: People Supporting The Poverty Tour
Cornel West, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Tavis Smiley unite at The King Center in Atlanta to support The Poverty Tour activism
Smiley and West Criticized for Poverty Tour Focus
Steve Harvey criticizes Tavis Smiley and Cornel West's Poverty Tour, calling out their motives and questioning their personal grudges against Obama.
Maurice Johnson,Two Masters Degree and Homeless (vid)
Maurice Johnson's story reveals how life circumstances can drastically change everything, even for those with two master's degrees who thought they were prepared.
Outkast Rapper Big Boi Arrested for Drug Possession
Outkast rapper Big Boi was arrested in Miami after customs agents found Ecstasy and unprescribed Viagra during a cruise ship search. He faces multiple drug
BOONDOCKS Throwback: Martin Luther King Jr (funny vid)
Classic Boondocks episode featuring Martin Luther King Jr. returns in this throwback video. The controversial animated series takes on civil rights history.
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
Dave Chappelle Bombs, Gets Booed Off Stage
Dave Chappelle was booed and heckled off stage during a recent performance. The comedian appeared uncomfortable with awkward pauses throughout the set.
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.
Moms Mabley: A Mother at 11 and Her Rights
Badami Productions acquires exclusive life story and merchandising rights for comedy legend Moms Mabley, planning films, TV shows and merchandise for the pioneering entertainer.
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