Damon Dash Emerges With Radio Station Venture
Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash announces Magnet Radio, a new Internet radio station focused on good music over profit, launching in weeks.
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NAB NAMES GORDON SMITH NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith has been named the new president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, starting November 1st.
Coleman Insights Debuts PPM Study of Top Radio Stations
Coleman Insights debuts study on high-performance radio stations using PPM data at NAB Radio Show. Research analyzes 850 stations across 20 markets.
Whitney Houston Talks New Album on Tom Joyner Show
Whitney Houston appeared on Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss her #1 album 'I Look to You' and her future career plans on the nationally
Derrick Brown Promoted at WVAZ
Derrick Brown has been promoted to Director of Social Media for Chicago Clear Channel stations, overseeing WVAZ V103, WLIT, and WGRB while maintaining his PD
LOOK it’s Steve Harvey’s Studio in Atlanta (pic)
Steve Harvey's talk show is actually taped from his impressive Atlanta studio, not New York as many believe. The professional setup resembles a high-end television
CBS Fires Adam Corolla, Then Sponsors His Podcast?
CBS fired radio host Adam Carolla earlier this year, but now sponsors his popular podcast in an unusual partnership deal that includes ad sales and
Whitney Houston on Oprah Winfrey (vid)
Whitney Houston appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show in this classic television interview. The legendary singer discusses her career and personal life.
Gay Radio KNGY Energy 92.7, Fails in San Francisco
San Francisco’s gay-oriented radio station has been sold after five years of broadcasting, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Read more: Remembering Bill Graham: A Pillar
5 New Reasons to Join RFSN: DJs, Air Checks, PDs
1. Several People have found work and Jobs being a member of RFSN. As the industry begins to open up more and the online community
BET’s Neffie talks about Baby (vid)
Thanks to s2smagazine.com for the vid.
Michael Baisden Show Axed at WMXD Detroit
I am always THRILLED to see urban radio return to local programming and we predicted Baisden was going to start having problems a few weeks
Jay Z: Food for Thought – Music, Sports & Life
Jay Z Shares His Thoughts on Music, Sports, Relationships and Life in a One-Hour Original Special ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT: CONVERSATIONS WITH JAY Z’ Premiering Thursday,
Janet Jackson Covers new Harper’s Bazaar (pic)
Janet Jackson Takes Control: Her First Interview Since Michael Jackson’s Death The iconic pop star and loyal sister emerges stronger than ever, ready to embrace
Reasons to Join The Radio Facts Social Network (RFSN)
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry
Radio One DC Media Appreciation Day, Cathy Hughes (pic)
Radio One DC Media Appreciation Day L-T- R Radio One Founder/Chairperson -Cathy Hughes Publisher The Washington Informer -Denise Rolark Barnes General Manager The Washington Afro
Ludacris Becomes Philanthropist, Gives Away Cars
We see so many artists in beefs and brainless squabbles today. I must admit, I am really impressed with Ludacris these days. He seems to
Industry Vet Skip Miller has Died
Another great industry veteran has passed. Alvin “Skip” Miller, 61, died yesterday (Friday) of a heart attack while in the hospital at Cedars Sinai Hospital.
King of Self Promotion Steve Harvey & Kmart Layaway
Steve Harvey is in the news again. Is this program for the many true urban radio people who are out of work because of his
Maia Campbell Battles Mental Illness
There are many things that we never address in the black community and we act like these things simply don’t exist. But we know good
Kevin Liles Exits Warner Music Group
Kevin Liles has exited Warner Brothers records it was announced today. I actually heard this was about to happen from a very good source a
Don Cornelius: 2 Missed Ideas, Soul Train Without Him
The ‘Soul Train’ Vaults have been opened for a DVD deal and I MUST have my industry copy. Sh…, I would even pay for this.