Black airwaves help dial in new Prez
Twenty or so years ago, I was talking with Jack Gibson, a black radio pioneer, and he was detailing the power black radio had developed.
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NPR Only Radio Broadcaster of Obama Inaugural at Lincoln Memorial
Even my father, who is clueless about the internet, asked me to show him how to find streaming coverage of the inauguration. For my father
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Pregnant Woman Crashes on Radio
A woman calling in to take part in an Atlanta radio station's poll about breaking resolutions, crashed while talking to the station....
NeNe Appears on Big Boy’s Neighborhood
NeNe From The Real Housewives of Atlanta visits Big Boys Neighborhood from qdeezy on Vimeo.
Syndication One’s Inaugural Radio Coverage of Obama
Popular comedian Rickey Smiley, gospel artist Yoland a Adams, progressive talk host Warren Ballentine and community leader Rev. Al Sharpton plan to host their radio
Columbia Eliminates Staff
Columbia records' recent layoffs are said to be as high as 20% by some estimates. The shifting has resulted in several promotion's execs being released.
Indie 103.1: Has Radio Run Its Course
Southern California residents were saddened to learn that Indie 103.1, a long-running radio station known for playing the edgy music that "corporate" stations wouldn't touch,
WHAT? Local Radio Stars Silenced
San Diego-based radio talk-show hosts have suddenly become an endangered species, leaving listeners with few places to hear chatter dedicated to both local politics and
OH NO: DJ Passes Out on the Air
This is not funny, but I guess the stress of not knowing what to expect in today’s industry is actually compromising the health some radio
WJZZ Format and Staff Out
Atlanta outlet WJZZ aband oned its format and staff...Details are not in just that PD Dave Kosh and Greg Fitzgerald are out.
Jermaine Dupri Addresses Def Jam Exit, Criticizes L.A. Reid
Producer Jermaine Dupri appeared to be anointed by his musical forefathers as one of the next frontrunners of the biz. That is, until industry whisperings
Keith Sweat to Host Dru Hill Reunion Special on Peachtree TV
Atlanta R&B singer/syndicated radio personality Keith Sweat has teamed up with the folks fortunate enough to have cameras in the Bobby Brown / Whitney...
Tavis Smiley’s America I AM Exhibition Debuts in Philadelphia
I just realized this morning that Tavis and Rickey have the same last name… wonder if they are related??? Tavis Smiley to Debut America I
Ebony Eliminates Long-Standing Management
There are now 2 historic events taking place in Chicago. Obama being the first black president and Ebony FINALLY updating their magazine!!!! Gloray! I don’t
Another departure at WCCO: Host Jack Rice leaving
Jack Rice, the noon-3 p.m. host on WCCO Radio (AM 830), is leaving the station at the end of the month. Rice said he and
Radio Stations Support Obama’s Call to Service on King Day
As economy falters, Americans urged to serve others to honor Dr. King (Washington D.C.) ” Radio stations across the country will help support President-elect Obama™s
Bizzy Bone Beaten and Robbed by Anti-Gang Employee
This is really not funny so I hope you are not laughing…. Is it not apparent after so many artists have been jacked for their
Erica Farber Leaving R&R
As the industry continues to shift and online media continues to dominate and grow, mainstream trades are making changes. R&R’s 16 year president and publisher
Britney’s “If U Seek Amy” Faces Radio Issues
Britney Spears’s forthcoming single “If U Seek Amy” is facing a U.S. radio stations ban over its controversial lyrics. The track, which is the third
Genachowski Named as Obama’s FCC Choice
Julius Genachowski, a technology executive and former Federal Communications Commission official who worked for Barack Obama™s campaign, is the president-elect™s choice to lead the agency,
HOT DAMAGE: Ne-Yo on Prince’s Influence
Poor Prince, the world’s most famous cross-dressing playboy has got black comedians and and other show biz notables admitting not only that they want to
Michael Skarzynski Named President and CEO of Arbitron
Steve Morris to continue as chairman of the board and as advisor to new CEO The Board of Directors for Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced