Urban Programmers Who Shaped the Game
RadioFacts reveals the top 20 urban and urban AC programmers for 2012, ranking industry professionals based on leadership and collaboration skills....
Tag : 2012
Biden Addresses National Association of Black Journalists
Vice President Joe Biden will address the National Association of Black Journalists at their 37th Annual Convention in New Orleans. The gathering expects over 2,500...
Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius’ Funeral Program
Soul Train creator Don Cornelius' funeral program reveals the remarkable life and career of the iconic TV host who revolutionized music television....
Pastor Marvin Winans Carjacked in Detroit (video)
Pastor Marvin Winans of the famous gospel family was carjacked at a Detroit gas station. The attackers stole his purple Infiniti SUV and physically assaulted...
Rick Ross Resolves Tax Obligations With IRS
Rick Ross addresses his $5.7 million IRS tax debt, stating the issue stemmed from incorrect 2012 filings by a former accountant and that resolution is...
Tyler Perry on Trying to Save Whitney Houston
Tyler Perry reveals to Oprah how he tried to save Whitney Houston's life before her tragic 2012 death. The filmmaker discusses their friendship and his...
ASCAP Reports Higher Royalties in 2012 Despite Radio Declines
ASCAP distributed over $827 million in royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2012, marking the fifth consecutive year exceeding $800 million despite radio industry revenue...
Cox Media Sells Radio Stations in Six Markets
Cox Media Group reaches agreements to sell radio stations in six markets to Connoisseur Media and SummitMedia as part of strategic realignment to focus on...
VH1 Divas: Whitney Houston & Donna Summer
VH1 Divas 2012 honored Whitney Houston and Donna Summer with star-studded tributes at L.A. Shrine Auditorium. Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and Miley Cyrus led performances....
Radio Facts Top 20 Urban Programmers 2012
RadioFacts presents the Top 20 Urban and Urban AC programmers of 2012, ranking industry professionals based on leadership, creativity, and label relationships rather than ratings...
Radio Facts Top 20 Urban/AC Programmers 2012
Radio Facts reveals the top 20 urban and urban AC radio programmers of 2012, voted by industry professionals based on creativity, leadership, and cooperation....
Eric Benet on Reach Around Radio
Eric Benet appears on Reach Around Radio to discuss his latest album The One and personal topics. The R&B singer opens up in this candid...
Juicy J’s “Bandz A Make Her Dance” Tops Urban Charts
Juicy J's hit single "Bandz A Make Her Dance" climbs to #1 on the Mediabase Urban Charts with 3,864 spins, surpassing Miguel's "Adorn" for the...
Jennifer Hudson & Seal Join Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Jennifer Hudson and Seal headline the 19th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, honoring the European Union. The December concert celebrates peace through music....
WAKS-FM Addition to Arbitrons PPM Cleveland Market
WAKS-FM maintains steady performance in Cleveland's Arbitron PPM ratings with 4.6-4.8 average share from August-October 2012....
Tamia Holds Her Spot on Mediabase Urban AC Charts
Tamia's "Beautiful Surprise" holds strong at #8 on the Mediabase Urban AC charts. The R&B veteran maintains her radio presence alongside chart-toppers Miguel and Mary...
Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools” Cracks Top 10
Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools' breaks into the top 10 on Mediabase urban radio charts, climbing from #12 to #10 with significant airplay gains....
Wiz Khalifa & More Added to Bud Light Port Paradise 2012
Wiz Khalifa joins Pitbull, Flo Rida and Far East Movement at the 2012 Bud Light Port Paradise Music Festival in the Bahamas November 17-18....
HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL: OPENING NIGHT, PANELS & PARTNERSHIPS
The Hollywood Black Film Festival kicks off October 25-28, 2012 at The W Hotel featuring opening film 'Note To Self' with Christian Keyes and LeToya...
Chief Keef on Nightline: Chicago Gang Wars
ABC's Nightline features Chief Keef in 'Hidden America: Inside Chicago's Gang War' exploring the city's violence crisis with 400 deaths in 2012....
Radio Facts 2012 Top 10 Urban/UAC PD Contest Nominees
RadioFacts announces final nominees for 2012 Top 10 Urban and Urban AC Program Director contest. Voting begins next Friday with winners announced after Presidential campaign....
Alicia Keys “Girl on Fire” Rises on Urban AC Charts
Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire' climbs from #8 to #7 on Urban AC charts with a massive 362-spin increase. The track gained significant momentum on...
Kanye West’s GOOD Music Clique Rises on Urban Charts
Kanye West's 'Clique' featuring Big Sean climbs urban radio charts with significant momentum. The GOOD Music track gains 309 spins, showcasing strong performance....
Xbox Music: Microsoft’s All-in-One Service
Microsoft launches Xbox Music as the first all-in-one music service offering free streaming, subscription plans, and music purchases across multiple devices....
French Montana Tops Urban Charts w/ Pop That
French Montana climbs to #1 on Urban radio charts with 'Pop That' featuring Rick Ross, gaining 273 spins to reach 3,971 total plays this week....