TAVIS SMILEY APPOINTS ELSTON BUTLER TO LEAD KBLA
Tavis Smiley appoints radio veteran Elston Howard Butler as president and COO of KBLA Talk 1580, LA's first Black-owned progressive talk station launching Juneteenth 2021....
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Meruelo Media Names Haz Montana VP Audio Brands
Meruelo Media names Haz Montana as VP of Audio Brands, overseeing Power 106, KDAY, KLOS, and CALI 93.9. Montana brings 16 years of Univision experience...
Who is E-Man? A Radio Facts Exclusive Interview
Meet E-Man, the influential Program Director controlling three major LA radio stations including Power 106 and 93.5 KDAY. From DJ to radio powerhouse in America's...
Jill Kempton Appointed Program Director of KOST 103.5 in LA
Veteran programmer Jill Kempton has been named Program Director for Los Angeles AC station KOST 103.5, bringing her proven track record from successful stints at...
John Peake Named SVP of Programming at iHeartMedia LA
iHeartMedia Los Angeles promotes John Peake to Senior Vice President of Programming while maintaining his role at 104.3 MYFM. Peake brings 30+ years of radio...
AUDACY UNVEILS NEW PROGRAMMING FOR 97.1 NOW! IN LOS ANGELES
Audacy unveils new weekday programming lineup for 97.1 NOW! (KAMP-FM) in Los Angeles, featuring The Morning Mess and updated host schedules....
Jeff Woody Fife Signs Contract Extension at iHeartMedia
Jeff 'Woody' Fife signs contract extension with iHeartMedia through 2028 for 'The Woody Show' on ALT 98.7. The #1 LA morning show is syndicated in...
DJ Mal-Ski new MD at KJLH in LA
DJ Mal-Ski has been named the new Music Director at Stevie Wonder's KJLH radio station in Los Angeles. The well-known LA DJ also works for...
Entercom Updates 97.1 AMP Radio LA Programming
Entercom announces new weekday programming for 97.1 AMP Radio Los Angeles, welcoming Josh Brubaker as afternoon host from 3-7pm PT while Yesi Ortiz moves to...
KCRW Announces New Co-Hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW announces Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez as new co-hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic, marking the first time two hosts will lead the flagship music...
92.3 The Beat LA: Great Station, Dark History
Discussion about 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles reveals the station's complex legacy, including behind-the-scenes industry practices and promotional activities....
92.3 The Beat LA: A Great Station’s Dark Past
Historic 92.3 The Beat in LA had a complex legacy as a prominent urban radio station that faced discrimination issues despite its musical influence....
The Beat LA: Great Station, Dark History
Former radio personality shares inside story of 92.3 The Beat's transformation from rock to hip-hop powerhouse in LA during the 90s....
Hurricane Dave Starts Consultancy Business, KJLH new Client
Hurricane Dave launches consultancy business with KJLH radio as first client. The Atlanta-based former Radio One executive will handle programming and branding for Stevie Wonder's...
Hot 92.3 LA Dumps Diana Steele Show
Hot 92.3 LA has discontinued the Diana Steele Show. The Los Angeles radio station made programming changes affecting the popular urban radio personality....
92.3 The Beat: Early 90s Radio with Dark History
KKBT 92.3 'The Beat' was LA's premier urban station in the early 90s, but faced serious issues with racism against Black male employees despite playing...
Cali 93.9 Launches TODO SE VALE with Angelica Vale!
Cali 93.9 launches new morning show Todo Se Vale with beloved Mexican entertainer Angelica Vale and co-host Eder Diaz, starting January 28th, 2020....
Emmanuel Coquia Named Director of Programming at Meruelo Media
Emmanuel 'E-Man' Coquia has been promoted to Director of Programming for Meruelo Media, overseeing Power 106 and 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles....
Jimmy Steal Exits Power 106 LA for New Market
Jimmy Steal leaves Power 106 Los Angeles after 20 years to join 101.9 The Mix in Chicago, replacing longtime host Mary Ellen Kachinske....
Cliff Winston Funeral Information
KJLH radio colleague Cliff Winston's funeral services scheduled for January 4, 2018 at West Angeles Church. Viewing Wednesday at Angelus Funeral Home....
CBS RADIO Refocuses Programming Team
CBS Radio Los Angeles reorganizes programming team with Chris Ebbott taking over 97.1 AMP while keeping K-EARTH duties. Kevin Weatherly shifts to strategic oversight....
Emmis to Sell Power 106 in Los Angeles to Meruelo Group
Emmis Communications sells LA's iconic Power 106 radio station to Meruelo Group for $82.75 million after 32 years of ownership. Deal pending FCC approval....
KDAY 93.5 FM Reports Historic July Ratings Growth
KDAY 93.5 FM achieved historic July 2016 ratings with 1.2M weekly listeners and 26% audience growth. The LA hip-hop station posted consecutive gains....
Big Boy Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame
Big Boy (Kurt Alexander) was inducted into the 2015 National Radio Hall of Fame for his work at Real 92.3 and Power 106 in Los...
KJLH Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Event
KJLH celebrates its 50th anniversary with a star-studded beach event featuring Stevie Wonder and Norman Brown performances, reuniting past and present radio personalities....