Q102’s Mission Jonas: Win a Jonas Brothers Meet & Greet
Q 102 gave a group of Jonas Brothers fans the thrill of a lifetime last week courtesy of Q102 and “Mission Jonas.” Q102 had the...
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Urban Industry’s 1st 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...
Urban Sports Talk Radio Coming to St. Louis
“Urban-sports talk” makes its debut locally “� and maybe nationally “� on Wednesday, when WFXX replaces syndicated programming with local talk shows that have African-American...
Katt Williams HAS NOT filed for Bankruptcy.
We got a letter from Katt Williams’ attorney in Los Angeles today stating that the comic has NOT filed for bankruptcy. As our sources are...
Rare Unseen Photos of Michael Jackson & the Jacksons
Thanks to the person, who wanted to remain anonymous for sending these great pics. Michael at close to 2 years old. 2nd pic (bottom to...
Elroy Smith in Philadelphia Enquirer: Industry State
One of Radio Facts favorite innovative urban programmers Elroy Smith is featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer this weekend and he talks about the state of...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Mario’s “Break Up” Video Shoot
Here’s a scoop for you. Background scenes from Mario’s recent video shoot for “Break Up.” There’s a video at the bottom too. Click pictures for...
Radio Facts has moved!!!
The Radio Facts blog has moved to radiofacts.com/www.radiofactsorg.wpengine.com...
New Documentary Exposes Music Business Dark Side
MVD Visual and Focus Media Entertainment are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Kill The Record Labels for worldwide distribution on DVD. Read...
Gamble and Huff Honored in Jersey (pics)
This is a generation before mines so I don’t know much about these guys except that they helped to create one of the best eras...
Andre 3000 Busted for Speeding in Atlanta
Details are sketchy right now but rapper Andre 3000 from the group Outkast was arrested for excessive speeding in Atlanta, Sources say he was at...
Arbitron Names Two New Executives in Strategic Shift
Alton L. Adams Named Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing OfficerRobert F. Henrick Named Executive Vice President, Customer SolutionsArbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today the appointment...
101.9 RXP PROMOTES STEVE CRAIG AND BRIAN PHILLIPS
�”The New York Rock Experience � has announced that current midday on-air personality, Steve Craig, has been promoted to Assistant Program Director and current weeknight...
Carol Blackman Gets FT Stripes at Majic 107.5
Radio One AC Majic 107.5/97.5/Atlanta has just made a brilliant move by incorporating vet Radio DJ, Carol Blackmon, to middays. I’ve been in the industry...
Urban Radio: Cutting Salaries to Pay Performance Tax?
As you know the debate rages on about the Performance Tax paid to artists for radio using their music. Are you willing as a radio...
BET Spring Bling
(WE GOT SOMEONE TO COVER, THANKS FOR YOUR EMAILS)BET’s ‘Spring Bling’ Heads Back to Riviera Beach for Another Round of Red Hot Tapings That Are...
Ginuwine and Bow Wow Visit Kris Kelley at WGCI (pic)
Bow Wow - SoSoDef/Sony MusicKris Kelley PD, WGCIGinuwine - Notifi/Kedar/Asylum/WBKenard Carter MD WGCI...
Trick Daddy States he has Lupus
During a Rickey Smiley morning show this morning, rapper Trick Daddy revealed he is dealing with a major health issue. The rapper revealed he has...
Miracles Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (pics)
For those of you who don’t know, the original Miracles included a woman, Smokey’s wife Claudette. In addition, the group’s BIGGEST hit was without Smokey,...
Cox Radio Stock Plummets to $2.90/Parent Offers Buyout
Cox Enterprises Inc. said Monday it has made a tender offer for all the outstand ing shares of Cox Radio Inc. (CXR) for about .1...
OH NO: Tupac Look Alike Goes to Lil Wayne’s Concert Shocks Onlookers (vid)
This look a like shocked onlookers when he appeared at a Lil Wayne concert…...
OH NO: Don Cornelius Sentenced…
… to 3 years PROBATION for spousal abuse. � Don Cornelius has been sentenced to three years’ probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor spousal...
Sharpton and Ballentine are not at WAOK Yet!
Contrary to published reports on other sites, while WAOK is “interested” in bringing Al Sharpton and Warren Ballentine to the station, the deal is still...