Todd Franklin Named Cluster PD for Multiple Formats
Todd Franklin, former WQKI FM PD, has been named Cluster Program Director for three Valdosta, GA radio stations under Dee Rivers Radio Group....
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Syndication One Finishes Record Year at White House
Syndication One celebrated a record-breaking 2010 at the White House Christmas party, adding nearly 60 new radio stations including major wins for Rickey Smiley's show....
Doug Morris Stepping Down from Universal at Year’s End
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris is in talks with Sony to head their music division at year's end. The move comes amid major record industry...
Cleo Manago: HIV Healing in Young Black America
Social activist Cleo Manago releases 'HIV Healing in Young Black America' documentary for World AIDS Day, examining Black masculinity and HIV prevention....
Lil Kim, Bob Weir, Billy Procida at Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Lil Kim, Bob Weir, and Billy Procida teamed up for a Grateful Dead-inspired charity bash to raise funds for Table to Table before Furthur's MSG...
DJ Mars Reps Atlanta on Smirnoff’s Master of The Mix
DJ Mars from Atlanta competes on Smirnoff's Master of the Mix reality show for $250,000. The competition features top DJs battling in major cities worldwide....
Carol Edwards Appointed to IRTS Foundation Board
Arbitron's Carol Edwards, Senior VP of Cross-Platform Sales and Marketing, has been appointed to the IRTS Foundation Board of Directors....
AFTRA and SAG Reach Agreement with AMPTP
AFTRA and Screen Actors Guild reach tentative 3-year agreement with AMPTP, securing 6% wage increases and 10% boost to pension and health plans for performers....
AFTRA and SAG Reach 2011 Deal with Producers
AFTRA and Screen Actors Guild reached a tentative 3-year agreement with producers, featuring 6% wage increases and 10% boost to pension contributions....
Former DJ Arrested after Bond Violation
Former radio DJ Bruce Moores was arrested for violating his bond conditions at a children's event after being initially charged for videotaping minors....
EEOC Meeting: Credit Histories in Hiring
EEOC holds meeting on credit history employment screening that may unfairly impact African Americans and other protected groups during hiring process....
Buck Wilde Contest: Woman Finds Him, Drops on Floor
KKDA radio station held a contest at the mall where listeners searched for Buck Wilde. When one woman found him, she dropped to the floor...
Eddie Long Addresses Allegations Amid HIV Awareness Efforts
Pastor Eddie Long addresses sexual misconduct allegations at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church amid criticism of his HIV awareness efforts in Africa....
Africa Policy Forum Announced in Atlanta
Civil Rights Icon Ambassador Andrew Young announces the Africa Policy Forum in Atlanta, featuring African Presidents and cultural events from September 24-28, 2010....
MMTC Honors Clear Channel and TBN for Diversity
MMTC celebrates Clear Channel and Trinity Broadcasting Network donations of 159 radio and LPTV stations to promote minority and women broadcast ownership through mentorship programs....
EMI Eliminates Three Execs as part of “Restructuring”
EMI Group eliminates three senior executives including COO Ronn Werre and presidents Billy Mann and Nick Gatfield as part of major restructuring....
19th Annual For Sisters Only Expo
The 19th Annual For Sisters Only Expo features T.I., Fantasia, Keri Hilson and more at Georgia World Congress Center. The largest African American family expo...
Back to School Reflection in Quiet Times
Industry insider Kevin Ross reflects on the quiet state of urban radio during back-to-school season, discussing Radio One promotions and Fantasia's recent interview....
Santana’s Guitar Heaven: Star-Studded Collaborations
Santana's Guitar Heaven album features star collaborations with India.Arie, Nas, Chris Cornell, and more on classic guitar songs chosen by Carlos Santana and Clive Davis....
GUEST EDITORIAL: The Wrongs of the Right
A guest editorial examines the controversy surrounding a proposed Islamic community center near Ground Zero, defending constitutional rights and religious freedom....
BREAKDOWN: George Wilborn Denied right to buy 1.7 Million House in Chicago..what’s next?
Radio Facts: Forgot to mention this earlier… Comedian George Wilborn was recently denied an opportunity to buy a $1.7 million home in Bridgeport, IL. The...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame launches $5M fund
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation establishes $5 million endowment fund for Cleveland museum from proceeds of anniversary concerts at Madison Square Garden....
Barry Farber Named to Talker’s Heaviest Hundred
Legendary radio personality Barry Farber ranked number 12 on TALKERS Magazine's Heavy Hundred of All Time list. The veteran host celebrates 50 years in radio....
Audio of Dr. Laura saying “Nigger, Nigger, Nigger”
Radio Facts: The next time I hear a white person say racism is dead I’m going to take a sh… right there on the spot....
Denise Matthews Releases New Book on Her Past
Denise Matthews, formerly known as Vanity, has released a new book about her past titled 'Blame it on Vanity' available at blameitonvanity.com....