D.L. Hughley’s Trending Video on Steve Harvey’s Trump Visit
D.L. Hughley addresses Steve Harvey's controversial visit to Donald Trump in a trending video. Both comedians from Kings of Comedy now host radio shows with...
Tag : urban radio
WENZ-FM Z107.9 PROMOTES MATTY WILLZ TO MIDDAY HOST
WENZ-FM Z107.9 promotes Matty Willz to Midday host, replacing DJ Angel Baby. The Radio One Cleveland personality now hosts weekdays 10am-3pm....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes DJ AngelBaby
DJ AngelBaby joins 92.7 The Block in Charlotte weekdays 2-7pm starting April 20, 2020. The Howard University graduate brings big market experience from Baltimore, Detroit,...
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes Jackie Paige
Jackie Paige joins 92.7 The Block in Charlotte weekdays 11am-2pm starting April 20, 2020. The Charlotte native brings broadcast journalism experience to Radio One's lineup....
Sybil Wilkes Joins Sheryl Underwood Radio
Radio veteran Sybil Wilkes joins Sheryl Underwood Radio to lead its News Bureau across 481 affiliates. Former Tom Joyner Morning Show host brings trusted journalism...
Yung Joc, Shawty Shawty & Sue Solo: Streetz Takeover
The Streetz Morning Takeover, hosted by Yung Joc, Shawty Shawty and Sue Solo, dominates Atlanta's competitive radio market going national....
Radio Vet Ryan Cameron has Emergency Heart Surgery, in ICU
Radio veteran Ryan Cameron underwent emergency heart surgery and is currently in ICU. The MAJIC 107.5 host and former V103/Hot 97 personality's family requests prayers....
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....
Radio One Reduces Salaries by 10-20% Amidst COVID
Radio One announces 10-20% salary reductions for all employees due to COVID-19 impact. Cuts affect paychecks starting April 24 through September 30....
THE BREAKFAST CLUB GETS SHOUT OUT FROM NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy publicly thanked The Breakfast Club hosts during a press conference for advocating insurance payment extensions amid coronavirus pandemic....
Sybil Wilkes Out at Reach Media
Sybil Wilkes was laid off from Reach Media along with several employees due to coronavirus impact. Radio One revenues reportedly dropped 70% recently....
Radio One Layoffs Affect Sales and Promotions
Radio One announces employee layoffs and furloughs due to coronavirus impact on advertising revenue. Sales and promotions departments hit hardest by cuts....
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...
Bailey Coleman Named VP of Programming at iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia names Bailey Coleman Vice President of Programming for New Orleans market. Coleman brings 19 years experience from Milwaukee's V100.7....
Former Urban/KMOJ DJ Killed After Police Taser Him
Former KMOJ Radio DJ Quincy Smith, 24, died after Minneapolis police used a Taser during his arrest for domestic assault. Five officers were placed on...
Former KBXX DJ Brandi Garcia Exposes Termination Reason
Former KBXX DJ Brandi Garcia reveals the real reasons behind her termination from the Houston radio station in this exclusive video interview....
KKDA DJ Robbed for Spike Lee’s Phone Number
KKDA radio personality Sam Putney was robbed at gunpoint by a man seeking Spike Lee's phone number. The attacker believed Putney's phone contained the director's...
Gary Saunders & Tracy Johnson Partner Up
Veteran radio producer Gary Saunders joins Tracy Johnson Media Group's Personality Magnet Show Prep Service. With 30+ years producing shows for Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey,...
Doug Banks Birthday Party Pics
V103 radio host Doug Banks celebrated his birthday at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino on June 4th. The event featured appearances by Davante Stone and...
Reggie Davis: Father Was Top 10 Heroin Dealer
Former radio personality Reggie Reg Davis reveals his father was a top 10 heroin dealer, explaining the lavish lifestyle he experienced as a child....
Atlanta Radio Pros Gather for Kenny Diamond Memorial
Atlanta radio legends gathered to honor Sidney Wood aka Kenny Diamond, who recently passed away. The memorial brought together iconic radio personalities to pay tribute...
WGCI’s Kyle Fields Gets Honor from Mayor of Chicago
WGCI radio personality Kyle Fields receives official honor from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The popular radio host pledges to represent the city with honor....
Radio Community Mourns the Passing of DJ Kenny Diamond
Radio community mourns DJ Kenny Diamond (Sidney Wood), who passed away this week. The talented Atlanta radio personality worked at WIGO, Kiss 104, and V103...
iHeart Layoffs: Radio’s Role in Digital Shift
iHeart layoffs highlight radio's challenge in the digital shift. Urban radio pros must promote themselves and diversify like The Breakfast Club to stay relevant....