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RARE FOOTAGE: Don Cornelius Dances on the Soul Train Line with Mary Wilson (vid)
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Showtime At the Apollo Winner, David Peaston Dies
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Rapper Ja Rule Admits he’s Enjoying Prison?
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Bracing New Documentary “Dark Girls” Delves Beneath The Skins of Women Darker Than Most and the Separate Lives They Lead
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MODERN-DAY LYNCHINGS IN INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S THE INJUSTICE FILES: AT THE END OF A ROPE
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UNSUNG REVIEW: Ray Parker Jr. Premieres Feb 13
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UNSUNG REVIEW: Millie Jackson Premieres Feb 6
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Don Cornelius’ “Gold Digging” Ex Wife Strikes Gold
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KEVSUM: Ode to Don Cornelius
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KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF ON THE PASSING OF SOUL TRAIN CREATOR DON CORNELIUS
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BET NETWORKS HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SOUL TRAIN CREATOR DON CORNELIUS WITH A SPECIAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP
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Berry Gordy Statement on Passing of Don Cornelius
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Radio One Fires PD
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Industry Icon Don Cornelius Commits Suicide Dead at 75
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BARON DAVIS GUEST STARS TOMORROW NIGHT ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF TV LAND’S “HOT IN CLEVELAND”
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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Chicago and ESPN Announce the Launch of ESPN Deportes Radio Station
31 January 2012 10:32 PM | 1 Comment -
MIKE EPPS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING AT-RISK YOUTH
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Steve Harvey’s Former Private Chef Slated to Open the First Organic Cafe in Lancaster, Texas
31 January 2012 10:10 PM | 1 Comment -
Ryan Seacrest gets Investment from Clear Channel Media
31 January 2012 12:15 PM | No Comments
- RARE FOOTAGE: Don Cornelius Dances on the Soul Train Line with Mary Wilson (vid)
03 February 2012 11:34 PM | No Comments - Showtime At the Apollo Winner, David Peaston Dies
03 February 2012 2:27 AM | 1 Comment - Rapper Ja Rule Admits he’s Enjoying Prison?
03 February 2012 2:01 AM | No Comments - Bracing New Documentary “Dark Girls” Delves Beneath The Skins of Women Darker Than Most and the Separate Lives They Lead
03 February 2012 1:28 AM | No Comments - MODERN-DAY LYNCHINGS IN INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S THE INJUSTICE FILES: AT THE END OF A ROPE
03 February 2012 1:01 AM | No Comments - UNSUNG REVIEW: Ray Parker Jr. Premieres Feb 13
02 February 2012 1:15 AM | No Comments - UNSUNG REVIEW: Millie Jackson Premieres Feb 6
02 February 2012 12:57 AM | No Comments - Don Cornelius’ “Gold Digging” Ex Wife Strikes Gold
01 February 2012 9:39 PM | 1 Comment - KEVSUM: Ode to Don Cornelius
01 February 2012 9:32 PM | No Comments - KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF ON THE PASSING OF SOUL TRAIN CREATOR DON CORNELIUS
01 February 2012 2:59 PM | No Comments - BET NETWORKS HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SOUL TRAIN CREATOR DON CORNELIUS WITH A SPECIAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP
01 February 2012 2:53 PM | No Comments - Berry Gordy Statement on Passing of Don Cornelius
01 February 2012 2:47 PM | No Comments - Radio One Fires PD
01 February 2012 2:39 PM | 1 Comment - Industry Icon Don Cornelius Commits Suicide Dead at 75
01 February 2012 10:41 AM | 2 Comments - BARON DAVIS GUEST STARS TOMORROW NIGHT ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF TV LAND’S “HOT IN CLEVELAND”
31 January 2012 10:38 PM | No Comments - Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Chicago and ESPN Announce the Launch of ESPN Deportes Radio Station
31 January 2012 10:32 PM | 1 Comment - MIKE EPPS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING AT-RISK YOUTH
31 January 2012 10:21 PM | No Comments - Steve Harvey’s Former Private Chef Slated to Open the First Organic Cafe in Lancaster, Texas
31 January 2012 10:10 PM | 1 Comment - Ryan Seacrest gets Investment from Clear Channel Media
31 January 2012 12:15 PM | No Comments
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Archive for November, 2008
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Rickey Smiley Gains another Station
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsSyndication One announced today that the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the fastest growing urban contemporary morning show in the country, has been added to top rated WERQ in Baltimore effective... -
Alex Cameron Named SVP/GM of Emmis-New York
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No Comments“Voice of change” to drive innovation and growth Indianapolis…Alexand ra Cameron, sales leader at Emmis-New York, has been named Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Emmis/New York cluster, Emmis Communications... -
This Woman Left Urban Radio JUST in time for Major Success
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsNo it’s not Wendy Williams, she’s old. It’s the lovely La La Vazquez who once worked as a jock at Hot in Atlanta (not sure if she was there when... -
Pis from MTV’s TRL "Total Finale Live" – Show
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YIKES: Kid Rock (no more drinks)
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsThis is the reason you should never drink at an industry event -
WHAT IN DE FOOK: Russell Simmons
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsWhat in de fook is Russel doing? Is this yoga? -
WMIB Format Change
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsThe “Grown and Sexy” format has obviously not worked for Miami’s WMIB (103.5 The Beat) so a format change is in order to switch from the parents to their children.... -
OH NO: Damon Dash Losing EVERYTHING Mogul to Mogul-No More
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No Comments(pictured: The way it WAS) Damon Dash is in a heap of financial trouble , but he’s hoping to catch some slack if his latest business venture, “Hip-Hop Monologues: Inside... -
OH NO: Hospitalized, Doctors Think Katt Williams is Insane?
Posted on November 17, 2008 | 1 CommentComedian Katt Williams was reportedly hospitalized on Friday (November 14) where he was to undergo a pyschiatric evaluation. Williams’ publicist released the following statement to Punchline Magazine : Following an... -
MARKETING 101: Urban Radio Ignoring (the few) Good Looking Announcers
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsLet’s face it, there are some great sounding announcers out there in urban that can work the airwaves but when they make an appearance they scare the sh… of listeners.... -
WHAT!!! 5 IGNORED Ways Urban Stations Can Make more Money with Station Sites
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsI constantly look at urban radio station websites and I must admit, I am seeing better content and an increased effort to attract listeners HOWEVER, there are still some mishaps... -
THANKS AGAIN GEORGE! Citigroup to cut another 53,000 jobs
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsNEW YORK – Citigroup Inc. is cutting approximately 53,000 more jobs in the coming quarters as the banking giant struggles to steady itself after suffering massive losses from deteriorating debt.... -
WHAT: Blacks, Latino’s Asians, Gays and Lesbians Still largely ignored by Advertisers
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsFor the third time in eight years, the Association of National Advertisers has surveyed its membership about their multicultural marketing initiatives, and the results suggest that little has changed since... -
AWRT: “Women Inside the Campaign Trail: A Post-Election Conversation”
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsWho: American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT), NYC Chapter What: AWRT-NYC presents a lunchtime panel discussion, “Women Inside the Campaign Trail: A Post-Election Conversation” This year’s Presidential campaign has... -
Black Celebs help to prevent Domestic Abuse
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsOctober was Domestic Violence Prevention month, and several of the male celebrity contributors to the book Saving Our Daughters: From A Man’s Point of View, including T.I. and Gary Sturgis,... -
ATTENDEES AT THE JHERYL BUSBY FUNERAL
Posted on November 15, 2008 | No CommentsAlan Carrol, Azim Rashin, Belinda Wilson, Cheryl Womack, Chris Barry, Chris Jonz, CLaude Latiadde, Cliff Winston, Clifford Russell, Danny Marcus, Dave Lombard, Ed Eckstein, Eddie Gorge, Ernie Singleton, Frankie Ross,... -
CITADEL, EMMIS AND CLEAR CHANNEL FIND COMMON GROUND
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsThree radio titans subscribe: Media Monitors’ AUDIENCE REACTION SERVICE Citadel Broadcasting, Emmis Communications and Clear Channel Communications, three major broadcasting groups, have recognized the powerful research potential of Audience Reaction™... -
ABC Radio Networks Announces Multi-Year Syndication Deal With the Michael Baisden Show
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsABC Radio Networks announced yestereday that it has signed national radio personality Michael Baisden to a multi-year syndication deal. The Michael Baisden Show launched in syndication with ABC in 2005... -
Falcons Star Jonathan Babineaux To Host Entertainment Segment on A.T.L.’s 95.5 THE BEAT
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsNFL star Jonathan Babineaux is adding radio host to his tackling, sacking and blocking duties. Starting on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, NFL star Jonathan Babineaux will be a regular feature... -
Jheryl Busby Funeral Program Cover
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No Comments(click for larger image)Here is the cover to the program. The funeral is taking place as you read this and I have heard from several sources it’s like a Jack... -
Shakir Stewart Final Video/More Info
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsI’ve gotten many emails and phone calls about Shakir since his death with information that I will not post out of respect for his family, legacy and privacy. Sand ra... -
Former Urban Radio Programmer Now President of Programming at BET
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No Comments(Stephen Hill, surrounded by songbird deliciousness: Ashanti and Mary J Blige) I have always admired Stephen for making the leap from radio to television. BET Networks today announced two new... -
XM Radio, Sirius unveil new Sirius XM Radio lineups
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsSirius XM Radio, the pay-radio marriage of the two former satellite services, formally combined their program lineups Wednesday. Some channels from each service went away in the merger, with Sirius... -
OH NO: Micheal Jackson has Verified WE ARE IN A RECESSION!
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsI have to be careful, Jermaine Jackson and many Motown stars and alumnus read Radio Facts, I don’t want to offend them…. Motha fook that, they don’t buy ads… wanna... -
Tom Joyner Get Suicidal Caller on Show (audio)
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsI got this yesterday but missed it… DO NOT LAUGH, they cut the guy off to go to a commercial break… STOP LAUGHING! here is the audio -
Dyanna Williams (WRNB) 34 year celebration in broadcasting
Posted on November 12, 2008 | No CommentsDyanna Williams (WRNB) 34 year celebration in broadcasting. On hand but not pictured Elroy Smith. (L to R) Ken Wilson (WB), Dyana Williams (WRNB air-personality & media coach), Mike Kelly... -
BET’s ‘AMERICAN GANGSTER’ Takes on J. Edgar Hoover and COINTELPRO
Posted on November 12, 2008 | No CommentsCritically Acclaimed Series Daringly Examines the Most Controversial FBIDirector in U.S. History BET’s critically acclaimed docu-drama AMERICAN GANGSTER takes an in-depth look at former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and... -
CONGRATS: Vinny Brown Exec VP/KJLH
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsNow I know why I kept seeing Vinny Brown in so many pictures that KJLH, my old stomping grounds in Los Angeles, was sending me. Looks like owner Stevie Wonder... -
Best of Radio Facts Blog is doing WHAT?
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsThe Radio Facts blog is a fooking SMASH!!!!!! The time is drawing near for that controversial BEST OF THE RADIO FACTS BLOG/YEAR END digital issue. All your favorite sections YIKES,... -
John Legend Visits Radio One Philly
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsGood Music/Columbia Recording Artist John Legend recently stopped by Radio One Philadelphia’s 100.3 the Beat the discuss his new album “Evolver” with afternoon drive host Poochman. Pic 1 : John...
