Black Actor Evicted, Lands Starring Role
There’s a silver lining in the cloud for actor Isaiah Washington who’s career took a nosedive after he was accused of calling out an alleged...
Month : March 2009
How to get a job when nobody’s hiring…
David Perry, a longtime headhunter, says you’re wasting your time if you’re looking for job postings online. And he should know: he’s often the guy...
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...
Clear Channel Appoints Mitchell Goldstein
Clear Channel Radio has appointed Mitchell P. Goldstein as the new chief financial officer of the broadcasting company. In this role, Goldstein will work closely...
Marvin Gaye: 70th Birthday & Motown Anniversary
Santa Monica, CA: In the 50th anniversary year of Motown, April 2, 2009 will mark the 70th birthday of the late great Marvin Gaye. Sadly,...
T.I. Cooks for Jamie Foster Brown (vid)
Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue....
98.7 KISS FM New York RADIOTHON FOR ST. JUDE
98.7 KISS FM New York �”The Best Variety of Old School and Today™s R&B � and St. Jude Children™s Research Hospital present the Third Annual...
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...
Marvin Gaye Tribute Ceremony Planned for 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday, April 1st, it will be 25 years since legendary Motown singer Marvin Gaye was killed. For many, the loss of Marvin Gaye seems...
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...
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,...
Cathy Hughes & Others Oppose Performance Tax
Tom Joyner , host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) ,” and other leading minority radio broadcasters held a congressional staff briefing on Capitol...
WBLS Host Arrested for Conning Homeowners
Looks like a crafty Bronx real estate broker used the opportunity to host a radio show on WBLS and WLIB for a massive con. Authorities...
Soul for Real members indicted on 145 identity fraud counts
Radio Facts: For those of us who have worked in the music industry, we have seen many tragic stories like this of very young kids...
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...
Radio One Atl Update…
Well let’s see, how much can I tell you WITHOUT telling you… As you already know, the two names that have been at the top...
NO INVITE FOR ME?/TV One Roast for John Witherspoon (pics)
Now I would have gone to this.. Do the TV One people know who I am? (bloggertantrum)(laugh). The photog was really good except no pics...
Industry RAVES about Radio One Philly Conf (pics)
(click for larger images)WOW, just about ever industry notable that I talked to said this was a GREAT conference and there were MANY stars in...
BET’s COLLEGE HILL: SOUTH BEACH Returns Season 6
BET Promises Another Explosive Season of Its Top-Rated Reality Series 'COLLEGE HILL: SOUTH BEACH' Kicking Off Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 P.M.* This Sixth......
OH NO: Tupac’s Mother Trying to Hault Production of Biopic
Tupac’s Estate Seeks Millions in Damages for Interference with Economic Benefit and DeceitAmaru logo LOS ANGELES, CA – Lawyers for Amaru Entertainment filed a cross-complaint...
