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Executive Producer of Unsung Mark Rowland Talks to Radio Facts
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Inspirational Words from Tyler Perry – Sometimes It’s Best to Be Hidden
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SiriusXM’s Joe Madison Interviews First Lady Michelle Obama and
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Sound of Blackness win NAACP Image Award
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5 Ways Black Radio Can be Saved
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OH NO: Jazz Radio Station Apologizes After Airing Gay Porn Soundtrack
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- Executive Producer of Unsung Mark Rowland Talks to Radio Facts
22 February 2012 12:48 AM | No Comments - Inspirational Words from Tyler Perry – Sometimes It’s Best to Be Hidden
22 February 2012 12:02 AM | No Comments - SiriusXM’s Joe Madison Interviews First Lady Michelle Obama and
21 February 2012 9:15 PM | No Comments - Sound of Blackness win NAACP Image Award
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21 February 2012 10:19 AM | 1 Comment - OH NO: Jazz Radio Station Apologizes After Airing Gay Porn Soundtrack
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The 10 Best UNSUNG Episodes So Far…
07 February 2012 2:38 AM | No CommentsUNSUNG is along the same line as Soul Train in the sense that a MUCH NEEDED and much deserved series dedicated to the amazing accomplishments of black music would absolutely...
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The Undeniable Top 12 Best Black Female Singers of All Time?
30 January 2012 1:17 AM | 1 CommentSay what you may about today’s female singers and you still won’t come close to the black females singer style and skill of days gone by. While there are some...
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FLASHBACK: The Best 45 Record Label Designs
24 January 2012 4:31 AM | No CommentsAhh the smell of the insence burning in the record store. The racks behind the counter with the wall of fresh 45 singles that had static when removed from the...
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Where Are They Now: 6 Former Hitmaking Groups and Singers
19 January 2012 6:26 AM | No CommentsThere are SO many groups and singers that have come and gone over the years. Some still have successful behind-the-scenes careers and others might be struggling with health issues or...
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5 Inside Reasons Why Radio Sucks
17 January 2012 12:15 AM | 5 Commentsby Kevin Ross kevin@radiofacts.com Radio Facts “Your Online Information Station” I cannot tell you how many emails and comments we get saying two words “Radio Sucks” and I can help...
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Radio News, Music Industry News Archive
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Executive Producer of Unsung Mark Rowland Talks to Radio Facts
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the most popular sections in Radio Facts is our reviews of TV One’s hit show Unsung. The show just enjoyed a monumental 5th season with their highest ratings... -
Inspirational Words from Tyler Perry – Sometimes It’s Best to Be Hidden
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsI think the things that Tyler says during these vignettes are inspirational and important. I admire the fact that he has taken to the internet to do them because I... -
SiriusXM’s Joe Madison Interviews First Lady Michelle Obama and
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsSiriusXM’s Joe Madison Interviews First Lady Michelle Obama about “Let’s Move” Campaign In one-on-one interview, Obama reveals how First Family stays fit and pledges her devotion to this cause in... -
Sound of Blackness win NAACP Image Award
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsTHE MALACO MUSIC GROUP Congratulates THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS for winning the NAACP AWARD in the category of OUTSTANDING WORLD MUSIC ALBUM for their current, Self -Titled CD Project ... -
5 Ways Black Radio Can be Saved
Posted on February 21, 2012 | 1 CommentA couple of weeks ago we posted “5 Inside reasons why Radio Sucks” The post was immensly popular. Now we posts the 5 things that are preventable but that are... -
Nashville Urban DJ Curtis “Scooby” Senior Dies from Heart Failure
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsWUBT (The Beat’s) Curtis “Scooby” Senior this past Saturday, Feb. 18. “Scooby” was one half of “Dolewite and Scooby”, tag-teaming show who had long presided over the 7:00-10:00 P.M. shift... -
HeadKrack from Rickey Smiley’s Morning Show Heads out for European Tour with Rap Group
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsAs we repeatedly state…ANY urban DJ that thinks working for the corporations is going to make them a star is in for one helluva rude awakening. I know he’s from... -
UNSUNG REVIEW: Shelia E, Premieres Feb 27
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsThere certainly isn’t one black celebrity that we know everything about. The incredibly beautiful Shelia Escovedo was once viewed as a Prince protege` but in reality, she was much more... -
Murdered DJ’s Assailants Still Free
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsWGOV station jock Stephon Edgerton, aka “Juan Gatti,” was ending his shift on Friday, Jan. 20, when he was surprised and shot three times outside of the radio station off... -
Chaka Khan’s Interview on Whitney Houston Everyone is Talking About
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No CommentsPierce tries to defend Clive Davis’ decision to have the annual Grammy party while Whitney Houston’s body was still in the hotel but Chaka disagrees. This interview has been one... -
Bobby Brown felt “Disrespected” at Whitney Houston’s Funeral, Left Early, Issues Statement
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No Comments“My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wifeWhitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail... -
Live Whitney Houston Funeral Coverage on Radio Facts
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Nick Cannon Steps Down from 92.3 Now Morning Radio Gig Because…
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsNick Cannon is stepping down from his M-F morning show with 92.3 NOW in NY. He will continue to host the successful weekend program, Cannon’s Countdown, syndicated by Cumulus Media... -
Idiot Radio? John and Ken go TOO Far, Call Whitney a WHAT?
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 1 CommentKFI announced the suspension Thursday, saying John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou also known as John and Ken for their insensitive and derogatory remarks about the late Whitney Houston. The... -
Whitney Houston’s Tribute Program
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 1 CommentClick Through Numbers (above) to see the entire Tribute This is not the actual funeral program but an exceptionally written tribute by a fan. -
Happy Birthday to Lenny Williams
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsRadio Facts wishes a happy birthday to industry legend Mr. Lenny Williams today. His new single “Still” is going strong. -
Industry Vet Roland Edison Dies
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsBest known for his tenure at RCA Records, he was responsible for breaking SWV. No further details were given on his death. We will keep you posted of any new... -
Eclectic New Wave Legends Kraftwerk Gets Exhibit
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsTHE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS THE FIRST LIVE RETROSPECTIVE OF THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC PIONEERS KRAFTWERK Kraftwerk–Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Comprises Complete Experience with Music,... -
Whitney Houston Music Sales Skyrocket, Chart Numbers
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsSince the death of Whitney Houston on Saturday, February 11, sales of the music diva’s albums have skyrocketed. “Whitney: The Greatest Hits” album re-enters the Billboard 200 chart at No. 6.... -
Usher Releases New Single “Climax” Digitally Feb 28 (listen here)
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsUSHER RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “CLIMAX” AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL PROVIDERS ON FEBRUARY 28TH FROM FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE LATER THIS SPRING CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW TO... -
False Teeth Report: The Tom Joyner Morning Show for iPhone?
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsSo we admit, technology is not perfect. Are they allowing iPhones in nursing homes now? If so, The Tom Joyner Morning Show can sell this app. We are not saying... -
TV One to Air The Black List
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsTV ONE TO AIR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY SERIES THE BLACK LIST FEB. 17-19 AT 8 PM ET AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH – Visitors to tvone.tv can add their... -
10 Things Black People CAN NOT Keep Ignoring!
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsIn the black community, we are reactive. We do not often respond to a situation until it’s too late. In addition we don’t often use that opportunity to enforce a... -
TRICIA JENKINS (TJ) NAMED TO AIRSTAFF AND MUSIC DIRECTOR DUTIES AT KMNB
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsTRICIA JENKINS (TJ) NAMED TO AIRSTAFF AND MUSIC DIRECTOR DUTIES AT KMNB, CBS RADIO MINNEAPOLIS Tricia Jenkins (TJ) is the second on-air personality to join CBS RADIO’s KMNB in Minneapolis;... -
DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH “INFILTRATING HOLLYWOOD:
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsDOCUMENTARY CHANNEL HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH “INFILTRATING HOLLYWOOD: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR” THIS FEBRUARY Directors Christine Acham & Clifford Wards’ gripping... -
Brownhornhit Out at WBLS
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsBudget cuts are the culprit for terminating the MD position. PD Skip Dillard will take over the duties. -
V103 CHICAGO ADDS Keith Sweat’s Radio Show
Posted on February 13, 2012 | 1 CommentV103 CHICAGO ADDS THE SWEAT HOTEL TO LATE NIGHT LINE-UP The Sweat Hotel Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary and Marks 50th Affiliate with WVAZ-FM Chicago – February 10, 2012 – V103 announced... -
UNSUNG Hits Rating’s High, Shelia E, Ray Parker and David Ruffin Next…
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsTV ONE’S AWARD-WINNING UNSUNG SETS NEW VIEWERSHIP RECORDS IN ITS FIFTH SEASON, WINDS UP LATEST SEASON WITH RAY PARKER JR., SHEILA E, DAVID RUFFIN AND WHODINI – Please note new... -
Gamble and Huff Statement on Whitney Houston
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsJOINT STATEMENT FROM KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF, LEGENDARY ‘SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA’ PRODUCERS AND PIONEERS, ON THE DEATH OF WHITNEY HOUSTON GAMBLE & HUFF WROTE AND PRODUCED HITS WITH THE... -
Berry Gordy Statement on Whitney Houston
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsWhitney Houston was not only an amazing artist but also a beautiful person. She was so smart and her knowledge and appreciation for the musical art form was remarkable. Every...
