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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
01 February 2012 2:39 PM | 1 Comment -
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”
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
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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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black radio Archive
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KEVSUM: Ode to Don Cornelius
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsOK, so this is not actually a poem but a dedication nonetheless… Never think you KNOW a person, You never really know what a person is going through or dealing... -
5 Inside Reasons Why Radio Sucks
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 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... -
Ten Things Martin Luther King Jr Might Be Surprised, Disappointed or Inspired by Today.
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsTen Things Martin Luther King Jr Might Be Surprised, Disappointed or Inspired by Today. Dr King has been gone for almost 45 years and while many things have changed, many... -
KEVSUM: Brand New Me… SEE/Changes at the Labels/Stock Market//Mo’Nique/Investing NOW/Fake FaceBook Preachers/PD Contest/Vegetarian
Posted on August 9, 2011 | 3 CommentsGreetings friends. This is the new me. I’ve lost a LOT of weight and I’ve been working out like a gym rat maniac. See the arms? I am not done... -
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes Talks About New Christian Website
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsRadio One founder and chairperson Cathy Hughes spoke with “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” today about the prospect of writing a book on her life and pioneering career. Hughes, who... -
Radio, Retail and Record Labels: A Marriage Divorced by Technology (repost)
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 1 CommentThis past weekend, I went and purchased over a hundred dollars worth of CDs (you can get a LOT for that) and I was reminded of “the record store experience”... -
President Obama’s Major Victory Sure to Bear Conservative Backlash.. where is Black Radio?
Posted on May 2, 2011 | No CommentsWhat a GREAT opportunity to support our President. Can you say second term? While the White House and the world celebrate the major victory of President Obama and our troops... -
NAACP Heritage Breakfast gathering hears about return of black radio station
Posted on February 24, 2011 | No CommentsDECATUR, Ill – Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People may have thought they wasted their time when they picketed a local radio station three Februarys... -
Prepaid Cards Generally Deemed Rip Off: Tom Joyner still offers his new one to 8 Million Black Listeners
Posted on January 10, 2011 | 4 CommentsAmidst the recent heartfelt story of a DJ who fell from grace, got involved in drugs and alcohol and was booted out of the radio industry a decade ago, ending... -
KEVIN’S SUMMARY: Williams Credits Spann, More Homeless Urban Folks, Online Marketing a GREAT Resort
Posted on January 6, 2011 | 4 CommentsBefore I start this story I have to give Ted credit for giving one of our Radio Facts Top 10 Urban DJs of All Time credit. He mentioned Hank Spann... -
Retail, Radio Stations and Record Labels… A Marriage Divorced by Technology?
Posted on December 29, 2010 | No CommentsA Quick Look Back One of the fondest memories I have as a kid growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., ended up being my career choice as an adult. As of... -
KEVIN’S SUMMARY: Top 10 Urban DJs, Why some names were missing…
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsFellow Radio Friends… First and foremost…thanks SO much for participating in my first of many contests and Radio Facts features: The Top 10 Urban DJs of All Time. It went... -
Radio Facts Starts Urban Industry Directory/Bios
Posted on November 27, 2010 | No CommentsWe get bombarded with requests for urban industry people for everything from a song they played on the radio to actual paid work. I realized there is no urban industry... -
KEVIN’S SUMMARY: All Smiley/V103 Hoax?/Murphy’s Slaw/Slave Station/
Posted on October 18, 2010 | No CommentsFinally Smiley OK I wanted to give the other trades an opportunity to AT LEAST be late on this story and act like they got it first (see I try)... -
Actual Job Posting for Radio (SLAVE)
Posted on October 17, 2010 | No CommentsARE YOU SERIOUS? This station is obviously looking for a black radio person…but the best part is… THIS IS A PART TIME JOB! I deleted the email address and the... -
Cathy Hughes Campaign Antics over Radio One Airwaves Annoying Listeners?
Posted on October 26, 2009 | 3 CommentsYesterday I read a very interesting article on The Root about Cathy Hughes and her campaign against HR 848 which the blog clearly states, the listeners don’t care about. When... -
RF READER STATES: Urban Radio is not charging ENOUGH for Advertising
Posted on October 21, 2009 | No CommentsI have to run out for a few and don’t have the time to respond to this now but want to know your thoughts…. K Kevin Here’s the deal: free... -
Do Urban Radio Announcers Lack the Intellect to do Talk Shows?
Posted on September 20, 2009 | 4 CommentsI was talking to a black radio legend who made me swear I would not reveal who he is.. but when I mentioned the need to have radical talk shows... -
5 Good Reasons to Join the Urban Industry's 1st Social Network: RFSN
Posted on July 18, 2009 | No Comments1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry Social Networking group 2. This... -
Tom Joyner's Confusing New Response to Chicago Situation…
Posted on March 26, 2009 | No CommentsI’m not really sure what Tom is saying here. I think he is saying, on one hand , the ratings are why he’s no longer on the air and it’s... -
Warren Ballentine, one of black talk radio’s new stars?
Posted on July 28, 2008 | No CommentsWarren Ballentine, one of black talk radio’s new stars, was on a tear against Senator John McCain as he broadcast from the Greenbriar Mall here last week, blithely dismissing Mr.... -
STATIONS THAT HIRE IDIOTS: KRLA Radio Host Kevin James BOMBS on Hardball, (funny video)
Posted on May 16, 2008 | No CommentsFiled Under: KRLA Should be Embarrassed! This is case where age and experience prevail over the rambling young, brainless radio hosts that they hire daily in LA talk radio who... -
Urban Radio is on LIFE SUPPORT
Posted on November 27, 2007 | No CommentsEditor’s Note: ALL urban stations in the country should listen to V-103 in Atlanta, Reggie Rouse is doing an excellent programming job and that station GETS IT. Many other urban...
