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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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WBLS Archive
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The Most Popular 10 Black Radio Stations Nationwide
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsAllow me to say the stations listed are not necessarily the highest rated but these are the stations RadioFacts.com gets the most email, song request, prayer request, job request and... -
Vaughn Harper’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive (pic)
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsVaughn Harper’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive (2011) to benefit the children of Harlem Dowling was another huge success. This year included a contribution from Vaughn’s friends at Sesame Street. photo... -
JEFF FOXX Takes His Show to TV on The Web
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsPopular New York Radio Personality JEFF FOXX Takes His Show to TV on The Web Thursday, December 15th Marks The Online Premiere of His New Jeff Foxx TV Show (New... -
WBLS Circle of Sisters Event (pic)
Posted on October 9, 2011 | No CommentsWBLS/WLIB Presented it’s annual Circle of Sisters Columbus Day weekend. The 30,000 plus in attendance enjoyed concerts, seminars, Steve Harvey’s “Family Feud Live”, shopping and more. WBLS Music Director Brown... -
Steve Harvey Expands Mentoring Weekend
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsAWARD-WINNING RADIO PERSONALITY, ENTERTAINER & FAMILY FEUD TV HOST STEVE HARVEY EXPANDS HIS MENTORING WEEKEND TO NEW YORK CITY Harvey & Friends to Host 100 Young Men on October 7-9,... -
KEVSUM: Tom Joyner WHAT?/Black Owned Station Strike
Posted on September 6, 2011 | No CommentsGreetings RF family. I’m really good with these titles aren’t I? Makes you want to click the links, right? Be my guest. I’m sitting at Starbucks with my 711 Coffee.... -
Creditors Seek to Put Inner City Broadcasting in Bankruptcy
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the largest radio broadcasting companies targeting African-Americans and founded by civil rights leader Percy Sutton could wind up under the control of billionaire Ron Burkle and other creditors... -
WBLS CAFÉ MOCHA RADIO SHOW CELEBRATES THREE FEMALE PIONEERS AT AWARDS BRUNCH APRIL 30TH
Posted on April 27, 2011 | No CommentsHonorees include Vy Higginsen, Founder and CEO of the Mama Foundation for the Arts, Debi Jackson, co-host of the Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International® (HJTTI) Scholarship Competition and Marty Gillis,... -
Citadel Talking to Steve Harvey?
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsThere is a rumor going around the industry that Citadel has been courting Steve Harvey, who’s contract was recently up for renewal with Premiere. While Citadel may be looking for... -
WBLS’s Skip Dillard: An Interview with Radio Facts Top 10 Programmer of All Time Winner
Posted on February 11, 2011 | 1 CommentKEVIN ROSS: Congratulations on placing in the Top 10 Urban Programmers of All Time. How did you find out about it? SKIP DILLARD: I got the blast from Radio Facts... -
WBLS’s Egypt Wins Bet… (pics)
Posted on January 12, 2011 | No Comments07.5 WBLS New York Midday personality Egypt clowns Radio WHHH Hot 96.3 Indianapolis afternoon host Jay Rio who made an on-air bet on the Colts/Jets Wildcard playoff game and LOST!... -
Café Mocha Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Home on New York’s WBLS-FM
Posted on January 11, 2011 | No CommentsFastest Growing Syndicated Radio Show for Women of Color partners with “Dr. Oz Show”Nationally syndicated weekly radio show Café Mocha has added the ‘Big Apple’s’ female listeners to its growing... -
NYC Radio Personality/National TV Host, Egypt Sherrod,Partners With Area Non-Profits to Present the First Annual “Egypt’s Give Back Tour”
Posted on December 15, 2010 | No CommentsNYC Radio Personality/National TV Host, Egypt Sherrod,Partners With Area Non-Profits to Present the First Annual “Egypt’s Give Back Tour” (Pictured: WBLS personality Egypt Sherrod, singer Genuwine also attended the event)... -
Hal Jackson
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsHal Jackson is a popular radio and television personality and one of the most respected men in the communications industry. As a radio pioneer, Jackson has experienced many “firsts” that... -
The Entire List of Candidates for The Top 10 Urban DJs of all Time
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsHere are all the great people that voters put on our list. While there was only room at the top for the Top 10, ALL of these people deserve a... -
The Radio Facts Top 10 Best Urban DJs of All Time WINNERS!!
Posted on November 30, 2010 | 18 CommentsThe Radio Facts Top 10 Best DJs of All Time winners are below. I am disappointed but not surprised to see that there is no new talent from the past... -
Frankie Crocker
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No Commentstl_death_crocker.jpg (28 KB) Frankie “Hollywood” Crocker (December 18, 1937, Buffalo, New York, USA – October 21, 2000, North Miami Beach, Florida) was a famous New York radio DJ. (Coined “Hollywood”... -
Who Are The Best DJs and The Best Radio Jocks of All Time?
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 8 CommentsIt’s been a long time since I have seen a list of the best DJs, Mix Jocks and Radio Jocks. I was looking on line and most of the “famous”... -
WBLS hosts a listener lunch with El Debarge
Posted on October 12, 2010 | No CommentsWBLS hosts a listener lunch with El Debarge at the Pink Tea Cup in the Village on 10/10. Egypt Sherrod and El DeBarge/pics with listeners. -
LOOK: It’s Keith Sweat Performing
Posted on August 9, 2010 | 1 CommentNo comment. I have to look at his numbers in NY at WBLS.. is he still on there? -
WLIB/WBLS Faith, Hope & Healing Service for Haiti in Times Square
Posted on February 4, 2010 | No CommentsTens of thousand s poured into Times Square for an inter-Faith Prayer Service for Haiti Thursday Evening Feb 4th. Among those speaking/performing included Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Pastor Joel and Victoria... -
KEVIN'S SUMMARY: Keith Sweat, Death of the Urban DJ, Charlamagne, Chingy, Susan Boyle, CHR Radio, Teddy Riley
Posted on December 31, 2009 | 2 CommentsI can’t believe another week has come and gone and it’s the last week and last day of 2009. What does 2010 have to offer? I came across a video... -
FINAL NAIL IN THE RADIO COFFIN: Keith Sweat Gets Quiet Storm Gig at WBLS?
Posted on December 30, 2009 | 4 CommentsI won’t say I would have gotten it but I expressed some interest in the Quiet Storm gig at WBLS, sent in an mp3 and I got a good response,... -
On Egypt Sherrod and Urban DJs: Web and Networks Provide Best Opportunities for creating Celebrityhood
Posted on December 6, 2009 | No CommentsEgypt Sherrod is the new midday host for WBLS in NY. Egypt is incredibly talented, but she can also stop traffic. You can tell she works hard on her skills,... -
CBC Seeks Congressional Consessions for minority-owned stations like WBLS with massive debt, Reasonable or not?
Posted on December 4, 2009 | No CommentsI ask these rhetorical questions because I’m open to suggestion. Is WBLS any worse off than other radio stations? Can the Congressional Black Caucus’ request be seen as “fair” by... -
Did Jay Z have any input in Charlamagne Getting Fired from The Beat?
Posted on November 2, 2009 | No CommentsWhat an unfortunate anniversary… Charlamagne was fired from WBLS almost a year to the date in 2008 too. I was lucky enough to be one of the first to run... -
Charlamagne Fired from Radio One's WRNB in Philly: Beanie Sigel Interview and Jay Z Controversy
Posted on October 28, 2009 | No CommentsThis is damn near a year to the date that he was fired from WBLS. Charlamagne is so damn funny. He is requesting sympathy pu..y for retribution of his firing... -
“ EGYPT ” WRAP A WEEK LONG HOSTING STINT ON 107.5 WBLS-FM WITH ALL-STAR LINEUP
Posted on September 19, 2009 | No CommentsCelebrity Guests Included “The Who’s Who” In Music, Film, Television, Comedy, Sports & The Literary World Radio/TV personality and blogger (www.EgyptSaidSo.com), EGYPT, brings a power-packed week of hosting the afternoon... -
Wendy Williams' TV Show Starts Tomorrow: Why is she holding on to Radio Gig?
Posted on July 12, 2009 | No CommentsIt took Wendy 20 years to get to this point, as an urban jock, it has to be bittersweet. In addition, she must have an insane love for radio (WBLS)... -
CORRECTION: Wendy Williams Affiliates
Posted on July 7, 2009 | No CommentsA couple of weeks ago, I got some information from a pretty good source and I researched it and found information to collaborate their information. Unfortunately, both were wrong. I...
