WBLS Archive

I 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...0December 4, 2009

CBC Seeks Congressional Consessions for minority-owned stations like WBLS with massive debt, Reasonable or not?

What 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...0November 2, 2009

Did Jay Z have any input in Charlamagne Getting Fired from The Beat?

Do you enjoy reading Radio Facts? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on TwitterThis is damn near a year to the date that he was fired from WBLS. Charlamagne...0October 28, 2009

Charlamagne Fired from Radio One's WRNB in Philly: Beanie Sigel Interview and Jay Z Controversy

Celebrity 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...0September 19, 2009

“ EGYPT ” WRAP A WEEK LONG HOSTING STINT ON 107.5 WBLS-FM WITH ALL-STAR LINEUP

It 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)...0July 12, 2009

Wendy Williams' TV Show Starts Tomorrow: Why is she holding on to Radio Gig?

A 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...0July 7, 2009

CORRECTION: Wendy Williams Affiliates

PPM Ratings for Radio Stations in the following Markets. Congrats to WBLS, WVEE and all of our favorite programmers. | Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Dallas |  Detroit | ...0April 24, 2009

New PPM (Radio) Ratings for Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York and other cities.. How did your favorite station do? (see here)

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 state Lavette Bills played sympathetic...0March 20, 2009

OH NO: WBLS/NY Radio Hostess Arrested/Used Station To Con Homeowners

Lee began his career in 1979 after receiving his BA and MA in Communications from New York Institute of Technology, where he was a DJ for 88.7 WTNY Radio. Lee...2February 6, 2009

Dr. Bob Lee Takes Overnights at WBLS

Industry vet Vaughn Harper and Overnight vet Champagne who just celebrated 20 years on the air this year (ouch) are both out but we hear the station is looking to...1November 26, 2008

WBLS Changes Eves and Overnights, Send T&Rs

We did a lengthy interview with WBLS’s Skip Dillard on the state of urban radio, finding new talent and what he thinks the future holds for urban radio. Don’t miss...0November 21, 2008

Skip Dillard Addresses Today’s Radio in the Digital Issue of Radio Facts

Urban and Spanish-Language Radio Stations Earn Top Rankings in New PPM Ratings New York: Steve Harvey on WBLS-FM ties for Number One among Persons 25-54 in AM Drive; Chicago: “Piolin...0October 6, 2008

WHAT: Urban and Spanish-Language Radio Stations Earn Top Rankings in New PPM Ratings

98.7 Kiss FM (WRKS) was the market winner with a solid number one ranking in the final New York metro arbitron diary 12+, 25-54 and 35-54 Spring release. Kiss also...0July 21, 2008

FINAL NYC ARBITRON DIARY REPORT REFLECTS WRKS #1

2008 NAB MARCONI RADIO AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED WASHINGTON, DC – NAB announced today the finalists for the NAB Marconi Radio Awards honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in...0July 14, 2008

2008 NAB MARCONI RADIO AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED/WBLS Included

The Steve Harvey Morning Show will join the lineup at 105.3 WACR-FM in Columbus, Miss. , effective June 30. The program will be heard weekdays from 5 – 9 a.m....0June 11, 2008

Steve Harvey Gets Another Station

Filed Under: Are there any qualified weaveologists is New York? I don’t know if I can take all this industry news in one day.. Let me have a seat with...0June 11, 2008

GREASE CAN’S ON THE STOVE: Wendy Williams Accused of Plotting Ms. Jones Murder????

COCA-COLA CELEBRATES ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT THE APOLLO – THURSDAY, JUNE 5th To Kick Off Black Music Month and the Excitement Leading Up to the Essence Music Festival, Music Fans...0June 5, 2008

WBLS and Essence Music Festival, Music Fans Are Treated to a Special Insider’s Concert at the World-Famous Apollo Theater with Anthony Hamilton

Filed Under: “Urban Station Seeking Civil Lawyers” The New York Post is reporting that Nicole Spence, a former employee of Wendy Williams is suing Williams’ husband Kevin Hunter for sexual...0March 25, 2008

DJ’s Husband Beat Her at Station?

This could not have happened to a nicer guy… Skip Dillard’s recent post at WPGC comes to a end as he heads for the big apple to replace Vinny Brown...0February 22, 2008

Skip Dillard Replaces Vinny Brown @ Inner City

Read more about what Vinny told the Daily News here….0January 31, 2008

Vinny Brown talks about Life Post WBLS

(picture credit Radio Facts) Looks like Wendy Williams will be doing her own talk show starting in the Number one market this spring. She will continue to do her show...0November 30, 2007

Wendy Williams Gets TV Show in NY

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