Lifetime Gets Soul? African-Americans and Jewish folks have weathered enough trauma throughout their histories to survive Lifetime’s latest programming offering “Kosher Soul,” (how 1970’s), a trivial at best reality sitcom about (... Read More...
Essence Festival 2015 The 2015 Essence Festival will feature Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Kevin Hart, Common and Trombone Shorty, among others, on its main stage at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Festi... Read More...
The Donnie McClurkin Radio Show Shakes Things Up In NYC and Philly! According to the recent January Nielsen radio ratings report sourced against adults in the key 25-54 age demographic, it’s fairly obvious that Gospel recording artist Donnie McClurkin is changing the way ... Read More...
Motown 25 Headed for PBS, CD Boxed Set Available Motown 25: Yesterday – Today – Forever, an updated version of the legendary Motown 25 TV Special, will premiere on most public television stations on February 28, 2015 at 8pm ET, then will repeat immediatel... Read More...
Common & John Legend Win Academy Award for “Glory” Common and John Legend gave a moving acceptance speech after winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Glory' from the soundtrack for Selma. Common and John Legend spoke about voting rights and ... Read More...
Why Is Radio One Trying to Stop This Low-Power FM Station? WIlliam Tucker in WOOK's current studio Not far from the glass-and-concrete pile where broadcasting behemoth Radio One has its headquarters in Silver Spring, William Tucker is readying a studio for a statio... Read More...
Entertainment Icon David Banks Passes The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of David Banks. David was a manager, promotion man, comedy writer, entrepreneur and friend and mentor to many. He worked with Richa... Read More...
“Power Up” KPWR-LA is hiring! KPWR-Los Angeles’ Power 106 is officially looking for a new night jock. "We just promoted our night guy to mornings! Are you our next star!? #1 Power 106 LA is looking for a unique Hip Hop air talent with a... Read More...
Radio One Detroit Chooses Nate Bell Effective Monday, April 20th, Nate Bell will transition from Radio One/Raleigh to the OM role overseeing Radio One /Detroit. VP/GM Kathy Stinehour said, “Nate Bell is a seasoned programmer with an outstanding m... Read More...
New Artist: Young Money Yawn One of the most prevalent artists tearing up the 757 is Young Money Yawn. The Norfolk, VA emcee has grown a rather impressive following from touring with the likes of Juicy J and Shy Glizzy. Young Money Yawn t... Read More...
