Cumulus Sues Michael Baisden for Overpayment It was March 2013 when Cumulus Media Networks syndicated radio host Michael Baisden posted a commentary on his Facebook page, writing "It’s Not About The Job It’s About The Journey (Yes, I'm leaving radio).... Read More...
NPR Cancels “Tell Me More” Protests Growing The National Black Church Initiative, a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches, called on all African Americans to withhold donations to National Public Radio after it cancelled "Tell Me More," its only p... Read More...
Dr. Maya Angelou Passes The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Maya Angelou. Miss Angelou passed away at age 86. Maya Angelou is an American author and poet. She has published seven autobiogr... Read More...
KJ Holiday Died from Massive Heart Attack The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of WJLB-Detroit PD KJ Holiday. Holiday died of a massive heart attack while participating in a kick boxing class. Funeral services for... Read More...
Just Blues Music Awards Jus' Blues Music Foundation presents the 2014 Jus' Blues Music Awards "Nurturing The Soul of Blues" July 31 in Tunica, Mississippi Jus' Blues Music Awards ... Read More...
WQMG-Greensboro Adds Chris Malone WQMG-Greensboro has hired Chris Malone as the station's new APD/PM Driver. Malone was most recently PD of WBZJ-Raleigh. Malone replaces BJ Murphy, who has moved on. Malone reports to WQMG PD Shilynne Cole, comm... Read More...
Love Jones Girlz “Cover Girl” Love Jones Girlz have been described as TLC meets Destiny's Child. The trio of Claire Jones, Noni Chinn and Taylor Nirvana Jones just released their new single "Cover Girl". The infectious up-tempo ant... Read More...
D.A. Johnson new President of SRT/GM of Light Records Former Malaco Music Group head of Gospel, D.A. Johnson has been named General Manager of Light Records and President of SRT Entertainment; overseeing every aspect as it pertains to the running of the label.... Read More...
Bohannon’s “Salute to James Brown” Friend of The Urban Buzz Ronnie Matthews wants us to know that Hamilton Bohannon and James Brown, (The Godfather of Soul) were very good friends for many years. After James’ passing Bohannon decided to do a... Read More...
Top Ten Janet Jackson Songs of All-Time The Urban Buzz Top Ten The Urban Buzz Top Ten Janet Jackson Songs of All-Time I can’t say “I know” Janet Jackson, even though there have been occasions where our paths have crossed over the years. I ca... Read More...
