iHeartRadio Music Awards Moves to TBS After two years on NBC, The iHeartRadio Music Awards are transitioning to the Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., in a multi-year deal that will have next year's awards show simulcast on TBS, TNT and truTV. The 2... Read More...
Derrick Baker New PD at WQOK-Raleigh Radio One has appointed Derrick Baker as program director for WQOK (K97.5) and WFXC/WFXK (Foxy 107/104) in the Raleigh/Durham market. He joins the heritage stations from Miami’s WEDR where he was director of br... Read More...
Writers Sessions America Honors David Linton With 2015 ICON Award Music industry executive, David Linton was recognized for his contributions to the industry with a 2015 ICON Award in Atlanta on May 28th. The “who’s who” (aka Linton fans and admirers) of Atlanta gathered for ... Read More...
Chris Pringle Passed Away The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of West Coast promo man and entertainment entrepreneur Chris Pringle, who passed away after a lengthy illness. Several years ago, Chris ha... Read More...
One Hot Mess: Summer Jam 2015 WQHT-New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam erupted into chaos Sunday night when police in riot gear tried to contain agitated crowds. The melee started when attendees tried to forcefully enter the Summer Jam concert at ... Read More...
Apple Music Streaming Service Apple has finally jumped into the music streaming race, unveiling Apple Music at WWDC this afternoon. The company revolutionized digital music with the iPod and iTunes, but is now playing catch up, trying to al... Read More...
Meet Jesus Garber of The Jesus Garber Company Jesus Garber, CEO, The Jesus Garber Company Jesus Garber grew up in south LA loving music. Zeus’ professional persuits landed him executive positions at Motown, A&M, Zoo Entertainment (BMG), Hollyw... Read More...
Radio Pros Showing Resilience and Resolve Former WIZF-Cincinnati PD, EJ Greig survived Radio One and has resurfaced as the new PD at Cumulus' WBLX-Mobile. Former WEDR-Miami PD Derek Baker has transitioned from Cox Radio and lande... Read More...
A Little Less of Tom Joyner in Atlanta WALR-Atlanta has started cutting off the last hour of the Tom Joyner Morning Show ending it at 9am to go to live and local programming. The station claims its listeners prefer music over talk in the 9am hour. I... Read More...
Music’s New Soap Opera: “Apples & Tides” I'm paid yo! Drake may have “started from the bottom” but his pockets are about to be more “top dollar” as the check writers at Apple iTunes continue to seek ways and means to usurp Jay-Z‘s Tidal ... Read More...
