Tom Joyner’s Brother Albert Dies Albert Joyner, one of the nation’s most successful owners of McDonald’s franchises and philanthropist, passed away in Jackson, Mississippi on Wednesday June 3, 2015. He was 69. Joyner was a fervent family man ... Read More...
Dom Kennedy – Dom Kennedy (Review) When it comes to the current state of west coast hip-hop, summertime always for sure means one thing: A new Dom Kennedy project! Today the Leimert Park emcee released his third commercial self-titled album. Thi... Read More...
Rick Nuhn has gone fishin’! Radio & Record Industry veteran Rick Nuhn is "hanging up his skates." He made the announcement on Facebook last week. Here is a recap from Rick himself: It’s an old adage, but appropriate for today…”Timing... Read More...
Cortney Hicks moves to WBAV-Charlotte Beasley Media Group Urban AC WBAV (V101.9)/Charlotte welcomes major market pro Cortney Hicks aboard as MD/afternoon drive talent. Ms. Hicks most recently did middays at WMMJ-DC Washington’s Majic 102.3. This... Read More...
Not Your Average Joe The Ultimate Love Scene” – Joe was in town last week to kick off the 2nd leg of the Forever Charlie Tour. He was host to a very special edition of the Quiet Storm where he shared thoughts on having friends... Read More...
Ramonski Love Exits WSRB-Chicago Ramonski Luv has exited the night show on Crawford’s WSRB-Chicago with no replacement being named. Ramonski, whose real name is Ramon Wade, is a 30-year market vet who is probably best known for his 14-year run... Read More...
The Urban Buzz to moderate the Urban Network Conference Radio Panel The Urban Network Music and Entertainment Conference 2015 “Back To Basics 2” is set for San Diego’s Crowne Plaza Hotel June 4th through 7th. Once again this year, The Urban Buzz will moderat... Read More...
NABJ Trains Young Journalists at World Summit of Mayors in Ghana The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is participating in the Fourth Summit of Mayors and Leaders of Africa and of African Descent in Ghana. 300 prominent mayors, elected officials, and privat... Read More...
Actor/Comedian Reynaldo Rey Passes Reynaldo Rey, the actor-comedian who appeared in such films as "Friday" and "White Men Can't Jump," has died. He was 75. Rey's manager Vanzil Burke says he died Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital from compli... Read More...
The Weeknd – The Hills (Music Video) The Weeknd just released this stunning new video for "The Hills." This is a fantastic follow up from his last single "Earned It" off the Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack. We hope you're enjoying this string of v... Read More...
