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0May 17, 2012

Lil Kim Talks Beef, Plastic Surgery, & the Music Industry with the Breakfast Club

This is so incredibly creative… Do you enjoy reading Radio Facts? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter0May 17, 2012

WOW: Great Video 2012 Remix of Marvin Gaye “Ain’t That Peculiar”

TMZ is reporting that Disco Queen Donna Summer died this morning. We’re told Summer was in Florida at the time of her death. She was 63 years old. Sources close...0May 17, 2012

Disco Queen Donna Summer has Died

0May 17, 2012

Jay-Z Supports Obama’s New Stance on Gay Marriage

0May 17, 2012

Homeless Street Dancer Brings America’s Got Talent to Tears

Something is seriously wrong when people rob a man of the cloth. You would think the crooks would have said excuse me Pastor and asked for a prayer or said...0May 16, 2012

Pastor Marvin Winans Carjacked and Robbed

0May 16, 2012

Bobby Brown Stops by the Ellen Show to Talk about Whitney

Perfecting Purpose is pleased to announce that the documentary From Fatherless to Fatherhood is now available for pre-order at www.tofatherhood.com From Fatherless To Fatherhood, directed by filmmaker Kobie Brown, explores...0May 16, 2012

“From Fatherless to Fatherhood” Documentary Ready for Pre-Order

Boost Mobile in association with Guerilla Union have announced the return of the ROCK THE BELLS 2012 FESTIVAL SERIES powered by BlackBerry. The world-class platform will feature an array of...0May 16, 2012

Rock the Bells is at it Again with Announcement of Huge 2012 Line-Up

“In a time where being lyrical is considered illegal, I continue to give you That Raw” Hip hop recording artist Torae has released the video for That Raw, the latest...0May 16, 2012

Torae Releases Cinematic Video for “That Raw” (Produced by Pete Rock)

Nick Cannon launched his new company called 12SOCIETY which has just gone up minutes ago at www.12society.com. Nick Cannon (MTV’s The Nick Cannon Show, Wild ‘N Out, and America’s Got...0May 16, 2012

Nick Cannon Launches New Company, 12Society

Chuck Brown, the bandleader who capitalized on funk’s percussive pulse to create go-go, the genre of music that has soundtracked life in black Washington for more than three decades, died...0May 16, 2012

Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies

0May 15, 2012

Jay-Z and Mayor Michael Nutter Announce “Made in America” Festival in Philly

Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and Milyoni today announced a Celebrity Cinema live chat on Facebook with Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley’s eldest son and executive producer of “MARLEY.” The definitive...0May 15, 2012

Celebrity Screening of “Marley” Allows Fans to Interact With Ziggy Marley on Facebook

On August 28, the acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke will release Heritage, his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper. Heritage finds...0May 15, 2012

Guitarist/Vocalist Lionel Loueke Returns August 28 Release of Heritage

Dear NABJ Family, We are just a mere 37 days away from our annual convention. Thank you for registering for the 2012 Convention & Career Fair in mass numbers, thank...0May 15, 2012

Last Day to Register for the NABJ Convention

Xavier University of Louisiana’s Undergraduate STEM program is recognized with a $500,000 grant from UNCF/Merck Science Initiative (UMSI), in conjunction with the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building, for a Science,...0May 15, 2012

Xavier University Recognized by UNCF Merck Science Initiative

0May 13, 2012

Marlon Wayans Talks Twitter Beef with Kevin Hart & Joe Budden on Sway in the Morning

According to a report by TMZ, A man claiming to be Stevie Wonder’s nephew has been charged with attempting to extort the singer by threatening to go to the tabloids...0May 13, 2012

Stevie Wonder’s Nephew Arrested on Felony Extortion Charges Claiming Incest

Last night, SESAC, the nation’s fastest growing performing rights organization, awarded Rico Love with top honors at the 16th Annual SESAC Pop Music Awards when he was named Songwriter of...0May 12, 2012

Usher, Melanie Fiona, Rico Love, Sylvia Rhone & a Host of Others Attended the SESAC Pop Awards

Christina Salgado (http://christinasalgadobgc9.tumblr.com/), a beautiful Puerto Rican/Brazilian model and dancer from Jersey City, New Jersey, will invade TV screens and airwaves this summer as the latest addition to the Bad...0May 11, 2012

Model Christina Salgado Joins the Cast of Bad Girls Club

Atlanta ’s Hottest Hip Hop Station, WHTA Hot 107.9 has made a second announcement of artists scheduled to perform at Birthday Bash 17, Saturday June 16, 2012 at the Philips...0May 11, 2012

Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 Announces Three More Artists for Huge Birthday Bash

The GMA Foundation (GMAF) has announced that it will induct Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Dallas Holm, The Hoppers, Love Song and Rex Humbard into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of...0May 11, 2012

Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, & More Announced as GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Universal Orlando Resort is unveiling even more powerhouse performers that will take the stage at the 2012 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night beginning June 9 through July 14, Universal...0May 11, 2012

Universal Orlando Resort Announces Huge Acts for Summer Concert Series

National Radio Personality and Best Selling Author Michael Baisden Explodes on the Literary Landscape With Political/Action Thriller ”Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex: Everyone Has A Price” Baisden’s Sequel to Maintenance Man skillfully mixes modern-day...0May 11, 2012

Move Over Steve Harvey, Michael Baisden wants his Book Platform BACK!

Columbia Records’ Rebecca Ferguson recently performed a showcase of her material in New York.. Here she is pictured with Columbia Records’ VP or Urban Promotion Cynthia Johnson.0May 10, 2012

Rebecca Ferguson Performs a Showcase in NY

Do you enjoy reading Radio Facts? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter0May 10, 2012

Chris Brown Theraflu Freestyle…Is He Dissing Rihanna at 1:12?

Miami Radio vet and comedian Michael Yo had a sit down interview with Lark Voorhies for the “Yo Show” on Yahoo and obviously things have changed drastically for Voorhies. The...0May 10, 2012

Lark Voorhies from Saved By the Bell Today (vid)

0May 10, 2012

Beyonce Talks More Babies, Losing Weight, & Being Nervous about Upcoming Show

DARK SHADOWS REVIEW By Kirkland Morris “At last darkness has come.” Perhaps, just in time. Although Dark Shadows is a funny movie with an edge, it may prove to be...0May 10, 2012

Radio Facts Review: Dark Shadows

Radio Facts recently wrote about the changes taking place on the KBLX in San Francisco. The most noted was the demise of the 20-plus year morning radio show hosted by...1May 10, 2012

Artists Tired of Playing by Corporate Radio’s Stringent Rules Become Savvy in Other Ways to Promote Product

Ten-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Chaka Khan (who just shed 60 pounds) joined David Foster and Friends at the Kennedy Center Spring Gala in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 6, to raise...0May 9, 2012

WOW: Look at Chaka Khan Now!!!

I can’t help to think how unfortunate it is that we didn’t learn about this story sooner and that perhaps the urban industry could have purchased some of these priceless...1May 9, 2012

Supreme Radio Legend Magnificent Montague Falls on Hard Times forced to sell Valuable Collection

New Music Seminar (NMS) announces the 2012 “Artist On The Verge Top 100 Chart,” the most comprehensive chart for emerging artists in the U.S. Artist On The Verge Top 100...0May 9, 2012

New Music Seminar Announces “ARTIST ON THE VERGE – TOP 100″ CHART

Brian Thomas has been named Vice President of Programming for the six CBS RADIO stations in Tampa, it was announced today by Benjamin Hill, Senior Vice President and Market Manager,...0May 9, 2012

Brian Thomas Named VP of Programming for CBS Radio Tampa

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Bay Area legend, E-40 and Problem hit BET’s 106 and Park with “Function”!

The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the results of a nationwide poll conducted by Harris Interactive which shows that four out of five Americans who own a cell phone...0May 9, 2012

NAB Poll Shows Growing Demand for Radio-Capable Cell Phones

“As I mourn my friend, Adam Yauch aka MCA, I send my heartfelt condolences to hiswife, daughter and loving parents. I think of all of the good times we shared...0May 9, 2012

Statement From DJ Hurricane on the passing of Adam Yauch aka MCA

Celebrating its fifth year, Focus Features’ Africa First Program will accept entries beginning this Monday, May 14th and continuing through Monday, August 20th. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement...0May 9, 2012

5th Year of Focus Features’ Africa First Program Accepting Entries

McKnight makes some great points here. He’s probably tired of playing the nice guy and he knows he needs to branch out and try new things in order to remain...0May 9, 2012

Brian McKnight Talks Fallout Over Song and Limited Space for Older Artists on the Radio

0May 9, 2012

Jermaine Dupri Presents Global 14′s “The Cut” Radio Show

BOBBY BROWN is without question, one of R&B/Pop Music’s most adored vocalist and controversial celebrity for well over a decade. Bobby began branding his recognizable sound (“Girlfriend”, “Don’t Be Cruel”,...0May 8, 2012

BOBBY BROWN To Release Highly Anticipated New Solo Album The Masterpiece

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