Many urban media outlets, which we will categorize as Black and Hispanic owned TV and radio stations have been promoting the need to fill out the 2010 census form.
March 30, 2010
CNN Black in America, Not this time it's NEGRO in America on the 2010 Census Form
Many urban media outlets, which we will categorize as Black and Hispanic owned TV and radio stations have been promoting the need to fill out the 2010 census form.
March 29, 2010
On a list of the top 10 Rap Songs - This is Number One
If you tune in to the mainstream Rhythmic radio format with stations known as "Movin" or "Groovin"; you will invariably hear old school rap. The format geared towards white women 25-54, knows that all hip-hop ain't bad.
What's Going On? Tony Cox blogs on the status of "Upfront"
"UpFront with Tony Cox" is a production of the African-American Public Radio Consortium. The show broadcasts on a few but not nearly enough stations around the country. The show has a loyal following on primarily HBCU stations. For a list of stations see below. Upfront features the latest in politics to entertainment news. Tony Cox writes on the website blog:
Some of you have written wanting to know what’s up with all the repeat shows that we’ve been running. Fair enough.
Redding California Talk Host Accused of On-Air Racist Remarks
Is there anyone surprised by this in our post-racial America?... The host goes on to say he wasn't talking about the Obama White House, but another President.
A.C. Stone moves to afternoons on 97.1 QMG
A.C. Stone is the new afternoon host on Urban AC station 97.1 QMG (WQMG-FM) Greensboro, NC. He replaces Busta Brown. March 26, 2010
Philly's Power 99 Talks to Teens about "Flash Mobs" and Social Networking
It builds them up, like their reputation, (student John) Laderer said last night outside a forum on city youth violence arranged by radio station Power 99. I think some people are just trying to be as hard as the tattoos they're getting. -Philly.com
Power 99 (WUSL) hosted a live hour long forum with five teenagers from various Philadelphia public high schools.
March 24, 2010
The Best Commercial HD2 Station in the World is WHUR World
It's a wonder that more commercial stations don't effectively program or promote their HD2 stations like WHUR in Washington, DC. It just seems that this HD radio thing can barely get off the ground for commercial radio stations. Terrestrial radio has left the door open for online music services like Pandora and Satellite radio to established themselves in the radio entertainment spectrum and fill a void where you would think HD2 stations could provide niche programming that would draw listeners away from their competitors.
The 2 Live Stews - Brothers Scrappin' in the Studio (video)
Yes it's nothing like working in radio with your brother and there's nothing like getting in a fight with him on the air... What is their momma saying about all of this!
March 22, 2010
WPGC makes it official: Big Tigger is the New Morning Host
CBS radio's 95-5 WPGC has announced that Big Tigger is the new morning host as of today. "The Big Tigger Morning Show" will debut with a $100,000 giveawayfor listeners. More details and listen live at the wpgc.com website. BT ended his afternoon hosting duties at the station a week ago and replaces DC radio legend Donnie Simpson. The former BET television personality last hosted the morning drive shift at Power 105.1 (WWPR) in NYC back in 2006 replacing the Star and Buc Wild Morning Show.
March 19, 2010
Black America Hates Tavis Smiley
Let's explore the hate... Ever since Tavis Smiley's appearance on the Al Sharpton radio program, the consensus has been that Tavis stepped on the wrong toes. Tavis is just plain old hatin'. Hatin' on the President and hatin' on Black America's wavy, James Brown tribute bouffant wearing leader.Tavis Smiley: Black America Deserves An Agenda With The President
Before the internet broadcast of "We Count! The Black Agenda is the American Agenda"; Tavis Smiley made a recent appearance on the NPR program 'Tell Me More' with host Michel Martin. He responds to the controversy following his radio appearances on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and the Rev. Al Sharpton's radio program in February. Click below to watch the broadcast.
March 18, 2010
KIIS FM Los Angeles is Number 1 at Making Money
No wonder radio corporations, led by Clear Channel, uses syndicated programs to cut cost and increase profits
March 16, 2010
Coonery and Buffoonery is spelled T-PAIN
For quite a few folks around the country, or to those of you that have paid attention, the new show "Freaknik" has ruffled more than a few feathers. Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has added the program headlined by the modern day minstrel show ringmaster himself T-Pain. He has made quite a name for himself lately and for the autotune technology. T-Pain's technologically altered singing voice has allowed him to parlay his music career into a often seen commercial (at the moment I can't remember the product, nor care to...) and now TV. Who knows what else is in the works for him? Dare we say movies! Maybe Spike Lee can remake a documentary version of his 2000 film Bamboozled and have Mos Def end this madness once and for all.
In the following commentary from Essence Magazine "T-Pain's 'Freaknik' Is Animated Buffoonery"; blogger Shirea L. Carroll says...
Tom Joyner Responds to the Tavis Smiley - Rev. Al Sharpton "Situation"
Syndicated radio morning show host Tom Joyner blogs on the debate that was initiated on his radio show a couple of weeks ago. On the TJMS, Tavis Smiley called out several Black leaders including Al Sharpton for not pressing President Obama to addressed the so-called "Black Agenda." The result was Smiley appearing later that day on Sharpton's radio show. If case you missed it listen here.Joyner's blog titled "Tavis, Al and Unconditional Love" is an open letter to Black America; that all of us have the special privilege of reading.
Dear Black America,
I’m writing this letter to you because I have something personal I need to say. Yes, I’m posting it as a blog, and anyone who wants to read it has access to it, but that’s okay. Because I know - and you know - I’m talking to you. Click here to read more. . .
March 15, 2010
Anji Corley New Midday Host at WPGC, and news on Big Tigger
Anji Corley takes over the midday slot at 95-5 WPGC in Washington, D.C. from 10-2p.m. Corley was most recently the morning co-host with the Donnie Simpson Show. She replaces Michel Wright who is ending her longtime midday run at the station. According to DCRTV, Wright will join D.C. CBS sister station 94.7 Fresh FM as a host. The other news at WPGC concerns the still unfilled morning show host position at the station. Last Friday Big Tigger announced
LaDawn Black Partners with BlackPeopleMeet.com Magazine
LaDawn Black, relationship expert, author and radio personality is a new relationship expert for Blackpeoplemeet.com, the largest black dating site in the United States. She is profiled in the March edition of the online magazine for blackpeoplemeet.com. In her new role, Black will address dater’s concerns on love and relationships. You can check it out here. LaDawn Black is a relationship expert, author and radio personality on The Love Zone on 92Q Baltimore. Her third book and first novel, TEASE: Steamy Short Stories is in stores now. More information on LaDawn Black can be found at ladawnblack.com.
March 10, 2010
Can you believe what Tom Joyner is doing on his morning show?
Tom Joyner is playing one particular song almost every day on his radio show as if it was brand new.
March 9, 2010
Radio station K-98 Jamz in Lawton burglarized: They Took EVERYTHING!!! (see VIDEO)
Source: KSWO TV LAWTON, Okla. A bold burglary knocked a Lawton radio station off the air last Friday morning, as workers at Perry Broadcasting showed up to find about $10,000 worth of equipment stolen from their studio near East Lee Blvd. on Flowermound Rd.The thief or thieves even swiped a computer that keeps K-98 Jamz on the air.
The following local TV news report states:
Ed Gordon Returns to BET
Did we hear someone say, 'About Time!' "Serious issues will be covered and covered well," according to Ed Gordon, who came to national attention as the anchor-host of news and interview shows on Black Entertainment Television two decades ago, is returning to BET.Under the arrangement, Gordon will do news specials and a regular show that is 'in development'. Gordon talked about his return to BET with Richard Prince's Journal-ism Click to read more . . .
March 8, 2010
Mo'Nique Wins Best Supporting Oscar for her role in 'Precious'
Mo'Nique became the fifth Black woman to win an acting Oscar, 70 years after Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to do so for "Gone with the Wind." The 42-year-old stand-up comic portrayed an abusive mother in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Other African American women to win in the best supporting actress category were Jennifer Hudson for "Dreamgirls" (2006) and Whoopi Goldberg for "Ghost" (1990). Halle Berry was voted best actress for "Monster's Ball" in 2001.
Now is Mo'Nique ready to host mornings at WPGC? It all seems strange... stay tuned.
March 4, 2010
Mo'Nique Says Sex Outside of Marriage is "Not a Deal Breaker" and is ready to takeover the morning show on 95-5 WPGC
Oscar nomination and BET talk show apparently is not enough for Mo'Nique. She is set to be morning host at 95.5 WPGC in Washington, D.C.
March 1, 2010
Guru of Gangstarr is in a Coma
There were multiple reports today that rapper Guru (Keith Elam) from the legendary hip hop group Gangstarr, has suffered cardiac arrest and is in a coma. Sources from various hip hop websites have only confirmed that Guru is in a New York-area hospital after cardiac arrest. His friends, family and a generation of fans are praying for the best. Posted here are some classic videos from Guru. Al Sharpton the New Talk Show King; Picked up in New York and Philadelphia
What is the aftermath of last week's Al Sharpton and Tavis Smiley spat. Let's not simply call it a spat, it was more like a verbal butt-whupping by Sharpton on Smiley's behind worthy of a call to child protective services or 911.
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