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June 7, 2023
Astrud Gilberto, Grammy-Winning ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ And ‘Queen Of Bossa Nova’ Passes At 83
ASTRUD EVANGELINA WEINERT, who became ASTRUD GILBERTO when she married fellow BRAZILIAN singer-songwriter JOAO GILBERTO, and became a foremost singer in the bossa nova tradition, breaking through with “The Girl From IPANEMA,” passed away … more »
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June 2, 2023
Songwriter Cynthia Weil Has Died At The Age Of 82
CYNTHIA WEIL, the lyricist half of one of the great songwriting duos in AMERICAN popular music history along with husband BARRY MANN, whose works included “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the most played song in radio history, … more »
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May 16, 2023
Carter Broadcast Group/Kansas City Debuts RNB 106.9 FM
CARTER BROADCAST GROUP/KANSAS CITY (CBG) has launched R&B K295CH (RNB 106.9 FM KANSAS CITY’S NEW HOME FOR R&B). URBAN ONE/REACH MEDIA syndicated RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW will be featured weekdays from 5-9a (CT). CBG Pres. MICHAEL CARTER … more »
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May 5, 2023
Mike Easterlin Steps Down As Elektra Co-Pres.; Begins Consultancy
ALL ACCESS has learned that Co-Pres./ELEKTRA RECORDS MIKE EASTERLIN has left the label, but will continue working with WMG as a consultant for its artist services division, WMX. The move leaves GREGG NADEL as sole Pres./ELEKTRA, under the 300 ELEKTRA … more »
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May 2, 2023
WDMK (105.9 Kiss-FM)/Detroit's Mildred Gaddis Awarded The Broadcast Excellence Award
BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP R&B WDMK (105.9 KISS-FM)/DETROIT's MILDRED GADDIS was honored with the "BROADCAST EXCELLENCE AWARD" in the category of "Community Involvement" for her work with the “SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE … more »
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May 1, 2023
KOAS (Jammin' 105.7)/Las Vegas DJ Thump Named Celebrity Ambassador by NFL Alumni
BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Adult Hits/Oldies KOAS (JAMMIN' 105.7)/LAS VEGAS on-air personality MARLON "DJ THUMP" RICE was honored by the NFL ALUMNI OF LAS VEGAS with its prestigious CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR title for the organization’s PRESIDENT … more »
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April 27, 2023
Day One At The All Access Audio Summit 2023: AI, Data, Voices And Big Names
The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT kicked off WEDNESDAY (4/26) with a full day of streaming sessions hosted by PREMIERE NETWORKS midday syndicated host ANGELA YEE. Hubbard's Ginny Morris Chats With Joel Denver HUBBARD Chair/CEO GINNY MORRIS stressed her … more »
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April 25, 2023
Harry Belafonte Has Died At 96
HAROLD GEORGE “HARRY” BELAFONTE, JR. who launched his career as “The King Of Calypso” and segued into social activism as CIVIL RIGHTS advocate, passed away at the age of 96. Said MOTOWN founder BERRY GORDY, "My friend, HARRY … more »
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April 24, 2023
WMGK's John DeBella Inducted Into Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk Of Fame
BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Classic Rock WMGK/PHILADELPHIA's longtime morning personality JOHN DeBELLA has been inducted into the PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE WALK OF FAME, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the … more »
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April 18, 2023
NAB Show Monday: LeGeyt Talks Local And 'Roy Kent' Talks Podcasting
MONDAY's sessions at the NAB SHOW in LAS VEGAS opened with NAB Pres./CEO CURTIS LEGEYT and closed with "TED LASSO"'s BRETT GOLDSTEIN, with talk about podcasting in between. LEGEYT, interviewed by KMEX-TV (UNIVISION 34)/LOS ANGELES … more »