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February 10, 2022
New Podcast Looks At '91 Crown Heights Riot
AUDACY's PINEAPPLE STREET STUDIOS is releasing a new five-part podcast about the 1991 CROWN HEIGHTS riot in BROOKLYN. "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR," hosted by WIRED and NEW YORK MAGAZINE contributor COLLIER MEYERSON, looks at the events that started … more »
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January 10, 2022
Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter, Former ASCAP President, Passes At 93
MARILYN BERMAN, who with her husband, ALAN BERGMAN, wrote the lyrics to hit songs including "The Way We Were" and "The Windmills Of Your Mind," winning three ACADEMY AWARDS, three EMMY AWARDS and a GRAMMY, died on SATURDAY (1/8) at … more »
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January 6, 2022
Report: Young Dolph Shooting Suspect Identified, Reward Offered
U.S. Marshals in MEMPHIS' Police Department have offered a reward of up to $15,000 for a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of rapper YOUNG DOLPH. According to a press release, a 23-year-old man named JUSTIN JOHNSON is wanted for … more »
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November 10, 2021
Author & Music Journalist Marc Myers Releases New Book ‘Rock Concert’
Author and music journalist MARC MYERS’ new book ROCK CONCERT is out, exploring the oral history of the evolution of the rock concert, from 1950 to 1985 & features interviews with ALICE COOPER, STEVE MILLER, BOB WEIR & more. ROCK CONCERT: … more »
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October 5, 2021
When Facebook And Instagram Were Down, Twitter Turned Up The Funny
During the nearly daylong FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and WHATSAPP outage YESTERDAY (10/4), the Twitterverse did what it does best -- be topical, timely and hilarious. The results offer some compelling ideas for how social media managers for radio stations can … more »
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September 27, 2021
National Press Club Names Chloë Clark As Winner Of Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship
The NATIONAL PRESS CLUB's first WES VERNON Broadcast Scholarship has been granted to sports broadcast journalist CHLOË CLARK of SEAL BEACH, CA for her television and podcasting reporting and production work at LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY. The … more »
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August 16, 2021
Report: Nicki Minaj, Husband Being Sued By Alleged Rape Victim
NICKI MINAJ and her husband, KENNETH PETTY, are reportedly being sued by the woman he was convicted of trying to rape in 1995. The victim insists she's being harassed ... especially after turning down NICKI's attempts to change her story. … more »
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August 13, 2021
Jenean Glover Named First Executive Director Of The Blackhouse Foundation
JENEAN GLOVER has been named the inaugural Executive Director for THE BLACKHOUSE FOUNDATION. She will spearhead the organization’s programming and facilitate growth through running global programs, liaising with sponsors, and engaging with … more »
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August 5, 2021
WQHT (Hot 97)/New York Names TT Torrez VP/Artist And Label Relations
MEDIACO Top 40/Rhythmic WQHT (HOT 97)/NEW YORK has upped TT TORREZ to VP/Artist and Label Reletions. TORREZ retains her roles as MD and multi-media personality. TORREZ is the first woman of color to hold the VP/Artist and Label Reletions position at HOT … more »
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July 20, 2021
Wide Open Music Publishing Hires Jessie Pitts, Adds Joe Haydel And Martin McDaniel To Roster
WIDE OPEN MUSIC PUBLISHING VP/GM VICTORIA GOODVIN has made three additions to the WIDE OPEN MUSIC team. Singer/songwriters JOE HAYDEL and MARTIN McDANIEL are joining the publishing roster, which already includes CHRIS BANDI, GEORGE BIRGE, MADDIE LARKIN, … more »