Lionel Richie unexpectedly hit pause on the first night of his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after taking a seat on stage multiple times while performing. A representative for the 77-year-old singer did not immediately comment. Lionel Richie brought the first stop on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire to an
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Lady Vee Is Back At Kixie 107, Jackson, MS
WKXI-FM (Kixie 107) in Jackson, MS welcomes back longtime air personality Lady Vee, who returns to the station’s lineup after a brief retirement. Beginning this week, listeners can once again hear Lady Vee weekdays starting at 9am as she resumes her role on the station. Known throughout Mississippi and the Mid-South for her engaging personality
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Buddy Guy Announces A Star-Studded Birthday Concert
The legendary Buddy Guy plans to stage a huge concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to celebrate his upcoming 90th birthday – accompanied by a star-studded roster of high-profile singers and musicians. “Can’t wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues with all my friends,” Buddy, who turns 90
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Healthcare Costs Are Hurting Our Communities
To Urban Radio Too many Black families are being forced to make impossible choices right now. Meanwhile, healthcare corporations continue making billions. And our communities are often hit the hardest. Black communities already face higher rates of medical debt, hospital closures, maternal health disparities, and barriers to quality care. Rising healthcare costs are making all
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WVEE, Atlanta’s Big Tigger Facing Aggravated Battery, Cruelty To Children Charges
Atlanta WVEE radio, hip-hop on-air talent Big Tigger is facing aggravated battery, cruelty to children charges. According to his Fulton County arrest warrant, Morgan’s wife told police she and her husband were arguing on May 9, 2026, over a series of text messages between Morgan and a co-worker. When Morgan’s spouse began recording a video
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Caroline Beasley Inducted Into FAB Hall of Fame
Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley has been inducted into the 2026 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame, one of the industry’s highest honors, during the Florida Association of Broadcasters’ Annual Conference at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL. The Hall of Fame recognizes broadcasters whose careers have made lasting contributions to the industry and
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CMG Names Jules Riley Atlanta Programming Chief
Cox Media Group (CMG) has appointed Jules Riley as Director of Operations and Programming for its Atlanta radio cluster, overseeing the programming strategy and daily operations for WSB-FM, WSRV and WALR. In her new role, Riley will oversee content and operational leadership across the stations, working closely with market management and air talent. “Jules has
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Dyron Ducati Out At Kiss 104.1 ATL
Friends of Georgia Radio reports, there’s been no official announcement at Cox Media Group, but sharp-eared Kiss 104.1/WALR listeners have noticed that midday personality and Assistant Program Director Dyron Ducati (l) has been MIA since the first of the month. In his place in middays has been Monie Love, who moved from afternoons. Now, in afternoons
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Clive Davis, Has Died At 94
Clive Davis – who was responsible for the careers of many legendary musical acts including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Carlos Santana – has died at 94. The longtime music executive and founder of Arista Records and J Records – who has an estimated net worth of $850million – passed away at his home in New York City on Monday according to Rolling
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Always On vs. Always Relevant
Why It Matters: With the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations dominating the national conversation, brands across every category will be competing for relevance. This is the summer of “Always On” for marketers. Every brand wants in, and radio is no exception. Every station will be part of the conversation. The feeds will be
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NAB Urges FCC To Scale Back Earth Station Fee Hike
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is urging the FCC to reduce a proposed 46% increase in regulatory fees for earth station licenses, arguing the hike would place an unfair burden on broadcasters that rely on satellite facilities to distribute programming. In an ex parte filing detailing a June 12 teleconference with officials from the
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