The Guardian reports that the rapper has changed his plea. In 2022, the Shake Ya Ass musician, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was arrested and later charged with first-degree rape, simple robbery, domestic-abuse battery, and false imprisonment. He pleaded not guilty to the charges at the time and was scheduled to begin trial on 30

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Join MMTC, HTTP, LGBT Tech, and OCA – Asian Pacific American on March 25, 2026, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. for “Advocating for Underserved Communities – Tech Policy Briefings” at CTIA, 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Advocates, issue experts, and industry representatives will give their 2026 landscape analysis about AI and data center buildout,

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FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is pushing back against recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to revoke broadcast licenses over news coverage of the war with Iran, calling the warnings legally unfounded and potentially harmful to press freedom. In a statement released March 16, Gomez said the FCC lacks the authority to control national

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Quincy Jones’ estate has sold a portion of the late producer’s music catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners. The company confirmed the acquisition on Thursday (12.03.26), noting that it has taken ownership of selected music and non-music assets for an undisclosed amount. The deal covers parts of the late studio wizard’s recorded and publishing catalogue, along

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Hope Media Group (HMG) has added media personality, author and community leader Jillian “JJ” Simmons to its on-air roster, expanding its programming across both KSBJ in Houston and the Worship 24/7 national network. Simmons will be heard in middays on KSBJ and in afternoons on Worship 24/7. In addition to her broadcasting work, Simmons is

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The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will host a live presentation on Wednesday, April 1 at noon CT, highlighting Nielsen Audio’s new mobile-enabled diary methodology, mSurvey, ahead of its Spring 2026 rollout. The one-hour “Diary Service Transformation” session will provide an overview of mSurvey along with test results that informed its development. The platform represents a

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Kiki Shepard died from a heart attack on Monday, a family representative confirmed to WABC-TV. Shepard’s representative LaShirl Smith also confirmed the cause of death to TMZ, saying that it was “completely unexpected.” “It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved KiKi Shepard, cherished Sister, Auntie, friend, and an unwavering advocate for

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Fetty Wap has announced a new album, just two months after his early prison release. The 34-year-old rapper was sentenced to six years in jail for drug trafficking in May 2023, but he was freed early in January and placed on home confinement. The new LP, Zavier, will drop on March 27th. Speaking in an

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Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ-FM in Columbia, SC from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble, introducing a new “feel good” music format designed to blend hits from the past three decades with current pop favorites. The station’s new brand references Columbia’s nickname, “Soda City,” and is positioned to appeal primarily to thirty-something female listeners with

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A new report from Nielsen finds that radio continues to reach more Americans than any other media platform, maintaining its position as the leading source of ad-supported audio in the United States. According to Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026: How America Listens report, radio reaches 93% of U.S. adults each month, representing nearly 242 million people,

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