R&B singer Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against Urban One, WFXC-FM (Foxy 107.1) Raleigh, and on-air host Karen Clark, alleging they falsely portrayed him as an abusive and neglectful father, reports AllHipHop in an exclusive report. According to the complaint, the dispute centers on a January 23, 2025 interview conducted at Foxy 107.1’s Raleigh studio

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Black Americans now account for 49.2 million people, or 14.4% of the U.S. population, and their economic influence continues to grow, according to a new analysis from the Katz Radio Insights & Analytics team. The report, The Importance of the Black American Consumer 2026, highlights that the Black population has increased 24% since 2005 and

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iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God have announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival, set for April 25 from noon to 8pm ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta. Now in its fourth year, the event will bring together Black podcasters, creators and fans for a full day of live podcast tapings, panel discussions and

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has released its 25th Annual Gender Analysis Study, charting the progress of women in radio management roles across the U.S. The long-running study, compiled from raw data collected by PrecisionTrak, tracks women serving as General Managers, Sales Managers, and Program Directors & Brand Managers at commercial AM and

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Following the death of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson last week, Premiere Networks announced that the long-running weekend program “Keep Hope Alive with Rev. Jesse Jackson” will continue under the leadership of Santita Jackson, the program’s executive producer and eldest daughter of the civil rights leader. For more than two decades, Rev. Jackson used the nationally

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Spoken-word audio platforms now account for a quarter of all daily audio listening among Americans 13 and over, according to new data from Edison Research’s Share of Ear study, marking a significant shift in how consumers engage with spoken-word content. The research shows that in 2015, AM/FM radio dominated spoken-word listening, capturing 75% of total

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Black History | Building Blocks In Jazz History Jazz emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hitting its stride in the 1920s. It was initially a male-dominated world, and women struggled to make their mark in the jazz scene, facing significant barriers in performing and recording during this era. By the 1940s, though,

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The Geno Jones Variety TV Show airs live M-F 7;30pm Eastern time 6:30pm Central time and 4:30pm Pacific time. The show is compelling, entertaining and empowering that uses humor, common sense and compassion to educate, enlighten and inspire. The Geno Jones Show invites actors, artists(recording/new and old school)authors, business owners,  comedians, community leaders, politicans and

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Alicia, the 45-year-old singer marks the 25th anniversary of the soulful track next month – an achievement she is “very proud” of. Alicia – who was just 20 when she released Fallin in March 2001 – told People: “I’m not sure how I wrap my head around this whole existence called life. “It’s very crazy and

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Sports AM/FM stations featuring play-by-play and sports/talk continue to post strong gains in both audience and revenue, according to a new analysis from Cumulus Media | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group. The blog reports the number of sports-formatted AM/FM stations has increased 14% over the past decade, while revenue shares have surged 38%, based on

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