Category: 106 and Park

101.1 The Wiz, 106 and Park, 93.9 WKYS, BET, Cincinnati radio, Cleveland Radio, detroit radio, Paigion and Shorty Da Prince, Washington D.C. Radio

Media Personality Paigion Named Night Host at Z107.9

urbanradionation

Kimberly “Paigion” Walker has been named the host of the 7-midnight show at Z107.9 (WENZ) Cleveland. She begins July 28. She also recently picked up the midday host position at 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. Paigion and her former BET 106 & Park co-host Shorty Da Prince have both recently been added to evening shifts at Radio One stations. Shorty recently took over night duties at 93.9 WKYS in Washington, D.C. Both worked previously at Hot (102.7) 107.5 in Detroit and like his former TV co-host will do double duties for Radio One. Shorty holds down afternoons at Z107.9 followed … Continue reading Media Personality Paigion Named Night Host at Z107.9

106 and Park, Angie Martinez, BET, hot 97, New York radio, Terrence JLeave a comment

Terrence J talks to Angie Martinez on Leaving 106 & Park

urbanradionation

Did he stalk Super Model and Now Girlfriend Selita Ebanks?  Terrence J stopped by the studios of Hot 97 to talk with Angie Martinez about why he left 106 & Park, his new “E” News Daily slot, girlfriend Selita Ebanks and more. Continue reading Terrence J talks to Angie Martinez on Leaving 106 & Park

106 and Park, BET, Keke Palmer, music industry, radio industryLeave a comment

Keke Palmer is A Star that Radio Does Not Recognize

urbanradionation

In a world filled with Rihanna and Nicki Minaj dominated playlists, corporate media can’t seem to find a place for a Keke Palmer and the image she wants to promote to young American females… “Keke Palmer is what’s wrong about black radio. Here’s a young girl, with the top show on Nickelodeon, four million viewers every week, great movie career, positive message, positive person and not one black radio station in the country is playing her (records),” says Paul Porter co-founder of Industry Ears and Rap Rehab. “They (the radio stations) all want money, they all want pay-for-play and she … Continue reading Keke Palmer is A Star that Radio Does Not Recognize

106 and Park, BET, Rocsi, Terrence JLeave a comment

Rocsi Diaz And Terrence J Reportedly Leaving BET’s 106 & Park

urbanradionation

The New York Post is reporting that 106 & Park’s hosts, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J, will be leaving the show to pursue acting careers in Hollywood. From NY POST– “106 & Park” co-host Rocsi Diaz has her sights on Hollywood. Honduran-Chilean beauty is leaving the BET show after nearly seven years and moving to California to pursue acting. Diaz already scored a role in a project starring Lynn Whitfield, we’re told. She joined “106 & Park” in 2006 after working as a radio DJ in Boston and Chicago. Her “106” sidekick, Terrence J, is also said to be leaving … Continue reading Rocsi Diaz And Terrence J Reportedly Leaving BET’s 106 & Park

106 and Park, BET, BET Network, BET Networks, CNN, Don't Sleep With TJ Holmes, Media News, TJ HolmesLeave a comment

Trayvon Martin’s Parents Live on BET’s 106 & PARK with T.J. Holmes

urbanradionation

BET Network’s T.J. Holmes Sits Down With the Parents of Trayvon Martin on Live Episode of 106 & Park TodayBET News also presents “I AM TRAYVON: A Family Fights For Justice,” The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Tragedy, on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. BET Networks continues its coverage of the Trayvon Martin tragedy beginning tonight when T.J. Holmes sits down with Trayvon Martin’s parents on 106 & PARK for an exclusive LIVE interview on Monday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. For the first time ever, Trayvon’s parents will take questions from an audience, many of whom, … Continue reading Trayvon Martin’s Parents Live on BET’s 106 & PARK with T.J. Holmes

106 and Park, 93.9 WKYS, BET, DJ Quicksilva, Russ Parr, Washington D.C. RadioLeave a comment

DJ Quicksilva talks Social Media and Preview of ‘Who is Quicksilva’ Documentary [VIDEO]

urbanradionation

DJ Quicksilva of 93.9 WKYS is heard nationally on the Russ Parr Morning Show and on BET’s 106 & Park. BLACKWEB2.0 “I’ve got tons of endorsements and work from social media,” says Quicksilva. “If it weren’t for the online piece, I don’t think I would be as well known as I am across the country.” While DJ Quicksilva is fond of social media, he says the new technology tools and software has hurt DJs on the creative end. “Technology has made it possible for anyone to become a DJ,” says Quicksilva. “They are looking at systems that automatically organize songs … Continue reading DJ Quicksilva talks Social Media and Preview of ‘Who is Quicksilva’ Documentary [VIDEO]

106 and Park, Angie Martinez, BET, common, hot 97, maya angelouLeave a comment

No Beef Between Common and Maya Angelou on Song Collaboration

urbanradionation

Angelou Calls in to 106 & Park [VIDEO] “I will not be divided…”, Common talks about it with Hot 97’s Angie Martinez In an article titled “Rapper N-bombs poet pal” that appeared in the New York Post yesterday, Maya Angelou supposedly told the newspaper that she’s horrified that one of her biggest fans, the rapper Common, put her on a song peppered with the “N” word. But now it appears the Post took some liberties within the article on Angelou’s expression of uncomfortableness in Common’s use of the N-Word on his single “The Dreamer.” The poet cleared up the issue … Continue reading No Beef Between Common and Maya Angelou on Song Collaboration

106 and Park, african american culture, African American films, David Banner, hip hop music, mtv, music industry, Occupy Wall StreetLeave a comment

David Banner visits Occupy Wall Street and questions Hip Hop and "Our Culture"

urbanradionation

Rapper David Banner made a recent appearance on BET’s 106 & Park and ranted on Black music, culture, and men putting on dresses in the movies. He also talked to MTV prior to going to the on-going “Occupy Wall Street” protest in New York and said: “One of my only criticisms of hip-hop right now is that we all … have become so corporate that people don’t even feel like we’re a part of the people especially rappers… People always felt like we were them, we were their voice. You look at what happened with Troy [Davis]. We’re still at … Continue reading David Banner visits Occupy Wall Street and questions Hip Hop and "Our Culture"

106 and Park, BET, bet awards, Big Tigger, Free, Kevin Hart, Rocsi, Terrence JLeave a comment

Kevin Hart Host The BET Awards 2011 on Sunday

urbanradionation

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire Queen Latifah, Bruno Mars, Ledisi, Justin Bieber, Gladys Knight, Nicki Minaj, Taraji P. Henson, Big Sean, and Ne-Yo join previously announced stars Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, Steve Harvey, Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Drake, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Cee Lo Green, Jill Scott, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, La La Anthony, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, Faithful Central Choir, Music Matters artists Mali Music and Kimberly Nichole, and host Kevin Hart at this year’s BET AWARDS ’11. Nick Cannon will join 106 & PARK hosts Terrence and Rocsi for “Live … Continue reading Kevin Hart Host The BET Awards 2011 on Sunday