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Power 99 POWERHOUSE 2013 Lineup @ChrisBrown, @KendrickLamar, @MeekMill @BigSean #PH2013

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Power 99 Announces POWERHOUSE 2013’s Superstar Lineup Featuring Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill and More Power 99, Philadelphia’s heritage home for Hip-Hop and R&B, announced on the “Rise & Grind Morning Show” the superstar lineup for POWERHOUSE 2013 (#PH2013) on Friday, October 25, at the Wells Fargo Center. POWERHOUSE 2013 (#PH2013) will feature headlining artist, Chris Brown, as well as Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, Big Sean and Mario. In addition, there will performances by Ace Hood, Sevyn Streeter and Yo Gotti, with more artists to be announced. POWERHOUSE 2013 (#PH2013) will be hosted by the Power 99 on-air team … Continue reading Power 99 POWERHOUSE 2013 Lineup @ChrisBrown, @KendrickLamar, @MeekMill @BigSean #PH2013

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The Breakfast Club Ready for More Than Weekend Syndication

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Anybody Surprised It Hasn’t Happened in More Cities? UPDATE- –It sure looks like The Breakfast Club, the popular drive time show on Power 105.1 in New York City is primed to takeover the national airwaves EVERY morning in other cities besides Milwaukee. (Well at least at Clear Channel owned stations.) Hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God were interviewed during the launch of their weekend show. See it below. What does it sound like to you? UPDATE Since we first posted this story: Rhythmic CHR “Hot 98.3” KOHT Tucson will be picking up “The Breakfast Club” from “Power … Continue reading The Breakfast Club Ready for More Than Weekend Syndication

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Power 99 Announces Big Sean Appearances at Peace on the Street Jams

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POWER 99 FM ANNOUNCES BIG SEAN WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT THE  FIRST PEACE ON THE STREET JAMS AT THE GREAT PLAZA – PENNS LANDING IN PHILADELPHIA FEATURING ACE HOOD AND SEVYN STREETER Clear Channel Communities™, the community engagement brand of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, and Power 99 FM WUSL, Philadelphia’s top-rated radio station, announced this morning that Def Jam recording artist Big Sean will make an appearance at the first of three Peace on the Street Jams, a series of events that provide communities with resources to prevent violence and increase peace. The first of the 2013 summer … Continue reading Power 99 Announces Big Sean Appearances at Peace on the Street Jams

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Power 99 and D’USSE Cognac Presents: J. Cole’s ‘Dollar and A Dream’ Tour

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‘Dollar and A Dream’ Tour Concert Benefits J. Cole’s Non-Profit Organization: “The Dreamville Foundation” Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s Power 99 FM Philadelphia, and D’USSE Cognac present, J. Cole’s ‘Dollar and A Dream’ Tour, on Friday, June 21 at a secret location, with proceeds supporting The Dreamville Foundation. J. Cole’s ‘Dollar and A Dream’ Tour gives his fans the chance to see him perform for the low-ticket price of $1.00.  All the proceeds from this tour benefit The Dreamville Foundation, a non-profit created by J. Cole to bridge the gap between success and the urban youth of Fayetteville, NC.  The Foundation creates programs … Continue reading Power 99 and D’USSE Cognac Presents: J. Cole’s ‘Dollar and A Dream’ Tour

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The Smooth Jazz Sounds of ‘JJZ Returns to the Airwaves in Philadelphia

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Smooth Jazz Will Air on 1480 AM and 106.1 HD2 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia announced today the return of Smooth Jazz sounds on ‘JJZ. Beginning Monday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the Smooth Jazz format returns to the airwaves on 1480-AM and 106.1 HD2. The station will feature long-time WJJZ personality, Michael Tozzi, who was the midday host and Program Director of WJJZ-FM from 1995 to 2008.  The format will include a variety genres and artists, such as Dave Koz, Peter White and Norman Brown. “It’s a proud moment for the music that so many love and … Continue reading The Smooth Jazz Sounds of ‘JJZ Returns to the Airwaves in Philadelphia

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Mina SayWhat Presents Power 99’s Dance Team "The Power Squad"

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The Power Squad is a Youth Mentoring Program that Promotes Positivity Through Dance Power 99 FM, Philadelphia’s Hip Hop and R&B, announced today that Mina SayWhat from the “Rise & Grind Morning Show” is building a youth dance team to mentor girls.  Power 99 FM’s Dance Team: The Power Squad will focus on empowering young women through the art of dance by mentoring girls from middle school to college who have an interest in dance. The Power Squad will perform at various Power 99 events throughout the year. The Power Squad is holding auditions on Friday, May 24, from 4-6 … Continue reading Mina SayWhat Presents Power 99’s Dance Team "The Power Squad"

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WDAS Midday Host Patty Jackson Opens Up About Health Issue That Almost Killed Her [VIDEO]

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Turning Point Came When Singer Jill Scott Stopped A Promo Event and Told Her “We Need to Talk” During the last couple of month’s listeners may have noticed that Patty’s Jackson’s on-air presentation was a little off. Some people knew there was something wrong with Patty but didn’t quite know what it was. Now the Clear Channel radio personality who anchors the midday slot at 105.3 WDAS FM and is also heard in 16 other markets across the country, comes clean about the gum disease caused by veneers she had placed in her mouth years earlier. The results were life threatening. She wants to … Continue reading WDAS Midday Host Patty Jackson Opens Up About Health Issue That Almost Killed Her [VIDEO]

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WDAS FM Welcomes Frankie Darcell as NEW "Local" Afternoon Host

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PHOTO/ABDUL R. SULAYMAN TRIBUNE CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Darcell Takes Over for the Departed Michael Baisden, Will Also Hold Down Afternoons in Detroit FROM THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE– “The Frankie Darcell Show,” chosen to replace the 3-7 p.m. drive time slot previously occupied by “The Michael Baisden Show,” makes its’ debut on Monday, March 4 on 105.3 WDAS-FM radio.  Frankie Darcell, a popular air personality who has spent the last 18 years working in Detroit, will be broadcasting live from the WDAS-FM studio on Presidential Boulevard, while also maintaining broadcast ties with Motown. “She will be heard simultaneously in Philadelphia and Detroit, but … Continue reading WDAS FM Welcomes Frankie Darcell as NEW "Local" Afternoon Host

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Power 99’s "Eddie F." Named Assistant Program Director at WDAS & WUSL-FM

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Fennell Will Also Become Music Director at Both Philly Heritage Stations  Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia announced today that Edwin “Eddie F” Fennell has been named Assistant Program Director and Music Director for Power 99 FM WUSL-FM and WDAS-FM, effective immediately. Fennell began his career at Power 99 FM as an intern in 2001 and proceeded to become an integral part of the station’s operations as producer, part-time on-air personality and assisting in programming and imaging. He was promoted to Assistant Music Director for Power 99 FM in 2008.  In his new role as Assistant Program Director and Music … Continue reading Power 99’s "Eddie F." Named Assistant Program Director at WDAS & WUSL-FM