Category: WPEG Power 98

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CBS Trades Out WPEG and WBAV V101.9 For Stations in Philly and Miami

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CBS Radio has reached a deal with Beasley Broadcasting to swap broadcast properties that will result in new ownership for a number of stations in radio’s top markets. CBS Radio will acquire stations in Philadelphia and Miami. Meanwhile Beasley Broadcasting will now own soon to be former CBS radio stations in the medium-sized markets of Tampa and Charlotte. They will also acquire an AM sports station in Philly also. Among the stations that will see ownership under Beasley will be Charlotte’s urban stations Power 98 WPEG and WBAV V101.9. Under CBS Radio, management’s philosophy has been to favor local shows … Continue reading CBS Trades Out WPEG and WBAV V101.9 For Stations in Philly and Miami

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Real Housewives of Atlanta talk to The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 WPEG

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Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas from Real Housewives of Atlanta talk to Nolimit, Yasmin Young & Church Boy of The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 in Charlotte, NC about the show, new ventures and their relationship. Also David Banner from the new Ice Cube movie Ride Along talks about his role, community work, and the state of urban music! Continue reading Real Housewives of Atlanta talk to The Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 WPEG

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Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Thanksgiving Jam with Yasmin Young

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Cam Newton Feeds 700 children & adults + Yasmin Young talks Giving, Bullying & Music with the star NFL quarterback Check out PHOTO gallery and interview [below]. Yasmin Young, co-host of the Morning Maddhouse on WPEG Power 98 in Charlotte, NC hosted the Carolina Panthers’ star QB Cam Newton’s Thanksgiving Jam.  Through his foundation and partnership with the 2nd Harvest Food Bank, they fed 700 children and adults. The night included great food, trivia, fun, some encouraging words from Cecil Newton, Sr. aka Pops (Cam’s dad) and a dance contest hosted by Cam and Yasmin!  Sir Purr from the Panthers … Continue reading Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Thanksgiving Jam with Yasmin Young

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WPEG Power 98 Charlotte Welcomes New Midday Host Vonyetta

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CBS RADIO’s WPEG announced radio personality Vonyetta will serve as host of middays (weekdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm) on Power 98.  The show can be heard on Power98, http://www.power98fm.com and through the Radio.com app on a variety of mobile devices. Vonyetta comes to WPEG from Columbia, SC having previously hosted middays on WHXT, a position she had held since 2011.  During her time there she was a consistent ratings leader and was active with such causes as the Mayors Walk against Domestic Violence and the NAACP. “Vonyetta possesses natural talent and her positive attitude is contagious,” said WPEG Operations Manager/Program Director … Continue reading WPEG Power 98 Charlotte Welcomes New Midday Host Vonyetta

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OMG Girlz Interview with Yasmin Young [VIDEO]

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Yasmin Young, Co-Host of The Morning Maddhouse on WPEG, Power 98 in Charlotte, NC caught up with the OMG Girlz backstage at the Power 98 High School – Middle School Step Off. Global Grind says: Empowering girl groups have reemerged into the forefront of music. Girl power and the promotion of positivity among women comes single-handedly from three teenage girls determined to live out their dreams. Star (Tiny & T.I’s daughter), Baby Doll, and Beauty are the faces of the OMG Girlz, and according to these young ladies, they’re ready to take on the world. Continue reading OMG Girlz Interview with Yasmin Young [VIDEO]

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Tami Roman from BBW4 Dishes The Dirty Dirty With Yasmin Young

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Tami says she is tired of the edited one dimensional version of herself on VH1’s Basketball Wives. She says she’s not drama all the time! Yasmin Young, co-host of The Morning Maddhouse on WPEG Power 98 in Charlotte, NC, talks with Tami Roman from Basketball Wives about her feud with Kesha Nichols, Jennifer and Evelyn’s beef; her new film “The Tombs”; Trayvon Martin and more!  BBW airs tonight (Monday) on VH1 at 8pm! See the fallout from Jen and Ev’s confrontation at Shaunie’s birthday party continue, and Ev lays into Kenya for calling her “loose.” Continue reading Tami Roman from BBW4 Dishes The Dirty Dirty With Yasmin Young

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DC Curry Gives Valentine’s Day Love Advice On Hoperah!

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Legendary comedian D.C. Curry stopped by the set of “HOPERAH,” (played by Yasmin Young of The Morning Maddhouse on WPEG Power 98), to give some love advice to the single ladies who are trying to find love in the world, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Continue reading DC Curry Gives Valentine’s Day Love Advice On Hoperah!