Kindred The Family Soul releases Video for "I Need You"

Terrell "Lucky" John, the voice of numerous radio ads across the United States, including Top Dog Law, was featured in a Black History Month segment (???) on WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC. We guess it works because he's been doing this ads for years on radio stations featuring Black listeners. Interesting enough there are Top Dog Law commercials on Pop Top 40 stations, but Terrell John doesn't voice them. Wonder why?

NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki and Bleacher Report host Taylor Rooks shared a suite at the recent Lakers and Mavericks game in Dallas. The duo will pair up in studio for Amazon's Prime coverage of the NBA next season beginning in October. The pair created a bit of controversy. Taylor Rooks was caught on camera doing the now prohibited Ja Morant finger shooting 3 point shot celebration with Dirk Nowitzki, while he did the grenade toss.   

The Velvet Voice of Jazz radio, Nicole Sweeney is the new host of Evening Jazz on 90.1 WRTI in Philadelphia. Sweeney most recently was the evening host on SiriusXM Real Jazz channel and 88.3 WBGO Newark/New York City. She takes over for Greg Bryant who relocated to Los Angeles in January.

20 years ago, Sweeney was an intern at the Temple University  owned Classical/Jazz station. She’ll be on the air Monday through Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. She spent the better part of a decade at WBGO, in an era when that station was home to several Hall of Fame jazz radio hosts: Bob Porter, Michael Bourne, Rhonda Hamilton, Gary Walker. Read MORE>>

" ...I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my role at NBC4. I’m grateful to NBC4 for having me as part of their team for the last eight years. This is the right time to prioritize my health and family. A special thanks to my amazing colleagues, friends, and especially to our viewers who welcomed me into their homes. It’s been an honor. Thank you.”

Leon Harris has been on leave from the station since anchoring a newscast in December (see above) where he had trouble speaking. In 2022 Harris was sentenced to jail time and probation after his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in a car crash in suburban Washington, D.C. 

The episode begins with the hosts responding to reactions from fans and Doja Cat herself to a conversation in last week's episode.

Doja Cat's teases her upcoming album, Vie. She can rap, but she ain't Hip Hop. Where's the lie?

Check out the noteworthiness of when Kanye West mattered 15 years ago. 

A remix based on Q-Tip's needle drop from 7 years ago.

ESPN will televise the highly anticipated 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm® live on Monday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Shed at Hudson Yards, N.Y. Ryan Ruocco will return as the host on site, joined by analysts Rebecca Lobo and Andraya Carter and reporter Holly Rowe. Lobo and Carter will break down the picks with reactions and in-depth analysis, while Rowe will interview the newest 2025 draftees following their selections.

WNBA Countdown Presented by Google will air from the WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year, and tip off the festivities at 7 p.m. on ESPN, hosted by Elle Duncan alongside analysts Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter. Coverage will include a feature on Paige Bueckers, the projected No. 1 overall pick, interviews with key draft prospects in attendance, and ESPN analysts breaking down the top fashion moments of the night.

Beasley Media Group is excited to announce that Alisha “Lisha B” Brown will join Clay Church as the co-host of the all-new “Bounce Morning Roll Out” morning show on 105.1 The Bounce. The show will debut on Monday, April 7, 2025, airing weekday mornings from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Alisha previously served as the PM Drive host and Promotions Director for Townsquare Media’s Magic 104.9 (WNWZ-FM) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before that, she was the local producer for the Russ Parr Show in Washington, D.C.

“I am super excited to start this new chapter in Detroit with Beasley,” said Alisha. “I appreciate Clay, Patti, and the Beasley team for bringing me in for the fun. I can’t wait to wake up Detroit and gain new besties!”

 Audacy winners include local radio winner Toshamakia, afternoon host for Denver's KS107.5. On Instagram she wrote," Winning a Gracie Award…an honor that has been given to women like Michelle Obama, Megan Thee Stallion, and Maya Angelou, Phylicia Rashad, Robin Roberts, ... This moment is bigger than me. It’s proof that hard work, faith, and showing up as your full self will take you places you never imagined. To every woman out there hustling for her dreams, DO NOT STOP." The Gracies celebrate programming created by, for and about women across all media platforms. Audacy as a company was honored with 6 Awards.  Here's the full list from The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF).

New Daily Pop Culture Podcast “The Latest with Loren LoRosa” To Launch on iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network. Rising media star Loren LoRosa, known as BROWN GIRL GRINDING on Social Media, is bringing her signature wit and insider perspective to “The Latest with Loren LoRosa,” a brand-new daily podcast covering the biggest trending topics in entertainment, social media and celebrity news. Launching March 31, the show promises to keep listeners up to speed on everything buzzing in the world of pop culture. “Pop culture moves fast and I want to give listeners a smart, fun, straight-forward and most importantly an informed take on what's happening every single day,” said LoRosa.

Front Office Sports, the leading multiplatform media and news organization covering the business of sports, today announced the debut of NILOSOPHY, a show hosted by University of Oregon basketball star Deja Kelly. The first episode will air March 21, marking the relaunch of the series on Front Office Sports following the recent acquisition of the show from ByUs Media, which will continue to produce the show. NILOSOPHY’s launch partners include Nike and Olipop, two brands that are committed to supporting the empowerment of athletes. 

NILOSOPHY offers an inside look at the world of NIL (name, image, and likeness) from the perspective of the athletes and executives navigating this quickly evolving landscape. The show features candid conversations about wealth. See MORE>>

“We are beyond thrilled to have Alfredas on board at ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,’” said Colby Tyner, Senior VP of Programming for Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media. “Her passion, humor, and deep connection with audiences make her the perfect fit for our team. I know our listeners will love what she brings to the table.”

“I’m beyond excited to join ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,’” said Alfredas. “This show is all about connecting with our community, and I can’t wait to dive into the stories that resonate with us all. Rickey’s unique blend of humor and heart makes every conversation feel like a family chat. I’m ready to bring my passion for storytelling to the mix.”