Featured Radio, Pop Culture, Media, and Sports Media News

The nationally syndicated radio show DeDe in the Morning is making its way to Atlanta, joining the lineup on The New R&B and Southern Soul station launched by Core Radio Group “87.7 The Vibe” 877TheVibe.com. See FULL STORY >>

Unofficial reports state that Shaquille O'Neal will extend his multi-year contract with TNT Sports. TNT Sports is in its final season with the NBA, however the show "Inside the NBA" will continue to be produced by TNT and air on ESPN and ABC. it will air has not been worked out yet, but the entire crew, Ernie, Charles, and Kenny generally work one day a week. Shaq usually appears on Tuesdays as well with Candace Parker and Vince Carter. Parent company of TNT, Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly has a long-term deal in place with Shaquille O’Neal worth more than $15 million per year. (Front Office Sports was the first to report the news.) 

Look at number 1. Talk Tuah with Hailey Welch - Following an unprecedented viral moment, Hailey Welch launched Talk Tuah, produced by Betr, in September 2024.

2. Candace Owens launched her independent show, Candace, in June 2024 following her controversial departure from The Daily Wire in March of the same year. 

iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS, Philly Best R&B and Throwbacks, announced the honorees for the ninth annual “Women of Excellence Luncheon” taking place Saturday, April 12 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown. This year’s honorees include Sherri Shepherd and Lalah Hathaway. Read the FULL STORY >> 

 Chilli, the iconic member of the R&B group TLC, recently made an appearance on Hot 107.9 Atlanta’s Chosen Journey Show, where she engaged in an insightful and candid conversation about her career, faith, relationships, and the music industry. Chilli opened up about the importance of self-love and respect in her approach to men and relationships. She emphasized that women should never settle for anything less than they deserve, stressing the significance of honest communication and mutual respect in a relationship.  See FULL STORY >>

The show, which regularly ranks in the Top 5 among all music podcasts, is expanding to three episodes per week—adding a new sports-focused show alongside their signature takes on music, pop culture, and entertainment.⁠ -from @boardroom

CBS Sports' Ashley Nicole Moss joins Rory & Mal to talk Super Bowl. There's some awful takes in this pod, Rory and Mal shouldn't talk sports but only Taylor Swift, which eventually they did on a possible breakup between her and Travis Kelce. See more >> 

Cam'ron & Mase Got $30M Because Of Gillie Da Kid & Wallo 267 “It makes me feel extremely proud. Because you two brothers were friends as kids. All we did was bring Mase on the show. Cam watched the interview. Next thing you know they call each other. Next thing you know they got $30 million dollars.”

For the most part the album didn't get a favorable review from any of the members of The Breakfast Club. However DJ Envy did his best to convince the others to give it a listen. In the words of Joe Budden, "Drake is a corpse right now." Apparently Drake is coming at Joe Budden while praising Melyssa Ford in an attempt to keep himself relevant.

Tony Buzbee drops the Jane Doe se-xu-al assault lawsuit against Jay Z: “The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed,” Shawn Carter says in a statement.

Smith said he would have divorced Serena Williams for trolling her ex-boyfriend, Drake, during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. Smith discussed how he would have reacted if his wife had done what the famed tennis player did during Monday’s episode of “First Take,” saying, “If I’m married and my wife is going to join trolling her ex, go back to his ass. “Cause, clearly, you don’t belong with me. What you worried about him for and you’re with me? Bye. Bye.”