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The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has announced the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) class of 2026. The 10-month, executive MBA-style program began on September 12 and prepares rising executives for C-suite and operational leadership roles with sessions on business acumen, management skills and topics including artificial intelligence, human resources and team culture. “The foundation is incredibly honored to have more than 430 BLT graduates spanning over 25 years of this prestigious […]

A lawyer for Lil Nas X has confirmed the Grammy-winning artist is “in treatment”. The news comes following his arrest last month for battery of a police officer. Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, was charged with allegedly attacking police officers and resisting arrest while wandering naked in Los Angeles on 21 August. Lawyers for the Old Town Road singer appeared in court in LA on Monday, and spoke […]

A judge has ruled that the four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can keep their anonymity. They are free to move forward with their $50 million (£37 million) lawsuit against the Motown star using pseudonyms. Robinson had filed a motion asking the court to strike down the women’s complaint and force them to refile using their real names. He claimed the women waived their right to anonymity when they appeared […]

Cardi B announced she’s going on tour while co-hosting TODAY With Jenna & Friends on Sept. 16. The Grammy-winning rapper said she’ll be hitting the road in more than 30 cities in 2026 on her “Little Miss Drama Tour.” “I’ll be headed to more than 30 cities across North America — Cardi B is going on tour!” she exclaimed on TODAY. “After the whole album run and everything, I’m going straight to rehearsal. Every […]

Nielsen ratings coming Thursday (9.18.25) at 5PM(ET) for: Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Louisville.

Nielsen ratings coming Thursday (9.18.25) at 5PM(ET) for: Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Louisville.

Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings  Broadcasters often frame streaming as radio’s competitor. But if you look closer at listener behavior, the relationship is more symbiotic than adversarial. The secret lies in psychology: audiences are creatures of habit, and familiarity is one of the strongest forces driving music consumption. That very tendency makes streaming and radio not just compatible, but deeply complementary. Streaming As Routine –Streaming thrives because it allows listeners to […]

The political temperature and hate talk from the top down needs to stop. Political maturity is needed. Not everyone who has a heart is into hate speech. Hate speech and lies are part of our society now days. There are many good people who seek the truth and want to do the right thing. Urban radio, you have a voice and we strongly suggest you take time to address all […]

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) proudly announce that Jim Winston, President & CEO of NABOB, will receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award from The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. (LLF). This top honor will be presented at the 2025 Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, marking a historic milestone as the event comes to Atlanta, Georgia, for the first time. The celebration will […]