The Grio

The Grammy-nominated producer, recognised for his work with the Fugees and Wyclef Jean, was found dead on Monday at his home in Massachusetts, according to The Associated Press. There were no signs of foul play or a “readily apparent cause of death”, the Chilmark Police Chief shared in a statement. The state medical examiner’s office is investigating the case, the outlet reports. Forté, who started his musical career as a violinist, met […]

Teyana Taylor received flowers from her early collaborator Beyoncé after she won her first Golden Globe on Sunday. The One Battle After Another actress, who was tapped to choreograph the video for Beyoncé’s Ring the Alarm when she was only 15, told Extra on Tuesday night that the music superstar never misses a chance to express her pride in her. “It was just so sweet. Oh, my God. I just love her, […]

KERA Dallas-Fort Worth has named Nicole Osei as the new Morning Edition host on KERA News 90.1, bringing a familiar North Texas voice back to local radio. Osei will anchor weekday mornings from 5:30-10am, guiding listeners through national and international coverage from NPR and the BBC, alongside local reporting from KERA News. She begins the role January 20. The appointment marks a return to the airwaves for Osei, who began […]

New research from The Media Audit suggests radio remains a powerful channel for reaching consumers most likely to keep spending after the holidays, a period that typically challenges retailers. According to the study, 31.8% of U.S. adults age 18 and older describe themselves as financially optimistic, saying they expect to be better off financially within the next six months. These consumers are more inclined than the general population to continue […]

Nielsen ratings coming 1.15.26 at 5PM: Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula, Lafayette, LA, Laurel Hattiesburg, MS, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.

A federal judge in New York has issued a preliminary injunction barring The Nielsen Company from enforcing policies that tie national radio ratings data to the purchase of local market ratings, handing an early win to Cumulus Media New Holdings in a closely watched antitrust dispute. In a January 8 ruling, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found that Cumulus showed a likelihood of success on the merits of its claim […]

Mary J. Blige is set to make a splash in Las Vegas. On Monday, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announced her first-ever residency, titled Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency. The concerts will be held at the Dolby Live at Park MGM, starting on 1 May 2026. So far, the My Love hitmaker has 10 gigs scheduled to run through the month of July. “I’ve been so excited […]

The Stellar Award–winning announcer, Bobby Parker  and his nationally syndicated Bobby Parker Radio Show, based in Durham, NC and entering its 13th year, has named Elain Thomas, aka “Miss E,” as Producer. Thomas brings extensive leadership experience as a station owner, program director, and award-winning on-air personality, strengthening the show’s production and creative strategy for national audiences. Ms. Elain Thomas brings exceptional vision and leadership to the Bobby Parker Radio Show,” said host Bobby Parker. […]

Why It Matters: Most decisions – from ordering lunch to choosing what to listen to – are not made with slow, rational thought. They happen on autopilot. Keeping your brand top of mind isn’t a luxury – it is a requirement. Behavioral science shows that nearly 90% of everyday actions are automatic, driven by habit and unconscious cues rather than deliberate choice. At the same time, although the population is […]