Radio One Exclusives
There’s no denying hip hop’s sturdy grip on American culture. A multi-billion dollar behemoth, hip hop is undoubtedly an integral part of this country’s cultural fabric and is well regarded worldwide. And if there’s any doubt about hip hop’s impact on the music and entertainment industries, you’d only have to look as far as […]
More than a month after her fatal shooting at the hands of Colorado police, an autopsy has revealed that 17-year-old Jessica Hernandez was shot four times, two of which were fatal. The teenager’s death was also ruled a homicide, according to a medical examiner’s report released Friday. The examination, performed by Denver Chief Medical Examiner […]
In what marks the seventh fatal shooting involving St. Louis-area cops since Michael Brown’s death last August, a Wellston police officer mortally injured a man during a traffic stop Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Thomas Allen Jr. died of his injuries at a hospital Sunday morning, police say. According to a news release, Allen was originally a backseat passenger in the car when […]
In what marks the seventh fatal shooting involving St. Louis-area cops since Michael Brown’s death last August, a Wellston police officer mortally injured a man during a traffic stop Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Thomas Allen Jr. died of his injuries at a hospital Sunday morning, police say. According to a news release, Allen was originally a backseat passenger in the car when […]
John P. Kee says he is trying to teach the young generation that they didn’t invent worship music. In Fact, Kee told CIAA fans during the CIAA Gospel Celebration, he’s written quite a few worship songs in earlier years. In a fun set that included his newer tunes, Kee opened his show at the Charlotte […]
Catherine L. Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest African American-owned and operated broadcast company in the U.S., is one three new board of trustees appointed to the board of the Barnes Foundation, according to statement released Wednesday. The Philadelphia-based group supports education, fine arts and horticulture. “The board and staff of […]
Dorian Walker-Gaines (pictured left), 20, and Dillian Thompson (pictured), 22, of Houston, Texas, were arrested Tuesday, after allegedly stealing an iPad and then taking celebratory selfies that were automatically uploaded to the victim’s iCloud account, according to the Smoking Gun, citing court documents. The pair further exacerbated the problem by posting a video on Facebook, […]
Dorian Walker-Gaines (pictured left), 20, and Dillian Thompson (pictured), 22, of Houston, Texas, were arrested Tuesday, after allegedly stealing an iPad and then taking celebratory selfies that were automatically uploaded to the victim’s iCloud account, according to the Smoking Gun, citing court documents. The pair further exacerbated the problem by posting a video on Facebook, […]
Have you ever wondered which Bible character you would be? Praise 1025‘s K.D. Bowe asked some of your favorite gospel artists on the red carpet of BMI’s Trailblazer Awards show in Atlanta.
Sherri Shepherd is returning to this year’s Stellar Awards as co-host with Rickey Smiley! The View star called Praise 102.5 WPZE recently and told Darlene McCoy what we can expect at this year’s show. As we previously reported, Praise 102.5 WPZE has been nominated and is a finalist again for Major Market Station of the Year […]