Radio One Exclusives
Funk legend Bootsy Collins chats with Niecey Shaw about his musical journey and his latest album, "Album of the Year #1 Funkateer."
Barbie is in the Queen City — and she brought her DreamHouse with her! Now open at the Cincinnati Museum Center, Barbie: A Cultural Icon invites visitors on a nostalgic and fashion-forward journey through 66 years of the world’s most famous doll. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts from Barbie’s storied past, showcasing her […]
Actress/model Eva Marcille stops by to discuss her leading role in Je'Caryous Johnson's stage adaptation of the iconic 90s love story.
Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to pop that fan as we check out some soul line dancing and trail ride tunes to get you moving!
Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, noted as a pioneer in jazz-funk who inspired many, died March 5 following a lengthy illness.
Chris Jasper, who played a key role in the Isley Brothers' success in the 70s and 80s, passed away on Feb. 23 from cancer at age 73.
Gwen McCrae, who scored a #1 R&B hit in 1975 with "Rockin' Chair," has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.
We are sad to report that Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, the original lead singer of The Impressions who went on to a successful career as a solo artist and in politics, passed away at age 85. Butler’s assistant and “niece at heart,” Marty, exclusively confirmed the news to TMZ, saying he passed away from natural […]
The Rising Stars of Black Hollywood Under 30 – HOT100.9 A new wave of Black talent is rising in Hollywood, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting era. Stars like Lonnie Chavis, Zendaya, and Miles Brown have already snagged major awards early in their careers, setting the stage for the next generation. Rising stars […]
Donald Trump Freezes $50 Million That Funded Condoms In Gaza The Trump administration has frozen $50 million in foreign aid allocations, targeting a program distributing condoms in Gaza. The decision, announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reflects the administration’s sweeping review of U.S. foreign assistance to ensure alignment with its policies. Leavitt criticized […]
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to offer buyouts to federal workers who don’t want to return to the office. This “deferred resignation” would include a severance package of roughly eight months’ pay and benefits. The administration says it expects five to ten percent of the federal workforce to quit. A senior administration official […]
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.–Target is the latest big company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The Minneapolis-based retalier announced the decision in a memo to employees on Friday. According to CNBC, the memo cited the importance of “staying in step” with the evolving landscape to help drive growth and serve its millions of customers. With […]