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Pacman Jones Gets Into Brawl at Ludacris Function in Dallas

2008-10-10T14:30:00.001-07:00

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman’ Jones has once again found himself embroiled in legal controversy, as the troubled NFL player is being investigated for his role in a late night brawl with his own bodyguard. The incident occurred Wednesday night at the Joule Hotel in Dallas, which was the location of a Ludacris-hosted party to promote the Mark Wahlberg movie "Max Payne". Eyewitnesses report that police were called after an allegedly intoxicated Jones began to have a heated argument with his bodyguard, who was hired by the Dallas Cowboys to keep the newly reinstated cornerback out of trouble. Jones is then alleged to have threatened the bodyguard and began removing his jewelry in preparation for a fight. By the time police arrived, the brawl had begun taking place in the bathroom, where witnesses reported hearing punches being landed and glass breaking. A security guard and police officers subsequently pulled the two men apart. According to the bodyguard, he was simply using the urinal when Jones struck him from behind, prompting the unidentified bodyguard to defend himself. Immediately after giving a brief statement to police, Jones fled the scene without paying the hotel tab. Since neither party nor the hotel filed a complaint, Dallas police Lieutenant Anthony William explained that no arrests could have been made despite the property damage, as reported by AllHipHop.com. This past August, Adam "Pacman" Jones was reinstated from his April 2007 suspension by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodellin. As of last year, Jones has been arrested six times; most notably following a Las Vegas shooting that paralyzed one individual and left three wounded. At this time, it is unknown whether Jones will face any disciplinary action by the Cowboys organization and the NFL. ::Update:: Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones won't be disciplined by the Dallas Cowboys for a scuffle with his bodyguard that team owner Jerry Jones said resulted from joking banter that got out of hand and was quickly settled. "They were literally kidding each other," Jerry Jones said Thursday. "They were jiving around ... and all of a sudden one of them starting saying some things, and here you go." While not planning any discipline for Adam Jones, Jerry Jones acknowledged that he was "very disappointed in that we're having to deal with this." It remained unclear if the NFL planned any discipline. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a radio interview Thursday that the league was investigating the matter. He said he didn't speak with Adam Jones individually during a previously scheduled meeting with the entire Cowboys team following their practice Wednesday. "I'm disappointed that we're even discussing this at this point in time," Goodell said on ESPN Radio. "But we'll have to wait for the facts." Jerry Jones said he already had all the facts, but that the NFL as part of its own investigation was talking to Adam Jones and Tommy Jones, the bodyguard who is part of a security detail provided by the team to be with the player at all times, reports the Associated Press. "With the availability of the information that I have right now, we don't have club discipline in mind here," Jerry Jones said.

WDAS PRESENTS "LABELLE" IN A LIVE IN STUDIO PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE KICKS OFF FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS AND NEW CD RELEASE

2008-10-10T14:21:00.001-07:00

WDAS FM is proud to announce the station will host the reunion of legendary R&B group LABELLE featuring Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash on Wednesday October 15, 2008. WDAS FM’s Patty Jackson will interview Labelle before an audience of listeners who won the chance to be a part of this historic event. The excitement continues with a live in studio performance to kick off Labelle’s first tour in thirty years and the unveiling of their new release - “Back to Now” (Verve Records). WDAS FM Program Director Joseph “Butter” Tamburro says, “The outrageous excitement of yesterday is back today with Labelle. We couldn’t be happier that they’re coming home to WDAS FM as they re-invent themselves for today’s listeners.”

Kendra G Creates Great Promotion for Radio One Philly

2008-10-10T12:35:00.001-07:00

Our night jock “Kendra G” is getting some huge publicity with a campaign that she came up with on her own about “Abstinence is Kool.” Yesterday she was on the NBC affiliate in PHILLY. We wouldn’t be able to afford all of the publicity that Kendra is garnering with this promotion.

Check Kendra G Out!!

NBC 10- ABSTINENCE IS
KOOL -VIDEO

http://www.nbc10.com/video/17680235/index.html

Kendra G

Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia Appoints Operations Manager and Program Directors for Power 99 FM & Q102 FM

2008-10-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

Philadelphia, PA, October 9, 2008 - Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia President Manuel V. Rodriguez announced today the promotion of Brian Check to Operations Manager for Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia, Kashon Powell to Program Director for Power 99FM, WUSL and the hiring of Tracy Austin as Program Director for Q102 FM, WIOQ. Rodriguez says, “Brian Check and Kashon Powell have demonstrated leadership and commitment to our media company and their promotions are well deserved. Additionally, we’re ecstatic to have Tracy Austin join the Philadelphia team. Tracy brings years of experience, talent and excellence to our management lineup.” Rodriguez went on to say, “Brian, Kashon and Tracy are the ideal leaders to take us into the future of this dynamic and evolving media business.”

Clear Channel Philadelphia Operations Director Brian Check will oversee operations for the media cluster which includes WISX FM (My 106.1 FM) WIOQ FM (Q102 FM) , WUSL FM (Power 99FM), WDAS FM, WRFF FM (Radio 104.5 FM) and WUBA AM (Rumba 1480 AM). Check will also continue as Program Director for WISX FM. Check says, “We have very strong station brands in Philly, and a tremendous team behind them! I’m thrilled to have this opportunity, as we move forward with new technology and new challenges.” Check has worked for 10 years in Philadelphia. He is responsible for the design and implementation of Philadelphia’s successful My106.1. Check’s career has included regional programming oversight and sales management for Clear Channel Radio and as an on-air talent and Account Executive for CBS Radio.

Power 99 FM Program Director Kashon Powell previously served as Music Director and Assistant PD for the station. Prior to coming to Power 99FM, Powell was R&B Editor for Radio & Records Magazine and spent over ten years at KBXX in Houston, TX starting out as a researcher and rising through the ranks to become Program Director. Powell says, “It is a privilege to have this opportunity to program one of the nation’s strongest urban brands. Power 99 FM is groundbreaker and a ratings and community leader. I look forward to taking the station to even greater heights.” Among her accolades - Powell received Radio and Record’s award for Music Director of the Year for 2007 and 2008.

WIOQ Program Director Tracy Austin comes to the station after a two year stint as Program Director for Nova 106.9, Brisbane, Australia. Austin says, “All the way from Australia to the birthplace of America! I am so excited to be back in the Clear Channel family, and honored to have a chance to program the celebrated Q102. With Elvis, Diego and the pro team at Q there's nothing we can't do!” Austin’s credentials include Assistant Program Director/Music Director for KIIS/102.7 KISS FM Los Angeles, CA, and award winning Program Director for 104 KRBE, Houston and KISS 95.7 Harford, CT. Among her other career accomplishments Austin has served as a Brand Manager for Clear Channel and has received numerous awards including Radio and Records Program Director of the Year in 2005 and 2006, 1998 Music Director of the Year and 1994 Billboard Music Director of the Year.

Brian Check and Kashon Powell promotions are effective immediately. Tracy Austin’s appointment begins October 16, 2008.

Tavis Smiley Discloses why he REALLY left Tom Joyner's Show

2008-10-09T09:30:00.001-07:00

Filed Under: Who Cares

Tavis Smiley informed Lee Bailey's EUR report via Mo Kelly (who used to work for Radio Facts) that he left Tom Joyner because he'd been there 11 years and it was time to do something else. Oh Joy, now we can all sleep better...

YIKES: It's Lisa Lisa

2008-10-09T08:27:00.001-07:00

I could make some really bad jokes like "Lisa is All FRIED Out" but I won't... Lisa still looks good even with the extra weight, don't you think?

OH NO: Latifah Doesn't Care if you think She's a Lesbian

2008-10-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

Filed Under: Why do Black people care so much about this?

(pictured, Latifah and... friend/personal trainer/assistant/cousin/therapist/neighbor/agent/sister/mother/aunt, beautician/banker/manager/writer/publicist and cook Jeanette Jenkins)

Amidst constant speculation that Latifah likes nice, fresh extracurricular pussy, the rapper/singer/actress recently told New York Times Magazine....

"I don't have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life," Latifah, 38, told Sunday's New York Times magazine.

"You don't get that part of me. Sorry," she added. "We're not discussing it in our meetings, we're not discussing it at Cover Girl...nobody gets that.

"I don't feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don't care if people think I'm gay or not," she said. "Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway." Latifah had been linked to her longtime personal trainer. Last December, she denied rumors that they were getting married.

"People will make up all sorts of things that are not true," she told the Chicago Sun-Times. "There ain't gonna' be no wedding."

LOOK: It's Micheal Jackson's Kids

2008-10-09T07:59:00.000-07:00

HIP HOP LEGEND LIL JON SIGNS GROUNDBREAKING MULTI-FACETED DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS

2008-10-09T07:37:00.000-07:00

Grammy Award Winning Atlanta Crunk Pioneer To Play Multiple Artist & Exec Roles: Artist; Producer; Label Head; A&R Consultant At New Home

Universal Republic Records has signed Grammy Award winning recording artist, rapper, producer, mogul and all-around hip hop Renaissance man, Lil Jon, it was announced today by Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records.

Lil Jon, who has even founded a much talked about vineyard, Little Jonathan Winery, burst on to the hip hop scene more than a decade ago as the indomitable ‘King of Crunk.’ The charismatic star will not only deliver records via his own label at Universal Republic - his first album due out in the first half of 2009 - but the multi-talented Atlanta entrepreneur will don several unique hats at his new home, thanks to a multi-faceted deal crafted by Lipman that includes a label imprint, a recording agreement, a production arm, a digital presence, and a pivotal A&R consultant role at the company.

“Lil Jon is a larger than life figure who casts a giant shadow over every facet of the entertainment business,” stated Mr. Lipman. “His name is synonymous with brand-building and we want him plugged into multiple Universal Republic platforms for maximum results. I view him as our Urban Music Czar! Now, if he’d only send me a couple of cases of that wine.”

Lil Jon also commented: "I\'m excited to find a new home in Universal Republic, they\'ve got a great team over there. A lot of big things comin\' from me, get ready! I been workin\' hard on my new material and it\'s time everybody hears it!"

Recognized as an entertaining and provocative entrepreneur with a penchant for launching breakthrough brands, Lil Jon first came to prominence with his groundbreaking ‘dirty south’ movement. He and his band the East Side Boyz have sold more than 12 million records, with Lil Jon winning dozens of awards, including numerous BET, Soul Train, MTV and People’s Choice trophies, as well as a 2005 Grammy award for Best Rap Collaboration for his contribution to Usher’s smash 2004 hit “Yeah!.” The effusive mogul has also launched his own Crunk Energy drink!!!, a limited edition signature sun glasses line with Oakley, and participated in a score of lucrative endorsement deals, including pacts with Subway, Heineken, and Video Game icons such as Tony Hawk.

One of the most in-demand producers of the decade, Lil Jon has never abandoned his club roots, helming his own signature hits such as “Get Low,” “What You Gon’ Do,” and “Lovers & Friends,” as well as stepping up for countless other artists, including Usher’s Grammy winning “Yeah!” Ciara’s “Goodies,” and most recently, working the knobs on Britney Spears\' upcoming comeback album. He has recorded with superstars such as T.I., Kid Rock, and Three 6 Mafia, among others.

Cited for trademark albums such as 2002’s Kings Of Crunk and 2004’s Crunk Juice, Lil Jon’s BME Recordings is also home to some of hip hop’s most original artists, including Lil Scrappy and E-40, among others. The Atlanta native has recently been released of all contractual and recording obligations in regard to the recently bankrupt TVT Records.

YIKES: Funniest picture of the MONTH!

2008-10-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

This is what you call the "Perfect Date." Old girl is probably still pulling hot dog chunks out of her hair...

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OH NO: 2 Year Old Rapper does "Dey Know" (vid)

2008-10-09T06:51:00.000-07:00

Did McCain Really Refuse to Shake Obama's Hand (vid)

2008-10-09T06:45:00.000-07:00

When I look at the vid I come to several conclusions.

1. McCain didn't see his hand and was trying to get Obama to greet his wife
2. McCain DID see his hand and he doesn't like him
3. McCain's midget arms were hurting and they needed rest after a busy evening
4. Michelle Obama is looking unusually delicious. It sure would be great to have an attractive woman in the white house for the first time in history...Well, Barbara Bush was hot...

OH NO: Lil Kim SUED for 25 Million

2008-10-09T06:38:00.001-07:00

Raptress Lil' Kim has been hit with a $2.5 million dollar lawsuit, amidst claims she tried to exit her contract with a fledgling entertainment company, before delivering all the recordings the contract requires. Brookland Media, which was launched by famed Hip-Hop producers The Trackmasters (Tone and Poke), filed the lawsuit in Manhattan's Supreme Court on Tuesday. Lil' Kim's lawyer, Londell McMillan, says Brookland sued "to leverage their own position" in the contract dispute. The lawsuit accuses Lil' Kim of breaching a one-year contractual agreement by demanding a more lucrative deal. According to the lawsuit, Kim refused to perform unless Brookland agrees to a number of requests, including demands to have Wyclef and Akon added as producers. In addition to withholding a $200,000 payment to fully free Kim from her contract with Atlantic Records, Brookland won an injunction, temporarily preventing Lil' Kim from negotiating with other record labels, as reported by AllHipHop.com. Brookland also claims it invested another $250,000 dollars towards the album and Lil' Kim's career. Brookland Media is being represented by attorney, Jonathan Davis.

Lil Kim

LOOK: It's new Great Grandmother Ann Nesby (pic)

2008-10-09T06:27:00.000-07:00

Can you believe this woman is a great grandmother? Here is a much slimmer Ann with Miss Sophia from the V103 morning show. Yes, Miss Sophia is a dude that does drag on the show as the entertainment reporter.

Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant on V103 (vid)

2008-10-09T06:22:00.000-07:00

Johnny Gill once told me that he would never do another show with Bobby Brown (laugh) guess that's changed, then again, money, or the lack therof, does that (whew, I kill me). Notice Johnny is a bit reserved, a bit ill at ease as if "Sexy" Wanda Smith, hey...that's her name on the show, is going to ask him about Eddie Murphy or something.. Then Frank takes us way back to 1964 to talk about a club experience with New Edition, check it..

DELICIOUS ALERT: Sexiest Woman Alive... Halle Berry

2008-10-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

I would have thought they would have chosen Monique, this contest is not fair...

DUH, Seth Petruzelli in center of Elite XC storm, Exposes Payoffs in Kimbo Fight

2008-10-08T11:21:00.001-07:00

Filed Under: Edoyeee, doy doy..

Seth Petruzelli, after going from nobody to national celebrity for punching out Kimbo Slice, went on the radio Monday. He delivered a shot potentially more powerful than anything he threw Saturday. He said his original plan against Kimbo was to get him to the ground and exploit his weak wrestling skills and submission defense. It made more sense than trading punches with a street brawler who outweighed him by 30 pounds. Petruzelli said he changed his mind though. “The promoters kind of hinted to me, and they gave me the money to stand and trade with him,” he told “The Monsters in Orlando” radio show. “They didn’t want me to take him down, let’s just put it that way. It was worth my while to try to stand up and punch with him.” The quote spoke of an attempt to if not rig the fight, then make it favorable for Slice, the main star and cash cow of the EliteXC promotion. Such an action would be a disaster for mixed martial arts as it attempts to convince mainstream audiences it isn’t scripted pro wrestling or a farcical Toughman contest. If EliteXC gave Petruzelli money to fight one way, it would open itself to all sorts of investigations. The allegation rocketed around the country, making bigger post-fight news than pictures of Petruzelli in drag (more on that later. Needless to say, it’s been a wild couple of days for him). EliteXC’s Jared Shaw immediately denied the fixing charge to Yahoo! Sports and fellow executive Jeremy Lappen did the same to Sherdog.com. Tuesday, Petruzelli said he got the story confused. “What that meant was they offer a knockout bonus, submission bonuses, fight of the night bonuses,” Petruzelli said in a phone interview. “I think it just got misconstrued. I wanted to have an exciting fight and I wanted the knock out bonus so I wanted to keep it standing.” So did they say anything about keeping the fight off the ground? “They just said, ‘we want to see an exciting fight no matter what happens.’ I took it as I wanted the knockout bonus.”

That explanation won’t appease some conspiracy theorists, if only because the original statement sounds more believable. Then there is the general distrust of the organization, where the cards often seem more show than sport. Although the last two televised cards were mostly strong, memories remain of exploding cauliflower ears, silly introductions and using the popular but unproven Slice as a headliner. Besides, it’s no secret Elite XC had a vested interest in Kimbo winning. Jared Shaw even charged the cage and screamed at the referee that Slice had been hit illegally. Shaw has since apologized for that reaction. “He spent a lot of money to build up Kimbo,” Petruzelli said. “If I saw one of my guys I spent millions on getting his face pounded I’d get upset also.” Then there’s CBS, which gave up any pretense of journalism in favor of unseemly propaganda. The network previously embarrassed itself by comparing Kimbo to great sports figures such as Tiger Woods. This time, Gus Johnson’s declaration that Petruzelli’s triumph was “the most incredible victory in the history of mixed martial arts” was laughably ridiculous. The worst was Johnson repeating the party line that Slice didn’t hesitate to switch opponents from an injured Ken Shamrock. That was simply a lie. Slice demanded a cash bonus on top of his $500,000 payout just to get in the cage with Petruzelli, according to Lappen. “We made it up to him,” Lappen said. For a stretch, the replacement wasn’t going to be Petruzelli but Frank Shamrock, Ken’s brother. Frank said Saturday he was even cleared by the Florida commission to fight. Lappen said he didn’t think that was true, although he did admit there were discussions with Frank. CBS was certainly privy to that information since Frank was at the arena as its color commentator. It was never mentioned on the air though. Frank told Yahoo! Sports Saturday it was CBS officials who blocked him from taking on Slice. When the broadcasts have no objectivity, perspective or news value and the promoters are openly rooting for one fighter and not the other, how can anyone believe anything these guys say or do? For his part, Petruzelli said he wishes he hadn’t made the original comment. He swears no one from EliteXC has called him and pressured a retraction. The entire thing has put a damper on his sudden surge of fame. That and the pictures on the internet of him in drag, of course.

LOOK: It's Toni Braxton

2008-10-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

Mark McCrazy with Ludacris (pic)

2008-10-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

WMBX Operations Manager/Mornings Mark McCrazy with Ludacris at the station.

Dallas Businesswoman Profiles Success on Micheal Baisden

2008-10-08T10:59:00.001-07:00

Fritzi G. Woods, the chief executive of one of the largest privately-owned companies in the state of Texas, will share the secrets of her success on "American Airlines Living Your Dream," a radio series which airs each month on The Michael Baisden Show. In May 2003, Woods was appointed President and CEO of Primesource Foodservice Equipment, Inc., a multi-million dollar firm specializing in quick-service restaurant chains. A year later, Woods purchased a majority stake in the company, becoming one of just a handful of women in the United States to head up a major industrial services firm. Headquartered in Dallas, Primesource Foodservice Equipment has 85 employees and has been profiled in such publications as Black Enterprise and The Dallas Business Journal. With annual revenues of nearly $100 million, Primesource Foodservice Equipment is the 10th largest distributor in the industry, as well as the 37th largest black-owned industrial services firm in the country. In 2007, Primesource Foodservice Equipment managed more than 1,000 new restaurant openings and shipped approximately 500 orders a day, supporting more than 19,000 established restaurants in the United States and 46 other countries. Prior to joining Primesource Foodservice Equipment, Woods served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of The Dallas Morning News, where she was responsible for all finance, as well as sales and marketing, representing more than $500 million in revenue and leading the newspaper industry in year-over-year growth. "American Airlines Living Your Dream" is a collaboration with The Michael Baisden Show, which is broadcast weekdays, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. EDT, on ABC Radio Networks.

Micheal Baisden

Salem Media Premieres All Business Station in Miami

2008-10-08T10:56:00.001-07:00

Salem Media of Miami (NASDAQ: SALM) gets its newest radio station, WZAB (880AM) The Biz, an all-business station. WZAB (880AM) The Biz adds to Salem Miami's roster of stations that includes WMCU (1080AM) and WKAT (1360AM). Joe D. Davis, President of Salem's Radio Division, states, "Encouraged by the success of our business-formatted KDOW (1220AM) in San Francisco, we identified Miami as another market where we expect this increasingly popular format to be successful. Everyone is concerned about their jobs, their money, and their future. This dynamic body of timely content speaks to those concerns and provides a huge opportunity for our advertisers and for the Miami metro." Tony Calatayud, General Manager, adds, "We are thrilled on commencing the only business station in South Florida. In this day and age, financial news affects all people, of all walks in a direct fashion. Information in these challenging times is key and no one else on the radio dial will be able to keep South Florida better informed than The Biz."

100 HD RADIO™ PRODUCTS CERTIFIED BY iBIQUITY DIGITAL

2008-10-08T10:50:00.001-07:00

iBiquity, Intertek in Hong Kong and TOKO in Japan Reach Milestone Approving High-Quality HD Radio Products for the Market Many More in the Pipeline Shenzhen, China – October 8, 2008 – iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio™ technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced today that more than 100 discrete HD Radio products in a broad range of categories have been certified over the last several years by iBiquity in Columbia, Maryland, Intertek in Hong Kong and TOKO in Japan. Products for the home and office include clock radios, all-in-one table top sound systems, stereo tuners, high-end home components, transportable units and cordless radios, and iPod® docking stations; for the vehicles: OEM head units for more than 10 different automotive manufacturers in the U.S. and overseas, aftermarket headunits, tuner boxes to upgrade OEM or aftermarket in-dash radios, and plug’n’play upgrade kits. “The HD Radio market is growing rapidly, and we are working with leading manufacturers and brands around the world to bring high-quality products to consumers who are demanding more from their radios,” said Jeff Jury, COO of iBiquity Digital Corporation. “The hard work our Lab, Intertek and TOKO have put into analyzing and perfecting certification testing for digital HD Radio tuners and receivers has enabled the availability of a wide range of new HD Radio products for consumers.” iBiquity had been certifying most HD Radio products in its Maryland Lab. As the number of products began to skyrocket, the company licensed Japan-based TOKO and then Hong Kong-based Intertek, most recently, in 2007, to help certify products in Asia. This expansion put the certification capability closer to the design centers and manufacturing plants, enabling quicker turn around of products. The HD Radio certification process includes a rigorous inspection of performance and functionality to ensure compliance with HD Radio broadcast system requirements. Some of the brands offering HD Radio products at over 14,000 stores and online are Accurian, Alpine, Audio Design Associates, Audiovox, Cambridge Soundworks, DaySequerra, Denon, DICE Electronics, Directed Electronics, Dual, Eclipse, Insignia, Integra, JBL, Jensen Mobile, Jensen, JVC Mobile, jWIN, Kenwood, Marantz, McIntosh, Metra, Niles, Onkyo, Panasonic, Peripheral Electronics (AAMP), Polk Audio, Radiosophy, Roadmaster, Rotel, Sangean, Sanyo, Sony, Visteon and Yamaha, with more under development. HD Radio technology has made great inroads in the automotive sector as well. BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mercedes, MINI, Mercury, Scion and Volvo have all announced that HD Radio technology will be factory-installed in their vehicles from suppliers like Alpine, Delphi, Mitsubishi Electronics, Siemens-VDO and Visteon.

Chicago Tribune Explores PPM and WGCI

2008-10-08T10:49:00.000-07:00

So the question for the radio business is: Were your audience figures wrong then, or are they wrong now?

Was WGCI-FM 107.5 truly the second-most-popular station in the Chicago market, with a 6 percent share of the audience, as Arbitron reported in its spring quarterly ratings, the last compiled using the now-discarded diary system?

If so, how does that square with Arbitron's latest numbers covering the summer quarter, the first using the controversial new technology of portable people meters, which found the Clear Channel urban contemporary outlet tied for 14th place with jazzy sister station WNUA-FM 95.5 (down from 6th), with a 2.7 percent share of [read whole story here]

BET's Series 'AMERICAN GANGSTER' Returns

2008-10-08T10:41:00.001-07:00

BET's Critically Acclaimed Series 'AMERICAN GANGSTER' Returns for a BoldThird SeasonNarrated by Ving Rhames, the New Season Follows the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS"Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 P.M.* Provocative. Unflinching. Daring. BET'scritically acclaimed docu-drama AMERICAN GANGSTER returns for anothercompelling season Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 p.m.* Gangsters have beentraditionally portrayed in films and television as European; AMERICANGANGSTER expands this theory by focusing on authentic, bona fide criminalsand sheds a different kind of light on the minds of America's worstoffenders. Narrated by Ving Rhames, this season returns to probe the livesand crimes of America's most dangerous criminals, including "Monster" Kody,Larry Davis, Mutulu Shakur and J. Edgar Hoover and COINTELPRO, amongcountless others.The first two seasons of AMERICAN GANGSTER spanned a wide range of subjects,telling stories from Harlem to Watts and points in between. They've includedclose-up views of the Chambers Brothers, drug-dealing emigrants from one ofthe America's poorest rural counties; Stanley "Tookie" Williams, who wasexecuted for murder in California amid controversy regarding his real role inthe founding of America's most notorious street gang, the Crips; Frank Lucas,the larger-than-life subject of the Hollywood blockbuster motion picture,also titled 'American Gangster'; and "Freeway" Ricky Ross -- L.A.'shomegrown crack king -- a hustler and pawn within a complex internationalenterprise.Since its debut in 2006, BET's groundbreaking documentary series AMERICANGANGSTER has earned a mix of critical praise and popular acclaim.

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5 Things to Make Your Life Easier!

2008-10-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

If you want to get rid of certain people in your life.. start complaining to them.
Always insist on speaking to a supervisor when calling a utility company or your bank
If you hate working out, commit to an aerobic class 3 times a week. You will be addicted in 3o days to it.
If you want to improve your social life, tell everyone you're moving out of state.
Reward yourself each week with something, movie, dinner or event ALONE

Kevin Ross