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09/20/2024

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Press play for the latest from Katy Perry, Kassi Ashton, Nelly Furtado, Keith Urban, Future, and more this week on Audacy All New. Listen here...

09/19/2024

Here are your 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees!

The 2024 nominees for the 19th annual BET Hip Hop Awards have been announced and Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar and Drake take Top 3 with the most nominations... But who's really surprised.
See the entire list of nominations here.

09/18/2024

Marsha Ambrosius joined us at Hard Rock Hotel New York to talk about using her powers for good now that her monster, Dr. Dre-helmed album, CASABLANCO, has officially arrived.

GRAMMY-winning R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius joined Audacy's Mike Street at the Hard Rock Hotel New York to talk about using her powers for good now that her monster, Dr. Dre-helmed album, ‘CASABLANCO,' has officially arrived.

09/18/2024

RIP Rich Homie Quan.

Rich Homie Quan was laid to rest on Tuesday, September 17 in South Fulton, Georgia where family, friends and fans of the late rapper gathered for a celebration of life in his honor.

09/17/2024

Barbz! Nicki Minaj is ready for a three-peat!

Barbz! Nicki Minaj is ready for a three-peat, and instead of releasing the ‘Pink Friday 2 Deluxe', the rapper has decided to add those songs onto a completely new project, and a third installment to her ‘Pink Friday' series -- ‘Pink Friday 3.'

09/17/2024

Eve is releasing some of her most personal work yet.

On the latest episode of ‘Bullseye with Jesse Thorn,' Eve talked about her journey from high school battle rapper to one of Hip-Hop's leading ladies.

09/17/2024

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested and taken into federal custody.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested and taken into federal custody while in New York on Monday night, September 16, after being indicted by a grand jury.

09/16/2024

Tito Jackson, founding member of iconic family band The Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70.

Tito Jackson, founding member of iconic family back The Jackson 5 along with brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon, has passed away at the age of 70.

09/16/2024

It's officially the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Community Walk season! 🌟 The Virginia Chapter is hosting a walk in Richmond on October 19th. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. You can sign up for a walk for free at https://afsp.org/chapter/virginia-walks

09/13/2024

Ice Cube dives in about everything from his upcoming 11th studio album, ‘Man Down,’ the meaning behind the title, and more.

Ahead of his show in St. Louis, Ice Cube hit up Audacy's Hot 104.1 to chop it up with Shae Bae about everything from his upcoming 11th studio album, ‘Man Down,' the meaning behind the title, and more.

09/13/2024

Lil Wayne is speaking out following this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement.

It's been about a week since Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headliner of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, and Lil Wayne is speaking out about not being chosen for the big game, this year taking place in his hometown of New Orleans, LA.

09/13/2024

Dive into this week’s new music!

Press play for the latest from Miranda Lambert, Snow Patrol, The Weeknd, FINNEAS, Tate McRae, Shawn Mendes, and more this week on Audacy All New.

09/12/2024

SOMETHING IN THE WATER will announce their lineup tomorrow! Additionally, tickets for Virginia residents will go on-sale tomorrow morning! VA residents can also purchase tickets with NO FEES at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater box office.

IMPORTANT: Parking lots at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater will open at 9am.

09/12/2024

SURPRISE! 🎤

Following up his smash diss-track hit “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar is back with a surprise single, supposedly titled “Watch the Party Die,” on which lyrically it seems that the beef with Drake isn't entirely over -- but no surprise there.

09/12/2024

Flavor Flav took the VMA stage alongside Jordan Chiles to present ‘Best Collaboration’!

Jordan Chiles got her moment to shine (literally) at the 2024 ‘MTV Video Music Awards' tonight while she resented the award for ‘Best Collaboration' alongside Flavor Flav.

09/11/2024

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are here and you can follow along all night to see who takes home a moon person! 👩‍🚀

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have officially arrived with a night full of the brightest stars, big-time awards – and of course, major music moments. Take a look at this year's winner's list right here!

09/11/2024

Beyoncé is letting her music speak for itself.

Beyoncé is letting her music speak for itself. The icon shares why she hasn't been making music videos alongside her most-recent releases.

09/11/2024

Frankie Beverly, soul singer and founder of the legendary funk band Maze, has passed at the age of 77.

Frankie Beverly, soul singer and founder of the legendary funk band Maze, has passed at the age of 77. His family has asked for privacy during this period of mourning.

09/11/2024

Today we honor and remember the lives lost and the heroes of 9/11. 🇺🇸

09/10/2024

“Dancing in the Flames” is arriving soon.

The Weeknd has revealed the release date for his new single, “Dancing in the Flames,” arriving along with a unique music video filmed entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro.

09/10/2024

Nicki Minaj is sharing her thoughts on who she thinks should’ve been the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer 🗣️

Following Sunday's announcement that Kendrick Lamar would be performing at this season's Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, rapper Nicki Minaj weighed in heavily on the choice, arguing that hometown hero Lil Wayne was dreadfully overlooked.

09/09/2024

Childish Gambino is taking time away from his tour to focus on his physical health.

Taking to socials with the unfortunate news, Donald Glover let his fans and followers know that he's pressing pause on the remainder of his Childish Gambino ‘New World Tour' in order to focus on his health.

09/09/2024

Audacy’s annual ‘I’m Listening’ broadcast returns in partnership with AFSP, hosted by Carson Daly and Katie Neal 💜

Tune in on our station Wed, 9/25 at 7 PM to hear from artists, athletes, medical experts and more as they highlight the importance of Mental Health.

Continuing our efforts to spread mental health awareness by advocating and elevating impactful stories, our annual I'm Listening broadcast special is set to air on Wednesday, September 25, at 7PM local time on Audacy stations across the country.

09/08/2024

Kendrick Lamar will perform at this season's Super Bowl Halftime Show 🔥

GRAMMY-winning artist, Kendrick Lamar, will perform at this season's Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

09/06/2024

Atlanta rapper, Rich Homie Quan, has passed away at the age of 34.

Following the death of Atlanta rapper, Rich Homie Quan, on September 5, tributes have been pouring in from friends, collaborators, and fans all grieving the loss of the rapper.

09/06/2024

is here and it’s 🔥!

Press play for the latest from Linkin Park, Halsey, Jon Pardi, Royel Otis, Camila Cabello, Paris Hilton, blink-182, and more this week on Audacy All New.

09/05/2024

Ludacris brought back the big arms and giant Air Force 1s for his first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game ⚾💪👟

Wednesday night's Atlanta Braves game against the Colorado Rockies was all about Ludacris. The team honored the hometown hero with a bobblehead night and a ceremonial first pitch, which he showed up for in a BIG way.

09/05/2024

Despite scathing diss tracks exchanged between them, Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t "know what the problem is" between her and Nicki Minaj.

Despite two scathing diss tracks exchanged between the two, Megan Thee Stallion still doesn't seem to “know what the problem is” between her and Nicki Minaj.

09/04/2024

Ludacris discussed the Atlanta Braves Ludacris Night at Truist Park including the Luda bobblehead swag, as well as what he does these days for ‘Luda Day’ weekend.

Calling in to chat with Audacy Atlanta V-103's ‘The Big Tigger Morning Show with Jazzy McBee,' Ludacris discussed the Atlanta Braves Ludacris Night at Truist Park, the Luda bobblehead swag, as well as what he does these days for ‘Luda Day' weekend.

09/04/2024

Check out which stars will be dancing onto your screens soon 💃 🕺

Season 33 of ‘Dancing with the Stars' will premiere Tuesday, September 17 at 8PM ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.