What a nostalgic conversation with WHUR Fam! Chief Engineer, turned General Manager, Jim Watkins. Former deejay and WHUR World Music Director, Joe Gorham, Miss Ebony Moonbeams, Dyana Williams. If you want to know more stories about the love started between WHUR and the community, PRESS PLAY!
When it comes down to owning her stardom, the 4 time Grammy Award winner, with 13 Grammy nominations, AND an Academy Award, H.E.R., is the poster child for that. She’s on fire and ready to show off her musicianship in the DMV at The Anthem.
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Tameka Foster speaks in relationship with Usher and the rumors that went along with it.
After being divorced for nearly 12 years, Tameka Foster still has to speak on rumors sparked because of her marriage to singer-songwriter Usher Raymond.
Foster appeared on the talk show “The Real” to promote her book “Here I Stand.” On the show she addressed rumors of her being the reason that Usher and TLC Member Chili broke up in 2003.
She received extreme criticism for the relationship, even from Usher’s own mother. The singer appeared on Oprah in 2012 explaining that his mother didn’t want to attend the wedding.
Foster opens up that she feels as though Usher didn’t receive enough credit for not marrying Chili and the blame was simply on her.
Referring to the rumors, she said, “They’ve had it all wrong. They just didn’t know who I was and they kind of didn’t give him enough credit to know that he didn’t marry that person, ya know.”
She believed the same people who were talking about her were people who looked like her, and those should have been the people supporting her.
During the video, she says, “The biggest critics and the people that were the most negative were either bloggers or the people that were just like me.”
The two divorced in 2009 due to irreconcilable differences.
The Wendy Williams Show will continue to have guest hosts through November.
The show began airing new episodes with a panel of guest hosts Oct. 18th. It appears the show will continue this method into November. A post was made on the show’s Instagram revealing Whitney Cummings as a special guest host for the last week of October. They also revealed the Sherri Shepherd will return as a guest host for the first week of November.
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Cummings left a heartfelt comment on the post, “Nobody can ever replace Wendy but we will do what we can to fill in so she can come back stronger than ever.” She also ended it by saying, “We all wanna make Wendy proud.”
Ray J requests joint custody after recently filing for divorce from Princess Love.
Ray J recently filed for divorce from his now-estranged wife Princess Love. This is the actor’s third time filing for divorce but this time Ray J is requesting joint custody of both kids.
According to a divorce petition obtained by TMZ, Ray J states “irreconcilable differences” is the reason for the divorce. A prenup was also revealed in these legal documents, in this, he request that the judge be not able to grant himself or his wife sole custody.
The singer filed for divorce while in the hospital. He was being treated for pneumonia and stayed for almost two weeks.
The two reality tv stars have been married since 2016.
The Patuxent River Maryland Chapter of the Linx Inc. is hosting their masquerade ball this Saturday Oct. 23rd.
Patuxent River Maryland Chapter of The Links is hosting their 3rd Biennial Masquerade Ball Saturday October 23rd from 7pm-9pm. This year’s them is “It’s a Virtual Reality.” Proceeds support programs and scholarships in Upper Montgomery County, MD. For more information go here:
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Analysis of the top stories of the week.
Cruz will be sentenced next year. A jury will be selected for the penalty phase in January.
It has unveiled plans to get shots in kids’ arms ahead of final FDA and CDC recommendations.
The DMV showed up in a big way Saturday to help provide new coats to children in need at the “19thAnnual 96.3 WHUR Children’s Coat Drive.”
The coat drive was held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shops at Iverson in Temple Hills. WHUR Air Personality Coka Lani encouraged listeners to stop by to drop-off new coats, hats, and gloves for needy youth of all ages and the response was overwhelming. By the end of the broadcast, nearly 600 coats were donated and hundreds of hats and gloves.
“Our listeners never cease to amaze me with their level of generosity. Even with the pandemic and the rain, listeners were not going to let anything hold back their spirit of giving,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.
All donations were distributed to the following organizations: Thrive DC, United Communities Against Poverty, Mission of Love Ministries, Community Lodgings, Recreation Wish List Committee, Woodland Spring Community, and Women’s Wings.
In addition to our generous listeners, we have to say a special thank you to our FedEx volunteers and sponsors. They came with lots of coats. Plus, FedEx volunteers helped to sort, pack, and load the coats so they could be given to the organizations,” added Plater.
The coat drive kicks-off “WHUR’s Annual Season of Giving Campaign,” which also includes “Food2Feed,” a 12-hour radiothon Tuesday, November 16th; “The Steve Harvey Turkey Giveaway” Monday, November 29th; and the “WHUR Toy Drive” Saturday, December 11th.
The Northern Virginia Urban League Guild is host a virtual celebration this Saturday, October 23rd
The Northern Virginia Urban League Guild is celebrating 25 years of empowering communities and changing lives and to mark the historic occasion the Guild will host a virtual celebration Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information go here:
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New book looks at how the death of George Floyd and other issues changed how America views the Black Lives Matter movement.
The organization works to stem the tide of deadly violence in DC.
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The missionaries are affiliated with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.
The United Way of the National Capital Area is providing resources to persons in need.
Project Community Connect is October 18th – 23rd and is designed to provide essential services to those at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Wrap around services will be provided. For more information go here:
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We talk to Baker and his runningmate, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro.
Kyrie Irving can’t play for the Nets right now, so he decided to keep busy with a little pick-up football.
TMZ spotted Irving playing football with some friends at a local high school over the weekend.
Kyrie has refused to get vaccinated, and the team said last week that he wouldn’t play or practice with the Nets until he was.
Do you think Irving will sit out the season rather than get vaccinated? Are the Nets making the right call?
Will Smith shared earlier this year that he had put on a few pounds during the quarantine and that he was taking back control of his body.
Smith gave fans an update via TikTok in a new video showing how much progress he’s made.
The actor was lifting heavy weights, running, doing pull-ups, etc.
Smith captioned the video with, “And to think Sundays used to be for muffins. #bestshapeofmylife”.
Can you relate? Did you put on a few extra pounds during quarantine and are trying to get them off? Are you currently on a weight loss journey? Tell us about it!
Cuba Gooding, Jr is set to go on trial on February 1, 2022.
He is accused of groping three women at three different Manhattan night spots in 2018 and 2019.
Prosecutors plan to portray Cuba as a serial offender.
The defense plans to portray the case as an example of the #MeToo movement ‘run amok.’
Do you think the outcomes of R.Kelly, Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby fair well or poorly for Cuba Gooding, Jr’s case?
Falynn Guobadia and Jaylan Banks are engaged!
The expectant mother posted a photo of her ring with the caption, I said YES!!! I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out. I love you baby.
Falynn and Jaylan announced two months ago they are expecting a child together.
Falynn has two son’s with Simon Guobadia who is now with Porsha Williams.
How soon is too soon before moving on from a break up?
Jury selection began today.
, COVID Complications To Blame
His family says he was fully vaccinated. Powell was a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, under both President George Bush and President Bill Clinton. He was born in New York City on April 5th, 1937, and was raised in the South Bronx. His parents immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica. In military life, he was stationed in Germany; Massachusetts; Kentucky; Kansas; and Colorado. He served two tours in Vietnam from 1962 to 1963 and 1968 to 1969. He was also a battalion commander in Korea from 1973 to 1974. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan named General Powell as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
General Powell was highly decorated, receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. He was also decorated by numerous foreign governments, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the President’s Citizens Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal, among others. Powell also received an honorary knighthood form the Queen of England in December of 1993.
Powell retired from the U.S. Army on September 30th, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Alma, and their three children.
Nick Cannon’s daytime talk show premiered on September 27th.
The plan was for the Wendy Williams Show to act as a lead-in for his show. That means they were hoping viewers of Wendy’s show would stick around to watch Nick’s Show.
The only problem is Wendy has been out battling health related issues.
Nick’s debut brought in 400,000 viewers putting him at the bottom of the daytime lineup.
For context, Wendy Williams averages 600,000 viewers.
Drew Barrymore is in her second season averaging 500,000 viewers.
Have you watched Nick Cannon’s show? What do you think?
Bow Wow spent a portion of the weekend on social media saying he was done with the Millennium Tour.
As a headliner, he said he is only given 15 mins each night to perform.
People were shocked to not only see Bow Wow at the Atlanta stop but more surprised to see him bring out his longtime crush, Angela Simmons.
He serenaded her with Shortie Like Mine.
Days prior to the performance Bow Wow was in Angela’s comments heavy.
Do you want to see Angela and Bow Wow back together?
The Weeknd’s 2022 arena tour has grown into a stadium tour according to a statement made by the artist.
The Weeknd posted, “Due to constraints of arenas and the demand for more shows I want to do something bigger and special for you which requires stadiums. Current tickets will be refunded automatically and all ticketholders will be given priority to buy tickets for the stadium shows when they go on sale. New dates forthcoming”.
The tour is set to visit North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Dates are projected to be released soon.
Did you already have tickets for a show? Are you hoping to get tickets for the upgraded tour? What is your favorite song by The Weeknd?
Josh Copeland & Brandon Camphor & One Way and their families were all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but they survived by God’s mercy and grace.
Beyonce and Peloton have a new installment in the artist series.
It launches tomorrow, October 19th.
Peloton says it is the most extensive artist series to-date.
It will offer 72 hours of content, 17 classes over a three-day period.
Beyonce and Peloton will also provide fitness facilities of 10 HBCU’s with Peloton bikes this fall.
This pandemic saw the emergence of a few at-home work out facilities, which one do you have?
The World of Possibilities Expo is Saturday Oct.23 from 11-3pm
World of Possibilities Expo Saturday, October 23rd from 11am to 3pm at Prince George’s County Maryland Samuel Riggs Alumni Center at the University of Maryland. For more information go here:
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
AUDIO:
Guests: Manuel Mendez – Chair, DC Afro Latino Caucus
Roland Roebuck – Activist
Maryland’s governor has a new 150 million dollar plan to fund the police departments in the state.
Angela Stribling is out celebrating her birthday but Nina Brown is holdin’ it down for the first ladies of WHUR. We had a ball, as always, but Angela was definitely missed. But what really got the ladies going was the question — Should You Always Split The Bill With Your Significant Other? What are your thoughts?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!!!
We’re hearing all kinds of great stories that make heritage station, WHUR, what it is today.
Press play to hear from WHUR’S deputy GM, Stephen Robinson; Multicast Director, Vicci Saunders; Media Entrepreneur, Sheila Eldridge; and Producer & programmer, Brittani Riddle.
Howard Alumna and Head Creative of the production company, A Very Good Job, Crystal Anderson will be a judge on HBO’s Craftopia.
‘Craftopia’ is a competition where 9 to 15-year-old crafters compete with amazing creations in
order to take home the “Craftrophia.”
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According to Howard Girl Love, this season of Craftopia will be filled with Halloween-themed fun! Season 2 of Craftopia is out now on HBO!
Howard Alumni Eddie C. Brown (B.S.E.E. ‘61) and C. Sylvia Brown (B.S. ‘62) gifted their alma mater $5 million in order to support the Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE) Grant for students in financial need.
The couple’s donation makes it the largest alumni gift to Howard University in the University’s history. Eddie Brown is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Brown Capital management. Which is the second oldest Black-owned investment management firm in the world.
Eddie Brown started at Howard University campus at the young age of 16 years old in the College of Engineering. On that same campus is where he met Sylvia who was a student in what was then the College of Liberal Arts. The Brown’s decision to donate this historic gift in support of the GRACE Grant was not only due to their love of Howard but also because of their background. Eddie came from a low-income family and was given the opportunity to go to Howard on a full-ride by his 10th grade English teacher, who was also a graduate of Howard. Sylvia had student loans and understands the difficulty and stress that can have on a student.
She also said, “ Being from a family of four, my parents did the best they could, but that was never enough to pay all the fees. And that’s been our mantra, to give to others and help them at least be able to get an undergraduate degree so they have a good foundation.” This gift means a lot and is what Sylvia calls not giving back but “paying it forward.”
President of Howard University Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick says, “The GRACE Grant has helped to eliminate financial barriers to education for Howard students, and I am thrilled that the Browns were inspired to commit such a generous gift to this important fund. My hope is that students will be inspired by their story and generosity and that others in our alumni community will consider the many ways they, too, can impact current and future generations of Howard students.”
Join us tomorrow for our annual Children’s Coat Drive
The 19TH ANNUAL WHUR CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 16TH FROM 12PM TO 5PM AT THE SHOPS AT IVERSON – 3737 BRANCH AVENUE IN TEMPLE HILLS. STOP BY AND DROP OFF A NEW COAT AND OTHER WINTER GEAR TO HELP NEEDY YOUTH IN THE DMV. WE ARE COLLECTING FOR CHILDREN AGES NEW BORN UP TO 17-YEARS-OLD. WWW.WHUR.COM
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
AUDIO:
Our guests:
Dr. Lori Wilson – Division Chief of Surgical Oncology at Howard University Hospital
Dr. Unnia Pettus – Breast Cancer Survivor
Can comedians go too far when telling jokes about the LBGTQ community?
Guests:
David Johns – Executive Director, National Black Justice Coalition
Hope Giselle – Author, Activist & Journalist
Kyrie Irving, NFL emails and Covid vaccinations among pro palyers dominating topics in the world of sports.
AUDIO:
Guest:
Dr. Reed Tuckson – Co-Founder of Blacks Against COVID-19
Kelsey Nicole – Reporter, Fox Sports
David Steele – Author and reporter/writer for the Undefeated
Dealing with a boss that doesn’t appreciate you or your work.
AUDIO:
Guests:
Tonya Sloans – Attorney & Career Strategist
Deborah Owens – Career Advisor & Founder of the Corporate Alley Cat
The Novo Nordisk Campaign “It’s Bigger Than Me” aims to educate people on the clinical
condition of obesity. The star rapper and actress, Queen Latifah, joined the campaign in their efforts to
inform the people.
Latifah tells PEOPLE, “We want to live long healthy lives. We want to be around to see all the good things happen, you
know?’
For that reason, she decided to join the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in the “It’s Bigger Than Me’ campaign. Their mission is to destigmatize obesity and they will do that by providing online resources and videos. The campaign does this using four short PSA’s inspired by roles throughout the career of Queen Latifah.
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On the “It’s Bigger Than Me” website, Latifah reveals “I’ve experienced being judged by others because of my weight. I know the negative effect it can have on you, but I never let that stop me — and neither should you.”
Wendy Williams will not be returning to her daytime talk show ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ next week. An announcement was produced via the show’s Instagram stating that, Williams, 57, is battling a “breakthrough case of COVID-19.”
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The show’s production company states “ Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis. She is making progress but is experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves’ Disease and her thyroid condition.”
The show also announced that starting October 18th they will start airing originals featuring a guest host lineup. The first guest host will be Emmy-winning producer, Leah Remini. She will host the show the entire week. There will also be guest panelists for ‘Hot Talk’ like Bevy Smith, Michael Yo, Devyn Simone, and Elizabeth Wagmeister.
We are sending love and thoughts to Wendy Williams!
On Oct 1. Flanagan had posted on Twitter that had contracted coronavirus.
This covid is no joke. I don’t wish this on anybody.
— Ricarlo Flanagan (@FatherFlanagn) October 1, 2021
Flanagan’s agent, Stu Golfman, confirmed the news to Deadline saying wonderful things about his client. His statement goes as follows, “Ricarlo was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly.”
Ricarlo leaves behind a wife whose name has not been disclosed as of yet.
This is the singer’s fourth baby, the couple had their daughter Sovereign Bo in 2020. Usher also
has two children from previous relationships, Naviyd Ely, 12, and Usher V, 13.
Demetrius Flenory Jr. On His Family’s Reaction to His Portrayal on ‘BMF’#DemetriusFlenoryJr. shares his family’s reaction to his portrayal of Big Meech in #BMF, adding that his mother shed some tears seeing him film his first scene. #Starz pic.twitter.com/6vCtHkBWsd
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The Neighborhood Wells provides showers for those living on the streets
The Neighborhood Well Inc. seeks to meet the immediate needs of the homeless and unstably house communities while creating a pipeline to other organizations and resources. The organization has a mobile shower unit to provide warm showers and hope to the homeless population. For more information go here:
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Legendary singer Smokey Robinson is opening up about his battle with COVID 19.
In a recent DailyMail interview, Robinson revealed that he was in the hospital for 11 days.
“I was sure that I would never be able to sing again because it took my voice. I could barely even talk,” said Smokey. Robinson also revealed that at first when he took a COVID test the results were negative.
Smokey said he didn’t lose his sense of taste or smell, but he revealed that he couldn’t “walk from the bed to the bathroom.”
Fortunately, Smokey has recovered and is back on the road doing shows at age 81.
Do you think we’ll have a better grasp of COVID by the end of the year?
Recently Fat Joe called DaBaby the 2021 version of 2Pac, the comment left some fans questioning the reason for such a comment.
Now DaBaby is weighing in with his thoughts on Fat Joe’s comment writing on Instagram, “Agreed,” along with a thumbs up emoji. “But they gone salt that down to Crack,” he wrote with a shhh, quiet emoji.
If not DaBaby, is there anyone you would consider the 2021 version of 2Pac?
Venus Williams and K-Swiss have teamed up for another limited edition capsule collection.
The line is called Retro by EleVen x K-Swiss.
The line is available now.
The cost ranges from $74 to $158.
It’s 17 pieces that fuses timeless and classic designs with a contemporary twist.
Which celebrity (athletes, singers, actor) makes the best clothing line?
