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| Isis on iRadioPhilly Changes to Iris to Avoid Terror Association |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/16/16 8:56 am | updated: 01/16/16 8:56 am |
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What a difference one letter makes! iRadioPhilly has changed the name of our Pop/Hits radio station "Isis" to "Iris" to avoid negative perceptions associated with the terrorist group, ISIS.
When iRadioPhilly launched the Isis station in 2010, the female focused station was named for the Egyptian Goddess, Isis, worshiped as the ideal mother and wife. However in the last few years the terror group ISIS has captured headlines, prompting iRadioPhilly to make the change.Read More |
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| David Bowie (1947-2016) – Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Rock Icon |
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 by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/11/16 10:40 pm | updated: 01/11/16 10:40 pm |
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A personal memory -- by Paula Iacovelli Wholey - January 11, 2016 - for I RADIO PHILLY
Originality in music is rare. The '60s British invasion featured countless successful rock bands, but none had the creativity & staying-power of The Beatles. Michael Bublé, dubbed the 'young Sinatra' a few years back, wasn't really on par with the 'Chairman of the Board.' So it is with David Bowie - whom we lost yesterday (January 10, 2016), after a private but courageous 18-month battle... Read More |
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| Sylvester Stallone Takes Home Golden Globe for Supporting Actor as Rocky in 'Creed' |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/11/16 1:00 am | updated: 01/11/16 1:00 am |
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| Sylvester Stallone won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his work in the latest of the Rocky franchise, Creed. Stallone received a standing ovation from the crowd as he made his way to the podium. This was the first time since the original movie in 1976 that he has been nominated for a Golden Globe. That time was for Best Actor. He lost to Peter Finch in Network. Finch died two weeks before the awards. Sly ended with, "Most of all, I wanna... Read More |
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| Music News - Philly's RJD2 New Album/Tour; Sia/Kanye West's Reaper; Janet Jackson Says No Cancer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/07/16 3:48 am | updated: 01/07/16 3:48 am |
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| Philadelphia producer RJD2 has just announced a brand new album and tour dates for the new year. The new LP Dame Fortune more deeply explores soul music and draws inspiration from the sounds of Philly itself. He explains that before living in Philadelphia he had no context for the soul music he was in to. "Philly was a place where there were enough people who had the same musical vocabulary that I did, which made the music more than something I had just discovered on my own." The... Read More |
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| Special Coffeehouse Anniversary – Share the Love Fest 2016 |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/30/15 2:39 pm | updated: 12/30/15 2:39 pm |
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Since its debut, iRadioPhilly has been a proud supporter of Our Community Cup Coffeehouse. On Saturday, February 13th Our Community Cup will celebrate its first anniversary with a multi-artist festival. "Share the Love Fest 2016" will include an afternoon and evening filled with live musical performances from some of the finest artists in the area.
A "different kind of coffeehouse," Our Community Cup is a joint project of the Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church and New Avenue... Read More |
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| Music News - Meek Mill Does Community Service for NYE; Guns N' Roses Reunite; Motorhead is Finished |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/30/15 2:55 am | updated: 12/30/15 2:55 am |
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| After being found guilty of violating his probation following a 2009 gun and drug conviction on December 17th, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill was ordered not to work or perform (or even leave Philly) before his February 5th sentencing, which could mean a return to jail. The judge and probation officer in his case are also not making a travel exception for New Year's Eve. He was slated to perform alongside his superstar girlfriend, Nicki Minaj, to ring in 2016 in Las Vegas. Instead, you'll... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Christmas music radio; Tracking Santa Christmas Eve; 30 Hour Christmas Spectacular |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/15 4:04 pm | updated: 12/25/15 2:28 pm |
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Philadelphia's Christmas music radio is on iradiophilly. Join us this season as you celebrate the holidays. Mistletoe is iradiophilly's 24 hour Christmas music station.
Mistletoe features all the most popular classics from Bing Crosby, Burl Ives, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole. Mistletoe also includes newer favorites from Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Michael Buble and Taylor Swift.... Read More |
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| A Very Philly Christmas at World Cafe Live, Wednesday December 23rd 7:00pm, LIVE Broadcast |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/22/15 4:03 am | updated: 12/22/15 4:08 am |
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Rock on Philly is hosting 'A Very Philly Christmas' this Wednesday, December 23rd 7:00 pm at World Cafe Live Downstairs. Come hang out with your Philly music family for the holidays and hear performances from 20+ talented local Philadelphia artists. 2015 has been an incredible year for the Philadelphia music scene and we're all coming together to mix, mingle, and raise a toast to the year that was and how awesome the next will be.
This party is for all the performers, producers,... Read More |
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| 58th Grammy Award Nominations Announced. Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd lead nominees |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/08/15 1:24 am | updated: 12/08/15 1:24 am |
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| The nominees for the 58th Grammy Awards were announced on Monday morning and Kendrick Lamar led all artists, being nominated for 11 awards. Taylor Swift and The Weeknd were tied for second with 7 nominations each. The three will go head to head in a number of categories, but Lamar teams up with Swift with their collaboration on her "Bad Blood" remix in a few categories. The Album of The Year category shows the overall eclectic nature of this year's nominations. This year;s albums include... Read More |
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| Thanksgiving with Michael Tearson Including the Sides; Alice's Restaurant Massacree |
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by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/25/15 3:39 pm | updated: 11/25/15 3:39 pm |
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Philadelphia radio legend Michael Tearson will play some of his favorite rock album sides Thanksgiving Day on iRadioPhilly's Classic Rock station, "Ziggy"
Philadelphia radio personality, Michael Tearson will be your musical host this Thanksgiving Day, November 26th as he features album sides every hour beginning at noon on "Ziggy", iRadioPhilly's Classic Rock station.
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