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Altadena: A Picture Of Hope

On the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire tore through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, fueled by hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts. Altadena, a tight-knit suburb just north of Pasadena, experienced the worst of the wildfire’s destruction. The Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives and destroyed more than 9,000 structures including homes, businesses, houses of worship, schools, and historic sites. It was one of eight major wildfires that spread across Southern California in January, including the Palisades Fire.… Read more

Former Aide To Sean “Diddy” Combs Testifies, Details Alleged Sexual Assault

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ sexual trafficking and racketeering trial continued this week with explosive testimony from a former assistant who tearfully took the stand and levied serious allegations. The assistant, known only to the court as “Mia,” delivered shocking details alleging that Diddy sexually assaulted her several times and that she lived in fear of the mogul.

As spotted in Deadline and Complex, a woman who worked as an assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs rose to the ranks of a high-ranking official in Combs’ Revolt Films.… Read more

Pardon For Pay: Will Diddy Be The Next Celebrity Pardoned By Trump?

As Donald Trump continues his second term with a controversial string of presidential pardons, the former reality star turned commander-in-chief is now entertaining the idea of possibly granting clemency to embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

During a recent press conference, Trump was asked whether he would consider pardoning Combs, who is currently on trial in New York facing charges that include sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion. The former president didn’t say no; instead, he left the door wide open.… Read more

Prayers Up: Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty Passed Away At 70

According to TMZ, Ronald Fenty, father of superstar Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70.

Sources with direct knowledge say he died in LA after dealing with an illness. Rihanna’s brother Rajad Fenty was seen earlier in the week at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. While Riri wasn’t visible in the photos, insiders say she was present as well, staying out of the public eye during the emotional moment.

Ronald had spoken publicly about his relationship with Rihanna and her growing family.… Read more

KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

               

September 20, 2017

 KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

 The New Urban Hip-Hop sound heats up the Minneapolis-St. Paul airwaves today at Noon and in the process logging another first for The Center for Communication and Development/ KMOJ-FM and HD1.

CCD/KMOJ-FM 89.9 is on the air with KMOJ HD2, The Ice. The new HD Channel, found at KMOJ-FM 89.9 HD2, is Minnesota’s first Urban Hip-Hop format. The Ice will also present Public Affairs programming in keeping with its community radio FCC license.… Read more