98.1 The Beat is having a toy drive to benefit the Kids at the Downtown Rescue Mission at the Beat Studio (1555 The Boardwalk, suite 1, Huntsville). When you donate a new, unwrapped toy, we will give you the gift of laughter with a ticket to our comedy show featuring our very own, Casio (Matt…… Read more »
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Aretha Franklin Biopic “Respect” Cast Finalized
MGM and Bron Creative have finalized the cast for its Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, who will be in the lead role. “Respect” follows the rise of Franklin’s career beginning as a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international stardom. Joining Hudson in the Liesl Tommy-directed movie is Forest Whitaker; Tony,…… Read more »
Lizzo Makes Chart History
Lizzo makes chart history. The Cuz I Love You single ties Iggy Azalea “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX for longest-running number one rap song by a female artist. “Truth Hurts” is the first rap No.1 Hot 100 for an unaccompanied female since Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”, which spent three weeks on top in October…… Read more »
Food Truck 500
Listen to get qualified to play for $500 at the food truck rally, this Friday, October 18th! We’re calling it the 98.1 The Beat Food Truck 500! Get qualified, then come out to the food truck rally this Friday for your chance to win. The rally will be on Church Street, Downtown Huntsville. If you…… Read more »
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5th Annual Diamond Ball: Is Rihanna Pregnant?
The stars showed up and showed out at Rihanna’s 5th Annual Diamond Ball. The event supports the Clara Lionel Foundation, which she founded in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite, and funds global education, health and emergency response programs for children around the world. While it has been rumored that Rihanna has an…… Read more »
Nicki Minaj Announces Retirement
Mrs. Petty announced on Thursday (Sept 5,2019) that she’s decided to retire and focus on family. That’s right Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj) announced via Twitter. She signs off by quoting her own verse on Alicia Keys’ 2012 single “Girl on Fire.” “I’ve decided to retire & have my family,” she wrote. “I know you…… Read more »
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence: Bad Boys for Life Trailer
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for one last ride in the official Bad Boys for Life trailer. This long awaited action-comedy will be the third installment to the franchise. In this thrilling action-packed clip you will see reprising Miami detective Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, played by Smith and Lawrence, as hey drive through…… Read more »
NFL and Roc Nation’s Program Donates $400K To Chicago Youth
Meek Mill, Rapsody, Vic Mensa, and Meghan Trainor will visit the organizations this week. Jay Z may still receive a lot of backlash regarding his Roc Nation-NFL deal, but whether or not people are all for his business move, he’s wasting no time pressing forward in taking action. Just recently announced, Jay was curating…… Read more »