Lee Stephens
Missy Elliot tore up the VMA’s and now we celebrate her music all day
Today, we celebrate the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard 2019 awardee Missy Elliot with her incredible music. Listen every hour for your favorite Missy hits. #QueenMissy
Today we celebrate Aaliyah
Yesterday was the day 18 years ago that our own Michigan Baby Girl Aaliyah passed away. There can't be too many people or anybody at all that wasn't touched by her. Today we celebrate her life and music all day. Plus, at 12:20p and 5:25p we'll be in the #MagicAaliyahMix Also, check out this video from Missy Elliot who will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award Tonight with the VMA's.
Ralph Tresvant sung ‘Every Little Step’ for Bobby Brown?
According to ILoveOldSchool.com, Bobby Brown's former Manager Marty Machat described a time when Bobby Brown would miss studio session times in the production of his song "Every Little Step." The song was apart of his 1988 Album Don't Be Cruel. In the article, Machat described the concerns with Bobby Brown's tardiness or no shows due to his substance usage.
Officer who choked Eric Garner to be fired by NYPD
Just a week after the Department of Justice ruled that no Civil Rights violations charges would filed against Officer Daniel Pantaleo of the New York Police Department, Today the officer has been fired by NYPD Police Commissioner James O'Neil. The decision as apart of a recommendation from the Judge overseeing Officer Pantaleo's disciplinary hearing.
We celebrate the Queen of Soul after her passing
Today is one year after we lost the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. But, did we really lose her. We have the stories, the music and the life that she left us to last for ages. Today, Magic 104.9 celebrates her life with music thoughts and 2 BIG Aretha Franklin Magic Mixes at 12:25p and 5:25pm.
Magic 104.9, the only station that's doing it.
Two Fair Housing Lawsuits filed against Live Downtown GR
In an article released by MLIVE.com, Legal Aid of West Michigan filed two lawsuits in U.S. District Court alleged that Live Downtown Grand Rapids discriminated against two African-American women who both tried to get an apartment.
Celebrating the Birthday Girl Whitney Houston Today
Hard to believe, gone way too soon, as you heard on our Midday Show with Deja Vu. Whitney Houston would of been only 56 years old today! Locate your favorite living legend and just send some encouragement their way.
We'll play Whitney Music all day today and Lee Stephens will be in the #WhitneyMagicMix at 5:20pm for the ride home.
Breaking News: Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison has passed
A story broke by multiple outlets, Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Toni Morrison has passed at the age of 88. She wrote 11 novels, five children’s books, two plays and an opera. She was an editor and professor as well Toni Morrison won Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Magic 104.9 GR Summer Project Kids starting businesses
Magic 104.9 and GR Summer Project is so proud of GR Summer Project Kids Boodum Scott and James as they endeavor to start their music careers. Following the GR Summer Project Showcase, Boodum Baby Scott said he's ready to go full force with his career. James is ready to start his business to support Boodum and other young artists. It's all about building the music culture here in West Michigan. #Access #Opportunity #MagicMovesTheCommunity
NAACP GR Youth Council’s GR Summer Project Submission
Check out this in studio interview with the NAACP GR Youth Council. They want to bring peace by creating a colorful greenspace. They could use your help in gifting land for development of a community garden.