HOT 97 to Launch Daily National Live News Show Beginning January 2026
Lana Harris, Ronndell Smith, Million Connally-Cooper • Photo Credit: MediaCo Holdings Inc.
ATLANTA, December 26, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Media company MediaCo Holding Inc. has announced the launch of HOT 97 News, a daily live national TV news program debuting in January 2026.
Latest Movies!
●
Latest Movies! ●
The new program marks HOT 97’s first expansion into television news. The show will cover breaking news, music and entertainment updates, and culture-focused discussions. According to the company, HOT 97 News aims to deliver national news through the cultural lens associated with the HOT 97 brand.
The program will be hosted by Lana Harris, Ronndell Smith, and Million Connally-Cooper. Harris joins the new venture with more than a decade of experience in broadcast and digital journalism across regional outlets. Smith, a comedian and host, brings experience in stand-up, television, and digital content tied to Atlanta’s cultural landscape. Connally-Cooper will serve as producer while also appearing on air as part of the daily discussions.
Alongside the national program, the company will introduce HOT 97 News – Atlanta, a one-hour daily live news show focused on local news, community topics, entertainment, and conversation specific to the Atlanta metropolitan area. The local edition will air on WHOT-TV 66 and stream across digital platforms.
HOT 97 News and its Atlanta edition will stream and broadcast across HOT 97’s television and digital platforms beginning January 2026.
For more information, visit www.mediacoholding.com.
Source: MediaCo Holding Inc.
HOT 97 Announces New Weekday Lineup
Photo Credit: MediaCo Holding Inc.
NEW YORK, September 3, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Media company MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) has announced a new weekday programming schedule for HOT 97, its Hip Hop radio station based in New York.
Latest Movies!
●
Latest Movies! ●
The lineup includes:
Ebro in the Morning: 5 a.m.–11 a.m.
DJ Drewski: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Nessa: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Funk Flex: 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
“HOT 97 is the voice of the streets, the soundtrack of New York, and the heartbeat of Hip Hop culture. This lineup reflects the best in music, personality, and connection with our audience, whether they’re tuning in from the Tri-State area or anywhere in the world,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, Executive Vice President of Growth and Content at MediaCo Holding.
“HOT 97 has always been THE destination for Hip Hop, and our listeners know they can count on us from the moment they wake up, to the moment they wind down. We give our audience the voices they love and the energy they need, no matter what time of day they tune in,” said Katrina B, Assistant Program Director at HOT 97.
Listeners can tune in on-air, online at www.hot97.com, or through the HOT 97 mobile app.
Source: HOT 97