Several sources are reporting that RUSSELL SIMMONS is stepping down from his companies. SIMMONS, the founder of DEF JAM RECORDINGS and current CEO of RUSH COMMUNICATIONS, has announced the move after accusations of harassment and sexual assault became public. SIMMONS released a statement TODAY (11/30) after screenwriter JENNY LUMET accused him of forcing her to have sex with him in 1991. "I have been informed with great anguish of JENNY LUMET's recollection about our nig

RADIO ONE Top 40/Rhythmic KBFB (97.9 THE BEAT)/DALLAS has flipped its on air line-up and has debuted a new morning show, VEDA LOCA IN THE MORNING. Joining VEDA LOCA on the morning show will be former night host J KRUZ and a member of KBFB mixing team, DJ KAYOTIK.  KAYOTIK will produce the show and mix.  A new voice to KBFB and rounding out the morning show is JAZZI BLACK. Source: Allaccess

REPUBLIC RECORDS adds iHEARTRADIO SVP/Programming Integration SHARON DASTUR in the role of SVP/Promotion, as announced today by EVP/Promotion GARY SPANGLER and REPUBLIC GROUP Pres. CHARLIE WALK. DASTUR will oversee promotion across all formats for REPUBLIC RECORDS and its strategic partners. Source: Allaccess