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Indemnification: Protecting the Art in the Industry

In 2020, all 50 states in the U.S. made broad-form indemnity clauses invalid. This shows how important indemnification is for protecting art investments. Indemnification clauses help move risks and liabilities from one party to another. This is key in contract talks, giving artists and creators a safety net.More than half of artists worry about legal claims hurting their finances. Indemnification is a key part of contract law. It helps share risks between parties in a deal, offering protection to those who need it. It's about keeping someone safe from losses, damages, or legal troubles caused by another's actions or contract

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Steve Stoute Lists his Top 5 Best Influential Artists in Hip-Hop

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Former Detroit Radio DJ Reggie Reg Davis Segues to the Political Arena

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Stokley Gets NAACP Award / Rick James Story Premieres in LA

The NAACP Theatre Awards is thrilled to announce that Stokley will be honored with the NAACP Trailblazer Theatre Award at this year's 30th anniversary ceremony. The event is set to take place on Monday, June 3rd, recognizing Stokley's significant contributions to the theatre world through his exceptional talents and achievements.  The NAACP program will feature an electrifying performance straight from the acclaimed "Super Freak: The Rick James Story" play, delivered by the dynamic and talented Stokley. This highly anticipated showcase promises to captivate the audience with its raw energy, soulful musicality, and a true homage to the legendary Rick James.A GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and

Ackeem Salmon Wins Ashley Longshore Arts Award

For its third iteration, YoungArts announces the 2024 recipient of The Ashley Longshore Excellence in the Arts Award is Ackeem Salmon, a multimedia artist based in Detroit who draws from their heritage to explore themes of identity, hope, and connection. The $25,000 unrestricted prize is made possible by the generous support of artist Ashley Longshore and aims to deepen and expand support for artists in the disciplines of Theater, Photography, and Visual Arts.Ackeem’s art spans photography, painting, drawing, film, and site-specific installations, often incorporating a harp and original musical compositions to explore complex narratives about race, gender, sexuality, and belonging. Salmon was hand-selected by Longshore for the quality,

Anita Baker Who? Babyface Kicks off his Own Tour (pics)

BABYFACE KICKS OFF MULTI-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT AT THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORTLAS VEGAS This past weekend, 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Babyface kicked off his multi-night engagement at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort with electrifying performances on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Babyface took the audience back in time as he performed a curated selection of his own iconic, award-winning hits (“Whip Appeal,” “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “When Can I See You Again”) as well as songs he has written and produced for renowned artists. The crowd went

iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Leon Williamson Market President

iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Leon Williamson Market President iHeartMedia announced today that Leon Williamson has been elevated to Indianapolis Market President, effective immediately.  iHeartMedia Indianapolis has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than five stations (Q-95 Indy’s Classic Rock, Indy 103.3, Real 98.3, Fox Sports 1260, and Business News 97.5) comprised of music, talk and news formats.  iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Market President, Williamson will oversee the operations of all five iHeartMedia Indianapolis

Steelers Get Extended Broadcast Deal

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh announced today an extension of its audio agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers which will have iHeartMedia powering the newly created "Steelers Audio Network" through the 2028 season. The "Steelers Audio Network" will feature game day broadcasts, ancillary programs, digital audio (Steelers Nation Radio), podcasts and social media content. Fans can find the "Steelers Audio Network" and its programming year-round across a variety of platforms - 102.5 WDVE, Fox Sports Pittsburgh (970AM), Steelers Nation Radio, the Steelers mobile app, the iHeartRadio mobile app, as well as the team and station's websites. The partnership also includes promotional support across all