Boyz II Men come clean about Former 4th Member
Boyz II Men reveal the truth about former fourth member Mike McCary's departure from the legendary R&B group in candid new interview....
Month : October 2014
Marvin Gaye’s Children Can Sue Robin Thicke
Judge rules Marvin Gaye's children can proceed with lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over similarities between 'Blurred Lines' and 'Got to Give it...
Azoff’s Venture Seeks 30% Higher Radio Royalties
Irving Azoff's new venture Global Music Rights seeks 30% higher royalties from radio stations, representing major artists like Journey and Pharrell Williams outside traditional ASCAP/BMI...
Radio Round Up – Jagged Edge, Mike Tyson, & More
Jagged Edge discusses their #1 R&B album on WDAS Philadelphia. Mike Tyson talks favorite rappers and boxing evolution on Sway in the Morning....
ASCAP Announces Three Major Promotions
ASCAP announces three key promotions in its Membership Department, elevating DeDe Burns to VP and promoting Alex Grout and Eric Lense to senior roles....
Pepsi Invests in the Future of Black Leaders
PepsiCo Foundation extends partnership with Executive Leadership Council with $450,000 grant over three years to support black executive development....
TuneCore Increases Revenue Opportunities for Songwriters
TuneCore expands global reach with new publishing deals in Brazil and Greece, enabling independent songwriters to collect royalties from performances and streams in these growing...
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine announces restructuring from print to digital platform after 26 years. The Black women-focused entertainment publication will continue online operations while reorganizing...
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine ends its print edition after 26 years, transitioning to a digital-only platform while maintaining its focus on Black women and urban...
T-Pain Sings without Autotune (vid)
T-Pain proves his vocal talent by singing without AutoTune on NPR, showcasing his natural voice and musical abilities beyond his signature sound effect....
Angela Bassett on Bobbi Kristina’s Whitney Film Concerns
Angela Bassett discusses forgiving Bobbi Kristina's criticism of the Whitney Houston biopic and addresses the daughter's disappointment over not being cast to play her mother....
Cole Marks 10th Anniversary in Toronto
ole celebrated its 10th anniversary with a star-studded event in Toronto, featuring performances by Haley Reinhart and Tim Hicks plus industry executives....
Funeral Services Set for Civil Rights Activist
Funeral services for Constance D. Harper, Editor-in-Chief of Ohio's Call and Post newspaper and civil rights activist, will be held Saturday at Olivet Institutional Baptist...
HFA’s Slingshot Service Aids TIDAL in U.S. Market Launch
HFA's Slingshot service partners with TIDAL to support the high-fidelity streaming platform's U.S. market launch with licensing and royalty management....
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Major Honor from BET
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts and BET Co-Founder, will be honored with the Breaking Barriers Award at the Thurgood Marshall College...
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Breaking Barriers Award
BET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson will receive the Breaking Barriers Award at TMCF's 26th Annual Awards Gala on November 12, 2014 in Washington DC....
Black Enterprise Returns to TV with Will Packer
Black Enterprise's TV series returns with new hosts featuring Hollywood producer Will Packer and Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier. The show highlights influential African American leaders...
Al Sharpton’s 176-Pound Weight Loss
Rev Al Sharpton lost 176 pounds over 10 years, dropping from 305 to 129.6 pounds. The radio host credits skipping dinner and eating mainly salads...
Steve Harvey Buys Wife White Rolls-Royce Phantom
Steve Harvey surprised his wife Marjorie with a $443,000 white Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe for her 50th birthday, showcasing his incredible success....
Universal Music Group Names New Executive
Universal Music Group names Michael Frey as President of Supply Chain & Media Services. The Sony DADC veteran will oversee UMG's global digital and physical...
Public Radio Launches New Music Video Platform
Public radio stations launch Music X, a new video streaming platform featuring emerging artists. The service debuts at SXSW 2015 with stations like KCRW and...
Sony Music Masterworks Signs Masterful Vocalist/Songwriter
Sony Music Masterworks signs vocalist Sachal to OKeh Records for his album Slow Motion Miracles, marking a creative shift from jazz to indie pop and...
Jagged Edge Hopes to Give You What You’ve Been Missing
Jagged Edge announces new album 'JE Heartbreak II' aimed at bringing love and emotion back to R&B music. The quartet released a trailer explaining their...