ASCAP Makes Power Move with New Hire
ASCAP appoints Neil Gaffney as Senior VP of International Affairs, bringing 25+ years of music rights experience from EMI Music Publishing to strengthen global relationships....
Month : October 2014
Radio Vet’s Hit Stage Play Premieres in Chicago
Radio veteran Darryl James premieres his hit stage play 'Love In A Day' in Chicago for a 20th anniversary gala fundraiser. The production features relationship...
Radio Host Murdered During Broadcast
Mexican radio host Atilano Roman Tirado was shot and killed by gunmen during his live broadcast in Sinaloa. Listeners heard the fatal gunshot that killed...
Latin Sensation Signs Huge Publishing Deal
Dominican superstar Juan Luis Guerra signs exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, marking first major publisher agreement for the bachata legend who...
Legendary DJ to be Honored by Friends and Peers
WBAB's legendary DJ Fingers celebrates 31 years of his Metal Shop radio show with performances by Twisted Sister members, Doro Pesch, and more rock icons....
Grammy Winner Joins CBS Radio for Sold Out Concert
Grammy winner Alicia Keys joins Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams and other chart-toppers at CBS Radio's WE CAN SURVIVE concert benefiting breast cancer organizations....
Jada Pinkett-Smith Talks the Cost of Sacrifice
Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses sacrificing for Will Smith's career and defending her kids while promoting her role on Gotham during Sway in the Morning interview....
Radio Vet Dyana Williams Changes Philadelphia’s Motto
Radio veteran Dyana Williams successfully campaigned to change Philadelphia's motto to include women, expanding it to 'The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.' Mayor...
Industry Vet Musician Dies Suddenly
Industry veteran Augie Johnson, founding member of R&B group Side Effect known for hit 'Always There,' was found dead by his fianc� over the weekend....
What’s The Big Deal with Dan Wilson?
Grammy-winning songwriter Dan Wilson joins Big Deal Music's roster under BMG joint venture. Known for co-writing Adele's 'Someone Like You' and Semisonic's hit 'Closing Time.'...
ASCAP Invades CMJ
ASCAP hosts its annual showcase at CMJ Music Marathon featuring international artists Aurora, Ballet School, and Hoodlem at Webster Hall on October 22nd....
Michael Baisden “Needs a Job”
Former syndicated radio host Michael Baisden discusses his life after radio at V-103's For Sisters Only event, revealing he's returned to writing....
LL Cool J Brings Something New to the Culture
Hip-hop legend LL Cool J discusses his success and new album in an exclusive V-103 interview, sharing insights on creating music for the culture....
SummitMedia is Seeking Part-Time Talent
SummitMedia Greenville seeks part-time radio talent for on-air and online content creation. Position requires broadcast experience and community engagement skills....
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX to Announce AMA Nominees Live
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX will announce 2014 American Music Awards nominees live on Good Morning America October 13th. The awards show broadcasts November 23rd...
Ann Nesby Makes Us “Remember”
Ann Nesby returns after five years with 'Remember,' a celebration of love and marriage. The Sounds of Blackness vocalist delivers sage relationship advice....
Rev Al Sharpton Will Honor Others on His Birthday
Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates his 60th birthday while hosting the 2014 African American Vanguard Awards in Los Angeles, honoring influential leaders including Grammy-nominated R&B star...
Emmis Communications Reports 15% Increase in Radio Revenues
Emmis Communications reported a 15% increase in radio revenues to $47.6 million for Q2 2014, driven by WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB operations under a...
Gail Mitchell & K Michelle Awarded by Billboard
ASCAP honored K. Michelle, Billboard's Gail Mitchell, and Motown's Myisha Brooks at their sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in Los Angeles....
Lil Mo Discusses Abortion on R&B Divas
R&B singer Lil Mo discusses her book 'Taming Lil Mo' on Hot 97, revealing unseen moments from R&B Divas and sharing insights on music industry....
Student Radio Stations Continue Royalty Payments for Five Years
Student radio stations will maintain current royalty payment levels for five years under a new agreement between College Broadcasters Inc. and SoundExchange....
ASCAP Honors the Best of the Best
ASCAP honored outstanding women in music at their sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in Hollywood. K. Michelle, Billboard's Gail Mitchell, and Motown's Myisha...
ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards
The 46th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards recognize outstanding music coverage across print, broadcast and digital media. Winners will be honored at a...
Anthony Anderson Talks The American Dream
Black-ish star Anthony Anderson discusses ABC's risk in airing the hit show and embracing African American culture in this Whoolywood Shuffle interview....