CoCo Brother Hits 5500 Listens; New “Black Dog” Friday
CoCo Brother podcast achieves over 5500 listeners, while new podcast 'The Black Dog' premieres Friday discussing mental health issues in the black community....
Month : July 2015
Method Man on Hip Hop, Trainwreck & Wendy Beef
Method Man discusses Wu-Tang, hip-hop's current state, and his infamous beef with Wendy Williams in revealing Breakfast Club interview....
Erykah Badu Calls Out Black Eyed Peas for Video Idea
Erykah Badu called out The Black Eyed Peas for borrowing her 'Honey' video concept for their 'Yesterday' music video. The neo-soul icon pointed out similarities...
UMPG Announces Major Royalty Window Portal Features
Universal Music Publishing Group launches major enhancements to Royalty Window portal, including One-Click Advance service for songwriters to request fee-free advances on incoming royalties....
Melanie Fiona Says There Are No Rules in the Industry
Melanie Fiona discusses her transition to independence from major labels on Ebro in the Morning, sharing insights on creative freedom and industry dynamics....
Chuck D to Host ICONS Festival
Public Enemy's Chuck D will host ICONS Festival September 24-27, a major tech event featuring 20,000 attendees and startup pitch competitions....
Brandy and Chicago Cast Perform in Park
R&B star Brandy Norwood performed with the Chicago musical cast at 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park series in NYC. The free event featured...
R. Kelly Tells Amazing Stories about Michael Jackson
R. Kelly shares fascinating stories about working with Michael Jackson and Biggie Smalls in a Hot 97 interview promoting his upcoming album 'Buffet.'...
Steve Harvey’s Last Conversation with Bernie Mac
Steve Harvey reveals his final conversation with comedy legend Bernie Mac during a commercial break, discussing how Kings of Comedy II almost happened....
Janet Jackson’s “No Sleep” Tops Urban Adult Radio
Janet Jackson's 'No Sleeep' reaches Top 5 on Urban Adult radio charts, debuting strong at #16 despite reports claiming poor performance....
Public Enemy: “Man Plans, God Laughs” Album in July
Hip-hop legends Public Enemy announce new album 'Man Plans, God Laughs' dropping July 15th. Chuck D describes it as commentary on the technological yet political...
TJMS Tour Comes to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tom Joyner Morning Show takes listener engagement tour to Fort Wayne, Indiana's B 96.9. The digital and broadcast host continues personal affiliate visits....
This Unsung “House Party” Reunion Will Take You Back
TV One's Unsung brings together the original House Party cast including Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell-Martin to discuss the classic film and Kid n' Play's...
Tyrese Sings on The Bus – No One Listens
R&B singer Tyrese returned to sing on the bus where his career began, recreating his iconic Coca Cola commercial moment. Passengers ignored his performance of...
Brandy Sings on the Train and No One Responds
I don't know that it is about the NYC subway system that makes celebrities want to hop on it and show their talent but it...
Janet Jackson Adds 27 Cities to Unbreakable Tour
Janet Jackson adds 27 new cities to her Unbreakable World Tour, with the second North American leg kicking off January 12, 2016 in Portland....
Erykah Badu and Jidenna Added to AfrikCan Festival Lineup
Erykah Badu and Jidenna have been added to the inaugural AfrikCan Festival lineup in Boston. The festival takes place July 21-25 and features African music...
The Layoffs for CBS Radio Chicago Have Commenced
CBS Radio has commenced nationwide layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees, with Chicago losing 9-10 positions including production and sales staff....
Da Brat Not Named as Replacement for Claudia Jordan
Da Brat is not replacing Claudia Jordan on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, contrary to reports. She's only filling in temporarily while the show searches...
Wendy Williams Announces 12 City Tour
Wendy Williams announces her 12-city 'Sit Down Tour...Too Real for Stand Up' featuring uncensored comedy and storytelling across major cities....
Maze with Frankie Beverly: Memorable Performance
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly delivered a memorable performance at Chicago's Taste of Chicago, drawing thousands of fans in all white to Grant Park. The legendary...
Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Headline Billboard Hot 100 Fest
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne headline Billboard's inaugural Hot 100 Music Festival alongside The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. The two-day event features 40+ chart-topping artists...
This Batman vs. Superman Trailer is Epic
The epic Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer premiered at Comic Con appeals to superhero fans and comic geeks alike with stunning visuals....
Industry News – Jazz at Lincoln, Janet Jackson and KRNB
Tyrese hosted an exclusive Black Rose listening party in DFW and takes over KRNB's Quiet Storm show tonight at 8pm to discuss dating, revenge, and...
Erykah Badu Performs at Taste of Chicago
Erykah Badu delivered an electrifying performance at Chicago's premier food festival, captivating crowds with hits like 'On and On' and 'Tyrone.'...