D.L. Hughley’s Post on Debbie Reynolds’ Death Criticized
Comedian D.L. Hughley faced widespread criticism for an insensitive tweet about Debbie Reynolds' death following her daughter's passing....
Year : 2016
Global Music Rights Extends Radio License Deal
Global Music Rights extends licensing deal with Radio Music License Committee through September 2017. Agreement allows radio stations to play GMR repertoire while providing time...
Podcast Port Expands With Diverse African American Shows
Podcast Port expands as the first all-urban podcast platform featuring diverse African American shows. The Radio Facts portal offers established and new podcasters a dedicated...
Bounce TV Acquires Trumpet Awards Event
Bounce TV acquires The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious event celebrating African-American achievements, set to premiere its 25th anniversary celebration January 29....
Techniques to Enhance TIDAL High-Quality Streaming
Technics announces TIDAL support for high-quality lossless audio streaming starting January 2017. The partnership includes firmware updates for SU-G30 and SC-C500 products plus a 90-day...
SpinMedia’s Iconic Music Brands Acquired by Hollywood Reporter-Billboard
The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group acquires iconic music brands Spin, Vibe, and Stereogum from SpinMedia, creating the world's largest music brand by digital traffic with...
Positive American Youth, Hot 107.9 Donate 4,007 Toys in Atlanta
Positive American Youth and Hot 107.9 distributed 4,007 toys to Atlanta families in their ninth annual Big Toy Give Away. Celebrities including Little Women of...
ART SIMS’ Poster for Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ in Smithsonian
Art Sims' iconic movie poster for Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' has been selected for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History &...
UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Raises Record $1.3M
The 33rd Annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball raised a record $1.3 million for HBCU students. Usher, Tyrese, Young Jeezy, Future and Ludacris each donated $25,000....
Jasmyne Cannick: Dylann Roof and Gangs
Writer Jasmyne Cannick sparked debate comparing Dylann Roof's church shooting conviction to gang violence. Kevin Ross hosts discussion with Cannick and guests....
MEGA 97.9FM SBS NY Vigil for Jean Paul Guerrero
Mega 97.9FM and SBS New York host a candlelight vigil for DJ Jinx Paul (Jean Paul Guerrero), who was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run on...
Rick Ross Defeats Trademark Suit, Announces Ventures
Rick Ross wins trademark lawsuit over his Mastermind album and announces new business partnerships with Checkers restaurant and RICH Hair Care luxury brand....
Charlie Wilson Releases “I’m Blessed” Featuring T.I.
Charlie Wilson releases 'I'm Blessed' featuring T.I. as the lead single from his upcoming album 'In It To Win It,' set to drop February 2017....
RCA Records and HBO Release Soundtrack for Insecure Series
RCA Records and HBO release the official soundtrack for Insecure, featuring Issa Rae, Kelis, Thundercat, and other artists exploring relationship themes from the hit series....
comScore Reports Worldwide Box Office for Dec. 18, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dominated the worldwide box office for December 18, 2016, earning $290.5 million globally in its opening weekend according to...
Podcast Port Seeks Podcasts Targeting Black Audience
Podcast Port launches seeking podcasts targeting Black audiences. RadioFacts.com's new platform accepts submissions covering Black business, music, and culture....
ASCAP and Radio Music License Committee Sign Agreement
ASCAP and the Radio Music License Committee announced a five-year agreement setting rates for over 10,000 commercial radio stations through 2021....
CeCe Winans’ Luncheon in Atlanta
CeCe Winans held a private radio promotion lunch in Atlanta for her new single, attended by Keith Sweat and industry executives from WAMJ and WPZE....
Debra L. Lee Honored by Clive Davis and Recording Academy
BET Networks CEO Debra L. Lee will receive the 2017 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award at Clive Davis' Pre-GRAMMY Gala, becoming the first woman...
Shazam Announces Integration with Snapchat
Shazam partners with Snapchat to enable music recognition directly within the app. Users can now identify songs by pressing and holding the camera screen....
Micheal Baisden Picks up Another Station for Return to Radio
Michael Baisden returns to radio as afternoon drive host on KISS 104.1 FM Atlanta starting January 16, 2017. The influential radio personality will syndicate his...
NAB Innovation Challenges for Local Broadcast Funding
The National Association of Broadcasters launches $200,000 innovation challenges with Knight Foundation to support local broadcast news projects and help stations adapt to changing media...
RCA INSPIRATION NOMINATED FOR 2017 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
RCA Inspiration earned two 2017 NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Gospel Album. Gospel legends Donnie McClurkin and Fred Hammond were honored for their chart-topping...
African American Film Critics Name Moonlight Top Film of 2016
The African American Film Critics Association named Moonlight the top film of 2016, with Queen Sugar winning best TV show. Denzel Washington and Ruth Negga...
LeBron James Named SI Sportsperson of the Year
LeBron James was honored as Sports Illustrated's 2016 Sportsperson of the Year at a star-studded Brooklyn ceremony featuring Jay Z's tribute speech and Kendrick Lamar's...