Tony Q’s Multimedia Communications Enters TBA Agreemen
Industry veteran Tony Q's Multimedia Communications enters TBA agreement with NIA Broadcasting for 105.3 WJSJ in Jacksonville, Florida, effective July 1, 2016....
Year : 2016
Roland Martin Tells Wendy Williams: Read a Book
Roland Martin blasts Wendy Williams after her controversial comments about Jesse Williams' BET Awards speech, telling her to 'shut up and read a book.'...
Concerns Grow Over Systemic Injustices Faced by Black Men
Analysis of systemic injustices facing Black men, examining wrongful convictions, police brutality cases, and the urgent need for community support and media accountability....
Emmis Communications Reports Mixed Q1 Results
Emmis Communications reported mixed Q1 2016 results with radio revenues up slightly to $42.7 million and operating income rising 13% to $8.6 million....
Tom Joyner Looks to Celebrate Family Labor Day Weekend
Tom Joyner hosts the 2016 Allstate Family Reunion Labor Day weekend featuring Jill Scott, El DeBarge, and Erica Campbell at Gaylord Palms Resort in Florida....
Radio DJs Cater to Homeless During BET Week
Radio DJs from Hot 103.9 in Columbia, SC chose community service over BET Week festivities, focusing on helping LA's homeless population during their visit....
The Bourne Identity: Eight Channels, Matt Damon Hosting
Matt Damon hosts a special eight-network airing of The Bourne Identity from July 16-24, featuring exclusive sneak preview footage from the new Jason Bourne film....
Queen Sugar at 2016 Essence Festival
OWN's Queen Sugar made a major splash at 2016 Essence Festival with creator Ava DuVernay, executive producer Oprah Winfrey, and the full cast....
Netflix And The CW Network Announce New Agreement
Netflix and The CW announce new multi-year licensing deal making Netflix the exclusive streaming home for CW series, including DC shows and fan favorites....
Diana Ross’ “Love Hangover” 40th Anniversary
UMe celebrates the 40th anniversary of Diana Ross' 1976 self-titled album with a vinyl reissue featuring chart-toppers 'Love Hangover' and 'Theme from Mahogany.'...
Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies
Birmingham radio DJ Katrina Holman, known as Mz. Katt from 95.7 Jamz, passed away after being hospitalized with an unknown ailment. The beloved personality was...
Blubrry Partners with StreamGuys to Expand Podcast Reach
Podcasting pioneer Blubrry partners with StreamGuys to launch Podcast2Radio, enabling podcasters to convert content into internet radio streams and reach broader audiences through platforms like...
Throwback Hip-Hop Radio StationMakes Debut in Detroit
Greater Media launches 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit, featuring throwback hip-hop and R&B from the 90s and 2000s with artists like 2Pac, Ice Cube, Drake...
Mariah Carey, Judith Hill, Janelle Light Up ESSENCE Festival
ESSENCE Festival returned to New Orleans with explosive performances from Mariah Carey, Common, Judith Hill, and Janelle Mon�e lighting up the stage....
Apple Negotiates with TIDAL Over Streaming
Apple is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Jay Z's TIDAL streaming service amid fierce competition with Spotify and other platforms. The deal would help Apple...
BET HOSTS PREMIERE “MUSIC MOGULS”
BET premiered Music Moguls docuseries starring Birdman, Damon Dash, Jermaine Dupri, and Snoop Dogg with an exclusive Hollywood party at 1Oak....
Star Trek Marathon to Feature Three Films Before New Release
Paramount Pictures presents a one-night Star Trek Marathon on July 20, 2016, featuring all three reboot films including the premiere of Star Trek Beyond in...
Waverly T. Lucas II Receives Inaugural Man of Honor Award
Waverly T. Lucas II, co-founder of Ballethnic Dance Company and former Dance Theatre of Harlem member, receives the inaugural Man of Honor award from Beasley...
Danielle Brooks: First-Time Recognition Fear
Danielle Brooks, who plays Taystee on Orange is the New Black, discusses with Jimmy Kimmel how the hit show transformed her life and career....
Pharrell Bonds with Little Big Town Over Southern Cooking
Pharrell Williams and country group Little Big Town collaborated on their new album 'Wanderlust' in Nashville, bonding over southern cooking and moonshine during studio sessions....
Bernie Mac’s TV Wife Joins Bounce TV’s “In The Cut”
Kellita Smith from The Bernie Mac Show joins the cast of Bounce TV's hit sitcom 'In The Cut' for its second season, premiering July 5th...
$4.4 Billion Later and Lionsgate Has Now Acquired Starz
Lionsgate announced a $4.4 billion acquisition of Starz, creating a global content powerhouse with 16,000 titles and enhanced streaming capabilities....
Radio Facts , Independent Song Premiere, Your Thoughts?
RadioFacts premieres a new Urban AC song from an independent artist. Listen to the track and share your thoughts on this emerging R&B talent....
Christopher Jackson Joins PBS’ A Capitol Fourth
Emmy and Grammy winner Christopher Jackson from Broadway's Hamilton joins PBS' A Capitol Fourth July 4th broadcast. The Tony-nominated actor will perform alongside stars like...
Gospel Singer James Fortune on Arrest and Family
Gospel singer James Fortune discusses his life after domestic violence arrest on Willie Moore Jr. radio show, addressing his relationship with wife and children....