Michael Jackson Doc & Album Coming February
Spike Lee's acclaimed Michael Jackson documentary and the revolutionary 1979 Off the Wall album get exclusive CD/DVD release February 26 during Black History Month....
Year : 2016
WDAS FM Women of Excellence Luncheon Performers
105.3 WDAS FM announces After 7, Lalah Hathaway and Avant will perform at their Women of Excellence Luncheon honoring Patti LaBelle on April 2, 2016....
Alpha Media Closes Purchase of Digity Radio Stations!
Alpha Media completed its purchase of Digity radio stations, becoming the 4th largest broadcast company in America with 251 stations across 53 markets....
2016 Radio Media Pattern Shift
2016 radio ratings show Urban Contemporary achieving its best January ever, while News/Talk reaches highest marks in years driven by presidential campaigns....
Chris Rock: Why He Was Picked to Host Oscars
Chris Rock reveals the surprising reason he believes he was chosen to host the Oscars amid controversy over diversity and representation in Hollywood....
NIELSEN: Weekend Radio Still Counts (report)
Nielsen's latest report reveals weekend radio reaches 265+ million listeners, with 72% of Millennials tuning in on weekends. Radio's weekend audience rivals weekday numbers....
Verve Records: 60 Years of Historic Reissues
Verve Records celebrates 60 years with historic reissues from jazz legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holiday throughout 2016....
New York Radio Has a New King of the Hill
WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9 achieves historic milestone as #1 radio station in New York tri-state area, becoming the top Latino radio station nationwide....
T.I. Talks “Roots,” Oppression & Black Progression
T.I. discusses his role as Cyrus in the Roots remake, calling it "brutally honest" while reflecting on Black progress since slavery on Ryan Cameron Morning...
WGN America’s ‘Underground’ Celebrated At The White House
WGN America's original series 'Underground' was celebrated at a White House Black History Month screening. The drama follows enslaved people planning a daring escape to...
Sony Music Expands in Africa with New Lagos Office
Sony Music Entertainment opens new Lagos office to expand West African operations, signing Nigerian superstar Davido to worldwide deal. The music giant also registers in...
Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar Like Old Buddies at the Game
Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar were spotted laughing together at the Lakers vs Warriors game at Staples Center. The hip-hop legends enjoyed courtside seats....
SXSW 2024 to Spotlight 45+ Shows at Spotify House
Spotify House at SXSW 2024 features 45+ performances from artists including Miguel, Tory Lanez, and Kacey Musgraves across two stages from March 14-18....
Ray Charles Concert at the White House
The Smithsonian honors Ray Charles with a star-studded concert at the White House featuring Usher, Demi Lovato, and other top artists celebrating the soul legend's...
Rapper Takes RCA Record Deal Money to Pay Off Student Loans and Makes A Video to Let Us Know
Some things just resonate with you because you understand that the struggle is real. Today I believe most of us can identify with New Orleans...
SONY MUSIC Entertainment NYC Has Changed Locations
Sony Music Entertainment has relocated its New York headquarters to 25 Madison Avenue. The major record label's move marks a significant milestone for the company....
Never Seen Before Artworks Coming LA Museum
Artist Art Sims debuts never-before-seen early artwork alongside famous Spike Lee movie posters at LA's Mayme A. Clayton Museum. Exhibition opens Feb 25....
Houston Dynamo, CBS RADIO Agree to Multi-year Deal
Houston Dynamo signs multi-year radio deal with CBS Radio Houston, making CBS Sports Radio 650 and SportsRadio 610 the official broadcast home for MLS games....
ABC Announces First African American President
ABC announces Channing Dungey as president of ABC Entertainment, making her the first African American to hold this position. Dungey developed hit shows like Scandal...
Chris Paul Joins Muzik as Strategic Investor and Advisor
NBA All-Star Chris Paul joins Muzik as strategic investor and advisor for their smart headphone platform. The company's Convertible headphones launch spring 2016....
Duke Energy Funds $35K HBCU Leadership Exchange
Duke Energy donated $35,000 to The Institute for HBCU Leadership Exchange program, which builds partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and major corporations for...
The World Has Aligned in FORMATION with BEYONC�
Beyonc� announced The Formation World Tour following Super Bowl 50, selling nearly 1 million tickets over the weekend with multiple cities completely sold out....
Cumulus’ 103.9 New York Makes Changes
Cumulus radio station 103.9 New York laid off several on-air personalities including La Loca, Roxie, and Miste Cee due to budget cuts while keeping Tom...
Kirk Franklin and Rhymefest Speak on Kanye at the Grammys
Kirk Franklin and Rhymefest address their work with Kanye West during Grammy interviews, defending their collaborations while expressing concern for his well-being....
Malcolm D. Lee & McDonald’s Video Competition
Malcolm D. Lee partners with McDonald's and ABFF for the My Community Video Competition, mentoring emerging filmmakers. Winners receive $2,500 equipment package....