Arsenio Hall Tells Tom Joyner How he Changed his Life
Arsenio Hall praised Tom Joyner as a trailblazer and shared how Joyner's influence inspired him to move away from Cleveland, changing his life forever....
Year : 2016
ONEUNITED BANK & AAFCA’s 2nd ANNUAL “MONEY ON MY MIND EVENT
OneUnited Bank and AAFCA hosted their 2nd Annual 'Money on My Mind' event featuring Hollywood's top black writers discussing career opportunities behind the camera in...
Former 92Q Radio DJ “Reggie Reg” Dies
Former 92Q radio DJ Reggie Calhoun, known as 'Reggie Reg,' died of congestive heart failure in Baltimore. The beloved radio personality was remembered for his...
Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) Highlights
Friday's Tom Joyner Morning Show featured star-studded guests including Arsenio Hall, Tyrese, Mo'Nique, and Anthony Anderson with memorable stories and tributes....
The Golden Age of Black Radio
Indiana University's Archives of African American Music and Culture launches digital exhibit showcasing the Golden Age of Black Radio through Google Cultural Institute, featuring historic...
Snoop Dogg as Reporter at Super Bowl 50 Press Conference
Snoop Dogg showcased his sports reporting skills at Super Bowl 50, interviewing legendary quarterback Peyton Manning in an unexpected career flex....
Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Activations
Pepsi unveils major Super Bowl 50 activations including a halftime show ad starring Janelle Mon�e and Bay Area events featuring performances by Pharrell, Dave Matthews...
Rock The Yacht Experience to Honor Kendrick Lamar and J Cole
The 2016 Rock The Yacht Experience honors Grammy nominees Kendrick Lamar and J Cole during Grammy Weekend on February 13 in Marina Del Rey....
Awkward Black Girl Creator Launches New Podcast
Issa Rae, creator of "Awkward Black Girl," launches "Fruit," an audio drama about a football player's journey of self-discovery on Howl premium service....
Legendary DJ Big Kap Found Dead – RIP
Legendary hip hop DJ Big Kap (Keith Carter) was found dead at age 45 in New York. Known for working with Notorious BIG, he performed...
The Weeknd to Perform at 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary
The Weeknd will perform at the 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary on April 3, leading nominations with six nods including Album and Artist of the...
BMG US PROMOTES ZACH KATZ TO PRESIDENT OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
BMG US promotes Zach Katz to President of Music Publishing, expanding his role after overseeing major chart successes and key signings including Bebe Rexha and...
SoundExchange Reaches $802 Million Milestone
SoundExchange hit a record $802.6 million in royalty payments to recording artists and labels in 2015, marking a 4% increase from the previous year....
Ford Expands Freedom Program with Tom Joyner Foundation
Ford Motor Company expands its Freedom Unsung program nationally, partnering with Tom Joyner Foundation to honor extraordinary African American community leaders....
LA Reid Talks Meeting Babyface with WBLS
LA Reid reveals untold stories about meeting Babyface and launching LaFace Records in exclusive WBLS interview, including how Kenneth Edmonds got his famous nickname....
Allstate Black History Month Campaign
Allstate launches 'Worth Telling' campaign for Black History Month, spotlighting 10 African Americans making impacts in art, education, health, science, music and entrepreneurship through digital...
AIDA Cruises Launches Global Auditions for 570 Entertainers
AIDA Cruises launches global auditions in 11 cities seeking 570 singers, dancers and performers for 24 stages across 10 cruise ships....
RIAA Updates Gold & Platinum Program for Streaming
RIAA updates its 58-year-old Gold & Platinum Program to include streaming data in album certifications. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Big Sean receive...
Nielsen Music 360 China: Consumer Trends Report
Nielsen releases its first Music 360 China report revealing 72% of Chinese consumers listen to music 16 hours weekly, with 66% using streaming services....
Frank Ski Resurfaces
Legendary Atlanta radio host Frank Ski returns to media with Bounce TV deal and potential radio comeback. The former V-103 #1 rated show host starts...
Univision Radio & Total Traffic Renew Deal
Total Traffic & Weather Network renews multi-year partnership with Univision Radio to provide exclusive traffic data for 67 Spanish-language stations across top U.S. Hispanic markets....
Claudia Jordan Returns with 5 Reality Stars
Claudia Jordan joins five other reality stars on TV One's new series The Next :15, premiering February 10. The docu-series follows former reality stars attempting...
910AM Presents A Town Hall Meeting On The Flint Water Crisis
910AM Superstation hosts town hall meeting on Flint water crisis at University of Michigan-Flint campus. Event features Rev. Charles Williams II and local officials....
Lyor Cohen Stops by The Anthony Hamilton Takeover (pic)
Lyor Cohen visited Power 98 during Anthony Hamilton's RCA Records takeover. Hamilton's new single 'Amen' is now playing on radio stations nationwide....
Music Publishing Company Warner/ Chappell Faces Lawsuit
Songwriter Kent Harris sues music publishing giant Warner/Chappell over rights to classic song 'Cops and Robbers,' recorded by Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and The Rolling...