Cathy Hughes Premiering “Empire”-Like Radio Series
Radio One founder Cathy Hughes is premiering a new TV series called 'Media' about a black family's media empire. The show follows a son returning...
Year : 2016
Universal Publishing Partners with SESAC for Revenue
Universal Publishing Production Music strikes landmark deal with SESAC to enhance songwriter compensation for production music, moving specific works from ASCAP....
K Michelle Clashes With Angela Yee on Breakfast Club
K Michelle confronted Angela Yee during a Breakfast Club interview over comments made by Uncle Murda. The R&B singer felt Yee didn't support her as...
HOT 97 Expands Summer Jam Brand with Tokyo Festival Launch
HOT 97 announces Summer Jam Tokyo launch in July 2016, marking the first international expansion of America's biggest Hip-Hop festival....
Lil Wayne Sues UMG for Unpaid Royalties
Lil Wayne sues Universal Music Group for tens of millions in unpaid royalties from artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga he developed through Young...
Lil Wayne, Usher, 2 Chainz Headline BET Experience
Lil Wayne, Usher, 2 Chainz, and Bryson Tiller headline the 2016 BET Experience at L.A. Live June 23-26. The four-day event features concerts at Staples...
Tom Joyner Morning Show Studio Jam in Miami
Tom Joyner Morning Show broadcasts first ever In Studio Jam from Miami's Hot 105, featuring R&B singer Anthony Hamilton in an exclusive performance....
Ghost Brothers: African-American Paranormal Team
Ghost Brothers premieres April 15 on Destination America, featuring TV's first African-American paranormal investigation team. Three friends explore haunted locations across the U.S....
Music Industry Loses Billions to Streaming
Music industry loses billions to streaming despite growth in subscriptions and vinyl sales. Technology continues to erode traditional profit margins....
Magic Johnson Hosts a New Talk Show
NBA legend Magic Johnson hosts 'Magic in the Making' on ASPiRE network, featuring an intimate conversation with ballerina Misty Copeland premiering March 28....
LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BETTER DAYS”
GRAMMY winner Le'Andria Johnson releases uplifting new single 'Better Days' following her appearance on Oxygen's 'Preachers of Atlanta' season finale....
Timbaland to Keynote 2016 ascap I Create Music EXPO in April
Timbaland will keynote the 2016 ASCAP I Create Music EXPO on April 29. The Grammy-winning producer will discuss his R&B/hip-hop career and work on FOX's...
Johnny Guitar Watson Legacy Celebration
Johnny Guitar Watson's legacy is honored 20 years after his death with a star-studded celebration benefiting LAUSD music programs. The event features performances by Lenny...
Rickey Smiley Appearing in Hot 97’s April Fools Comedy Show
Hot 97's April Fools Comedy Show features Rickey Smiley, Tracy Morgan, and top comedians at Madison Square Garden on April 1st. Tickets available now....
WLIB Raises $121K for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
WLIB 1190 AM raised over $121,000 during their 9th annual radio-thon for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The gospel station has contributed over $1.4 million to...
Cynthia “CJ” Johnson Wins Toast to Urban Entertainment Award
Cynthia 'CJ' Johnson, Columbia Records VP of Urban Promotion, was honored at the 9th Annual Toast to Urban Entertainment Executives event in Beverly Hills....
RIP Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, ATCQ Co-Founder
A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor has died at age 45 after battling diabetes and kidney issues. The legendary rapper formed the...
Star-Studded Lineup for BET Experience at L.A. Live
BET Experience 2016 lineup features Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Usher, and Bryson Tiller at STAPLES Center June 23-26. The four-day event includes concerts, comedy shows,...
ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage Announces Lineup
ESSENCE Festival 2016 announces star-studded daytime lineup featuring Tyra Banks, Misty Copeland, Iyanla Vanzant and more at the Empowerment Experience Stage....
Katt Williams’ Fight with Teen Proves Need for Help (vid)
Comedian Katt Williams gets into physical altercation with teenager, raising questions about his need for professional help and intervention....
TRINA TOMBRINK NAMED VP OF PROMOTION & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Trina Tombrink has been appointed Vice President of Promotion & Artist Development at RED Distribution. She brings extensive experience from Republic Records where she developed...
WARREN BALLENTINE RETURNS TO RADIO
Warren Ballentine returns to radio with his self-titled syndicated talk show. The former CNN, FOX and MSNBC commentator explores current headlines....
NAB SHOW LAUNCHES MULTICULTURAL TV & VIDEO CONFERENCE
NAB Show launches new Multicultural TV & Video Conference with Olympic champion Oscar De La Hoya as keynote speaker. The April 2016 event focuses on...
Nielsen Launches Digital Audio Ratings for Broadcast Radio
Nielsen launches Digital Audio Ratings to measure broadcast radio consumption across mobile apps and web players in 48 markets. The new service quantifies radio's digital...
Wale Delivers Surprise Set at #SXSWTakeover Opening Night
Wale delivered a surprise performance at SXSW Takeover opening night, replacing Travis Scott due to illness. The D.C. rapper performed hits like 'Clappers' alongside Kevin...