Former Label Exec Tracy Williamson Crosses Over
Former record label executive Tracy Y. Williamson has been named Program Director of WYCA Rejoice 102.3FM, bringing 20 years of music industry experience....
Year : 2019
Local TV & Radio Industry Creates $1.7T
New study reveals local TV and radio industry generates $1.17 trillion in GDP and 2.47 million jobs for the US economy through direct employment and...
Indie Benchmarks for Artists
Entertainment Intelligence launches new Indie Benchmarks using DSP data from Spotify and Apple to help independent artists and labels make better marketing decisions beyond traditional...
Lucky Daye Launches First Headlining Tour in Portland
Lucky Daye launches his first headlining tour 'The Painted Tour' starting tomorrow in Portland. The 25-date North American tour supports his critically acclaimed debut album...
NY Comic Con: Jacque Aye & MWM Universe Partnership
Dallas entrepreneur Jacque Aye's Nigerian Magical Girl franchise 'Adorned by Chi' signs development deal with MWM Universe for animation, comics, and film....
Johnny Koolout Starks Celebrates Promotion at Soul 106.3
Johnny 'Koolout' Starks announces his official promotion to afternoon drive personality at Soul 106.3 in Chicago, hosting weekdays 2-6 PM....
Me Too Movement: Why Doesnt It Target Donald Trump?
DL Hughley questions why the Me Too Movement hasn't targeted Donald Trump despite sexual assault allegations, comparing treatment to other celebrities....
D.L. Hughley Blasts McConnell’s Relatives for Slave Ownership
Comedian D.L. Hughley blasts Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after NBC reports revealed McConnell's ancestors owned 14 slaves, calling out his opposition to reparations....
Lil Yachty Headlines Adidas Originals Festival
Lil Yachty headlines the second annual Destination: Atlanta festival on September 28. The free Adidas Originals event takes place at Georgia Freight Depot downtown....
Sony/ATV Signs Songwriter Sam Hollander to Worldwide Deal
Sony/ATV Music Publishing signs acclaimed songwriter Sam Hollander to worldwide deal. Hollander co-wrote Panic! At The Disco's massive hit 'High Hopes' and has worked with...
Irv Gotti Says He Will Dominate the Music Industry Again
Irv Gotti believes he will dominate the music industry again after Murder Inc.'s success with Ja Rule and Ashanti from 1999-2003....
Music Midtown Festival’s 25th Anniversary Lineup
Music Midtown celebrated its 25th anniversary with headliners Cardi B, Travis Scott, and Billie Eilish performing at Atlanta's Piedmont Park....
Beyonc� Shares Inside Look at Lion King LP with ABC
Beyonc� gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at creating The Lion King: The Gift album in an hour-long ABC special. The documentary airs September 16 and...
Halsey’s “Graveyard” Single; MANIC Album Due Jan 17
Halsey releases new single 'Graveyard' and announces upcoming album MANIC set for January 17, 2020 release on Capitol Records....
UNINTERRUPTED & SiriusXM Launch Weekly Football Podcast
LeBron James' UNINTERRUPTED partners with SiriusXM to launch 17 Weeks, a weekly NFL podcast featuring Le'Veon Bell, Jalen Ramsey, and Cole Beasley....
Spotify Acquires SoundBetter Audio Marketplace
Spotify acquired SoundBetter, a Brooklyn-based audio production marketplace with 180,000+ artists. The deal integrates SoundBetter into Spotify for Artists....
Technology’s Impact on Black Consumers
Nielsen's 2019 report reveals African Americans' $47.8 million buying power and tech-savvy shopping habits. Black consumers outspend the total market on personal care while demanding...
Kevin Gore Named President of Global Catalog, Recorded Music
Kevin Gore has been appointed President, Global Catalog, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group, replacing Tim Fraser-Harding who is leaving the company....
Sony/ATV Extends Deal with Grammy-Winner Boi-1da
Sony/ATV extends global publishing deal with Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da for second decade. The agreement covers his catalog of hits for Drake, Rihanna, and Eminem....
Sony/ATV Extends Boi-1da Partnership for 10 More Years
Sony/ATV extends partnership with hitmaker Boi-1da for another decade. The Grammy-winning producer behind Drake, Rihanna hits continues exclusive deal....
Snoop Dogg Receives Social Leadership Award at Songs of Hope
Snoop Dogg will receive the Sony/ATV Music Publishing Social Leadership Award at the 15th annual Songs of Hope event on September 19 in Los Angeles....
Pornhub Launches Exhibit With Museum of Sex in New York City
Pornhub partners with NYC's Museum of Sex for 'STAG: The Illicit Origins of Pornographic Film' exhibition opening June 21. The exhibit showcases early adult films...
AAFCA Luncheon at TIFF Features Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps
The African American Film Critics Association hosted its annual TIFF luncheon featuring stars like Tituss Burgess and Mike Epps, celebrating diverse cinema....
BMG Opens State-of-the-Art Nashville Complex
BMG opens new 36,000 square foot Nashville complex on Music Row, uniting recordings, publishing, and operations. The facility features seven songwriter rooms and houses BBR...
Shawn Christopher Named Marketing Director at Cumulus
Radio veteran Shawn 'J Chris' Christopher returns to Savannah as Marketing Director at Cumulus Media, overseeing six stations including urban formats E93 and Magic 103.9....