David Banner on Poverty and Cleanliness (Video)
David Banner discusses poverty and cleanliness on his Porch Talk podcast, emphasizing the need for Black self-love and mindset change....
Month : September 2020
Facebook Bans Snoop Dogg DJ Set Over COVID Support
Facebook banned Snoop Dogg's charity livestream after 10 minutes, citing 'use of drugs' and issuing refunds. The event was raising funds for COVID-19 relief....
Live Nation Activates Venues for Voting
Live Nation announces initiatives to convert 100+ concert venues into polling places for 2020 elections, including venues in LA, Austin, and Atlanta....
Pandora Launches Soy Latino Station for Hispanic Heritage
Pandora launches Soy Latino station for Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring four curated modes showcasing Regional Mexicano, Tropical, Pop, and Reggaeton music from top Latin artists....
Many Screens, Big Picture: Film & Tech Trends
MANY SCREENS, BIG PICTURE podcast relaunches with host Paul Dergarabedian exploring how technology is changing film and entertainment consumption patterns....
Maria Taylor Reacts as Dan McNeil Is Fired for Sexist Tweet
Chicago radio host Dan McNeil was fired from 670 The Score after posting a sexist tweet about ESPN's Maria Taylor during her Monday Night Football...
Divo Music Partners with Sony/ATV to Expand Global Reach
Divo Music partners with Sony/ATV Music Publishing to expand global reach and administer publishing rights for overseas markets. The deal will provide new opportunities for...
Paquin Artists Agency Expands with New Office
Paquin Artists Agency opens its first U.S. office in Nashville and hires three new agents including Vesna Pejkovic, Andr� Gu�rette, and Jason Furman to expand...
CONNOISSEUR & COMPASS MEDIA ANNOUNCE SYNDICATION
Connoisseur Media and Compass Media Networks announce national syndication of The Anna & Raven Morning Show starting January 2021....
Beatport Adds Dance/Electro Pop Genre
Beatport launches new Dance/Electro Pop genre category, recognizing the evolution of commercial dance music that blends electronic sounds with pop elements....
Dirtybird Launches Livestream Channels for Community
Dirtybird launches livestream channels featuring daily programming with DJs, talk shows, comedy, and interactive content. The electronic music label partners with OnNow.tv to create community-focused...
Sony/ATV Wins Top Honor at 2020 BMI R&B/Hip
Sony/ATV Music Publishing won Publisher of the Year at the 2020 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for the second consecutive year. Khalid's "Talk" earned Song of the...
DL Hughley Says Black Men Can Learn A Lot from Black Women
DL Hughley honors Black women on his radio show, praising their education, perseverance, and political influence including impact on Biden's VP choice....
Music Groups Unite for Fair Creator Royalties
Major music organizations unite to demand equal royalty payments for creators regardless of nationality. The Fair Trade of Music Campaign fights a $330 million shortfall...
Shawn Parr to Host Camping World�s 10-Week Concert Series
Country radio host Shawn Parr will host Camping World's 10-week free virtual concert series featuring Alabama, Zac Brown Band, Lady A and more top stars....
iHeartRadio & Treefort Launch Podcast DRAFTED
iHeartRadio and Treefort Media launch 'DRAFTED,' a new podcast series narrated by Keegan-Michael Key following top NFL prospects preparing for Draft Day....
Spelman College Rises in Rankings, Stays No. 1 HBCU
Spelman College rises to No. 54 in National Liberal Arts rankings and maintains its position as the #1 HBCU for the 14th consecutive year in...
Jackson State Rises to No. 16 in Best HBCUs
Jackson State University rises to No. 16 among 79 Best HBCUs in 2021 U.S. News rankings, up from No. 17 last year. JSU maintains its...
Morgan State University Recognized as Historic Site by APS
Morgan State University has been designated as a Historic Site by the American Physical Society for being the birthplace of the National Society of Black...
Russell M. Perry To Receive NAB National Radio Award
Russell M. Perry, founder of the largest independently owned African American broadcasting company, will receive the prestigious NAB National Radio Award during the 2020 Radio...
Hip Hop Museum Hosts Hip Hop 4 Peace Livestream 9/21
Universal Hip Hop Museum hosts Hip Hop 4 Peace livestream on September 21st featuring Chuck D, Rakim, and artists from 20+ countries for International Day...
Lyft Denies Atlanta Incident Involved Its Vehicle or Driver
Lyft denies involvement in controversial Jonesboro, GA incident involving Roderick Walker's arrest. NAACP VP calls video 'grotesque' as company disputes reports....
Alexander O’Neal’s Live Online Concert?
R&B legend Alexander O'Neal recently performed a live online concert for charity, showcasing his enduring vocal talent in a virtual performance....
Donel Signs Major Record Deal with Warner Records
18-year-old Voice UK star Donel signs major U.S. record deal with Warner Records and publishing deal with Sony/ATV via Zoom. The Zimbabwe-raised artist blends afrobeat...
G Herbo’s PTSD Goes Platinum
G Herbo achieves his first platinum certification with 'PTSD' featuring Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert, and Chance the Rapper. The track has over 109 million...