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...
Year : 2020
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...
Angi Taylor Named iHeartMedia Chicago Morning Host
iHeartMedia Chicago announces Angi Taylor as new morning show host for ROCK 95 FIVE. The veteran radio personality will debut her own show in Fall...
Goo Goo Dolls Release Holiday Album: It’s Christmas All Over
Goo Goo Dolls release their first-ever holiday album It's Christmas All Over on October 30, 2020, featuring classic covers and two originals....
BMI’s 20th R&B/Hip Hop Awards Celebrating Talent
BMI celebrates 20th anniversary of R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honoring J. Cole, Post Malone, Khalid, and Nick Mira for their chart-topping contributions to urban music....
Let’s Talk: A Survey On Race and Equity
The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force launches a survey on September 14 for students, faculty, and staff to share feedback on race and equity...
Former Spotify Researcher Joins Super Hi-Fi for Audio Innovation
Former Spotify Head of Research Tristan Jehan joins Super Hi-Fi as strategic advisor to advance AI audio innovation in the music industry....
Last Call for Online Announcements
Benztown and P1 Media Group announce final voting deadline for Coronavirus Radio Ideas Awards. Radio professionals have until Sept 17 to vote on innovative COVID-19...