Verzuz Joins Apple Music with Swizz Beatz, Timbaland
Verzuz officially partners with Apple Music for live music battles. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's hit series will stream on both platforms starting July 22....
Year : 2020
WHUR Radio Legend Patrick Ellis Dies of COVID-19
WHUR radio legend Patrick Ellis passed away July 16, 2020 due to coronavirus complications at age 77. The longtime Washington D.C. host was the longest-running...
Tenderfoot TV and iHeartMedia Launch Nine Podcasts
Tenderfoot TV and iHeartMedia announce nine new original podcasts including MLK Tapes and Sworn season two, expanding into weekly formats for 2022....
Westwood One Expands Magellan AI Podcast Subscription
Westwood One expands its subscription to Magellan AI's podcast advertising competitive insights service. The platform tracks ad data across 22,000 podcasts....
Sony/ATV Signs Grammy-Nominated Producer WondaGurl to Deal
Sony/ATV Music Publishing signs multi-platinum producer WondaGurl to worldwide co-publishing deal. Known for hits with Travis Scott, Drake, and Jay-Z....
BMG PRODUCTION MUSIC ACQUIRES DYNAMIC MUSIC
BMG Production Music acquires Dynamic Music, expanding its catalogue with 3,500 tracks spanning hip-hop, R&B, and multiple genres for TV, film and advertising....
Singer Charged in Fitness Model Wife’s Murder
Hi-Five R&B group member Russell Neal was charged with murdering his fitness model wife Brasilia Martinez in their Houston apartment. The singer turned himself in...
Dynamic Music Acquired by BMG Production Music
BMG Production Music acquires award-winning Dynamic Music, bringing their 3,500-track catalogue spanning hip-hop, R&B, and multiple genres under BMG's umbrella....
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Virtual Celebration
The 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebrated top songwriters in a virtual format. Cardi B made history as the first woman to win...
Daylyt Discusses Tay-Roc and Potential Loaded Lux Battle on Podcast
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Top 10 Best Black Female Group Singers
Discover the top 10 greatest Black female singers in groups of all time, featuring legendary acts like The Supremes, LaBelle, The Emotions, and The Clark...
Motown Records 1974 Picnic with Label’s Stars (video)
Radio Facts: Amazing that a lot of these people are no longer with us and the ones that are, are in their 70s and 80s....
Priest Says Hell is Fake, Religion Based on Control
Catholic priest admits hell is a fabricated concept used by churches to control people through fear-based religion, sparking debate about religious authenticity....
Music Education Boosts Child Development: Neuroscience
New neuroscience research reveals music education significantly enhances children's cognitive development, improving IQ, memory, and reading skills while creating stronger neural connections....
24/7: Seven Music Industry Truths from 24 Years
Radio Facts CEO shares seven key truths about the music industry after 24 years, including insights on racism, black entrepreneurship, and radio talent promotion in...
ENTERCOM AND CHIEFS ANNOUNCE 2020 RADIO NETWORK
Entercom and Kansas City Chiefs announce 2020 radio broadcast team featuring 27-year veteran Mitch Holthus, former Chiefs receiver Danan Hughes, and 610 Sports host Josh...
Nia Long Addresses Attracting Karens in Her Life
Actress Nia Long discusses her experiences with 'Karens' during a Hip Hollywood interview promoting Netflix's Fatal Affair with co-star Omar Epps....
The Michelle Obama Podcast is Coming to Spotify
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a new podcast on Spotify featuring conversations with family and friends. The first episode drops July 29th....
RADIO.COM Partners With Twitch for Content Distribution
Radio.com partners with Twitch to bring live video simulcasts of major sports talk stations to 17.5 million daily users. Six iconic stations including WEEI and...
Laura Carter Named SVP of Urban Marketing at Interscope
Laura Carter has been promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Marketing at Interscope Records after 12 years at the label, working with J. Cole, Dreamville,...
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Signs Exclusive Deal with Ir Sais
Sony/ATV Music Publishing signs exclusive worldwide deal with Ir Sais, the Caribbean artist behind viral hit 'Dream Girl' with 4 billion TikTok streams....
Rico Beard Joins 97.1 The Ticket for Afternoon Sports Show
Rico Beard joins 97.1 The Ticket as co-host of 'The Mike Valenti Show with Rico' starting August 3. The Detroit sports veteran brings over 20...
CBS and NAACP Form Content Development Team
CBS Television Studios partners with NAACP in multi-year deal to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content featuring Black voices and stories for TV networks and...
Amanda Seales: Whiteness is Nothing to be Proud Of
BET Awards host Amanda Seales delivers powerful commentary on whiteness and racial pride following confrontation with racist comment. Her Instagram speech breaks down why whiteness...