ASCAP: How Do Songwriters Make Money? (video)
ASCAP's virtual experience breaks down how songwriters earn money through composition vs master rights. Music industry experts explain royalty structures....
Year : 2020
Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years, Shares Insights
Radio Facts founder Kevin Ross celebrates 25 years as an entrepreneur, sharing insights about Black-owned businesses and his early music industry career at Urban Network...
D.L Hughley Passes out on Stage (video)
Comedian and radio host DL Hughley passed out during a Nashville performance due to exhaustion. His representative confirms he will be okay despite health concerns....
Radio Jock Dies from COVID After Moving Abroad
Radio DJ Foster left the US for better broadcasting opportunities abroad and built a successful international career before tragically dying from COVID-19....
Pharrell & VA Gov. Declare Juneteenth Paid Holiday
Pharrell Williams joined Virginia Governor Northam to declare Juneteenth a paid state holiday. The Virginia-born producer calls it 'proper recognition' and vows it's just the...
Rep. Gaetz Equates Non-White Family Member to Being a
Rep. Matt Gaetz sparked controversy during a congressional hearing on police brutality by making comments about non-white family members to Rep. Cedric Richmond....
Lisa Padron Promoted to VP, Director of Sales
Lisa Padron has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Sales at CBS Radio, marking a significant career advancement in radio broadcasting leadership....
Keedron Bryant Signs with Warner Records
12-year-old Keedron Bryant signs with Warner Records for his viral hit 'I Just Wanna Live,' endorsed by Barack Obama with millions of YouTube views....
Pharrell on Making Juneteenth a Virginia Holiday
Pharrell Williams played a key role in making Juneteenth an official holiday in Virginia and wants other states to follow suit, as he explained on...
Locating Black Writers is a Challenge for Blogs and Sites
Black-owned entertainment sites struggle to find qualified Black writers due to limited resources and industry barriers. Many resort to non-writers or unreliable platforms like Fiverr...
SESAC Webinar: Black Music Diversity Concerns
SESAC hosts webinar on Black music's importance while facing criticism for lack of Black executives on leadership team. Industry hypocrisy questioned....
Benny The Butcher: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Benny The Butcher delivers a powerful Tiny Desk (Home) Concert performance, showcasing his lyrical prowess and street storytelling in an intimate setting....
Rae Carruth’s Son Chancellor, 20, Visits London
Chancellor Adams, the 20-year-old son of murdered Cherica Adams, recently visited London with his grandmother. His father Rae Carruth hired a hitman to kill Cherica...
Vanish elected as President-Elect of MBUG
Dr. Keilani Vanish has been unanimously elected President-Elect of Mississippi Banner User Group (MBUG). The Jackson State University comptroller will lead the organization in 2020-2021....
Entercom Names Terry Foxx Brand Manager
Entercom appoints Terry Foxx as Brand Manager for WFNZ Charlotte, bringing his expertise from launching Atlanta's 92.9 The Game and Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan....
Morgan State University Family and Consumer Sciences
Morgan State University's Family and Consumer Sciences department receives first-ever AAFCS accreditation, becoming one of only two programs in Maryland to earn this recognition through...
Dean Appointed to Lead Morgan State’s Clarence M.
Dr. Oscar Barton Jr. has been appointed as the new dean of Morgan State University's Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering, effective August 17,...
UTA Elevates Emerson Davis and Chelsea McKinnies to Partner
UTA promotes agents Chelsea McKinnies and Emerson Davis to partner status. Both have over 25 years combined experience representing top talent including Tracee Ellis Ross...
Michelle Duke Named NAB Chief Diversity Officer
Michelle Duke has been named Chief Diversity Officer at the National Association of Broadcasters, effective July 1. She will lead diversity and inclusion efforts while...
Kevin Leong Named Head of Creative at 300 Entertainment
300 Entertainment appoints Kevin Leong as Head of Creative Department to oversee artist merchandise, album art, and brand initiatives under CEO Kevin Liles....
Rayshard Brooks on the Difficult Ex-Offender System
Rayshard Brooks recorded a video discussing challenges ex-offenders face reintegrating into society before being killed by Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe....
Amazon, Valentino Sue New York Counterfeiter Together
Amazon and Valentino file joint lawsuit against New York counterfeiter in first-ever collaboration between the online retailer and luxury fashion brand....
Little Dragon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Swedish electronic band Little Dragon performs an intimate home concert for NPR's Tiny Desk series, showcasing their signature blend of electronic and R&B sounds....
David Wilson on Dr. Shirley Basfield Dunlap
Morgan State University President David Wilson mourns the passing of Dr. Shirley Basfield Dunlap, theatre arts professor and coordinator. Dr. Dunlap led Theatre Morgan and...
FAMU Unveils Return-To-Campus Schedule for Staff
Florida A&M University unveils phased return-to-campus plan starting June 15 with senior leadership, culminating in full reopening August 24....