Cumulus Sued for Discrimination
Radio host Cadillac Jack sued Cumulus Media for discrimination, claiming he was fired due to sexual orientation. He's seeking nearly $1 million for breach of...
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Esports 30 with Kevin Knocke on Westwood One
Kevin Knocke launches Esports 30 on Westwood One Podcast Network, featuring industry interviews and honest discourse about gaming's future sustainability....
Legislation Passed To End Hair Discrimination in New Jersey
New Jersey passes The CROWN Act, becoming the third U.S. state to ban hair discrimination against Black students and workers with natural hairstyles....
Cynthia Erivo and Team to Receive AAFCA Stanley Kramer Award
Cynthia Erivo and the creative team behind the Harriet Tubman biopic will receive the AAFCA Stanley Kramer Award for Social Justice, recognizing their impactful film...
Star-Studded Premiere of Uncut Gems Draws Celebrities to LA
The LA premiere of Uncut Gems drew major hip-hop stars including Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, and The Weeknd alongside cast members Adam...
Chicago Radio Reunion: Urban & Adult Radio DJs
Radio legend Elroy Smith hosted a Chicago Radio Remix Reunion bringing together iconic urban radio personalities from WGCI, V103, and WVON. The event celebrated 15...
DDG & Neen Williams: Interactive Music Video
DDG teams with pro-skater Neen Williams and Sony's MESH IoT sensors to create an innovative interactive music video for 'Push' at The Berrics skatepark....
Moody Center Set to Open in Early 2022 as Austin’s New Venue
The $338 million Moody Center opens early 2022 as Austin's new 15,000-seat arena. The state-of-the-art venue will host major concerts and UT basketball games....
Comedians, Singers & Gospel Artists Aren’t Broadcasters
Radio industry veteran argues comedians and entertainers with radio shows shouldn't be called 'experienced broadcasters' without paying dues in radio trenches....
Vet Radio DJ Mike Love Loses WSRB Gig Before Thanksgiving
Veteran radio DJ Mike Love discusses his departure from Soul 106.3 Chicago's Morning Mixtape show before Thanksgiving and mentoring Lady Red as his replacement....
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest Returns to Miami
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest returns to Miami for its second year, featuring DJ Khaled, DaBaby, Guns N' Roses and Maroon 5 across three...
Kalie Shorr Signs Publishing Deal with Entertainment
Country artist Kalie Shorr signs exclusive publishing deal with Entertainment One and Vintern Songs. Her debut album Open Book was called 2019's best freshman country...
Deadline Hollywood & African American Film Critics
AAFCA and Deadline Hollywood announce major 2020 partnership featuring Next Gen events and Hot Spots conferences to support emerging entertainment professionals....
Questlove Directs Harlem Cultural Fest Documentary
Questlove will direct his first documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring never-before-seen footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and more....
PRS AND BMI SIGN NEW INTERNATIONAL RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
PRS for Music and BMI signed a new international reciprocal agreement benefiting songwriters, composers and publishers. The deal focuses on transparency, digital rights, and administration...
Young Thug Celebrates Grammy Nod and Label Success
Young Thug celebrates his 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance while his YSL Records label achieves major success with artists Gunna and Lil Keed....
Cumulus Media Re-Signs The Musers in DFW
Cumulus Media re-signs The Ticket's legendary morning team The Musers to a multi-year deal in Dallas/Fort Worth. The trio has dominated DFW sports radio for...
Caucus Awards Honor Filmmakers, Announce Winners
The 37th Annual Caucus Awards honored industry leaders while The Caucus Foundation awarded grants to college filmmakers. James Pickens Jr. hosted the ceremony....
Matthew Knowles Joins Eight Days as Executive Producer
Matthew Knowles, Beyonc�'s father and former Destiny's Child manager, joins as executive producer for Eight Days, a groundbreaking cancer docuseries premiering January 4, 2020 on...
The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO
The digital soundtrack for HBO's Apollo Theater documentary debuts featuring classic tracks by James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and a new song by Robert Glasper with...
Kirk Franklin Denounces TBN for Editing Gospel Show Segments
Kirk Franklin publicly denounces TBN network for allegedly editing segments from Gospel Award shows that encourage black viewers. The gospel star calls out the network's...
Skip Dillard Gets FCC Appointment
WBLS and WLIB Operations Manager Skip Dillard receives two-year appointment to FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
Tank on Lip Service, Male Sexuality & Homophobia
R&B singer Tank sparked internet debate discussing male sexuality and homophobia in the black community. His comments about sexual experimentation highlighted double standards men face....
Congressman Elijah Cummings Advocated for His People
SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele Jr. honors Congressman Elijah Cummings as a civil rights icon who spoke truth to power for over two decades....
Headkrack Will Take over Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Headkrack will take over the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Reach Media announces major hosting changes. Smiley moves to Tom Joyner's slot after Joyner's retirement....