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....
Author : Kevin Ross
iHeartMedia Backs Black Information Network, Names President
iHeartMedia launches BIN: Black Information Network, the first 24/7 national news service for the Black community with Tony Coles as president....
Aunt Jemima: 1941 Racist Cartoon
The 1941 cartoon 'Scrub Me Mama with a Boogie Beat' featured extreme racist stereotypes of Black Americans that were so offensive it was eventually banned....
Gospel Announcer Tyra Womack Murdered Outside Home
Gospel radio announcer Tyra Womack was shot and killed outside her Baltimore home Wednesday night following a neighbor dispute. The 57-year-old WEAA-FM host worked at...
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Charlamagne’s Interview: Did It Change Your View on Limbaugh?
Charlamagne Tha God interviews Rush Limbaugh in a surprising sit-down that has listeners divided on whether the controversial radio host deserves the platform....
Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell Tribute Airs Sunday
Entertainment legend Andre Harrell gets star-studded tribute Sunday on BET featuring Chris Rock, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and more celebrating the Uptown Records founder....
Happy 72nd Birthday to Grace Jones
The iconic singer and actress Grace Jones celebrates her 72nd birthday today. Known for her groundbreaking music and striking visual style....
Rapper Shawty Lo Dies in Car Crash
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo died in a car crash at age 40 when his Audi hit two trees. The D4L member was known for hits...
Sheppard Releases Heartfelt Mother’s Day Song Amid Lockdown
Australian pop group Sheppard secretly recorded 'Thank You,' a heartfelt Mother's Day tribute song while in lockdown isolation with their mum Linda next door....
R&B Icon Betty Wright Passes Away on Mother’s Day at 66
Legendary R&B singer Betty Wright, known for hits like 'Clean Up Woman,' passed away on Mother's Day at age 66. The Miami-based icon was a...
Tribute to Little Richard and Andre Harrell
Berry Gordy pays tribute to Little Richard and Andre Harrell following their deaths. The Motown founder honors Richard's rock influence and Harrell's contributions....
Gospel Announcer Donna Creer Dies in Possible Arson Attack
Gospel radio announcer Donna Creer and her husband Donald died in a suspected arson attack at their Little Rock home. The influential gospel music figure...
PUBLIC RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “HONEY IN THE SUMMER”
Ohio pop-rock trio PUBLIC releases infectious new summer anthem "Honey In The Summer," following their RIAA Gold-certified TikTok sensation "Make You Mine."...
Singer Nancy Wilson has Died
Legendary singer Nancy Wilson died December 13, 2018 from kidney cancer. Known for sophisticated style and hits like 'Guess Who I Saw Today,' Wilson was...
93.3 FLZ Welcomes THEjoeSHOW to Morning Lineup
93.3 FLZ Tampa Bay welcomes THEjoeSHOW to its morning lineup starting June 1. The Detroit-based show moves to Tampa Bay with hosts Joe Carballo, Ashley...
Catherine Brewton, BMI VP Writer/Publisher Relations
Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations, leads outreach to songwriters and producers from BMI's Atlanta office while producing major industry events....
Edwin Hawkins Dies
Edwin Hawkins, four-time Grammy winner and leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers, died at 74 after battling pancreatic cancer. His 1969 hit 'Oh Happy Day'...
Legendary Balladeer James Ingram has Died
Legendary 80s singer James Ingram has died at age 66 after battling brain cancer. The Grammy-winning artist was known for hit duets and powerful vocals....
Five Best College Radio Stations
Discover the top five college radio stations in America, from WERS at Emerson College to WSBU at St. Bonaventure University. These campus stations feature diverse...
Sybil Wilkes Joins Sheryl Underwood Radio
Radio veteran Sybil Wilkes joins Sheryl Underwood Radio to lead its News Bureau across 481 affiliates. Former Tom Joyner Morning Show host brings trusted journalism...
Actor Bernie Casey Passes Away at 78 After Brief Illness
Actor Bernie Casey, former NFL player turned acclaimed actor, has died at age 78 after brief illness. Known for roles in James Bond, Star Trek,...
A Conversation between James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni
Watch a rare 1971 conversation between literary giants James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni from the iconic SOUL! TV show, filmed in London with thought-provoking dialogue....
Five Songs that Sound Exactly Like Another Song
Five R&B and pop songs that sound remarkably similar to earlier tracks, including Mariah Carey's "Can't Let Go" and Groove Theory's "Tell Me."...
Nurse Quits After Being Asked to Coronavirus Floor
A nurse quit her job after being asked to work on a coronavirus floor. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about healthcare worker safety during the...