Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy in Digital Shift
Columbia House, the iconic mail-order music retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after digital streaming crushed its business model. The company owes $63 million despite...
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RACE 97.9FM Presents “The Show of Huerquilla” with Erika Garza
LA RAZA 97.9FM launches 'The Show of Huerquilla' hosted by Erika Garza. The evening show airs 3-7pm weekdays featuring Mexican Regional music....
Channing Crowder Joins WQAM Afternoon Show
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder joins WQAM's afternoon show with Hochman & Krantz. Hip-hop legends Public Enemy release intimate live performance from London's Metropolis...
N.W.A and Straight Outta Compton Cast to Host Livestream
N.W.A members Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella and MC Ren join the Straight Outta Compton cast for a special livestream discussing the group's legacy...
Industry Vet Larry Doc Elliott in Hospice Care
Industry veteran Larry 'Doc' Elliott, beloved radio DJ known for his 40-year career spanning stations from KBLX to WHUR, passed away in hospice care on...
Motivational Video: Black Mother Teaches Stock Market
Inspiring video shows Black mother educating herself and her son about stock market investing, demonstrating positive financial literacy within the family....
Jordan Would Beat LeBron One-on-One in Prime
Michael Jordan confidently stated he would beat LeBron James in a one-on-one matchup during his prime at his annual basketball camp Q&A....
Prince to Release New Album HITNRUN Exclusively on TIDAL
Multi-platinum music icon Prince, and global music and entertainment platform TIDAL confirmed that the next release from the entertainer will be exclusively on TIDAL on...
Robert Johnson Pushes Corporate Diversity Rule
BET founder Robert Johnson successfully advocates for corporate adoption of diversity hiring rules. Xerox and White House implement version of his RLJ Rule based on...
Dr. Dre Faces Backlash Over $70 Million Donation to USC
Dr. Dre faced criticism for his $70 million USC donation but redeemed himself by pledging all royalties from his 'Compton' album to fund a performing...
Heineken House at Outside Lands & North Coast
Heineken House returns to Outside Lands and North Coast festivals with interactive dome experiences, featuring top DJs and local artists in San Francisco and Chicago....
Dr. Dre’s Album Exclusive to Apple Music First
Dr. Dre releases his first album in 16 years, Compton, streaming exclusively on Apple Music before public release. Features Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg....
SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange reaches historic $3 billion milestone in digital royalties paid to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The achievement highlights explosive growth in digital...
UMG Names Jay Frank to Lead Playlist Marketing
Universal Music Group names Jay Frank as Senior VP of Global Streaming Marketing to lead playlist strategy and streaming analytics for UMG artists....
SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange announces it has paid over $3 billion in digital royalties to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The milestone highlights explosive growth in...
NUVOtv Boxing Finale with Roy Jones Jr.
NUVOtv announces Roy Jones Jr. will headline the KNOCKOUT season finale at Foxwoods Resort Casino on August 16, 2015, facing William Bailey for the main...
Radio Personality Jim Lynam Suffers Unexpected Death
Radio host Jim Lynam of WFXF-FM/103.9 The Fox and former Q101 Morning Fix personality died Tuesday at age 42 from sudden aortic dissection during emergency...
Chicago’s Historic Skyscraper at 230 N. Michigan
Slick Rick and Bleachers headlined epic Lollapalooza after-parties at Chicago's Hard Rock Hotel in 2015, delivering legendary performances that had crowds wrapped around the block....
Nielsen: Radio’s Reach with Black & Hispanic Consumers
Nielsen data shows Black and Hispanic radio audiences have grown 5% and 11% respectively since 2011, now representing 29.3% of all listeners. Combined, these groups...
Allstate Donates $200K to Tom Joyner Foundation
Allstate will donate up to $200,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation through their Quotes for Education program to support HBCU students with scholarships....
MIX 96.5 LAUNCHES NEW MORNING SHOW
CBS Radio's Mix 96.5 Houston launches new morning show featuring Dave, Mahoney & DK on September 14th as the station celebrates its 25th anniversary....
Travis Scott Arrested at Lollapalooza for Stage Rush
Travis Scott was arrested at Lollapalooza after encouraging fans to storm the stage. His performance lasted only 5 minutes before police intervention....
Aunt Believes Nick Gordon Involved in Bobbi Kristina’s Death
Bobbi Kristina Brown's aunt Leolah publicly accused Nick Gordon and family member Pat of involvement in her niece's death after walking out of funeral services....
Groups Unite Against Radio Performance Tax
Diverse organizations including NOBEL/Women, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce join Free Radio Alliance to oppose performance tax on radio stations....
SCOTT SHANNON and WCBS-FM are in Agreement
WCBS-FM 101.1 has signed legendary broadcaster Scott Shannon to a new multi-year contract to continue hosting morning drive. Since 2014, his show has grown the...