Rap Superstar Shares Thoughts on Mike Brown Shooting
St. Louis rapper Nelly shares his thoughts on the Mike Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, hoping for a different outcome than the Trayvon Martin case....
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Popular BMI Composers Featured at Musical Direction Seminar
BMI composers Rickey Minor and William Ross shared insights at the SCL Musical Direction seminar. Minor directs American Idol while Ross has won four Emmy...
Radio’s Revenue Performances Down in Second Quarter
Radio industry revenue dropped 3% in Q2 despite gains in digital sectors. The Radio Advertising Bureau reports spot advertising declined 5% as listeners shift online....
Popular DJ Quits Radio
Veteran DJ Skee quits radio after 12 years, citing corporate constraints and repetitive programming. The former KISS FM host calls out industry problems....
Royalty Exchange & Fender Music Foundation Partnership
Royalty Exchange partners with Fender Music Foundation to let songwriters and publishers donate royalty rights for music education. The auction marketplace will monetize these donations...
Radio Disney Selling All Stations Except One
Walt Disney Co. plans to sell 23 of its 24 Radio Disney stations, keeping only KDIS-AM in Los Angeles as it shifts to digital distribution....
Universal Music Publishing Names Rebekah Alperin SVP Marketing
Universal Music Publishing names former Kobalt Music Group employee Rebekah Alperin as SVP of Marketing & Communications. She will report to UMPG executives....
This Marvin Gaye Isolated Vocal May Leave You in Awe
Listen to Marvin Gaye's stunning isolated vocal track from "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." This rare acapella version showcases his incredible talent....
Robin Williams: Actor, Comedian, DJ
Remembering Robin Williams' legendary career spanning comedy, acting, and his iconic radio DJ role in Good Morning Vietnam. The beloved entertainer touched millions through decades...
Musiek Media Group Launches Digital Concert Series with Snoop Dogg
Musiek Media Group launches digital concert series featuring Snoop Dogg & Friends with live band 1500 and DJ Quik. The streaming platform offers live hip...
Heroes and Legends Foundation 25th Anniversary
The Heroes and Legends Foundation celebrates 25 years with a star-studded ceremony honoring New Edition, Mary Jane Girls, and Motown legends at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel....
Beyonc�’s #BeyGOOD Partners with STATE Bags
Beyonc�'s #BeyGOOD partners with STATE Bags to provide over 2,000 backpacks and school supplies to students in six cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore....
CHRIS BROWN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘X’ ON SEPTEMBER 16TH
Chris Brown announces his sixth studio album 'X' will be released September 16 via RCA Records, featuring collaborations with Usher, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj....
Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards
Steve Harvey's 11th annual Neighborhood Awards brought major R&B and hip-hop stars to Atlanta for three sold-out shows at Georgia World Congress Center....
ESPN Hires Former Ebony Editor for New Black Audience Site
ESPN hires former Ebony editor Amy DuBois Barnett as executive editor for new African-American sports and culture website. She'll work with Jason Whitlock to develop...
T.I. Sips Tea With Kermit
T.I. joins the viral Kermit tea-sipping meme trend with his own remix version, calling out haters while promoting his upcoming album Paperwork....
McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honor Kevin Liles on BET
McDonald's 365Black Awards honors Kevin Liles, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other community leaders on BET Networks. The ceremony features performances by Ledisi, Tank, and Jazmine...
Motown Record’s Kem Visits WHUR
Motown recording artist Kem recently visited WHUR radio station in DC, meeting with PD Maxx Myrick and radio veteran Frank Ski....
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Radio Facts: The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 15th Annual Family Day on Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at...
T.J. Martell Foundation to Celebrate 15th Annual Family Day
The T.J. Martell Foundation celebrates its 15th Annual Family Day on September 28, 2014, featuring Pitbull receiving an Artist Achievement Award and performances by rising...
Fred Beteille Elected Music Business Association Chairman
Fred Beteille, Product Manager at YouTube, has been elected Chairman of the Music Business Association Board of Directors. He brings extensive experience in digital music,...
Live Nation on Yahoo Announces Free Concerts
Live Nation Channel on Yahoo Screen announces free streaming concerts featuring John Legend and Linkin Park. Watch live performances from top artists at yahoo.com/live....
RADIO 103.9 NY: RAPHAEL GEORGE, NE-YO, DJ CASSIDY, ALOE BLACC
Radio 103.9 New York APD Raphael George hosted Grammy winner Ne-Yo, DJ Cassidy, and Aloe Blacc at the new urban station. The Cumulus Media property...
Music Licensing: A Hidden Revenue Stream for Many Artists
Music licensing offers artists a hidden revenue stream through TV, film, and commercial placements. Learn how independent artists can capitalize on sync opportunities and build...