Sony/ATV Reinstates Licensing Authority to BMI for Public
Sony/ATV Music Publishing returns licensing authority to BMI for public performance uses, ensuring stable royalty flow to songwriters and publishers from hundreds of thousands of...
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Alicia Keys at American International Toy Fair Feb. 16
Alicia Keys will attend the 111th American International Toy Fair on February 16, 2014 to launch her new children's app "Mookey" from The Journals of...
Nicki Minaj Apologizes for the Use of Malcolm X’s Photo
Nicki Minaj apologized for using Malcolm X's iconic photo as artwork for her song 'Lookin Ass N*gga' after backlash. She clarified the photo wasn't official...
R.I.P – Andre 3000’s Dad Dies from Heart Attack
Andre 3000's father Lawrence Walker died from a heart attack on February 12, 2014, after chopping wood during Atlanta's ice storm when he lost power....
Radio Facts Black History Trivia of the Day
The National Negro Baseball League was established February 13, 1920, led by Rube Foster. It became the first stable African-American baseball circuit....
Nicki Minaj’s “Lookin Ass N*gga” Artwork Sparks Controversy
Nicki Minaj sparked controversy using Malcolm X's famous portrait as artwork for her song 'Lookin Ass N*gga' during Black History Month....
MA$E Says He Wanted to Hit J Cole But…
MA$E reveals in Detroit interview that he almost hit J. Cole, claims he's the only artist paid by Diddy, and discusses his relationship with Cam'ron....
Island Records & Indiegogo Launch Fan Republic
Island Records partners with Indiegogo to launch Fan Republic, a crowdfunding platform for emerging artists with exclusive rewards and A&R team access....
Suge Knight Attacks Dispensary Owner (Caught on Tape)
Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight was caught on tape attacking a marijuana dispensary owner after being denied cannabis for lacking a medical card....
CHEW ENTERTAINMENT: OUR MUSIC, OUR HISTORY
Chew Entertainment presents 'Our Music, Our History' at historic Minton's in Harlem Feb 24-25, featuring James 'Blood' Ulmer and Leon Timbo celebrating Black History Month....
WBLS and WLIB Acquired by Emmis
Emmis Communications acquired iconic New York stations WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB 1190 AM for $131 million, adding to their HOT 97 portfolio in the...
Popular Industry Personal Security Man Marc Roberts Dies
Popular music industry security professional Marc Roberts has died after suffering a seizure in his sleep. The beloved bodyguard protected many artists including radio DJ...
Beats Music Partners with Merlin for Indies
Beats Music partners with Merlin to ensure 20,000+ independent labels receive equal royalty rates as major labels. The deal supports indie music discovery through curated...
Dr. Marvin Sapp Tours Black Education Options
Grammy-nominated gospel artist Dr. Marvin Sapp partners with BAEO for an 11-city tour promoting educational opportunities for Black families, featuring free concerts and community discussions....
ESSENCE Partners with Tyler Perry for Black Men in Hollywood
ESSENCE partners with Tyler Perry for Black Men in Hollywood celebration during Oscar week 2014, honoring breakthrough performers and spotlighting role models for young men...
Samuel L Jackson Blasts Reporter for Confusing Him With Laurence Fishburne
Samuel L. Jackson confronted KTLA reporter Sam Rubin after being confused with Laurence Fishburne during a RoboCop interview. The awkward moment went viral....
IRS Targets Michael Jackson Estate for $700M
The IRS is demanding $702 million from Michael Jackson's estate, claiming executors vastly undervalued his assets at $7 million when the actual worth was $1.125...
BMG Chrysalis US Appoints Mark Robinson SVP, General Counsel
Mark Robinson joins BMG Chrysalis US as SVP & General Counsel, bringing 10+ years of Warner Music Group experience to head North American Business and...
Jamie Foxx Speaks at Trayvon Martin Peace Rally
Jamie Foxx attended the Trayvon Martin Peace Rally in Florida and delivered a profound statement about justice and peace....
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, CBS RADIO Media Deal
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee partners with CBS Radio Phoenix stations for Super Bowl XLIX promotion. Three Valley stations will market events leading up to...
SMASHER CO-HOSTS 94.5 KOOL-FM MORNING SHOW
Radio personality Smasher joins 94.5 KOOL-FM as co-host of the morning show with Maria Knight. The KOOL Morning Show airs weekdays 5:30-10 AM....
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ REVOLT Honors Black History with “Brooklyn Boheme”
REVOLT premieres Brooklyn Boheme documentary for Black History Month, exploring the influential black arts movement in Fort Greene from the 1980s-90s....
Mariah, Hudson, Braxton Perform at BET HONORS
Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton and more will perform at BET Honors 2014, celebrating Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, and Ice Cube....
ASCAP Celebrates 100 Years at Library of Congress
ASCAP celebrates 100 years with a major exhibition at the Library of Congress featuring historic manuscripts, Supreme Court documents, and artifacts from legendary artists including...
Fred Beteille Joins Music Business Association Board
YouTube's Fred Beteille joins Music Business Association Board of Directors, bringing expertise in digital music royalties and rights management to the 19-member board....