Industry Icon Don Cornelius Commits Suicide Dead at 75
Don Cornelius, the legendary creator and host of Soul Train, was found dead at 75 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Sherman Oaks...
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Mike Epps Launches Foundation for At-Risk Youth
Comedian Mike Epps and wife Mechelle announce the launch of their foundation supporting at-risk youth aged 10-21 in Indianapolis during Super Bowl weekend....
D’Angelo Performs in Sweden (vid)
D'Angelo performs in Stockholm, Sweden for his first live performance in over a decade. The R&B legend takes the stage in this rare concert appearance....
VIDEO FRIDAY: Chelsea Handler Comes Clean about 50 Cent on Howard Stern Show
Chelsea is very frank about her relationship with 50 Cent and it’s been a while since I’ve listen to Howard, he’s still very funny....
Singer Ne-Yo Appointed A&R for Motown Records
Ne-Yo has been appointed senior VP of A&R at Motown Records after leaving Def Jam. The R&B singer will mentor current artists and discover new...
NAMM Show 2012 Highlights Music and Technology in Anaheim
NAMM Show 2012 in Anaheim showcased cutting-edge music technology and DJ equipment. The conference featured appearances by Stevie Wonder and George Benson....
Nightclub & Bar Convention 2012 Set for March in Las Vegas
The Nightclub & Bar Convention 2012 takes place March 12-14 at Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring Ne-Yo, Jon Taffer keynotes, and 31,000 industry professionals....
Monica and Brandy to Release New Single It All Belongs to Me
Monica and Brandy reunite for their first collaboration since 1998's Grammy-winning 'The Boy Is Mine' with new single 'It All Belongs to Me.'...
Wizzard Media Reports Continued Growth in Podcasting Apps
Wizzard Media reports record growth with over 2,800 podcast apps approved in 2011 and 20 million monthly unique listeners in Q4....
MLK’s Reaction to Today’s World
An analysis of what Martin Luther King Jr might think about today's Black community, from wealthy celebrities to corporate radio to church scandals....
ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 in New Orleans
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival celebrates 'The Power of Our Voice' July 6-8 in New Orleans. Aretha Franklin headlines with Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, and...
Jim Roppo Named EVP of Marketing at Universal Republic
Universal Republic Records names industry veteran Jim Roppo as Executive Vice President of Marketing to lead initiatives for artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki...
Power 99 Philly Makes Changes and…
Power 99 Philadelphia announces Cappuchino as new midday personality. The Miami-born DJ brings 7 years experience from KMJJ Shreveport....
CBS This Morning Premieres New Sound by Man Made Music
Man Made Music created 300 original pieces including the iconic theme for CBS This Morning's 2012 premiere. Joel Beckerman's company crafted the sophisticated sonic branding...
Tom Lewis Former WYLD Owner Dies
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Full Force Documentary to Premiere on Unsung January 30
Full Force's documentary premieres on Unsung January 30, revealing untold stories of the pioneering hip-hop R&B group's reinvention during the industry's 90s transformation....
Radio Facts .com Review: PARIAH – Focus Features
RadioFacts reviews Pariah, Dee Rees' groundbreaking film about a young black lesbian navigating identity and family acceptance. Kim Wayans delivers a dramatic performance....
This will Make you Laugh: Laughter is Contagious (vid)
A hilarious video showcasing how laughter spreads from person to person, demonstrating the infectious nature of genuine humor and joy....
Elise Wright Joins vzillion as Executive
Former Universal Music Group SVP Elise Wright joins vzillion as VP of Marketing Digital Messaging. Wright oversaw careers of Stevie Wonder, Akon, Amy Winehouse, and...
Chet Buchanan’s Toy Drive Collects Over 2,600 Bikes and Cash
Las Vegas radio host Chet Buchanan's 13th annual toy drive collected 2,647 bikes, 16 semi trucks of toys, and over $201,000 in cash and gift...
Tom Joyner to have Hip Surgery
Tom Joyner announces hip surgery scheduled for December 9th, taking time off from his morning show to recover in Jamaica before returning January 2nd....
Skip Murphy Fills in For Tom Joyner in Dallas
Radio veteran Skip Murphy returns to Charlotte's My 92.7 to fill in for Tom Joyner during his holiday break from December 9-23, 2011....
Ricochet Club Miami calls McDonald’s to keep party going
Ricochet Club Miami hosted celebrities during Art Basel weekend with performances by NAS, TV On the Radio, and Sharon Jones & The DAP Kings....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MLK Assassination Documentary
Smithsonian Channel premieres MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary using rare 1968 TV and radio footage from Dr. King's final days in Memphis....
