Pharrell, Brandy, Kirk Franklin Receive Music Honors
Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin will receive prestigious honors at the 2026 Recording Academy Honors on January 29, recognizing their contributions to music....
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The Weeknd’s Rise: From Underground Sensation to Global Icon
The Weeknd secured a groundbreaking $1 billion partnership with Lyric Capital for his catalog while maintaining creative control and ownership rights....
O. Winston Link: Soul of American Music
O. Winston Link's iconic photography captured the communities and environments where jazz and blues flourished during the Harlem Renaissance era....
Landslide in Malaysia: Music & Community Resilience
The 2022 Batang Kali landslide in Malaysia that killed 31 people highlights how music serves as healing and community resilience, reflecting Black musical traditions of...
Teyana Taylor Transitions from Music to Acting in Bold Move
Teyana Taylor opens up about retiring from music to pursue acting, landing a Golden Globe nomination for her role in One Battle After Another alongside...
Kevin’s Eleven: 2026 Intergrations (video)
Kevin's Eleven presents 2026 tech predictions showing AI quietly taking over routine work while cars, homes, and healthcare become smarter and more automated....
Ella Stewart: First Black Telegrapher, 1871
In 1871, 16-year-old Ella Stewart made history as the first Black telegraphist, sending messages from Arizona Territory and paving the way for future Black music...
Fredericksburg Battle’s Impact on African American Music
The Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 catalyzed the creation of African American spirituals that became the foundation for blues, jazz, and gospel music....
KCBS Radio’s Fight for Integrity Under Trump Pressure
KCBS-AM faced FCC investigation after reporting on immigration agents, leading to suppressed political content and staff demotions under Trump administration pressure....
Root 100 Gala Honors Black Leaders in Arts & Activism
The Root 100 Gala honored Black leaders in arts, activism, and business at NYC's Gotham Hall. The event featured performances by Doug E. Fresh and...
Ed Sheeran, Nelly, Rene� Rapp at Z100 Jingle Ball
Z100's Jingle Ball 2025 at Madison Square Garden featured Ed Sheeran, Nelly, and Rene� Rapp with performances of their biggest hits including 'Perfect' and 'Hot...
DeFord Bailey: Pioneering African American Musician’s Legacy
DeFord Bailey became one of the first black musicians on Grand Ole Opry in the 1920s, blending blues with country music through his virtuosic harmonica...
Telegraph Cable Transformed U.S.-Hawaii Music Exchange
The 1902 Pacific telegraph cable connected San Francisco to Honolulu, revolutionizing musical exchange between African American artists and Hawaiian traditions....
Investors Focus on Warner, NetEase, and Tencent Music Stocks
Investors are closely monitoring Warner Music Group, NetEase, and Tencent Music Entertainment as key music industry stocks showing significant trading volume and growth potential....
Feminist Thought in 1830s Europe & Black Music
The 1830s feminist movement in Europe, led by figures like Mathilde Fibiger, laid crucial groundwork that later empowered Black women musicians like Bessie Smith and...
Impact of 1937 Nanjing Massacre on Black Music and Activism
The 1937 Nanjing Massacre influenced Black musicians to incorporate themes of struggle and resilience into jazz and blues, using their platforms for social protest and...
South Miami Teacher Nominated for Grammy Music Award
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School music teacher, received her second consecutive Grammy Music Educator Award nomination. She's among the top 10 finalists...
Angie Martoccio on Health and Music Industry Challenges
Actress Angie Martoccio reveals her battle with endometriosis after multiple misdiagnoses and speaks out against music industry exploitation of artists....
Warner Music Canada Job Cuts; Year-End Charts
Warner Music Canada laid off 24 employees in November restructuring, affecting 12-13% of workforce. Tate McRae topped Billboard Canada's year-end charts....
OOB & Friendly Folk Records: 10 Years in Music
OOB Records and Friendly Folk Records celebrate 10 years in music management, featuring artists like Kayak and Ton Scherpenzeel from their Rotterdam base....
UMG Addresses EU Concerns; GoDigital Acquires Latin Catalogs
Universal Music Group submits remedy to EU for Downtown Music Holdings acquisition while GoDigital Music acquires Latin catalogs worth $115 million including Marc Anthony's catalog....
Russell Batiste Jr.: Funk and R&B Icon
Russell Batiste Jr., legendary drummer for the Funky Meters, passed away in 2023. His innovative funk and R&B style helped shape New Orleans music....
MIT Climate Machine: First Emissions Report
MIT's Climate Machine releases the first comprehensive carbon emissions report for live music in the US and UK, analyzing 80,000+ events....
Rostrum Pacific Secures $150M for Music Catalog
Rostrum Pacific secures $150 million in funding with Crayhill Capital to expand music catalog acquisitions. The partnership aims to grow both new and existing catalog...
Bob Ellis Resigns as GM of WDIV-Local 4
Bob Ellis has resigned as General Manager of WDIV-Local 4 in Detroit after serving since October 2021. The NBC affiliate is undergoing a leadership transition....
