Category: MOTOWN, Radio and Music Industry News
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Capitol Records Celebrates 75 Years in Hollywood (pics)
We’d like to thank our client Capitol records for inviting us to a spectacular event last night in Hollywood. We would have had many more images but the place was literally wall to wall with people. BTW Never question Hammer’s star status, he had so many industry groupies all over him at the event we…
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Andre Harrell Appointed Vice Chairman Of REVOLT and Leads Inaugural Music Conference
Today, REVOLT CEO Keith Clinkscales announced the multi-genre, multi-platform music network will hold its first music conference in the fall in Miami to further position the growing network as the new #1 name in music, in addition to the appointment of music veteran Andre Harrell to a new role of vice chairman of REVOLT.In his…
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RF Quick 5: Azim Rashid, SVP Urban Promotions Capitol Records
As readers of TheIndustry.biz know, we constantly tell new industry people to diversify as much as possible to have a long(er) career in the industry. […]
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Corey Smyth Inks Deal with Capitol Music and Motown Records
Veteran artist manager and entertainment industry entrepreneur, Corey Smyth announced the launch of his new multi-genre label, Blacksmith Recordings, in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Motown Records. The L.A.-based label, with a bi-coastal presence, is home to artist Vince Staples; visual artist, singer/songwriter Kilo Kish and emerging artists Ted When and Benn Good, among…
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Capitol and Motown Records Bring Music Industry Back to Hollywood with Great Lot Party
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Are You Ready for The Preachers of Detroit?
Oxygen is expanding the network’s popular franchise and heading to Motown for “Preachers of Detroit,” set to premiere winter 2015. The series will also focus on powerful themes of faith, family, and friendship as these seven men and women of the cloth share their lives, transformations and triumphs in and out of the pulpit in…
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The Living Legends Foundation to Honor Big Boy, Troy Carter, and More
The Industry Dot Biz: The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. will honor eleven distinguished individuals and one radio broadcast company at its 19th Living Legends Awards Celebration. The evening will benefit the important work of The Living Legends Foundation and its mission of preserving the rich legacy of those who have shaped our broadcast and recorded…
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TAMALA JONES PRODUCING TAMMI TERRELL BIOPIC
Jones’ Foxy Roxy Productions To Develop Terrell Project With Sean Dwyer And Elizabeth Cullen At PokeProd; […]
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Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Joins The Blues Brothers For Special Guest Performance
Grammy and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and original soul man Sam Moore will join Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi of The Blues Brothers for a special guest performance on the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Named one of the “Top…
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Off The Wall Documentary Coming to DVD
February 26, during Black History Month, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings will release exclusive CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray editions of the critically acclaimed new documentary MICHAEL JACKSON’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall, directed by Spike Lee, bundled with the revolutionary 1979 album. The documentary made its world premiere at…
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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL KICKS OFF MULTI-CITY TOUR IN CHICAGO
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are proud to announce the complete cast for the First National Tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL.MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is scheduled to perform in the following cities with additional tour stops to be announced at a later date: Chicago, IL Oriental Theatre […]
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The Stars Were Out for the 2016 Merge Summit in Los Angeles
Relevé Entertainment, in conjunction with Walgreens and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, hosted the eighth Annual Merge Summit from August 25-27, 2016 at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.The Merge Summit (Founder-Dr. Holly Carter; Co-Founder and Co-Chairwoman-Robi Reed; Chairwoman-Traci Blackwell) is a unique event created to inspire synergy with faith based and entertainment industry…
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Motown Relocating Back to Los Angeles
Motown records will move its base back to Hollywood almost walking distance from it’s former location on Sunset Blvd. Motown will move into the Capitol Music building towers. Ethiopia Habtemariam will head the label and she has been promoted from Senior Vice President to President.
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10 Artists to Watch
Tis the season of new music which is just on time for your holiday needs. As 2014 comes to a close, Black music is making a huge push into 2015. Major labels are releasing new Hip-Hop and R&B projects, developing new talent and looking for the next superstars for a new generation. Here are 10…
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Motown Recording artist LaPorsha Renae Did Lunch with K92.7
Motown Recoding artist LaPorsha Renae stops by Columbus, GA’s WKZJ K92.7 for “Lunch & Listen with Laporsha” hosted by Janee’ Renee.LaPorsha previews her new album “Already All Ready” for a few lucky fans
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12 Televised Performances that Absolutely Blew Us Away
When it comes to the art of performance, there are many artists that are very good but there are only a few that have mastered the art. Some artists just have a natural stage presence, other artists use the power of their voice to move the crowd, while others rely on elaborate sets, dancing, and…
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Motown the Musical to Hold Open Casting Call in the ATL
Producers Berry Gordy, Kevin McCollum, and Doug Morris are proud to announce “Makin’ It Motown,” a nationwide open call casting search for African-American singers for both the Broadway production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the upcoming national tour.The first national tour will launch in Chicago in April 2014 with Atlanta performance dates to be announced…
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Where Were You When Michael Jackson Moonwalked on Motown 25?
I remember sitting in my grandparent’s kitchen with my mom and we were both doing our homework. She was taking classes at the time and Motown 25 was airing that night so we were both trying to finish so we could pay full attention to the program. I will never forget both of us screaming…
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Miller London Talks about Days at early Motown (vid)
Here industry great Miller London gives a bit of history of what it was like to work records during Motown’s early heyday. […]
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Pepsi Announces Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
As part of the year-long celebration of Super Bowl 50, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, the NFL announced the PEPSI SUPER BOWL 50 HALFTIME SHOW on CBS will echo elements of the NFL’s On the Fifty campaign – honoring the past, recognizing the present and looking ahead to the next 50…