Category : Music Business News
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Tom Joyner Looks to Celebrate Family Labor Day Weekend
Tom Joyner hosts the 2016 Allstate Family Reunion Labor Day weekend featuring Jill Scott, El DeBarge, and Erica Campbell at Gaylord Palms Resort in Florida....
Mariah Carey, Judith Hill, Janelle Light Up ESSENCE Festival
ESSENCE Festival returned to New Orleans with explosive performances from Mariah Carey, Common, Judith Hill, and Janelle Mon�e lighting up the stage....
Pharrell Bonds with Little Big Town Over Southern Cooking
Pharrell Williams and country group Little Big Town collaborated on their new album 'Wanderlust' in Nashville, bonding over southern cooking and moonshine during studio sessions....
Christopher Jackson Joins PBS’ A Capitol Fourth
Emmy and Grammy winner Christopher Jackson from Broadway's Hamilton joins PBS' A Capitol Fourth July 4th broadcast. The Tony-nominated actor will perform alongside stars like...
Roxanne Steele Named Permanent Midday Show Host
99.5 WYCD announces Roxanne Steele as permanent midday host weekdays 10am-3pm. Former B96 Chicago and 98-7 AMP Radio personality transitions to country radio....
Kareem “Biggs” Burke on Jay Z, Dame Dash, “Reasonable Doubt”
Kareem 'Biggs' Burke discusses building Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Dame Dash around the classic 'Reasonable Doubt' album in new REVOLT TV interview....
Quincy Harris Lands TV Show
Radio veteran Quincy Harris launches his own TV show 'The Q' on Philadelphia's FOX 29 starting September 12th. The variety talk show focuses on pop...
Jesse Williams’ Powerful BET Awards 2016 Speech (vid)
Jesse Williams delivered a powerful speech at the 2016 BET Awards after receiving the Humanitarian Award, addressing activism and social justice issues....
Traci Steele Awkward Interview with Kevin Gates
Traci Steele's backstage interview with Kevin Gates at Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash went viral for being awkward, but her professional handling offers lessons for radio...
RUSS PARR’S URBAN AC RATINGS RISE
The Russ Parr Morning Show doubled its ratings from 3.1 to 6.1 AQH share in just five months after transitioning to Urban AC format on...
SHIRLEY CAESAR Back on Top with #1 Debut Album
Gospel legend Shirley Caesar's new album Fill This House debuts at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums Chart, featuring collaborations with Anthony Hamilton....
Larry King Urges Bobby Brown to Heal with Cissy Houston
Bobby Brown tells Larry King he wants to heal his relationship with Whitney Houston's family after Cissy Houston called his recent interview disturbing....
2112 Incubator Expands Music Tech in Chicago
2112 Incubator at Fort Knox Studios has become Chicago's premier music tech startup hub, adding 75 member companies and expanding nationally....
McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honor Toni Braxton, Charles Tillman
McDonald's 365Black Awards will honor R&B legend Toni Braxton and NFL player Charles Tillman at the 13th annual ceremony during ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans....
WGN’s Underground Cast Holds Panel Discussion
WGN's hit series Underground cast and creators held an exclusive panel discussion. The show, executive produced by John Legend, was renewed for season 2....
Stars Out for All Def Digital Central Intelligence
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital hosted a VIP screening for Central Intelligence starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart at TCL Chinese Theater. Celebrity guests included...
V 103 Summer Block Party: Chicago’s Best Summer Line-Up
V103's 22nd Annual Summer Block Party brings Chicago's biggest R&B lineup featuring Erykah Badu, Tank, SWV, and Jazmine Sullivan to Northerly Island July 15, 2016....
May RIAA Digital Single Awards
In May 2016, RIAA certified 65 Digital Single Awards and 26 Album Awards. Complete lists of all RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards dating back to...
Troy Carter Joins Spotify
Troy Carter, founder of Atom Factory and former Lady Gaga manager, joins Spotify as Global Head of Creative Services to compete with Apple Music and...
Los Angeles Soul Music Festival Set for July at Autry Museum
The first annual Los Angeles Soul Music Festival kicks off July 22-24, 2016 at Griffith Park's Autry Museum featuring Eric Benet, Angie Stone, Marsha Ambrosius,...
Tarzan Teams with Stop Ivory to Protect Elephants
The Legend of Tarzan movie partners with Stop Ivory to protect endangered forest elephants in Gabon. Stars Alexander Skarsg�rd and Margot Robbie feature in PSAs....
VIP’S Attend Johnny Gill’s 50th Birthday Celebration:
Johnny Gill celebrated his 50th birthday with VIP guests including Smokey Robinson, New Edition members, and celebrities from music and entertainment....
Star Trek: Beyond – Trailer & WORLD PREMIERE ANNONCMENT
Star Trek Beyond trailer reveals the Enterprise crew facing a mysterious enemy in uncharted space. Directed by Justin Lin, the film hits theaters July 22,...
New Ghostbusters Trailer (vid)
New Ghostbusters trailer features Paul Feig's reboot with Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. The supernatural comedy returns 30 years after the...
Replacements for Doug Banks Named
Rudy Rush and Dee Dee Renee named as replacements for late radio host Doug Banks. V103 Chicago drops the show while other stations continue with...