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Syleena Johnson and Musiq Working on Summer Album
R&B artists Syleena Johnson and Musiq Soulchild are collaborating on '9INE,' a summer 2013 album featuring 9 songs created in 9 days....
Jermaine Dupri’s Legacy: Does He Get Enough Credit?
The So So Def 20th anniversary concert featuring Usher, Mariah Carey, and Jay-Z solidified Jermaine Dupri's status as a legendary producer....
Michelle Williams: My Sister’s Keeper Reality Show
Michelle Williams stars in new reality series My Sister's Keeper with her real sisters, following her Super Bowl appearance with Destiny's Child....
Smokey Robinson’s Human Nature: Motown Show
Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature: The Motown Show opens at The Venetian Las Vegas with star-studded premiere. Australian vocal group brings classic Motown hits....
Pandora Returns to SXSW with the Pandora Discovery Den
Radio Facts: at Antone’s, the legendary Austin venue. More than 40 acts arPandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, today announced the company’s return...
D’Angelo & Ne-Yo Headline 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival
D'Angelo and Ne-Yo headline the 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba on Memorial Day weekend, performing at Nikky Beach Amphitheatre May 25-26....
Mariah Carey Future Mom Again?
Nick Cannon hints at expanding his family with Mariah Carey, suggesting 'some more babies' for Valentine's Day 2013. The couple already shares fraternal twins....
Prince Jackson’s Sweet Sixteen
Prince Michael Joseph Jackson, son of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, celebrates his 16th birthday today. He lives with grandmother Katherine and uncle...
This American Life in Chicago High School Gun Violence
WBEZ's This American Life dedicates two episodes to Harper High School in Chicago, where 29 students were shot last year. The show reveals how gang...
TJ TAORMINA NAMED MORNING SHOW HOST AT 103.3 AMP RADIO
TJ Taormina has been named morning show host of Boston's 103.3 AMP Radio, starting April 2013. The former Z100 co-host will broadcast weekday mornings from...
Mary J. Blige’s Sobriety Journey After Whitney Houston
Mary J. Blige reveals how Whitney Houston's tragic death motivated her journey to sobriety, helping her recognize destructive drinking patterns....
Kelly Rowland & Boris Kodjoe Host BET’s Rip the Runway
Kelly Rowland and Boris Kodjoe host BET's ninth annual RIP THE RUNWAY fashion show, featuring top designers and live performances at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom....
Ne-Yo to Headline 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba
Ne-Yo headlines the 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba, May 22-27. The Grammy winner performs at Nikki Beach Amphitheatre on closing night....
David Alan Grier to Host Grammy Pre-Telecast Ceremony
David Alan Grier will host the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony featuring performances by Tyrese and Elle Varner. The live event streams February 10,...
Tyrese’s Unjust Comments About Obama and Oprah
Singer-actor Tyrese Gibson criticized President Obama and Oprah for not doing enough about Chicago's homicide rate. RadioFacts responds with 8 reasons why his comments are...
Tyrese’s Unjust Comments About Obama and Oprah
Tyrese Gibson criticized President Obama and Oprah for not doing enough about Chicago's violence. Industry experts disagree, arguing families must take responsibility....
Tyrese Gibson & Rev Run Talk With Women in NYC
Radio Facts: Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run host an intense Q&A at Barnes and Noble Union SQ in support of Manology For more than a...
‘s Child “Love Songs” Compilation In Stores & Online Now
Radio Facts: Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle joined forces at Super Bowl XLVII and delivered a performance of epic proportions. The ladies continue to celebrate their...
Tommy Mottola Memoir on Michael Jackson Clash
Former Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola releases memoir addressing his controversial relationships with Michael Jackson and ex-wife Mariah Carey....
Ralph Tresvant’s Son Responds to Allegations
Ralph Tresvant Jr. defends his mother Shelly against drug addiction allegations, stating she's now clean and sober. The 15-year-old son of New Edition's lead singer...
Jamiroquai To Tour South & Central America
British jazz funk band Jamiroquai announces South & Central America tour starting February 7th in Brazil. The Grammy-winning group hasn't performed in the U.S. since...
SXSW Music Announces Clive Davis As A Featured Speaker
Music industry legend Clive Davis will speak at SXSW on March 14. The Sony Music executive and Rock Hall member has shaped careers from Whitney...
DEMOS Documentary Film at The Grammy Museum
DEMOS Documentary, featuring Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and other hip-hop legends, screens at Grammy Museum Feb 4th with director Q&A session....
Michelle Williams Reveals Struggle With Depression
Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child reveals her 18-year battle with depression, encouraging others to seek professional help while starring in Broadway's Fela! tour....
Songs After Sandy, Major Stars Help Victims Recover
Major artists including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ben Harper and Russell Brand unite for Songs After Sandy charity compilation to support Hurricane Sandy victims and...