UMG and BandLab Partner on AI Ethics
Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies announce strategic partnership focused on AI ethics and artist rights protection. The alliance aims to develop pro-creator standards for...
Music AI Platform Hook Gets $3M Seed Funding
Hook, an AI-powered music platform that lets users remix songs legally, raised $3 million in seed funding led by Point72 Ventures and Waverley Capital....
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Begin Major Expansion Next Month
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame begins a $135 million, 50,000 square-foot expansion next month, adding new exhibition spaces and a multipurpose venue....
Kids Podcast Listener Report: Rising Youth Popularity
New research reveals 46% of kids ages 6-12 have listened to podcasts, with 29% listening monthly. The study shows podcasts foster family connections....
Paul McCartney’s New Podcast on His Iconic Songs
Paul McCartney launches new podcast exploring his iconic songs from Beatles to solo work. Each episode dissects one song with poet Paul Muldoon, debuting September...
Chicagoland Black Businesses Get $1M Aid
iHeartMedia Chicago announces $1 million in marketing aid for Black-owned businesses through the Brilliantly Black Business Awards. Ten winners will receive $100,000 packages each....
SiriusXM Offers Comprehensive Coverage for 2023 MLB Season
SiriusXM provides comprehensive 2023 MLB season coverage with live play-by-play of every game on MLB Network Radio. The award-winning Black Diamonds podcast returns March 30....
Splice Bolsters Leadership with Engineering and Product Hires
Splice appoints Kevin Stewart as SVP of Engineering and David Ericksen as SVP of Product, both Adobe veterans joining CEO Kakul Srivastava to advance AI-powered...
Lexus UPTOWN: Hollywood Comedy & Friendship
Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood celebrated Black comedy legends Cedric the Entertainer, Kym Whitley, Deon Cole, and Guy Torry at the Sunset Room Hollywood....
Women of Power Summit
BLACK ENTERPRISE hosts its annual Women of Power Summit featuring Issa Rae as headline speaker. The three-day conference empowers women of color in corporate America....
Veritone Reports Strong Quarterly Growth
Veritone reports strong quarterly growth as Audacy expands use of Veritone Attribute for enhanced radio advertising analytics and campaign optimization....
Women Behind The Mic Hosts Career Master Class at The Apollo
Women Behind The Mic hosts career master class at Apollo Theater for 1,200 NYC students. The organization highlights female executives who shaped Hip Hop culture....
Oak View Group’s Advisory Council with Shaq
Oak View Group enlists Shaquille O'Neal, Trisha Yearwood, and Giada De Laurentiis for new Hospitality Advisory Council to transform arena food experiences....
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Host Inaugural Health is Wealth Weekend
BLACK ENTERPRISE hosts inaugural Health is Wealth Weekend in Nashville, featuring NASCAR star Bubba Wallace and leading Black health experts addressing racial health disparities and...
Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs Appointed Library Regional Manager
Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been appointed as the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale....
Macy Schmidt: First Woman of Color Broadway Orchestrator
Macy Schmidt makes history as the first woman of color orchestrator on Broadway for Kimberly Akimbo at age 25. The Broadway Sinfonietta founder joins Forbes...
Los Producers Charity Concert for Parkinson’s Research
The 10th annual Los Producers charity concert takes place November 16th in Las Vegas, featuring Luis Fonsi, Elvis Costello, and more to benefit Parkinson's research....
Ava DuVernay’s August 28 Short Film to Air on OWN Network
Ava DuVernay's short film 'August 28: A Day in the Life of a People' airs on OWN Network, featuring star-studded cast exploring pivotal moments in...
Cynthia Johnson Named Board Chair of Brilliant Minds
Music industry veteran Cynthia Johnson, VP of Urban Radio Promotions at Epic Records, becomes new Board Chair of Brilliant Minds Collective nonprofit organization....
28th Annual African American Film Marketplace Opens in LA
The 28th Annual African American Film Marketplace opens in LA with 'A Great Day In Black Hollywood' gala, honoring industry pioneers and showcasing emerging filmmakers....
Paul Douglas and Jordana Green to Host New Show on WCCO-AM
Paul Douglas and Jordana Green launch new afternoon drive show on WCCO-AM Minneapolis starting August 1st. The veteran broadcasters will host from 3-6 PM weekdays....
California Black Chamber of Commerce Expands to Los Angeles
California Black Chamber of Commerce expands to Los Angeles with new Inglewood offices, led by CEO Jay King of Club Nouveau fame. Partnership with Tavis...
Shanachie Entertainment Welcomes Marvyn Mack & Walter Mills
Shanachie Entertainment announces industry veterans Marvyn Mack and Walter Millsap III as Senior Executive Consultants to expand A&R capacity....
Will Smith Suspended Over Oscar Incident with Chris Rock
Will Smith faces likely suspension from the Academy following his assault on Chris Rock at the Oscars. Sources indicate his Oscar won't be revoked despite...
Downtown Music Holdings Appoints Moore and Turner
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Alison Moore (Comic Relief USA CEO) and Kelli Turner (Sun Capital Partners CFO) to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive media...