Jenna Owens Leaves Kidd Kraddick Show for Business
Jenna Owens departs The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show after 12 years as co-host to focus on her growing Fitish skincare business. She'll continue as a...
Samantha Barry Launches Podcast to Empower Women in Finances
Glamour Editor-in-Chief Samantha Barry launches 'She Makes Money Moves' podcast to help women take control of their finances through expert advice....
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
Over 84 Million Americans Have Watched Netflix’s Bird Box
Over 84 million Americans watched Netflix's Bird Box according to Edison Research data, making it a record-breaking streaming success with no theatrical release....
WIRED OTT Channel Launches 125+ Hours Series
WIRED launches OTT channel with 125+ hours of exclusive tech programming including original series and BBC's 'Click.' Available on Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV....
Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick, Michael Epps Promoted
Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick, and Michael Epps have been promoted to series regulars for season two of Showtime's hit drama The Chi, currently in...
Jennifer Lewis on Bipolar Disorder and Black-ish
Black-ish star Jenifer Lewis opens up about living with bipolar disorder and praises the show's bold approach to tackling social issues in candid Larry King...
Mara & Salim Akil Team Up with Oprah for New Series
Award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil partner with Oprah Winfrey for new OWN series 'Love Is ___' premiering 2018....
Emmis to Sell Power 106 in Los Angeles to Meruelo Group
Emmis Communications sells LA's iconic Power 106 radio station to Meruelo Group for $82.75 million after 32 years of ownership. Deal pending FCC approval....
Delta Airlines Launches New Ad With Viola Davis
Delta Airlines launches new '4 A.M.' commercial featuring Academy Award nominee Viola Davis as their brand voice. The ad celebrates ambitious travelers and Delta employees...
Sheryl Underwood Competes on Celebrity Family Feud
Sheryl Underwood from The Talk competes on Celebrity Family Feud August 28th, donating winnings to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's educational foundation....
ASPiRE Launches I ASPiRE Series Featuring Olympic Athletes
ASPiRE network launches I ASPiRE series featuring Olympic athletes Miles Chambley-Watson, Michael Tinsley, Will Claye and Natasha Hastings in 90-second profiles....
CES 2016 Sets Attendance Record at 177,000+
CES 2016 broke attendance records with 177,393 industry professionals from 158 countries. The Las Vegas tech show saw 10% growth in international attendance....
Johnson Publishing Sells Ebony and Jet Magazines
Johnson Publishing sells iconic Ebony and Jet magazines to Clear View Group after decades of declining print revenue. The historic African American publications will continue...
Daddy Don’t Go: Young Fathers’ Challenges
DADDY DON'T GO documentary follows four young fathers navigating parenthood amid socioeconomic pressures. Executive produced by Omar Epps and Malik Yoba....
Atom Factory Announces Second Season of Smashd Labs for Fall
Atom Factory CEO Troy Carter announces second season of Smashd Labs running September-November, following inaugural class that raised $2M in investments....
Robert L. Johnson Praises FCC Set-Top Box Plan
BET founder Robert L. Johnson praises the FCC's universal set-top box proposal, which will increase consumer choice and help minority programmers distribute content more effectively...
Lucian Grainge Named Most Powerful in Music
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge tops Billboard's Power 100 list for the third time, becoming the first executive to hold the #1 spot consecutively....
WHUR 96.3FM Appoints Hector Hannibal as New Program Director
WHUR 96.3FM appoints veteran radio programmer Hector Hannibal as new Program Director. Hannibal previously led the station from 1993-2002....
UMG Appoints David Blackman and Scott Landis for New Roles
Universal Music Group appoints David Blackman as Head of Film and Television Development and Scott Landis as theatrical advisor to expand into entertainment media....
New $2 Billion SIP Entertainment Fund Launches Focused on IP
New $2 billion Strategic Intellectual Property Entertainment Fund launches with focus on acquiring and developing entertainment IP across music, film, and digital media in US...
Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit
Consumers Energy sponsors the 20th annual Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit, bringing together professionals and students to network and inspire the next generation...
Derek Ferguson Appointed COO of REVOLT Media & TV
Derek Ferguson joins REVOLT Media & TV as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 30 years of experience from Combs Enterprises and Bad Boy Records....
McDonald’s Gospel Tour at Taste of Soul
McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour joins the 10th Annual Taste of Soul Festival featuring Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, and other top gospel artists....
Channing Crowder Joins WQAM Afternoon Show
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder joins WQAM's afternoon show with Hochman & Krantz. Hip-hop legends Public Enemy release intimate live performance from London's Metropolis...