Category: Music Industry News
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El DeBarge: The Legendary R&B Icon’s Life and Music
Explore the captivating journey of El DeBarge, from Motown sensation to contemporary R&B legend. Discover his timeless hits and enduring influence on soul music.
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SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH JONATHAN MASTER FOR NEW JOINT LABEL, SAMEPLATE
Sony Music Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Jonathan Master, the innovative A&R and marketing entrepreneur who has worked with artists including Logic, D.R.A.M., G-Eazy, Cam’Ron, PJ Morton and Grammy-nominated producer !llmind, it was announced today. Together, Sony Music and Master are launching SamePlate, a new joint venture label focused on cultivating emerging,…
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Ryan Cameron Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from BMI
GUNNA, TROUBLE, KAYLA BRIANNA, ARIN RAY & KARI FAUX BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN AT BMI’S KNOW THEM NOW EXPERIENCEHOSTED BY NEIMA ABDULAHI AND DC YOUNG FLYATLANTA’S RYAN CAMERON PRESENTED WITH THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD[New York, NY – June 1, 2018] – On Thursday, May 31st at Atlanta’s Buckhead Theater, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global…
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SiriusXM Celebrates Black Music Month with Specials
Black Music Month 2018: Celebrate with specials across SiriusXMSiriusXM celebrates the sounds and artists of Black Music Month with special programming across multiple channels. […]
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Kick Off OTR II Tour in Cardiff, Wales
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Kick Off OTR II Tour in Cardiff, WalesBeyoncé and JAY-Z kicked off their OTR II tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. They performed hits like “Drunk in Love,” “’Forever Young,” and more. Beyoncé also performed a beautiful rendition of Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect.”Check out the pictures and fan footage below:https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjsf9PPF250/?taken-by=ontheruntourinfo
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NAB STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GEOFFREY STARKS TO FCC
NAB STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GEOFFREY STARKS TO FCCWASHINGTON, DC — In response to the nomination of Geoffrey Starks to fill the FCC seat currently occupied by Mignon Clyburn, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:“NAB strongly supports President Trump’s selection of Geoffrey Starks to a seat on the Federal Communications…
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SoundExchange and SiriusXM Settle Case
SoundExchange and SiriusXM Settle Case SoundExchange is the organization at the center of digital music, developing solutions to benefit the entire music industry. SoundExchange and SiriusXM have settled their litigation surrounding outstanding claims from January 2007 through December 2017 in exchange for a lump sum payment of $150 million. Commenting on the settlement, SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe said:We are happy…
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STATEMENT FROM SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. REGARDING THE NIELSEN’S COMPANY DECISION
STATEMENT FROM SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. REGARDING THE NIELSEN’S COMPANY DECISION“Earlier this week, Spanish Broadcasting System, the owner and operator of 17 radio stations serving the top Hispanic markets throughout the United States for over 30 years, received disconcerting news from The Nielsen Company. Nielsen announced its intention to make sweeping, retroactive changes to its…
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Byron Allen Talks about his Journey from Teenaged Comedian to Buying the Weather Channel (video)
Without question, being a black male entrepreneur is incredibly challenging. It’s a consistent uphill battle not just against racism but also against our own people at times. You have got to have the ambition of a beast and twice the level of motivation and uncompromising vision. […]
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Don’t expect NBA Finals winner to go to White House
Lebron James says neither his team nor Golden State will travel to White House after winning NBA ChampionshipCavs and Warriors pass on White House visit.Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been battling in the NBA Finals, but both stars agreed on Tuesday that whichever team wins the championship…
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Migos Performs Surprise Concert at EA Play in Hollywood
Migos Performs Surprise Concert at EA Play in HollywoodGrammy-nominated hip hop music group Migos is performing a surprise concert tonight at EA PLAY 2018 in Hollywood at 7 pm PT at the Hollywood Palladium. The trio, who are known for their blockbuster hits, “MotorSport,” “Walk It Talk,” “Stir Fry” surprised thousands of fans at Electronic Arts’ annual…
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Migos To Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award At 31st Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
Migos To Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award At 31st Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 21st In Los Angeles The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publirs (ASCAP) will host its 31st annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles. ASCAP will honor Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop…
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J Prince Speaks On Drake, Birdman & His Upcoming Memoir ‘Respect’ On The Breakfast Club
J Prince Speaks On Drake, Birdman & His Upcoming Memoir On The Breakfast Club Having just released his memoir, The Art & Science of Respect, J Prince stopped by The Breakfast Club to drop gems in-between the exciting stories of his own experiences while in the rap game.Sitting with the Breakfast Club, Prince talks about…
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The Living Legends Foundations, ® Inc Kicks Off June, Black Music Month With Inspiring Digital Series “And The Beat Goes…#The Life Remix”
The Living Legends Foundations, ® Inc Kicks Off June, Black Music Month With Inspiring Digital Series “And The Beat Goes. . .The Life Remix”June 4, 2018 (LOS ANGELES, CA) – As June kicks off Black Music Month the Living Legends Foundation ,® Inc (LLF) is recognizing the ‘behind the music’ industry alumni whose careers were…
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NE-YO AND DIGGY SIMMONS ATTEND INTERACTIVE POP-UP “LIFE COACH” IN NEW YORK CITY
NE-YO AND DIGGY SIMMONS ATTEND INTERACTIVE POP-UP “LIFE COACH” IN NEW YORK CITY[caption id="attachment_194460" align="alignnone" width="1024"] (L to R) Diggy Simmons, Sheila E, Ne-Yo Photos by BFA[/caption]Last night, Platinum recording artist and entertainer artist Ne-Yo and industry newcomer Diggy Simmons attended the “Life Coach” Launch an interactive pop-up in New York City. Ne-Yo and Diggy…
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Jeff Uzi D Anderson Exits WBAV/WPEG
We heard from OM and industry vet Jeff Anderson who informed us of the following:”I am no longer Operations Manager for Beasley Charlotte’s WBAV 101.9 and WPEG Power 98. I am thankful to Bill Schoening, Justin Chase, and the Beasley Family for their support and the opportunity to reenergize their stations. This has been an…
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Jermaine Dupri Releases Curated Playlist “So So Def 25.”
Certified Classics Releases Jermaine Dupri Curated Playlist. Sony Music’s Certified Classics, Legacy Recording’s division for the celebration of Sony Music’s Hip Hop and R&B catalogue releases the Jermaine Dupri curated playlist So So Def 25 to celebrate the iconic Atlanta-based hip-hop label So So Def’s 25th anniversary.The Jermaine Dupri curated playlist includes several So So…
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PENNIES FROM KEVIN: Addiction Explored with American Addiction Center Interview
Addiction is my course of study and something I have always been very interested in. I myself have an addiction that I admit during this podcast.I, like most other people, have family members who have had addictions and I’ve seen how drastically people change when in the throes of what is often called a brain…
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Why Radio Programmers (PDs) Curse Record Reps Out
So as of late, I’ve gotten several calls, texts, emails as well as seen posts on socials from record reps who have been distressed because they have been cussed out by the program directors of urban radio stations. If they have not been cussed out, they state the PD has gone off on them. This…
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STAGE 13 SHOWCASES SHORT FORM SCRIPTED, UNSCRIPTED SERIES AT EMMY FYC EVENT
STAGE 13 SHOWCASES SHORT FORM SCRIPTED, UNSCRIPTED SERIES AT EMMY FYC EVENT Creators, Cast and Producers of “Snatchers,” “I Love Bekka & Lucy” and “Independent” Discuss Storytelling, Authenticity and Diversity in Short Form Series EventStage 13, the fearless, original premium digital content brand that is a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks, hosted it’s 2018 EMMY…