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Amplified Voices TV, Black Star Network, and Digital Media Partners Successfully Deliver Nationwide Coverage of “All Roads Lead to the South Rally”

Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 19, 202600

Amplified Voices TV today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking cooperative media initiative surrounding the “All Roads Lead to the South Rally,” presented in partnership

Music Business News

Reggaetón Pioneer El General Reignites World Cup Spirit

Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 19, 202600

Maxi PriestLegendary Panamanian artist and reggaetón pioneer El General (Edgardo Franco), whose groundbreaking fusion of reggae en español, dancehall, and Latin rhythms helped shape the

Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing UK Signs Superstar Songwriter and Producer MNEK To Global Deal

Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 27, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 19, 2026May 27, 202600

Today, Sony Music Publishing UK (SMP UK) announced a new worldwide publishing agreement with globally renowned songwriter, producer and artist MNEK, which will include future

Music Business News

Connoisseur Clears FCC Hurdle in Bay Area Station Buyout

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

For broadcasters, this is another clear sign that ownership limits are under pressure at the FCC, and Connoisseur Media is acting like the rules may

Music Business News

Mediaco Digital Revenue Surges to Half of Q1 Sales

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

MediaCo’s latest quarter matters to publishers, songwriters, and rights holders because the company’s revenue mix has shifted sharply toward digital, even as its audio business

Music Business News

Disney+ and Hulu Expand Global Livestream Access to Major Festivals

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

For publishers, songwriters and rights holders, the real news here is simple: three of Live Nation’s biggest festivals are getting wider digital reach at the

Music Business News

Spotify Retires Viral Charts, Pushes Users to Viral Hits Playlist

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

Spotify has shut down its Viral 50 charts, and that matters for anyone watching how songs break, circulate and get surfaced on the platform. The

Regional News

Cleveland Marathon Brings Traffic Changes This Weekend

News DeskMay 15, 2026

by News DeskMay 15, 202600

The Cleveland Marathon will impact traffic patterns and road access across the city this weekend, requiring residents and commuters to plan alternate routes. News 5

Music Business News

Urban One Reports Revenue Decline in First Quarter

Radio Facts StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 202600

Urban One reported a difficult first quarter for 2026, with revenue falling across every major division. Net revenue dropped to $77.7 million, down 15.8% from

Reviewed

Sumner County Considers Elementary School Boundary Changes

News DeskMay 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 202600

Sumner County school officials are exploring potential rezoning that could reshape elementary school attendance boundaries across the Tennessee district. According to WKRN News 2 ABC,

Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing Wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards

Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 27, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 27, 202600

Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters were celebrated with top honors at the 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards, held on May 12 in Los Angeles, CA. Sony Music Publishing

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Streetsboro Infrastructure Project Faces Major Delay

News DeskMay 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 202600

A key Ohio Department of Transportation infrastructure project in Streetsboro has encountered significant obstacles that could impact the community’s development timeline. News 5 Cleveland (WEWS

Ye Ordered to Pay Six Figures for Uncleared Sample at Stadium Listening Party

News DeskMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 2026May 13, 202600

A Los Angeles jury has ruled against Ye in a copyright infringement case that carries serious implications for how artists handle samples at public events,

BMI

Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards

Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 26, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 26, 202605

PAUL ANKA HONORED AS A BMI ICON AT THE 2026 BMI POP AWARDS“luther” Named BMI Pop Song of the Year;Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Each

BMI

BMI Announces Lineup for the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza 2026

Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 26, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 13, 2026May 26, 202601

BMI is thrilled to share the lineup for the 20th Anniversary of the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2.

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Montgomery County Schools Face Major Budget Cuts

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202602

Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant budget reductions as the Maryland district grapples with a substantial county-wide financial deficit. NBC4 Washington reports that education

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Navy Warship Named After Cleveland City

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202603

The U.S. Navy’s USS Cleveland continues to honor the Ohio city’s legacy through its naval service, according to News 5 Cleveland (WEWS ABC). The warship

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Metro Chooses Bus Over Rail for Stadium

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202603

Washington Metro officials are recommending a new bus line instead of a rail station to serve the proposed stadium site, according to NBC4 Washington. The

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Atlanta EMTs Train Years for Hantavirus Outbreaks

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202606

Emergency medical teams in Atlanta have spent years preparing for the complex logistics of transporting patients infected with hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease,

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Virginia Launches Paid Family Medical Leave Benefits

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202605

Virginia workers will soon have access to paid time off for family emergencies and medical needs under a new state program that officially launches this

Music Publishing

Warner Chappell’s Guy Moot Makes History as First Publisher to Win U.k. Mits Award

News DeskMay 12, 2026May 25, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 2026May 25, 2026023

Warner Chappell Music co-chair and CEO Guy Moot will receive the U.K.’s Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in 2026, becoming the first music publisher to

Association of Music Offices Launches to Boost Local Us Music Ecosystems Nationwide

News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026028

Music Offices Unite to Build Local Industry Power Publishers and songwriters could see new business opportunities from a national effort designed to make local music

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FIFA World Cup Trophy Makes Dallas Area Stop

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202607

The iconic FIFA World Cup trophy made a rare appearance in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, giving local soccer fans and community members a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

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Smart Grocery Shopping Tips Combat Rising Food Costs

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202604

Consumer advocate Clark Howard shared essential money-saving strategies to help families stretch their grocery budgets amid persistent inflation. According to WSB-TV ABC 2 in Atlanta,

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Championship Trophy Arrives Via Helicopter in Charlotte

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202607

The 2026 Truist Championship trophy made a dramatic entrance into Charlotte via helicopter delivery, creating buzz around the upcoming golf tournament. According to WBTV CBS