iHeartMedia Appoints Gabe Fleet as EVP of Business Affairs
iHeartMedia names Gabe Fleet as EVP of Business Affairs and Chief Music Licensing Counsel, effective January 2021. Fleet will lead strategic music industry partnerships.
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Micheal Baisden Leaving Radio
Michael Baisden announces departure from radio at year-end, leaving his 30-station syndicated show to focus on digital platform with 4 million followers.
Andrew Davis Appointed EVP and Global Chief Human Resources
Sony Music Entertainment appointed Andrew Davis as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 2021. Davis brings Fortune 500 experience from
Music Industry Veteran Sarah Landy Joins Lowly.
Music industry veteran Sarah Landy has been named Vice President of independent label Lowly., bringing her extensive experience from AWAL where she worked with artists
Man Nearly Dies Playing Russian Roulette (VIDEO)
Man nearly kills himself playing Russian roulette with a loaded gun in shocking viral video. Friend's commentary captures the dangerous stunt gone wrong.
SyncFloor Expands Team with Addition of David Rojas
SyncFloor hires David Rojas to lead business development. The music industry veteran brings 15+ years of experience in sync, brand partnerships, and independent music.
EXPLAINED: Radio FactsTop 10 Best Black DJs for 2020
RadioFacts reveals the Top 10 Best Black DJs for 2020 based on industry respect and craft mastery. List determined by asking industry professionals who they
Kevin Liles Joins Gibson Brands as Newest Board Member
Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment and former Def Jam president, joins Gibson Brands' Board of Directors, bringing 30+ years of music industry experience to
Liz Morentin Named Head of Marketing at Ingrooves
Industry veteran Liz Morentin has been appointed Head of Marketing and Communications at Ingrooves Music Group, a leading independent music distribution company.
DARF TV Chats with Emmy Winner Britt Matt
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Britt Matt discusses her Hollywood journey from Chicago to LA. Known for shows like Marlon and AP Bio, she shares her path
Sinbad’s Kids Update on His Health After Stroke
Sinbad's children Paige and Royce provide a health update on their father's stroke recovery. The comedian remains hospitalized but is making progress.
KCRW Announces New Co-Hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW announces Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez as new co-hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic, marking the first time two hosts will lead the flagship music
Charlamagne Tha God Extends iHeart Deal, Gets Promotion
Charlamagne Tha God extends his iHeart deal for 5 years, becomes Senior Creative Officer, and launches Black Effect Podcast Network with 51% ownership.
David Bowie Limited Edition Picture Disc Now Available
David Bowie's 1967 self-titled debut album is being released as a limited edition picture disc for the first time on January 29th via Deram Records.
Black Comedians Adapt and Thrive Amid COVID-19 Challenges
Black comedians overcame major challenges during COVID-19, adapting to club closures and canceled tours through digital platforms and creative content.
MEAN OLE LION MEDIA Launches Lifestyle Podcast Platform with
Mean Ole Lion Media launched six lifestyle podcasts including Umi Says, hosted by Yasiin Bey's mother Sheron Smith-bey, featuring interviews with celebrity mothers.
Most Requested Black Christmas Songs
Radio DJ reveals the most requested Black Christmas songs based on years of experience playing holiday music. Features classics from Jackson 5, Nat King Cole,
School Board Member’s Stance on Racism Unclear
School board member struggles to answer whether they are pro-racist or anti-racist in viral video. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing racism in educational
Conservative Commentator Stacy Washington Promoted
Conservative commentator Stacy Washington gets promoted to weeknight host on SiriusXM Patriot channel 125. Her show 'Stacy on the Right' will air 9pm-12am ET starting
YouTube Originals: 30 Days With Why Don’t We
YouTube Originals launches '30 Days With' documentary series featuring Why Don't We, Ryan Garcia, and Japanese creators. The multi-episode format premieres December 9.
Sony/ATV Promotes Sarah Lockhart to Head of A&R in the UK
Sony/ATV Music Publishing promotes Sarah Lockhart to Head of A&R for UK division. She leads a 12-person team and has signed artists like Aitch and
IDK Drops New “2 Cents” Single And Video
IDK releases new single '2 Cents' with music video via Warner Records. The track features blistering 808s and addresses fame's challenges.
Charm La’donna Releases “Westside” Single & Video
Rising Compton rapper Charm La'Donna releases new single and music video for 'Westside' today, adding her empowered voice to West Coast hip-hop canon.
Kash Doll & DJ Infamous – Bad Azz Feat. Mulatto & Benny
Kash Doll and DJ Infamous drop new single 'Bad Azz' featuring Mulatto and Benny The Butcher via Republic Records, showcasing confident bars over throwback beats.
SFERA EBBASTA’s Famoso Album Out Now
Italy's biggest rapper Sfera Ebbasta releases his fourth album FAMOSO, featuring collaborations with J Balvin, Future, and Offset. The 13-track international debut follows his billion-stream