SZA Announces ‘CTRL’ Tour Dates
SZA announces CTRL tour dates starting next month in Richmond, VA and ending in December in St. Louis. The tour features Chicago's Rayvn Lenae and
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Music Consumption Surges in 2017 Despite Album Decline
Music consumption surged 9.9% in 2017 despite album sales dropping 13.9%. Streaming dominated with 179.8 billion audio streams, up 58.5% from 2016.
Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild ‘N Out’ Breaks Records
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out breaks MTV records with highest-rated unscripted episode in over two years, featuring Chance the Rapper as guest captain.
Kelly Mac Hired at Beasley Media
Kelly Mac joins WBAV/V101.9-FM in Charlotte as Midday Host and Music Director, starting July 10, 2017. The experienced radio personality returns to the Carolinas after
Damian Marley Releases ROAR Video, Announces Tour
Damian Marley releases video for ROAR and announces Stony Hill Fall US Tour. The Grammy-winning reggae artist's new album drops July 21st via Republic Records.
BeyoncοΏ½ Launches BEYGOOD4BURUNDI to Combat Water Crisis
BeyoncοΏ½ launches BEYGOOD4BURUNDI with UNICEF to provide safe water to vulnerable children in Burundi, where nearly half the population lacks access to clean water.
Calvin Harris’ New Album is Out Now!
Calvin Harris releases his new album featuring 19 top artists including Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Future, and Ariana Grande. The star-studded project is available now.
Bryson Tiller’s True to Self Physical Release
Bryson Tiller's Billboard No. 1 album True to Self is now available in physical format with unique film canister packaging and exclusive photos.
Usain Bolt, Kevin Hart Launch PokerStars #GameOn Challenge
Olympic champion Usain Bolt and comedian Kevin Hart launch PokerStars' #GameOn social media challenge, competing in battles of wit leading to a live poker showdown.
Cassius Launches “CASSIUS Life” Franchise Series
iOne Digital launches CASSIUS Life video franchise featuring Detroit rapper Dej Loaf. The five-part series offers intimate glimpses into Black culture influencers and trendsetters.
Rev Run & Justine Simmons at ESSENCE Fest 2023
Hip hop legend Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons will speak at ESSENCE Festival's AT&T stage in a fireside chat with Holly Robinson Peete about
BET Networks Announces Leadership Structure Changes
BET Networks announces major leadership restructuring with Michael D. Armstrong as General Manager and new appointments for Jeanine Liburd and Donna Blackman.
Motown to Release DETROIT Soundtrack Inspired by the Film
Motown Records releases Detroit Official Soundtrack featuring The Roots' new song 'It Ain't Fair' and classic Motown artists. The album captures the sound of 1967
BMI Stage at Lollapalooza Features Six Emerging Music Acts
BMI Stage at Lollapalooza showcases six emerging acts including MAX, Michael Blume, and Stanaj on August 3rd. The lineup features diverse genres from pop-soul to
JUMANJI: Welcome To The Jungle’ Official Trailer
Four teenagers get trapped in a video game and become avatars played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in this Jumanji
Halle Berry Opens Empowerment Stage at ESSENCE Fest
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry will open the Empowerment Experience Stage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on June 30.
Terrence J to Host New MTV Comedy Series ‘Safeword’
Terrence J hosts MTV's new comedy series 'SafeWord' premiering July 13, featuring Kevin Hart, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, and more celebrities in roast-style games.
Westwood One, NextRadio: On-Air Radio Audience Reporting
Westwood One partners with NextRadio to launch the first interactive audience measurement tool for FM radio, enabling advertisers to track campaign ROI and listener engagement
Soul Man Sam Moore & The Blues Brothers
Grammy winner Sam Moore joins Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi for a special Blues Brothers performance of 'Soul Man' on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, celebrating
Former VIBE Writer Suing “All Eyez on Me” for Plagiarism
A former Vibe writer, Kevin Powell, who wrote many of the stories and headlines for the late Tupac Shakur in the magazine is suing the
Hip Hop Mogul Dame Dash Announces New Network
Hip-hop mogul Dame Dash launches Dash Diabetes Network on August 7, 2017, featuring ten episodes focused on diabetes education and wellness through entertainment.
‘RARE’ Orlando 2017 Lineup Announced
RARE Orlando 2017 lineup announced featuring headliners Travis Scott and Carnage, with guests Zhu, Lil Dicky, and Super Duper Kyle performing at Central Florida.
Carl Conner Funeral Informaton
Radio broadcasting veteran Carl Conner Sr. passed away June 23rd after 47 years in the industry. His funeral service will be held July 8, 2017
Jussie Smollett’s HIV/AIDS Fundraising Efforts
Jussie Smollett leveraged his $20,000 donation into $40,000 for the Black AIDS Institute, demonstrating his commitment to HIV/AIDS activism beyond his Empire fame.
Sunni Joins The Joe Clair Morning Show On WPGC 95.5
WPGC 95.5 announces Sunni joins the Joe Clair Morning Show as the popular midday host transitions to mornings at Washington DC's legendary urban radio station.