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ASCAP and Radio Music License Committee Sign Agreement
ASCAP and the Radio Music License Committee announced a five-year agreement setting rates for over 10,000 commercial radio stations through 2021.
Shazam Announces Integration with Snapchat
Shazam partners with Snapchat to enable music recognition directly within the app. Users can now identify songs by pressing and holding the camera screen.
Micheal Baisden Picks up Another Station for Return to Radio
Michael Baisden returns to radio as afternoon drive host on KISS 104.1 FM Atlanta starting January 16, 2017. The influential radio personality will syndicate his
NAB Innovation Challenges for Local Broadcast Funding
The National Association of Broadcasters launches $200,000 innovation challenges with Knight Foundation to support local broadcast news projects and help stations adapt to changing media
RCA INSPIRATION NOMINATED FOR 2017 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
RCA Inspiration earned two 2017 NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Gospel Album. Gospel legends Donnie McClurkin and Fred Hammond were honored for their chart-topping
African American Film Critics Name Moonlight Top Film of 2016
The African American Film Critics Association named Moonlight the top film of 2016, with Queen Sugar winning best TV show. Denzel Washington and Ruth Negga
LeBron James Named SI Sportsperson of the Year
LeBron James was honored as Sports Illustrated's 2016 Sportsperson of the Year at a star-studded Brooklyn ceremony featuring Jay Z's tribute speech and Kendrick Lamar's
WGCI’s LiI Durk’s Christmas Takeover
WGCI partners with Lil Durk for Christmas Takeover giveaway, helping Chicago families with gifts and bills through Mountain Dew sponsorship.
CES 2017 Welcomes 50,000 Tech Professionals
CES 2017 will draw 50,000 international tech professionals from 150 countries to Las Vegas January 5-8. Eureka Park features 600+ startups from 33 countries.
Citi Concert Series: Pharrell Williams on Today
Pharrell Williams performed live at Rockefeller Center as part of the Citi Concert Series on TODAY. The December 9th show offered fans exclusive access and
Taraji P Henson’s White Hot Holidays TV Special Pics
Taraji P. Henson's FOX holiday special featured performances by Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo and other hip-hop stars at Beverly Hills' Saban Theatre.
PANDORA PRESENTS: JOHN LEGEND
John Legend performed an exclusive Pandora concert celebrating his new album Darkness and Light. The intimate NYC show featured hits including Academy Award-winning 'Glory.'
Lionsgate Completes $4.4 Billion Acquisition of Starz
Lionsgate completes its $4.4 billion acquisition of Starz, creating a major entertainment powerhouse with 25 million subscribers and a 16,000-title library.
Warner Music Group Reports Strong Financial Growth for 2016
Warner Music Group reported 9.4% revenue growth and $30 million net income for fiscal 2016, driven by 21% digital revenue growth and strong performance across
Investors Interested in Entertainment Stocks
Major entertainment stocks including Disney, Fox, Comcast and CBS are attracting investor interest as the global media industry approaches $2.14 trillion valuation by 2020.
Netflix Reports 30M Members Using Movies and TV
Netflix research reveals 30 million members globally pair movies with TV shows during binge-watching breaks. 59% of viewers take 3-day pauses between series, with 61%
Radio Stations Accused of Illegal Music Cartel
Global Music Rights files federal antitrust lawsuit against 10,000+ US radio stations, alleging they formed an illegal cartel to underpay songwriters.
J. Anthony Brown Lands New Gig
Radio personality J. Anthony Brown joins Sheryl Underwood Radio after his controversial exit from the Tom Joyner Morning Show due to contract disputes.
The Recording Academy Releases 2017 Grammy Nominees Album
The Recording Academy and Atlantic Records release the 2017 Grammy Nominees album featuring the year's biggest nominated tracks. Album proceeds benefit Grammy Museum Foundation and
Heritage WUFO in Buffalo Gets Signal on the FM Dial
Heritage radio station WUFO in Buffalo launches FM simulcast at 107-FM after 56 years on AM dial. The historic Black radio station will now broadcast
CBS RADIO PHOENIX MAKES ON-AIR PERSONALITY CHANGES
CBS Radio Phoenix announces major on-air changes with Natasha Castles joining The Morning Mess on LIVE 101.5 and Jeana Shepard becoming night host on KMLE
Live Nation Expands Festival Portfolio in Australia
Live Nation Entertainment acquires 51% of Secret Sounds Group, adding Australia's iconic Splendour in the Grass and Falls Music festivals to its global portfolio of
Beasley Broadcast Group Seeks Talent
Beasley Media Group announces multiple openings for radio talent including on-air announcers, board operators, and IT managers at urban stations.
BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors Kim Burrell
BMI honors gospel superstars Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp at the 18th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music ceremony in Atlanta on January 14, 2017.