Universal Music Group Names EVP of Public Affairs
Universal Music Group appoints Eric Berman as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, bringing over a decade of music industry experience from Kekst and Company
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Diddy on The Breakfast Club: Black Dream & Big Announcement
Sean Diddy Combs visits The Breakfast Club to discuss his new music project, a return to his Puff Daddy roots, and living the Black American
Jessica R. Herrera-Flanigan Joins NAB TV Board of Directors
Jessica R. Herrera-Flanigan, Univision's Executive VP of Government Relations, joins the NAB TV Board of Directors effective immediately.
Lorenzo Thomas is Making Big Noise in Radio with New Station
Radio veteran Lorenzo 'Ice-Tea' Thomas celebrates success of his new station Live from the Mia, which launched on Super Bowl Sunday and quickly climbed streaming
Portland’s opbmusic Joins the VuHaus Network
Oregon Public Broadcasting's opbmusic joins the VuHaus network alongside stations like KCRW, KEXP, and WFUV. The partnership will showcase Portland's thriving music scene through live
Spike Lee Releases Chi-Raq Trailer
Spike Lee releases controversial Chi-Raq trailer, a modern adaptation of ancient Greek play addressing Chicago's violence through women's movement.
Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride HBCU Scholarship
The Tom Joyner Foundation launches a Full Ride scholarship program covering all expenses for students attending HBCUs in 2016. The scholarship includes tuition, room and
Tom Joyner Sells Mansion for Double the Price Paid
Tom Joyner sold his South Florida mansion for $21 million, doubling his 2004 investment of $10.6 million. The 9,764-square-foot oceanfront property netted the radio host
Andra Day to Perform at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Gala
Andra Day will perform at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's 27th Annual Awards Gala on November 16, 2015. The black-tie event aims to raise over
All Def Digital Surpasses One Million YouTube Subscribers
All Def Digital crosses one million YouTube subscribers, tripling their base in under a year. The Russell Simmons co-founded network focuses on hip-hop culture and
Toyota & VH1 Save Music Program at LaPlace Elementary
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music awarded LaPlace Elementary a $30,000 grant to restore instrumental music education after a decade-long absence. Santigold performed at the
Lucian George Forms UMG Executive Management Board
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge announces formation of Executive Management Board and international restructure to strengthen global operations across 60 countries.
Sony Music & Artist Legacy Group Joint Venture
Sony Music Entertainment and Artist Legacy Group announce a groundbreaking joint venture for comprehensive artist brand management services. The partnership will focus on licensing, branding
IndiMusic.tv Launches E-Commerce Channel on Amazon Fire TV
IndiMusic.tv launches e-commerce channel on Amazon Fire TV with one-click purchasing via remote. Artists can now monetize music videos directly.
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Presenters
The 2015 National Radio Hall of Fame announces prestigious presenters for their November 5 induction ceremony, featuring industry legends honoring radio personalities like Elvis Duran
Retired WBLS Radio Legend Vaughn Harper Honored in NYC
Retired WBLS radio legend Vaughn Harper was honored at a surprise event in NYC, hosted by industry veterans and attended by notable figures including DJ
Janet Jackson Thanks Her Team for Number 1 Album
Janet Jackson celebrates her #1 album 'Unbreakable' with heartfelt thanks to her team and fans. The R&B legend's strategic comeback through Rhythm Nation Records and
Sarah Stennett & Len Blavatnik Launch Music Venture
Music manager Sarah Stennett partners with Len Blavatnik's Access Industries to launch First Access Entertainment, a new joint venture focused on talent development and representation
RLJ Entertainment Crime Thriller Starring John Travolta
RLJ Entertainment releases Criminal Activities starring John Travolta on November 20th. The thriller follows four friends who must kidnap a rival's family member to pay
SNL’s Sasheer Zamata Named ACLU Ambassador for Women’s Rights
SNL's Sasheer Zamata joins the ACLU as celebrity ambassador for women's rights, focusing on gender equality and discrimination issues.
BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and Vevo Unite Musicians
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge partners with Vevo to distribute over 200 performances globally. The collaboration brings stripped-back artist performances to Vevo's 12 billion monthly
Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2015 Features Star-Studded Lineup
Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2015 featured Kendrick Lamar, Future, Big Sean, Fetty Wap, and Meek Mill at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The star-studded hip-hop concert included surprise
YouTube Music Premium: Ad-Free Streaming Service
YouTube launches Red, a $9.99 monthly subscription service offering ad-free videos, offline viewing, and background play. The service includes YouTube Music app for enhanced music
Jimmy Fallon Inducts The Roots at Philly Walk of Fame
Jimmy Fallon will personally induct his Tonight Show house band The Roots into the Philadelphia Walk of Fame's Class of 2015 at a special gala
Janet Jackson Apologizes for Unbreakable Tour Video Removals
Janet Jackson apologized to fans after her legal team removed Unbreakable World Tour videos from Instagram accounts, promising to allow short clips while protecting longer