The New Easy 106.5 Launches in Jacksonville
The new Easy 106.5 (WEZI) launched in Jacksonville, Florida featuring adult contemporary hits from Hall & Oates, Lionel Richie, and Elton John.
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Cumulus Media Appoints Mary G. Berner as New CEO
Cumulus Media appoints Mary G. Berner as new CEO, replacing founder Lew Dickey amid company struggles and declining stock prices.
Trevor Noah Made His Debut on the Daily Show and He Did Pretty Good
Radio Facts: If you have been living under a rock, you may not have noticed that Jon Stewart has left the Daily Show and a
Urban World Film Festival: Hot 97’s Coverage
Hot 97's team covered the Urban World Film Festival red carpet, interviewing Tyrese, Raven Simone, Sway and other top entertainers and filmmakers.
Big Boi & Phantogram on New Music and Outkast
Big Boi and Phantagram discuss their new Big Grams album on The Breakfast Club. The trio talks new music direction while addressing Outkast reunion questions.
First Lady at Global Citizen Festival NYC
Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in NY, stealing the show alongside stars like Beyonc� and Ariana Grande.
Gregory Porter Joins Blue Note “Jazz at Sea”
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter joins an all-star lineup for Blue Note's inaugural jazz cruise aboard Queen Mary 2 in October 2015.
Sax Man Wilton Felder Passes
Crusaders saxophonist Wilton Felder died September 27, 2015. The founding member helped pioneer jazz-rock fusion and played bass on Jackson 5's hit.
Sister Sledge to Perform in Philadelphia Amid Family Dispute
Sister Sledge is set to perform in Philadelphia for the Papal visit, but only three of four original sisters will take the stage due to
RL Talks Kicked Out of NEXT, R&B Fraternity, Checks
RL opens up about being kicked out of R&B group NEXT, his bankruptcy filing, and how the viral 'Why You Lying' meme extended his fame.
Janet Jackson Gives Us BURNITUP! Featuring Missy Elliot
Janet Jackson releases new collaboration BURNITUP featuring Missy Elliott during her UNBREAKABLE tour. The audio stream showcases the longtime friends' latest musical partnership.
Circle of Sisters Welcomes Celebrity Chefs
Circle of Sisters welcomes celebrity chefs including R&B star Bobby Brown, Pat Neely, and Melba Wilson to NYC's largest expo for women of color.
Coco Brother Signs Deal with Phoenix’s Only Black Station
Cory 'Coco Brother' Condrey's Radio Condrey network partners with Gospel 860 AM in Phoenix to launch 'The Weekend' show, supporting the only black-owned station in
Derek Ferguson Appointed COO of REVOLT Media & TV
Derek Ferguson joins REVOLT Media & TV as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 30 years of experience from Combs Enterprises and Bad Boy Records.
Hot 97, WBLS, FOX 5 Team Up for “After Empire”
Hot 97 and WBLS 107.5 team up with FOX 5 for 'After Empire,' a weekly series recapping the hit show with celebrity guests and live
LOOK! It’s D.L. Hughley and LaDawn Black
D.L. Hughley visited Baltimore's Magic 95.9FM for a special listener event hosted by LaDawn Black. The memorable event brought together two popular radio personalities.
KXT 91.7 FM Dallas/Ft. Worth Joins VuHaus
KXT 91.7 FM Dallas joins VuHaus, a network of public radio stations offering exclusive artist videos and live performances. The collaboration expands music discovery.
A Tribe Called Quest: 25 Years Remastered Re-Release
A Tribe Called Quest celebrates 25 years of their debut album People's Instinctive Travels with a remastered re-release featuring new remixes from today's hip-hop artists.
“Straight Outta Compton” Writer on MSNBC’s “The Docket”
Straight Outta Compton screenwriter S. Leigh Savidge appeared on MSNBC's The Docket to discuss similarities between Death Row Records and Fox's Empire TV series.
NFLPA Launches Groundbreaking Media Company for Athletes
NFL Players Association launches ACE Media, a groundbreaking content company featuring exclusive programming from 1,800+ active players. The new venture partners with BET Networks, Bleacher
TIDAL Named Official Livestream Partner for World Meeting of Families
TIDAL becomes official livestreaming partner for World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015, featuring performances by Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli, and others.
Nielsen Report Highlights Growth of Affluent Black Consumers
Nielsen's new report reveals African-American consumers are increasingly affluent and educated, with households earning $75K+ driving growth across multiple industries and outpacing other demographics in
University of Louisville Awards Muhammad Ali Grawemeyer
Muhammad Ali received the inaugural Grawemeyer Spirit Award from University of Louisville with a $100,000 honorarium. The award recognizes individuals whose impact aligns with making
McDonald’s Gospel Tour at Taste of Soul
McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour joins the 10th Annual Taste of Soul Festival featuring Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, and other top gospel artists.
Elroy Smith Praises Tom Joyner’s Community Work
Radio Operations Manager Elroy Smith praises Tom Joyner's exceptional community engagement, highlighting his personal interactions with fans at Greenville events.