SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange reaches historic $3 billion milestone in digital royalties paid to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The achievement highlights explosive growth in digital
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UMG Names Jay Frank to Lead Playlist Marketing
Universal Music Group names Jay Frank as Senior VP of Global Streaming Marketing to lead playlist strategy and streaming analytics for UMG artists.
SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange announces it has paid over $3 billion in digital royalties to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The milestone highlights explosive growth in
NUVOtv Boxing Finale with Roy Jones Jr.
NUVOtv announces Roy Jones Jr. will headline the KNOCKOUT season finale at Foxwoods Resort Casino on August 16, 2015, facing William Bailey for the main
Radio Personality Jim Lynam Suffers Unexpected Death
Radio host Jim Lynam of WFXF-FM/103.9 The Fox and former Q101 Morning Fix personality died Tuesday at age 42 from sudden aortic dissection during emergency
Chicago’s Historic Skyscraper at 230 N. Michigan
Slick Rick and Bleachers headlined epic Lollapalooza after-parties at Chicago's Hard Rock Hotel in 2015, delivering legendary performances that had crowds wrapped around the block.
Nielsen: Radio’s Reach with Black & Hispanic Consumers
Nielsen data shows Black and Hispanic radio audiences have grown 5% and 11% respectively since 2011, now representing 29.3% of all listeners. Combined, these groups
Allstate Donates $200K to Tom Joyner Foundation
Allstate will donate up to $200,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation through their Quotes for Education program to support HBCU students with scholarships.
MIX 96.5 LAUNCHES NEW MORNING SHOW
CBS Radio's Mix 96.5 Houston launches new morning show featuring Dave, Mahoney & DK on September 14th as the station celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Travis Scott Arrested at Lollapalooza for Stage Rush
Travis Scott was arrested at Lollapalooza after encouraging fans to storm the stage. His performance lasted only 5 minutes before police intervention.
Aunt Believes Nick Gordon Involved in Bobbi Kristina’s Death
Bobbi Kristina Brown's aunt Leolah publicly accused Nick Gordon and family member Pat of involvement in her niece's death after walking out of funeral services.
Groups Unite Against Radio Performance Tax
Diverse organizations including NOBEL/Women, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce join Free Radio Alliance to oppose performance tax on radio stations.
SCOTT SHANNON and WCBS-FM are in Agreement
WCBS-FM 101.1 has signed legendary broadcaster Scott Shannon to a new multi-year contract to continue hosting morning drive. Since 2014, his show has grown the
Sydney Reising Creative Welcomes DJ Jasmine Chess
DJ Jasmine Chess, granddaughter of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess, joins Sydney Reising Creative. She spins for top brands like Alexander McQueen and VOGUE.
Jill Scott on Still Loving Bill Cosby
Jill Scott opens up about her complex feelings toward Bill Cosby during a candid Breakfast Club interview. The R&B star discusses disappointment and love while
Watch Jay Pharoah Impersonate Nicki Minaj & Drake
SNL's Jay Pharoah hilariously impersonates Nicki Minaj and Drake reacting to the Meek Mill beef, leaving Sway and Heather B in stitches during this comedy
Miguel Talks Non-Conformity and Biracial Identity
Miguel discusses his biracial identity struggles and new album #WildHeart in a candid V103 interview with Big Tigger, touching on individuality and growing up.
Master P’s New Reality Show Coming Soon
Master P is launching a new family reality show called Family Empire. The hip-hop mogul joins the growing reality TV trend with this upcoming series.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK Founder Launches BLACK GIRLS LEAD Conf
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! founder Beverly Bond launches the inaugural BLACK GIRLS LEAD Conference at Barnard College, hosting 64 teen leaders from around the world for
ReverbNation Launches EchoMusic App for Artists
ReverbNation launches EchoMusic, a free mobile app for discovering new artists across Hip-Hop, R&B, and other genres before they hit mainstream.
Petition Calls for Funkmaster Flex to Resign from Hot 97
A Change.org petition demands Funkmaster Flex resign from Hot 97 after failing to deliver promised Meek Mill diss track response to Drake. Over 6,000 fans
Tyrese – If Smith, Thicke, or Timberlake Sang ‘Shame’
Tyrese speaks out about radio format discrimination, noting white R&B artists like Sam Smith get mainstream play while he's limited to urban formats despite his
Have You Seen the New Trailer for EMPIRE Season 2?
The new EMPIRE Season 2 trailer reveals Lucious in jail while Cookie takes control. NeYo joins the cast and music team for the hit Fox
Big Boi on Reinvention, New Music & OutKast Reunion
Big Boi discusses potential OutKast reunion album plans and his latest music projects in exclusive V-103 interview at Atlanta car show.
Joe Jackson Suffers Stroke in Brazil
Joe Jackson, patriarch of the Jackson family, suffered a stroke while visiting Brazil to celebrate his 87th birthday. He's hospitalized in intensive care at Albert
