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Angela Bassett on Bobbi Kristina’s Whitney Film Concerns
Angela Bassett discusses forgiving Bobbi Kristina's criticism of the Whitney Houston biopic and addresses the daughter's disappointment over not being cast to play her mother.
Cole Marks 10th Anniversary in Toronto
ole celebrated its 10th anniversary with a star-studded event in Toronto, featuring performances by Haley Reinhart and Tim Hicks plus industry executives.
Funeral Services Set for Civil Rights Activist
Funeral services for Constance D. Harper, Editor-in-Chief of Ohio's Call and Post newspaper and civil rights activist, will be held Saturday at Olivet Institutional Baptist
HFA’s Slingshot Service Aids TIDAL in U.S. Market Launch
HFA's Slingshot service partners with TIDAL to support the high-fidelity streaming platform's U.S. market launch with licensing and royalty management.
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Major Honor from BET
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts and BET Co-Founder, will be honored with the Breaking Barriers Award at the Thurgood Marshall College
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Breaking Barriers Award
BET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson will receive the Breaking Barriers Award at TMCF's 26th Annual Awards Gala on November 12, 2014 in Washington DC.
Al Sharpton’s 176-Pound Weight Loss
Rev Al Sharpton lost 176 pounds over 10 years, dropping from 305 to 129.6 pounds. The radio host credits skipping dinner and eating mainly salads
Steve Harvey Buys Wife White Rolls-Royce Phantom
Steve Harvey surprised his wife Marjorie with a $443,000 white Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe for her 50th birthday, showcasing his incredible success.
Universal Music Group Names New Executive
Universal Music Group names Michael Frey as President of Supply Chain & Media Services. The Sony DADC veteran will oversee UMG's global digital and physical
Public Radio Launches New Music Video Platform
Public radio stations launch Music X, a new video streaming platform featuring emerging artists. The service debuts at SXSW 2015 with stations like KCRW and
Sony Music Masterworks Signs Masterful Vocalist/Songwriter
Sony Music Masterworks signs vocalist Sachal to OKeh Records for his album Slow Motion Miracles, marking a creative shift from jazz to indie pop and
Jagged Edge Hopes to Give You What You’ve Been Missing
Jagged Edge announces new album 'JE Heartbreak II' aimed at bringing love and emotion back to R&B music. The quartet released a trailer explaining their
James Fortune Addresses Recent Arrest
Grammy-nominated gospel singer James Fortune was arrested for an altercation with a family member and released on $20,000 bond. Fortune issued a public statement apologizing
T.I. on New Album and Industry Changes
T.I. sits down with Larry King to discuss his album 'Paperwork', working with Pharrell, and his thoughts on Ferguson and industry changes.
Rapper ILOVEMAKONNEN attacked while Performing
Drake protege ILOVEMAKONNEN was punched in the face by a patron during his CMJ performance at SOB's in NY while performing his hit 'Tuesday.'
Chief Keef dropped by Interscope, Calls Staff “Whitehonkies”
Chief Keef was reportedly dropped by Interscope Records two weeks ago. The rapper criticized the label's new staff after Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre's departure.
New R&B and Hip Hop Artists to Watch as 2015 Approaches
Discover 10 rising R&B and Hip-Hop artists poised to break through in 2015, including Mila J, DeJ Loaf, Tinashe, and Rae Sremmurd making waves in
Pharrell’s Wedding & T.I.’s New Label Connection
T.I. opens up about his move to Columbia Records and reveals the surprising connection to Pharrell's wedding. The rapper also discusses squashing beef between Snoop
SESAC Joins the Recording Academy For an Important Mission
SESAC joins forces with the Recording Academy to advocate for musicians' rights through the GRAMMYs In My District initiative, bringing music industry issues directly to
Tyrese Denies Gay Rumors to get Baby Boy Role (vid)
Tyrese Gibson denies gay rumors spread by comic Spanky Hayes about getting his role in Baby Boy movie. The singer-actor blasted Hayes for the claims.
DJ Fired after Sex Change, Listeners Retaliate
Capital FM DJ Stephanie Hirst was fired after announcing gender reassignment surgery, sparking 25,000-signature petition from listeners demanding reinstatement.
President Obama Pitches Urban Radio for Midterm Votes
President Obama reached out to urban radio stations to encourage black voter participation in midterm elections, telling Rev. Al Sharpton that Democratic control of the