Rapper Tyga Spends $120K to Decorate His “Last Kings” Store
Rapper Tyga invested $120K to decorate his Last Kings clothing store with Egyptian-themed decor. The grand opening featured celebrity guests including Wiz Khalifa, Keke Palmer,
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Mo’nique on Gay Stigma in Black Hollywood & BLACKBIRD
Mo'nique discusses gay stigma in Black Hollywood and her film BLACKBIRD at the Pan African Film Festival with BlackTree TV.
Winans Brothers Release Debut Album Foreign Land
3 Winans Brothers, featuring Grammy winners BeBe, Marvin, and Carvin Winans, will release debut album Foreign Land this spring through BMG.
50 Cent Signs Global Distribution Deal with UMG
50 Cent signs exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Caroline/Capitol/UMG, transitioning to independent status after 12 successful years at Shady/Aftermath/Interscope.
Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake: History of Rap
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake perform their fifth History of Rap medley featuring classic hip-hop hits from LL Cool J to Kendrick Lamar.
Sony Music Signs Sergio Mendes to OKeh Records
Legendary Brazilian artist Sergio Mendes signs with Sony Music Masterworks' OKeh Records for a new album featuring John Legend and Janelle Monae.
Sonny Rollins Signs Distribution Deal for New Album
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins signs with Sony Music Masterworks for his new album Road Shows Vol. 3, featuring live recordings from 2001-2012 performances.
Hilarious – Brian Williams Raps “Rapper’s Delight”
NBC anchor Brian Williams hilariously performs Sugar Hill Gang's classic 'Rapper's Delight' on Jimmy Fallon's show with two backup performers.
Ray Parker Jr to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ray Parker Jr, best known for his No. 1 hit 'Ghostbusters,' will receive the 2,518th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 6,
YMF Media Donates 50K to Hal Jackson’s Youth Foundation
YMF Media donates $50,000 to Hal Jackson's Youth Development Foundation supporting talented young women through scholarships and performing arts programs.
Red Bull Music Academy Documentary
Red Bull Music Academy releases a full-length documentary featuring interviews with Brian Eno, Erykah Badu, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry about music and inspiration.
Universal Music Group & Glassnote Announce Distribution Deal
Universal Music Group announces exclusive global distribution partnership with Glassnote Entertainment, home to Childish Gambino, Mumford & Sons, and CHVRCHES.
Geoff Harris Named CFO of Capitol Music Group
Capitol Music Group appoints Geoff Harris as Chief Financial Officer, relocating from London to oversee financial strategy for the iconic music label.
IFMCON Appoints Karen Godgart VP Strategic Partnerships
International Music Festival Conference appoints Karen Godgart as VP of Strategic Partnerships. Former NewBay Media executive brings decade of publishing experience.
Sony/ATV Reinstates Licensing Authority to BMI for Public
Sony/ATV Music Publishing returns licensing authority to BMI for public performance uses, ensuring stable royalty flow to songwriters and publishers from hundreds of thousands of
BMG To Acquire Leading Music Publisher Talpa Music
BMG acquired Talpa Music, a leading EDM publisher with 37,000 songs from artists like Ti�sto and Afrojack. The merger creates BMG Talpa Music, strengthening BMG's
Radio Facts: No Room for Black Conscience Music?
Radio Facts podcast discusses the lack of conscious messaging in black music today. Industry experts explore gospel audiences, LPFM stations, and current urban music trends.
Alicia Keys at American International Toy Fair Feb. 16
Alicia Keys will attend the 111th American International Toy Fair on February 16, 2014 to launch her new children's app "Mookey" from The Journals of
Nicki Minaj Apologizes for the Use of Malcolm X’s Photo
Nicki Minaj apologized for using Malcolm X's iconic photo as artwork for her song 'Lookin Ass N*gga' after backlash. She clarified the photo wasn't official
R.I.P – Andre 3000’s Dad Dies from Heart Attack
Andre 3000's father Lawrence Walker died from a heart attack on February 12, 2014, after chopping wood during Atlanta's ice storm when he lost power.
Radio Facts Black History Trivia of the Day
The National Negro Baseball League was established February 13, 1920, led by Rube Foster. It became the first stable African-American baseball circuit.
Nicki Minaj’s “Lookin Ass N*gga” Artwork Sparks Controversy
Nicki Minaj sparked controversy using Malcolm X's famous portrait as artwork for her song 'Lookin Ass N*gga' during Black History Month.
MA$E Says He Wanted to Hit J Cole But…
MA$E reveals in Detroit interview that he almost hit J. Cole, claims he's the only artist paid by Diddy, and discusses his relationship with Cam'ron.
Island Records & Indiegogo Launch Fan Republic
Island Records partners with Indiegogo to launch Fan Republic, a crowdfunding platform for emerging artists with exclusive rewards and A&R team access.