Legacy Recordings Launches Iconic Music Boxed Sets
Legacy Recordings launches exclusive boxed sets featuring complete album collections from iconic artists including Earth Wind & Fire, Nina Simone, ELO and more, available September
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Live Nation Launches Promo Venture With Universal Music
Live Nation Entertainment and Universal Music Group announce strategic partnership creating joint venture management company. Front Line Management will develop direct-to-consumer bundling initiatives combining concert
NBC’s ‘The Playboy Club’ to release weekly music on iTunes
NBC's new series 'The Playboy Club' will release weekly music performances on iTunes, featuring cast tributes to 1960s legends like Frank Sinatra and James Brown.
Dial Global Tops the Rankings With Adults 18-49
Dial Global dominates radio rankings with top three networks in Adults 18-49 demographic according to RADAR 110 release. Company leads key buying demos heading into
CBS RADIO LAS VEGAS NAMES MARTY BASCH VP/Sales
CBS Radio Las Vegas appoints Marty Basch as VP/Director of Sales for their six-station cluster, marking his return after 20 years with the company.
White Dude’s “Interesting” View on Interracial Dating (vid)
A white man shares his perspective on interracial dating backed by personal research statistics. His viewpoints spark discussion on rarely discussed dating dynamics.
TV One Premieres Life After Season 3 on Sept. 28
TV One premieres the third season of Life After on September 28, featuring celebrities like Jack�e Harry, Ginuwine, and Christopher Williams sharing transformative life moments.
Man Admitted to Mental Institution After Threat to Kill Ne-Yo
A man was detained for psychiatric evaluation after threatening to kill Ne-Yo and Sony Music executives, demanding $800,000 over alleged unauthorized songs.
Tavis Smiley Appears on Sean Hannity to Further Attack Obama
Tavis Smiley appeared on Sean Hannity's Fox News show to discuss his PBS special on black boys in education, but the conversation shifted to criticism
Study Finds Music Therapy Helps Cancer Patients
New research shows music therapy significantly reduces anxiety and pain in cancer patients. Hip hop and heavy metal can be as effective as soothing sounds.
KJMM’s Sonny Mac Teams with Campaign to Help Smokers
KJMM radio host Sonny Mac partners with Oklahoma Department of Health's tobacco cessation campaign after quitting smoking herself after 15 years.
Al Sharpton Film Explores Black Men’s Manhood
New documentary 'I AM A MAN: Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity' featuring Al Sharpton explores Black masculinity, sexuality, and community issues through powerful panel discussions.
Don Cornelious Honored for 40th Anniversary of Soul Train
Chicago celebrates the 40th anniversary of Soul Train with a special concert honoring legendary creator Don Cornelius at Millennium Park.
Entertainment Attorney Frederick Brown Dies
Prominent entertainment attorney Frederick Brown, who worked at Warner Bros Records and MGM, died August 29, 2011 at age 56 after battling cancer.
Dr. Dre Sells 51 Percent of Company for $309 Million
Dr. Dre sells 51% of Beats Electronics for $309 million. The audio company, co-founded with Jimmy Iovine, produces celebrity-endorsed headphones including Justbeats and Heartbeats.
Sister who Loaned Berry Gordy $800 to Start Motown Dies
Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry Gordy's sister who loaned him $800 to start Motown Records in 1959, died at age 91. She founded the Motown Museum
PHILADELPHIA INTL RECORDS LAUNCHES TSOPSOULRADIO.COM FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Philadelphia International Records launches TSOPSoulRadio.com for their 40th anniversary, delivering the legendary Sound of Philadelphia 24/7 online. The station features rare tracks from Gamble &
AJ Appleberry’s Final Arrangements (Update)
Radio veteran Aaron 'AJ' Appleberry's funeral arrangements announced. Services will be held at Household of Faith Church in New Orleans following his sudden passing.
WOW: Laid off Workers Hit Lottery (vid)
Laid off workers celebrate after hitting the lottery jackpot. A remarkable story of timing and fortune captured on video.
WOW: People Supporting The Poverty Tour
Cornel West, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Tavis Smiley unite at The King Center in Atlanta to support The Poverty Tour activism
Outkast Rapper Big Boi Arrested for Drug Possession
Outkast rapper Big Boi was arrested in Miami after customs agents found Ecstasy and unprescribed Viagra during a cruise ship search. He faces multiple drug
UNSUNG REVIEW The Sylvers
TV One's UNSUNG episode on The Sylvers reveals the dark side of the R&B family group's success, including exploitation, mental illness, and tragedy.
98.7 KISS FM Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Legendary New York radio station 98.7 KISS FM celebrates 30 years with a reunion party featuring iconic DJs and alumni who pioneered hip-hop on FM
Detroit DJ Jevon Hollywood Hit By Car
Detroit radio DJ Jevon Hollywood from WDTW/The Beat 106.7 was hit by a car and is in serious condition. The station asks fans to keep
Dave Chappelle Bombs, Gets Booed Off Stage
Dave Chappelle was booed and heckled off stage during a recent performance. The comedian appeared uncomfortable with awkward pauses throughout the set.