LaToya Jackson Signs Michael’s Kids
LaToya Jackson signs her late brother Michael's children Prince, Paris, and Blanket to her talent agency Ja-Tail Enterprises for 15% of royalties.
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FBI Releases Records on Whitney Houston
FBI releases 128-page file revealing three investigations involving Whitney Houston, including a 1992 extortion attempt and fan mail threats in 1988 and 1999.
CeeLo Green Debuts New Show “CeeLo Green Is LOBERACE”
CeeLo Green launched his Las Vegas residency 'CeeLo Green is LOBERACE' at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with a spectacular 90-minute show featuring hits like
Baby Cured of HIV
Mississippi baby deemed functionally cured of HIV after aggressive drug treatment started 30 hours after birth. Breakthrough could help 300,000 children infected annually.
Jay Z Says “There is No Such Thing as Black or White Music”
Jay-Z declares there's no such thing as Black or White music, only good or bad music, after performing with Third Eye Blind and Kelly Clarkson
No Limit Artist Mr. Magic Dies in Car Accident
No Limit Records rapper Mr. Magic (Awood Johnson) and his wife Chastity died in a car accident in Mississippi. The rapper released three albums under
Founding Member of the Miracles Dies: R.I.P Bobby Rogers
Bobby Rogers, founding member of the Miracles and Motown legend, died at age 73. Born same day as Smokey Robinson, he helped form the iconic
Industry Vet Graham Armstrong Dies
Industry veteran Graham Armstrong, former Urban Network staffer and radio executive, died from pneumonia complications. He was known for his passion for African American music
Watch Jermaine DuPri Do a So So Def Harlem Shake
Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def crew jumped on the viral Harlem Shake trend with their own entertaining version of the popular dance craze.
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
R. Kelly, The Jacksons, and Akon headline the 2013 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival from April 30-May 12. The Caribbean's premier cultural event features 50+ artists
NELLY Dominates Radio And iTunes With “Hey Porsche”
Nelly's new single 'Hey Porsche' dominates iTunes Top 10 and radio airwaves, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week and marking his 22nd Top
Spotify and Steve Aoki Launch “Aoki’s House”� App
Spotify and superstar DJ Steve Aoki launch Aoki's House app, allowing users to create dynamic DJ set-lists for home parties featuring top producers.
Pray for Graham Armstrong
Industry veteran and former program director Graham Armstrong's health has reportedly taken a turn for the worse after months of ongoing concerns.
Dennis Reese Named Head of Promotion at Capitol Music
Dennis Reese has been promoted to Head of Promotion at Capitol Music Group, relocating to Hollywood's Capitol Tower to oversee promotion for Capitol, Virgin, and
Syleena Johnson and Musiq Working on Summer Album
R&B artists Syleena Johnson and Musiq Soulchild are collaborating on '9INE,' a summer 2013 album featuring 9 songs created in 9 days.
NeYo Talks The Business, Beyonce, and The Evolution of R&B
NeYo discusses the music business, his collaboration with Beyonc�, and the evolution of R&B in a comprehensive interview with London Music-News.
Sean Combs and Mark Wahlberg Launch AQUAhydrate
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Mark Wahlberg announce joint venture with AQUAhydrate, a high-performance fitness water brand with 9+ pH level and electrolytes.
Zoe Saldana Finally Responds to Nina Simone Outrage
Zoe Saldana addresses backlash over her casting as Nina Simone in upcoming biopic, defending her role amid colorism controversy.
QuestLove Ready to Release New Book
Questlove announces his new book 'Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove' releasing June 18, featuring stories about his relationships with music legends like
Bounce TV Expands Advertising Sales with Major New Sponsors
Bounce TV adds major sponsors including Walmart, McDonald's, and Johnson & Johnson while expanding their national advertising sales division with new executive appointments.
CeeLo Green Ignites Las Vegas Strip
CeeLo Green officially launched his Las Vegas residency with a spectacular Strip entrance featuring a flaming piano. His show 'Loberace' opens at Planet Hollywood Resort.
Radio’s Digital Sales Growth Turning Corner
Radio stations achieved 22% growth in digital ad revenues in 2012, gaining market share after three years of decline. The industry generated $370.7 million in
The KMEZ and KKND Staff Meeting Will Never Be the Same
KMEZ and KKND New Orleans radio staff turn their meeting into a viral Harlem Shake video, joining the internet dance craze phenomenon.
Clear Channel Names New PD for WQUE New Orleans
Brian Wallace has been named the new Director of Urban Programming for Clear Channel's New Orleans stations WQUE (Q93) and WYLD-AM/FM, starting March 4.
AT&T, Case-Mate & Common Aid Chicago Youth
AT&T and Case-Mate partner with Grammy-winning rapper Common to create art-inspired smartphone cases benefiting Chicago youth. $5 from each case sale supports Common's nonprofit Common