Superstar Sly Stone Broke, Destitute and Homeless
Sly Stone, 70-year-old music legend and former radio DJ, is reportedly living homeless in a van in Los Angeles, struggling with decades of drug problems.
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Was this Vesta’s Last Performance? (vid)
Vesta Williams performed at The Autumn Jazz Explosion in Portsmouth, VA on September 17, 2011, just days before her death. The performance featured her song
GQ Riley New PD at KXHT
GQ Riley has been named the new Program Director at KXHT Hot 107.1 in Memphis for Flinn Broadcasting, starting in October after his recent role
Def Jam Co-Founders Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons Speak
Def Jam co-founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons make rare joint appearance at NYC library to celebrate 25 years of the iconic hip-hop label.
Singer Vesta Williams Dies
R&B singer Vesta Williams died at age 53 in a hotel room. Authorities found prescription bottles and suspect accidental overdose or suicide pending toxicology reports.
Johnny Gill at the GRAMMY Museum
Johnny Gill discussed his first album in 16 years, Still Winning, at the GRAMMY Museum. He performed new tracks and was joined by Ralph Tresvant
Tiffany Monique’s New Single After Major Weight Loss
Tiffany Monique, known as one of Beyonc�'s background vocalists, releases inspiring new single 'I Feel A Spark' after losing nearly 90 pounds.
Epic Records Signs Outkast and Ciara
LA Reid signs Outkast and Ciara to Epic Records as he rebuilds the label's roster. Both artists have previous history working with Reid.
Mathew Knowles’ Music World Holds Two Top 5 Positions
Music World Gospel holds two Top 5 positions on Billboard's Gospel chart with Le'Andria Johnson's debut at #1 and Trin-i-tee 5:7 at #5.
Pitbull Strolls into a Barbershop and Attacks (vid)
Pitbull was involved in an altercation at a Providence, Rhode Island barbershop. Video footage captures the incident as it unfolds.
Jennifer Hudson does WGCI’s Whispers in the Dark (pics)
Jennifer Hudson performed at WGCI's Whispers in the Dark event at Club Paris on September 20th. The private show featured the R&B star for radio
Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Eric Bellinger for Tru 2 Music
Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Eric Bellinger headline the star-studded Tru 2 Music concert at Nokia Theater LA Live on October 23rd, 2011.
WOW: Beach Pic of Lisa Bonet
Recent beach photos of actress Lisa Bonet surfaced from her Hawaii getaway. The images show the former Cosby Show star enjoying time by the ocean.
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
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.
WOW: Promotions Legend Eddie ET Thomas Must See Vid
Legendary record promoter Eddie ET Thomas shares insights on his role in launching major R&B and Pop artists, revealing how the music industry operated.
Karlie Hustle New MD at Hot 97 in NY
Hot 97 names Karla 'Karlie Hustle' Stenius as new Music Director. She brings 11 years of radio experience to New York's #1 hip-hop station.
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.