Vanderbilt Partners with National Museum of African American History
Vanderbilt University partners with the National Museum of African American Music in a $2 million collaboration to preserve and celebrate African American musical legacy....
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NAS Honors Black Music in Google Arts & Culture
Hip-hop legend Nas honors Black musicians in a special Google Arts & Culture video for Black History Month. The rapper shares personal stories about music's...
UMC Celebrates Black Music Month: Film Collection
Urban Movie Channel celebrates Black Music Month with diverse film collection featuring Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and hip-hop legends starting June 2017....
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Certified 33x Diamond
Michael Jackson's Thriller makes RIAA history as the first album certified 33x Diamond with over 33 million US sales and streams. The iconic album remains...
Capitol Records Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration
Capitol Records launches year-long 75th anniversary celebration in November with vinyl reissues, documentary series, and TASCHEN book honoring eight decades of music history....
Discussion on Marvin Gaye’s Legacy Sparks Nostalgic Memories
A mother's discussion about Marvin Gaye's legacy with her friend leads to surprising musical knowledge from her 7-year-old, highlighting the importance of passing down music...
VINTAGE INDUSTRY PIC: Can You Name These People?
KDAY was the first radio station to play Billy Preston's 'Will It Go Round in Circles.' See this vintage industry photo from the A&M Records...
The Beatles are Now Streaming On Napster
The Beatles' complete U.K. catalogue of 13 studio albums is now available for streaming on Napster as of December 24th. The legendary band's music becomes...
Janet Jackson Makes History with Unbreakable
Janet Jackson makes history with Unbreakable reaching #1 on Billboard 200, selling 116K units. She becomes only the third artist to achieve number one albums...
Miller London Talks about Days at early Motown (vid)
Industry veteran Miller London shares insider stories about working records during Motown's early heyday, offering rare insights into the legendary label's formative years....
Top 10 Artists Who Wrote Their Biggest Hits in Music History
Discover 10 artists who wrote their biggest career hits, including Kanye West's Gold Digger, Mariah Carey's We Belong Together, and more chart-toppers....
Watch Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix
Andre 3000 transforms into legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix in newly released clips from the upcoming biographical film....
ASCAP Celebrates 100 Years at Library of Congress
ASCAP celebrates 100 years with a major exhibition at the Library of Congress featuring historic manuscripts, Supreme Court documents, and artifacts from legendary artists including...
Marvin’s Gaye’s Ex Wife Anna Gordy Passes
Anna Gordy Gaye, sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy and ex-wife of legendary singer Marvin Gaye, has passed away surrounded by family members including son...
VH1’s Emmy-Winning “Rock Docs” Announces 2014 Programming
VH1's Emmy-winning Rock Docs returns in 2014 with documentaries on funk history, hip-hop's cultural impact, and Napster's music industry revolution....
Russell Simmons and Snoop Talk Everything: Great Interview
Russell Simmons joins Snoop Dogg on GGN for an in-depth conversation about hip-hop's origins, personal growth, and life experiences....
Kevin Owens Releases Memoir on Life with Luther Vandross
Kevin Owens releases memoir chronicling 23 years touring with Luther Vandross. The book reveals inside stories of the Grammy winner's creative process....
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...
PBS to Air An Evening With Berry Gordy Starting February 3
PBS airs An Evening With Berry Gordy starting February 3rd, featuring the Motown founder's life story with performances by Valerie Simpson, KEM, and Janelle Mon�e....
The Recording Academy Announces 2013 GRAMMY Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy announces 27 new Grammy Hall of Fame inductees for 2013, including Whitney Houston's self-titled album and classics from Ray Charles, Billy Joel,...
Believe the Hype: Public Enemy & NWA Rock Hall Nod
Public Enemy and NWA receive their first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, marking a historic moment for hip-hop's pioneering street reporters....
Busta Rhymes Tells An Untold Tupac Story
Busta Rhymes reveals a previously untold story about his interactions with legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, offering new insights into the late icon's life....
Photographers Celebrate 50 Years of Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones 50 X 20 celebrates the legendary band's 50-year career through iconic photographs by world-renowned music photographers from 1963 to present....
Nardwuar Talks Memphis, Music, & Mayhem w/ Juicy J
Nardwuar sits down with Memphis rap legend Juicy J for an in-depth conversation about Memphis music culture, hip-hop history, and the wild stories behind the...
Don Cornelius: Legacy of Musical and Cultural Impact
Don Cornelius' revolutionary Soul Train legacy is celebrated for its immeasurable impact on Black culture, music, and youth inspiration throughout the 70s....