ASCAP Hosts First Break Bread Networking Event of 2014
ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul team hosted its first Break Bread networking event of 2014 in New York, bringing together writers and producers for relationship building....
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Pharrell on GIRL Album Controversy and Being Black
Pharrell addresses controversy over his GIRL album cover after fans criticized lack of black women representation, clarifying one woman is actually black....
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,...
Mariah Carey Talks New Music, Nick, Being Mixed and More
Mariah Carey opens up about her new single, relationship with Nick Cannon, and colorism during her candid interview on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club....
Mariah, Hudson, Braxton Perform at BET HONORS
Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton and more will perform at BET Honors 2014, celebrating Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, and Ice Cube....
Toni Braxton & Babyface: Bankruptcy, Music & More
Toni Braxton and Babyface open up about bankruptcy, the music business, and more in a candid Breakfast Club interview that showcases their chemistry....
Radio Facts Podcast: Changing Industry
Radio Facts debuts new podcast 'Changing Industry' featuring industry experts discussing urban radio, music business trends, and entertainment topics....
SWV Talks Hitting Rock Bottom and Bad Management
SWV opens up about their career struggles, discussing hitting rock bottom and management issues during their appearance on the Bethenny show....
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...
Charles Wright & Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band in Super Bowl Ad
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band's classic hit 'Express Yourself' was featured in a Chevrolet Super Bowl commercial in 2014....
Charlamagne on Rihanna: “The Realist Since Tupac”
Charlamagne tha God shares an amazing story about Rihanna, explaining why he considers her the realest artist since Tupac Shakur....
India Arie Critiques Grammys’ Treatment of Black Artists
India Arie criticizes the Grammy Awards for underrepresenting Black artists after Kendrick Lamar's seven nominations resulted in zero wins. She addresses systemic issues within the...
Queen Latifah Sings “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl XLVIII
Queen Latifah will perform 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities. The Grammy-winning artist returns after previously singing at Super Bowl XLIV....
Jay Z and Beyonc� Top Billboard’s Power 100 list
Jay Z and Beyonc� make history as the first celebrities to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard's annual Power 100 list of music industry...
SWV Talks Past Relationships and the Death of R&B
SWV members Lelee and Coko discuss past relationships and the state of R&B music in revealing Breakfast Club interview on Power 105.1....
Erika Kayne Warns Youth About Prison Realities
R&B artist Erika Kayne releases PSA 'Think Before You Act' to warn youth about prison realities after serving time for weapons charges. The campaign aims...
Lauryn Hill to Narrate Sundance Documentary
Lauryn Hill will narrate the Sundance Film Festival documentary Concerning Violence about African liberation struggles in the 1960s and 70s....
Ciara Thanks Fans and Slams Music Industry in Open Letter
Ciara wrote an open letter thanking her fans and team while also criticizing the music industry. The R&B star shared her full thoughts in the...
Gladys Knight Advises Brandy on Business and Family
Gladys Knight shares wisdom with Brandy about balancing music career demands with family life. The legendary R&B singer emphasizes the importance of family time....
Jill Scott Talks NYE Performance and Making out with Ebro
Jill Scott called into Hot 97 Morning Show to promote her New Year's Eve performance in New York and got playful with host Ebro....
Beyonc� Breaks Down New Visual Album Concept
Beyonce held an intimate screening of her visual album at NYC's School of Visual Arts, explaining the LP's concept to radio contest winners....
Meagan Good to Play Whitney Houston?
Meagan Good expressed her desire to portray Whitney Houston in a biopic during an appearance on the Arsenio Hall show while promoting Anchorman 2....
BMI Songwriter Bobby V Releases New Music
BMI songwriter Bobby V releases his new six-song EP Peach Moon, featuring Motown-inspired R&B sounds with full band backing and piano-driven tracks about love....
BEYONC� Sets iTunes Record: 828,773 Albums in 3 Days
Beyonc�'s self-titled album becomes fastest selling iTunes album ever with 828,773 sold in three days. The visual album hit #1 in 104 countries....
Beyonc�’s New Visual Album on iTunes
Beyonc� surprises fans with her fifth solo album, a groundbreaking visual project featuring 14 songs and 17 videos, released exclusively on iTunes without prior announcement....