Johantz Wilson: From Styrofoam Turntables to Music Success
Producer Johantz Wilson went from crafting turntables out of styrofoam in Africa to working with Terror Squad, Fat Joe, and Big Pun through his LaSmouve...
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Macklemore & Rosenberg on Dating Black Women and Race
Rapper Macklemore and Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg open up about their dating experiences and racial dynamics in candid conversation with Angie Martinez....
Former Employee Asks Sharpton to Return “Blood Money”
Former employee Chef Carl Redding publicly demands Rev. Al Sharpton return money from his Cash Money Books deal, calling it 'blood money' and criticizing the...
Oprah Talks Daddyless Daughters
Oprah Winfrey and Iyanla Vanzant address daughters affected by absent fathers, offering guidance for healing and moving forward positively....
Macklemore’s “Same Love” and Gay Rights
Macklemore's 'Same Love' breaks ground as a pro-LGBTQ hip hop anthem, reaching #2 on iTunes rap charts and challenging the genre's traditional stance on gay...
Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Hip-hop legends Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick the Ruler will perform at a free concert Thursday at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza as part of...
Chicago: 72 Shot, 12 Dead Over July 4 Weekend
72 people were shot and 12 killed in Chicago over Independence Day weekend, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues. The violence contrasted sharply with the peaceful...
50/50 "The 1/2 Life"
50/50 releases 'The 1/2 Life' mixtape featuring Ray Goody and Lue Chue, exploring themes of overcoming life's deadly challenges as a prelude to their upcoming...
PRO MOTION: 30 Years of Dance Music Marketing
PRO MOTION celebrates 30 years in dance music marketing, founded by Brad LeBeau in 1983 when electronic dance music was just emerging in America....
PRO MOTION Celebrates 30 Years of Dance Music Promotion
PRO MOTION celebrates 30 years of dance music promotion, marking three decades of bringing international electronic dance music to American audiences since 1983....
Oxygen Premieres “Preachers of L.A.” Docu-Series
Oxygen premieres Preachers of L.A. in fall 2013, a docu-series following six mega-pastors in Southern California. The show offers a candid look at their lives....
COOK UP BOSS (aka CUB LOC) “Life on the Line”
Nashville rapper Cook Up Boss (Cub Loc) releases 'Life on the Line' through Shife Life Records. The Sam Levy Housing Projects native has collaborated with...
Shaq Launches Soda Shaq with 7-Eleven, AriZona
Shaquille O'Neal partners with 7-Eleven and AriZona to launch Soda Shaq, a new line of all-natural cream sodas in four flavors now available nationwide....
Holly & Rodney Peete Host DesignCare Event
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete host DesignCare 2013, featuring Ne-Yo and designer Rubin Singer at a Malibu charity gala benefiting autism and Parkinson's....
Cynthia Bailey-Thomas to Release Book
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey and husband Peter Thomas are releasing their memoir 'Carry-on Baggage - Our Nonstop Flight' in July, sharing marriage...
Phylicia Rashad on Race in The Cosby Show
Phylicia Rashad discusses The Cosby Show's groundbreaking portrayal of African-American family life and whether the upper-class Black family dynamic was realistic....
Lil Snupe Murdered After Video Game Argument
Lil Snupe, an 18-year-old rapper signed to Meek Mill's label, was murdered by 36-year-old Tony D. Holden following an argument over video games in Louisiana....
Artists Unite for Summer of Hope Charity
Major artists including Selena Gomez, Britney Spears, and Pitbull unite for Summer of Hope, a groundbreaking social media campaign benefiting City of Hope cancer research...
Bag Muzik Group Presents: YOUNG TEETEE "A1"
Young TeeTee releases new track 'A1' from Bag Muzik Group with upcoming project 'Real As It Gets' dropping soon....
Facebook Launches Hashtag Feature for Brand Engagement
Facebook launches global hashtag feature enabling brands to monitor conversations and engage with audiences in real-time, similar to Twitter functionality....
Pastor Under Fire for Helicopter Blade Request
Houston Pastor Bishop I.V. Hilliard sparked controversy by asking his congregation to donate $50,000 for helicopter blade replacements, promising cars as divine blessings....
CeeLo Green & Goodie Mob Name Talent Contest Winners
CeeLo Green and Goodie Mob announce winners of AT&T's 'Elevate Young Black Voices' talent contest during Black Music Month. Four aspiring artists won mentoring sessions...
Viacom and Twitter Partner for Social Video Ads During VMAs
Viacom and Twitter announce partnership for social video ads during 2013 MTV VMAs. The collaboration will deliver real-time highlights and sponsor content via Twitter....
Byron Burke
Byron Burke, music industry veteran and co-founder of pioneering house music group Ten City, has produced hits for Atlantic Records and other major labels over...
Dj Supreme
DJ Supreme built his radio career from Baltimore's 92Q to WBLK Buffalo, hosting 'The Supreme Experience' and creating imaging for top shows like Rickey Smiley...