Dave Furano, Gene Simmons Launch Rock & Brews
KISS legend Gene Simmons launches Rock & Brews restaurant chain with partners Dave Furano and Michael Zislis in El Segundo, California near LAX....
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Black St. Louis Air Personalities (pic)
St. Louis honored Black radio broadcasting legends in 2012, recognizing pioneers like Lou 'Fatha' Thimes and Bernie Hayes for their contributions to urban radio....
Entrepreneur Humiliated After Business Collapse
An entrepreneur loses everything after refusing to adapt to changing trends and economic shifts. The story highlights cash flow problems and ego as key factors...
Murdered DJ’s Assailants Still Free
WGOV radio DJ Stephon Edgerton, known as 'Juan Gatti,' was fatally shot outside the Valdosta station. His assailants remain at large....
MoMA to Host First Live Retrospective of Kraftwerk in April
MoMA presents its first live artist retrospective featuring Kraftwerk performing all eight albums over consecutive nights April 10-17. The electronic music pioneers will showcase four...
Black Community Must Address Key Issues Before It’s Too Late
Black community must proactively address education gaps, high dropout rates among black males, health disparities, and church accountability issues before problems worsen....
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....
Nightclub & Bar Convention 2012 Set for March in Las Vegas
The Nightclub & Bar Convention 2012 takes place March 12-14 at Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring Ne-Yo, Jon Taffer keynotes, and 31,000 industry professionals....
CES Breaks Records with 1.86M Sq Ft Space
The 2012 International CES broke records with 1.86 million square feet of exhibit space, featuring major keynotes from tech leaders at Ericsson, Facebook, YouTube, and...
NBC and iTheatrics Launch School Musical Theater Initiative
NBC and iTheatrics launch nationwide program to build musical theater programs in underserved schools. Initiative starts in 20 cities with expansion plans....
Diversity in Sports Newsrooms Remains a Critical Challenge
Sports newsrooms continue to face significant diversity challenges, with only minimal progress in hiring black journalists and editors over nearly two decades....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MLK Assassination Documentary
Smithsonian Channel premieres MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary using rare 1968 TV and radio footage from Dr. King's final days in Memphis....
Black MBA Association Awards $15,000+ in Scholarships
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter awarded over $15,000 in scholarships at their 27th annual luncheon. Tyler Perry actor Lamman Rucker delivered the keynote address...
Big Boy Releases Inspirational Book ‘An XL Life’
Radio legend Big Boy releases inspirational memoir An XL Life in December, chronicling his journey from 500 pounds to health through surgery and lifestyle changes....
BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2011 Celebrates Exceptional Women of Color
Black Girls Rock 2011 honored exceptional women including Angela Davis, Taraji P. Henson, and Tatyana Ali with performances by Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, and...
Ebony Steele’s 2nd Annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer
Radio host Ebony Steele hosts her 2nd annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer runway show featuring Atlanta's top male models. The charity event benefits Susan...
Michael Baisden’s Million Dollar Business Pitch
Michael Baisden announces Million Dollar Business Pitch campaign, investing $500K of his own money in small businesses and non-profits. Details revealed Nov 28th....
On-Air Talent Releases Book Series on Urban Radio
On-air personality Marcus Chapman releases Sex Time And Radio book series, offering an inside look at Black radio in the '90s and 2000s with celebrity...
Michael Baisden Launches $3M Arts Foundation Campaign
Radio host Michael Baisden launches a $3 million capital campaign for Mama Foundation for the Arts' new building. The foundation's Gospel for Teens program needs...
Michael Baisden Launches $3M Arts Foundation Campaign
Michael Baisden launches $3 million capital campaign for Mama Foundation for the Arts' new building. The radio host will judge Gospel for Teens auditions and...
EMI bidders told to make best offer by Oct. 5
Citigroup has set October 5 as the deadline for final bids on EMI Music, with Warner, Universal, Sony and others competing for the British music...
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...
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....
PHILADELPHIA INTL RECORDS LAUNCHES TSOPSOULRADIO.COM FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Philadelphia International Records launches TSOPSoulRadio.com for their 40th anniversary, delivering the legendary Sound of Philadelphia 24/7 online. The station features rare tracks from Gamble &...
BOONDOCKS Throwback: Martin Luther King Jr (funny vid)
Classic Boondocks episode featuring Martin Luther King Jr. returns in this throwback video. The controversial animated series takes on civil rights history....