DJ Khaled, Get Schooled Launch New Scholarship Program
DJ Khaled partners with Get Schooled to launch Key to Social Change, awarding over $20,000 in scholarships to students using social media for positive community...
Stephen Hill Exits BET as part of Network’s Rejuvenation
BET's President of Programming Stephen Hill is stepping down after 18 years as part of the network's rejuvenation plan under Viacom CEO Bob Bakish....
Debra Lee Named Honorary Co-Chair, NAMIC 30th Conf.
Debra Lee, CEO of BET Networks, has been named honorary co-chair for the 30th Annual NAMIC Conference. The diversity-focused event runs September 20-21, 2016 in...
Pebbles Sues Viacom for $40 Million
Pebbles is suing Viacom for $40 million over her portrayal in VH1's TLC biopic CrazySexyCool, claiming defamation and false depiction as a dishonest manager....
Viacom Names Martha Riley SVP of Music Sales
Viacom promotes 20-year veteran Martha Riley to Senior VP of Music Sales, overseeing ad sales for MTV, VH1, and Logo networks in strategic leadership role....
Robert L. Johnson Receives Highest Media Award From Library of American Broadcasting
BET founder Robert L. Johnson will be inducted into the 2013 Giants of Broadcasting Honors for outstanding leadership in media and broadcasting innovation....
Viacom Names Karim Mawji SVP, Digital Platform & Music
Viacom promotes Karim Mawji to Senior VP of Digital Platform for Music & Entertainment Ad Sales, overseeing MTV, VH1, and other brands' digital properties....
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....
ASCAP Appoints Elizabeth Matthews as EVP and General Counsel
ASCAP appoints Elizabeth Matthews as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former Viacom executive will oversee legal affairs protecting songwriter and publisher rights....