In 1635, Samuel de Champlain, a pivotal figure in North American exploration, passed away. While Champlain is primarily recognized for his role as a...
Music Meets HomecomingDetty December isn’t just a season; it’s a phenomenon. Spotify's data reveals that this annual homecoming period in West Africa is fueling...
Howie Klein: A Music Industry Titan
Howie Klein is no longer with us. The veteran record executive, radio DJ, and fierce political activist passed away...
Music Stocks on the Rise
Seven music stocks are turning heads right now: Tencent Music Entertainment Group, NetEase, Dolby Laboratories, Warner Music Group, Madison Square...
Detty December Ignites Streaming Boom
Detty December is shaking things up in the Nigerian music scene. Spotify's latest data reveals that this annual homecoming bonanza...
In 1908, the world welcomed Yousuf Karsh, a renowned Armenian-Canadian photographer whose work would come to play a significant role in documenting the cultural...
In 1773, the Moscow State Academy of Choreography was established during the reign of Catherine II, marking a significant development in the world of...
19-Year-Old Soprano Shines at Aspen Music Festival
Tiara Abraham is making waves. This 19-year-old soprano from California has become one of the youngest opera singers...
Gray Media Strengthens NBC Ties
Gray Media has just inked a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal, extending its NBC network affiliation across its numerous stations. This...
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One is reshaping its Sports Talk schedule with a new weekday lineup that starts Monday, December 29, 2025—and it’s built to...
iHeartMedia is reshaping leadership across its Community Markets group, expanding responsibilities for three senior executives as the company pushes for stronger advertiser results and...
Andrea Ayers is getting a bigger seat at Cumulus Media’s Lexington, Kentucky operation.
Cumulus has promoted Ayers to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, with...
Cumulus Media is making a leadership change in Melbourne, Florida: Debra Killick will step into the role of Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Melbourne,...
iHeartMedia is changing the weekday sound of NewsTalk 1130 WISN starting Friday, January 2, 2026, with a new lineup built around familiar voices and...
In 1891, a significant breakthrough in technological innovation occurred with the discovery of Asteroid 323 Brucia, marking the first time an asteroid was identified...
Investors Take NoteSeven music stocks are grabbing attention in the market right now. NetEase, Warner Music Group, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Dolby Laboratories, Madison...
Yamaha Music Korea Launches New Portable PA System
Yamaha Music Korea is stepping up the performance game. On December 22, CEO Kazunari Suzuki will unveil...
John G. Avildsen, an influential American director, producer, and cinematographer, was born in 1935 and left an indelible mark on the film industry before...
In 1920, Alicia Alonso, the renowned Cuban ballerina and choreographer, established the Cuban National Ballet, a pivotal moment in the history of dance that...
Toyota’s getting ready to recall about 55,000 vehicles due to a serious inverter defect that poses a fire risk. And here we go again—another day, another auto manufacturer in hot water. Owners of affected models can expect a “free repair remedy,” but it makes you wonder, doesn’t...
In 1635, Samuel de Champlain, a pivotal figure in North American exploration, passed away. While Champlain is primarily recognized for his role as a soldier and geographer, his explorations had indirect implications for the evolution of music in the Black community of the Americas, particularly as the...
Born in 1937, O'Kelly Isley Jr. emerged as a pivotal figure in the realm of R&B and soul music. As a founding member of The Isley Brothers, O'Kelly played a crucial role in shaping the sound of a generation. The Isley Brothers, which included his siblings Ronald...
New Music Friday Keeps the Beats Coming
New Music Friday is here, and it’s packed with some unexpected gems. Bizarrap and J Balvin kick off the week with a collaboration that’s sure to shake things up in the global charts. This isn’t just another release; it’s a continuation...
Music Meets HomecomingDetty December isn’t just a season; it’s a phenomenon. Spotify's data reveals that this annual homecoming period in West Africa is fueling a massive surge in Nigerian music streaming. If you thought it was all about partying, think again. It’s about connections, culture, and a...
Howie Klein: A Music Industry Titan
Howie Klein is no longer with us. The veteran record executive, radio DJ, and fierce political activist passed away at 77 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His sister broke the news on social media. Klein's impact on the music world...
In December 1968, the Apollo 8 mission marked a pivotal moment not only in space exploration but also in the cultural landscape of the United States, including its rich tapestry of Black music history. As the first crew to orbit the Moon, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell,...
In December 1826, the United States Military Academy at West Point became the backdrop for a riot that would later be known as the Eggnog Riot. This unusual event unfolded on the night of December 24, culminating in chaos by the dawn of the next day. The...
Music Stocks on the Rise
Seven music stocks are turning heads right now: Tencent Music Entertainment Group, NetEase, Dolby Laboratories, Warner Music Group, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Singing Machine, and Zeta Network Group. These aren’t just any stocks—they’re tied to companies that are knee-deep in the music game....
Radio Meets TV: HOT 97 News is Coming
It’s about time radio made a serious move into the TV space. MediaCo is taking the iconic HOT 97 brand and turning it into a daily live national TV show. This isn’t just about sound waves anymore. This is about...
Detty December Ignites Streaming Boom
Detty December is shaking things up in the Nigerian music scene. Spotify's latest data reveals that this annual homecoming bonanza isn't just about the parties—it's a full-on cultural phenomenon that's transforming the streaming landscape.
According to Spotify, the peak period from December 1, 2024,...
In 1908, the world welcomed Yousuf Karsh, a renowned Armenian-Canadian photographer whose work would come to play a significant role in documenting the cultural landscape of the 20th century, including the influential figures of Black music. Karsh, who passed away in 2002, is celebrated for his iconic...
