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Alex Davis
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Jared Leto & TRON: Ares Cast Shine at Hollywood Premiere (Photos)
At the World Premiere of TRON: Ares in Los Angeles, the film's star-studded cast and creative team took center stage, making a powerful impression...
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AURN CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey Honored at Triumph Awards (Photos)
Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO of A Wonder Media Company and the parent company of American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), was honored with the President’s Award...
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Spotify & BMG Strike New Deal for Songwriter Fairness
Spotify and BMG have reached a groundbreaking multiyear agreement for direct licensing in the US, aimed at benefiting songwriters by providing them with a...
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ACL Fest Weekend One: T-Pain, Hozier, and More at BMI Stage (Photos)
The BMI Stage made its highly anticipated return to Zilker Park for the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival from October 3-5, continuing its...
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Black Voices Rise: Ashley Allison Takes The Root to New Heights
Ashley Allison, a prominent political strategist and former Obama-Biden White House official, has acquired the influential digital publication, The Root, through her company, Watering...
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Chicago’s Own Michelle Rutkowski Leads 93XRT
Michelle Rutkowski, a Chicago native with over two decades of experience in radio, is the new Brand Manager of 93XRT (WXRT-FM), an Audacy station....
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iHeartMedia Welcomes Colleen Valkoun Back as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia has appointed Colleen Valkoun as Vice President of Sales for its Milwaukee market. Valkoun, who previously served in various leadership positions with iHeartMedia,...
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ACL and Lolla’s Secret Star Factory: BMI Stays Until 2028
BMI and C3 Presents have confirmed their long-running collaboration will continue through 2028, ensuring BMI remains the only performing rights organization with stages at...
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Radio Icons Elroy Smith & JoJo O’Neal Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame recently honored four influential figures in the radio industry: Elroy Smith, JoJo O'Neal, Lorenzo "Iced Tea" Thomas,...
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Crystal Hayslett Takes Healing Conversations to iHeart’s Platform
Crystal Reneé Hayslett is taking her celebrated talk series, Keep It Positive, Sweetie (KIPS), to a new home with the powerhouse partnership of Charlamagne...
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Chris Long’s Leadership Set to Transform iHeartMedia Dallas
iHeartMedia has named Chris Long as the new Region President for Dallas, effective immediately. Long takes on this role at a time when the...
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Inside Addison Rae’s Creative Process Behind Addison (Photos)
Addison Rae sat down at Analog in Nashville on Friday, September 26, for an intimate conversation about her debut album Addison. The event, hosted...
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Adele Collaborator Fraser T. Smith Wins BMI President’s Award (Photos)
Fraser T. Smith was celebrated with the BMI President’s Award at this year’s BMI London Awards, held at The Dorchester in London. The multi-award-winning...
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Exclusive Pre-Sale Tickets for Capital One Cardholders at Jingle Ball!
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the ultimate holiday music event, is making its return in 2025 with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the...
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Zach Top Celebrates First No. 1 Hit with BMI (Photos)
On Wednesday, September 24th, BMI gathered in Nashville to honor Zach Top, the six-time CMA nominee, for his first-ever No. 1 hit “I Never...
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Interscope Capitol Miami’s Meteoric Rise: Jose Cedeño’s Vision
Jose Cedeño has been appointed the new Executive Vice President and General Manager of Interscope Capitol Miami, a division that has experienced significant growth...
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After 44 Years at WCVB, Karen Holmes Ward Earns Top Honor
Karen Holmes Ward, a veteran journalist whose career has spanned more than four decades, will be celebrated this fall with the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s...
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Johnny Green to Be Honored by Columbia NAACP at Annual Gala
Columbia radio personality “The World Famous” Johnny Green will be honored later this month for his decades of community service. The longtime Kiss 103.1/WLXC-FM...
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Behind-the-Scenes at the Ruth & Boaz Netflix Screening Event (Pics & Video)
The highly anticipated Netflix screening of Ruth & Boaz took place last night at Regal Atlantic Station in Atlanta. The evening included an exciting...
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Unforgettable Moments from the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Photos)
After two exciting nights of unforgettable performances, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival, presented by Capital One and hosted by Ryan Seacrest, wrapped up on...
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Skyview Networks Promotes Key Leaders in Finance and Communications
Skyview Networks Announces Key Department Promotions
We’re thrilled to share that two valued members of our team have received well-earned promotions within the Finance and...
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Mom+Pop Music Expands Globally with Virgin Music Deal
Mom+Pop Music, a celebrated independent label founded by Michael Goldstone in 2008, has partnered with Virgin Music Group to help accelerate its growth. Known...
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Matt Spatz to Take Over Cleveland’s 98.5 WNCX Morning Show
98.5 WNCX in Cleveland has announced that Matt Spatz will take over the morning show from Tim Slats, starting October 6. Spatz, a seasoned...
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Learn Branding from the Expert Behind Beyoncé at PVAMU
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has launched its Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, inviting industry leaders to share their expertise with students and faculty. Dr. Mathew...
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Hollywood Bowl Hosts Earth, Wind & Fire GRAMMY Celebration (Photos)
CBS is bringing music fans a night to remember with “A GRAMMY Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September.”...
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Ariana Grande Breaks Record at SESAC 2024 Awards
On September 17, SESAC gathered the music industry at the W Hotel in Hollywood for its annual awards night, celebrating songwriters, producers, and publishers...
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105.7 The Fan’s New Lineup: Sports Stars, Fresh Shows
Audacy is making waves at 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee with a revamped weekday programming lineup, set to debut on September 22. This exciting...
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Jason Aldean Returns to BMG with Landmark Music Deal
BMG has made its largest catalog acquisition to date by purchasing Jason Aldean's recorded music catalog, alongside a collection of rights from 23 other...
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iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025: Must-See Artists & Events
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival, presented by Capital One, will take place on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, at the T-Mobile Arena...
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Capitol’s Bold Move: Holder and Stewart to Lead Urban A&R
Capitol Records has appointed Ian Holder and Tariq Stewart as Senior Vice Presidents of A&R. Both executives will spearhead the Urban A&R team, playing...
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Iconic Hair Care Brand Goes Bust Amid Mesothelioma Nightmare
The Stephan Company is the latest casualty in the talc wars, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They’re looking to reorganize their debts while dodging a barrage of mesothelioma lawsuits. And let’s be real here—this isn’t just a minor bump in the road. This company has been around...
Berkshire Real Estate: A Market on the Brink?
So, another week rolls by in the Berkshire real estate scene, and while the numbers are out, I can't shake off that nagging feeling that we’re just scratching the surface. The latest weekly transactions from Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in...
Bay Area’s Priciest Pads: AI Cash Fuels Real Estate Frenzy
Green Gables in Woodside just snagged the top spot, selling for a staggering $85 million. That’s right—$85 million for a house. It’s not just the price that raises eyebrows; it’s the fact that tech wealth continues to drive these luxury sales skyward, especially in areas like Portola...
Doctors, Faith, and the Fine Line of End-of-Life Care
Let’s be real here—dealing with end-of-life care is one of the toughest jobs for doctors. They’re often caught between faith in medical miracles and the harsh reality of what’s possible. It’s a tough position to be in, and sadly, it can lead to some pretty questionable decision-making.
On...
NCAA’s Holiday Break: Help or Hindrance for Teams?
The NCAA has a knack for making things more complicated than they need to be. Take the holiday break, for example. For NCAA Division II basketball teams, it’s all about getting back in the groove after time off. Only, the NCAA throws a wrench in the works...
Blue Owl’s New Venture—Is It a Lifeline or Just More Legal Trouble?
Late last year, a new partnership emerged on the financial scene. Transformco, Fidem, and funds managed by Blue Owl Capital kicked off Aress Financial Services—a joint venture aimed at shaking up the credit card industry. Sounds ambitious, right? They’re banking on Transformco's rewards prowess and Fidem's underwriting...
Oregon Takes a Stand Against Federal Overreach on Gender-Affirming Care
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is making headlines—and headlines for a reason. He's suing the federal government over attempts to block gender-affirming care for minors by threatening to yank federal funding. It's pretty clear this isn't just a legal issue; it's a battle over autonomy and healthcare rights.
Here’s...
Spoiled Rich and Their Holiday Wish Lists: Is This Market for Real?
Looks like the luxury real estate market is getting a bit of a holiday facelift—and it’s not just about decorating with twinkling lights. Rich house hunters are being lured in with promises that would make even Santa jealous. Picture this: brokers sweetening the deal with perks and...
Is Santa Claus the Ultimate Real Estate Agent?
So, here we're again—another holiday season upon us, and in the spirit of giving, Candy Evan is here to surprise us with a whimsical twist. She’s not just chatting about real estate; she's turning Christmas classics into something that might make you chuckle or snicker. This time,...
Holiday Legal Shenanigans: Who Needs Peace When You’ve Got Lawsuits?
As December 24 rolls around, some litigants have a curious strategy—hitting opponents with lawsuits when their offices are mostly empty. It’s like hiding broccoli in a Christmas pie. Sure, the timing seems festive, but the intent? Not so much.
While everyone else is focused on last-minute shopping...
Compass and NWMLS Throw Legal Jabs in Antitrust Showdown
The ongoing antitrust case between Compass and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) is turning into quite the spectacle. We've got two players in the real estate game – one an ambitious brokerage and the other a long-standing local MLS – clashing over what should be a...
Trump Administration Hits the Reset Button on Diplomacy—Again
The Trump administration is shaking things up yet again, recalling a slew of career ambassadors. This move was confirmed by both a union representing foreign service officials and the State Department. Let’s be real here—this isn’t just a regular shuffle of personnel; it feels more like an...
