Acclaimed at the SXSW Film Festival, where it had its world premiere, the lyrical documentary essay The In Between by Robie and Alejandro Flores will have its much-anticipated...
Acclaimed at the SXSW Film Festival, where it had its world premiere, the lyrical documentary essay The In Between by Robie and Alejandro Flores will have its much-anticipated...
LOS ANGELES - Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the new official trailer for the upcoming second season of “Surface.” Starring and executive produced by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and created by Veronica West. The...
LOS ANGELES - Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the new official trailer for the upcoming second season of “Surface.” Starring and executive produced by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and created by Veronica West. The...
Beasley Media Group, LLC, a leading multi-platform media company, and Key Networks, a next generation radio syndication company, announce that award-winning Country radio personality Elaina Smith joins Backstage Country, Country’s fastest-growing...
Tonight, music took center stage at the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium as Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Jelly Roll and Live Nation held A Concert for All First Responders with a historic...
Rudy Ray Moore was a revolutionary force in Black entertainment - a comedian, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who carved his own path in an industry that tried to silence him. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1927, Moore transformed from a struggling performer to a cult icon who would redefine independent filmmaking.
Shooting is expected to start later this year on Mike Leigh’s next project, which sees the writer-director reuniting with recent collaborators Cornerstone, Bleecker Street,...
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed veteran Albuquerque radio personality Kiki Garcia as On-Air Host, Mornings, on Cumulus Albuquerque Adult Contemporary station Magic...
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the RADIO HALL OF FAME Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2025 nominees beginning Saturday, February 1, 2025, through Monday,...
Minnesota residents and organizations will be holding a press conference outside of Target Corporation Headquarters. The press conference will be held at 1000 Nicollet...
BMI® is excited to honor the trailblazing Mexican hitmaker, Peso Pluma with the BMI Champion Award at the 2025 BMI Latin Awards on Thursday, March 6. The award celebrates his meteoric...
Meruelo Media has renewed one of its most dynamic talents for another 3 years. The company announced today that top-rated morning host, Angelica Vale,...
Award-winning studio NEON announced today that, in the first big deal out of Sundance, it has acquired the worldwide rights to writer/director Michael Shanks’...
Award-winning studio NEON announced today that, in the first big deal out of Sundance, it has acquired the worldwide rights to writer/director Michael Shanks’...
Spotify, the leading audio streaming platform, recently announced a record payout of $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, bringing its total contributions...
After a nearly 40-year career at BMI, Alison Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief Distribution & Publisher Relations Officer, announced today that she will be retiring from the company...
The Unprecedented Funding PauseThe White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a dramatic memorandum ordering an immediate halt to all federal...
Henry Hinton, Ignacio Meyer and Shoshana Shapiro have been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Board of Directors to fill vacancies....
Radio Bassment, the nationally syndicated radio show renowned for its electrifying club mixes and exclusive artist interviews, is proud to announce an exciting partnership...
The Mocha Podcasts Network hit podcast Two Funny Mamas, co-hosted by award-winning comedic powerhouses, actresses, and TV personalities Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley, celebrate...
As Los Angeles continues to absorb the devastating effects of the fires, Hollywood & Mind, the venture focused both on elevating the well-being of those...
IHEARTMEDIA’S "THE BREAKFAST CLUB" FINDS STREAMING HOME ON TUBIIconic Morning Show’s Greatest Moments Available for Free DailyOn Demand and Will also Debut as a...
Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ:CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official audio partner of the National Football League, will present live play-by-play coverage...
Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ:CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, announces that nationally syndicated talk radio show, “America at Night with Rich Valdés” has kicked off 2025 with...
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...
