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August 14, 2023
Influential Media And Political Figure Clarence Avant Dies At 92
VARIETY has reported that CLARENCE AVANT, nicknamed “THE BLACK GODFATHER,” died YESTERDAY (8/13) at the age of 92 in his LOS ANGELES home. His sphere of influence included music, sports, entertainment, and politics. According to VARIETY, his … more »
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August 11, 2023
UMG To Mark Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary With Series Of Events And Fan Initiatives
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has announced an exclusive program of activity for fans to celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary, beginning with the special lighting of NEW YORK's iconic EMPIRE STATE BUILDING in gold last night, to celebrate its milestone … more »
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August 10, 2023
Alexis Corbin Upped To Exec. Dir. Of KHFM/Albuquerque, Brent Stevens Moves To PD
AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA FOUNDATION noncommercial Classical KHFM/ALBUQUERQUE has promoted PD ALEXIS CORBIN to Executive Director. CORBIN has been the station's morning host since 2019 and was named PD this JANUARY; she replaces BRENT STEVENS, who … more »
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August 9, 2023
Alexander Vazelakis Named Head Of A&R for Ultra Records
ULTRA RECORDS has promoted ALEXANDER VAZELAKIS to become the head of A&R, and will report to ULTRA RECORDS President DAVID WAXMAN. VAZELAKIS, who has been with ULTRA since 2012, will be based in LOS ANGELES. WAXMAN said, “ALEX has a keen ear … more »
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August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, Lead Guitarist And Chief Songwriter For The Band, Dies At 80
JAIME ROYAL “ROBBIE” ROBERTSON, the CANADIAN singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work in ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees THE BAND, passed away after a long illness at the age of 80. In a statement, ROBERTSON’s … more »
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August 9, 2023
RFD-TV Hosts 'On The Record' With Suzanne Alexander
Broadcast vet SUZANNE ALEXANDER is now writing and hosting a show for RFD-TV. Launched earlier this summer, "On The Record" is a 30-minute interview show that brings stories and insight straight from the artists, along with live performances or … more »
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August 7, 2023
Exclusive Mediabase Analysis From All Access
Industry insiders receive ALL ACCESS' exclusive MEDIABASE chart recap analysis in their e-mail box every MONDAY morning. How about you? This week's data from ANTHONY ACAMPORA, Partner MUSICRUNCH/RADIOCRUNCH and MEDIABASE Charts Consultant: Top … more »
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August 7, 2023
Justin Moore And Priscilla Block Top The Country Chart With 'You, Me, And Whiskey'
Congratulations to THE VALORY MUSIC CO.'s JUSTIN MOORE and INDENT/MERCURY RECORDS' PRISCILLA BLOCK and their respective promotion teams for landing their duet, "You, Me, And Whiskey," at #1 on the MEDIABASE Country chart this week. The … more »
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August 2, 2023
Matador Records Announces Several Promotions And Hires
MATADOR RECORDS has announced several promotions and new hires in its NEW YORK and LONDON offices. Among the changes, UK GM ALEX KEAGUE-DAVIES moves to GM of the global label based in NEW YORK; A&R Manager EMMA BUCHANAN has been upped to Director of … more »
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August 2, 2023
RTDNA Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship, Fellowship Recipients
The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION has announced the 2023 recipients of its scholarships and fellowships, awarding over $35,000 to 12 students and early career journalists. This year’s recipients: DAVID LOUIE Scholarship … more »









