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August 14, 2023
Longtime BMI Executive Misha Hunke Has Died At 58
MISHA HUNKE, a 35-year BMI veteran, died on AUGUST 8th in NASHVILLE at the age of 58. HUNKE, who was part of the LEADERSHIP MUSIC class of 2011, moved to NASHVILLE in 1987 to take an internship with BMI to complete her marketing degree, and ended up … more »
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August 14, 2023
Report: French Montana Inks Deal With Larry Jackson's gamma.
According to MUSIC BUSINESS WORLDWIDE, hip-hop artist FRENCH MONTANA has signed a global deal with music executive LARRY JACKSON's gamma. record label. MONTANA has a new single and video, "Good Summer", due out soon. See more from MUSIC … more »
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August 14, 2023
Apple Music Continues Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Celebration
APPLE MUSIC's "Hip-Hop DNA", launched in MAY, continues its celebration of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary celebration. APPLE MUSIC Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B and MEDIACO Top 40/Rhythmic WQHT (HOT 97)/NEW YORK morning host … more »
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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 14, 2023
WRVL (88.3 The Journey)/Lynchburg, VA Adds Kate Justice To Middays
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Contemporary Christian WRVL (88.3 THE JOURNEY)/LYNCHBURG, VA welcomes KATE JUSTICE as its new midday host. For several years JUSTICE has filled in as a guest host on the 'Morning Journey.' She takes over for GM/Production … more »
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August 14, 2023
Sports Format Returning To Edmonton Market With Pending Flip Of CKJR-A
STINGRAY Oldies CKJR-A (W1440)/WETASKIWIN-EDMONTON, AB is flipping to Sports on SEPTEMBER 5th in partnership with JASON GREGOR's JUST A GAME PRODUCTIONS and THE NATION NETWORK. The flip will fill the gap left by the abrupt shutdown of BELL MEDIA … 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 11, 2023
Throwback 2K's Expanded Countdown Special To Air On KVGS/Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend
THROWBACK 2K, a weekend program from THROWBACK BRANDS through syndication partner SKYVIEW NETWORKS, has added BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Hot AC KVGS/LAS VEGAS to its affiliate roster. THROWBACK 2K is preparing to host “Top 200 Of The 2Ks,” a … more »
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August 11, 2023
Middle Tennessee State Football, Men's Basketball To Continue Airing On WQZQ (Classic Hits 93.3)/Nashville Under Extended Deal
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY has renewed its deal to air football and men's basketball on CROMWELL MEDIA Classic Hits WQZQ-A-W227DC (CLASSIC HIST 93.3)/NASHVILLE, with coaches' shows and updates airing on sister Sports WPRT-F-W292ED … more »
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August 11, 2023
Nexstar Extends EVP/Chief Communications Officer Gary Weitman's Contract
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP has extended EVP/Chief Communications Officer GARY WEITMAN's contract. WEITMAN joined NEXSTAR in 2019 when the company bought TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY. Founder/Chairman/CEO PERRY SOOK said, “We are extremely pleased to be … more »