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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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June 22, 2023
Colorado Public Radio Elects New Board Members
COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO has elected RAITH CAPITAL PARTNERS co-founder NELSON HIOE, CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH CEO DEIDRE JOHNSON, and BONSAI DESIGN owner SARAH SHRADER to its Board of Directors. “These new members are great additions to our … more »
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May 16, 2023
Region 6 And 7 Murrow Awards Winners Announced
The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION has announced the winners of the 2023 EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS for Region 6, OKLAHOMA and TEXAS. The regional winners move on to the national awards competition with those winners announced in AUGUST. The … more »
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January 18, 2023
Missy Elliott, Usher, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Nelly To Headline Lovers & Friends In Las Vegas, May 6th
MISSY ELLIOTT, USHER and MARIAH CAREY are set to headline LOVERS & FRIENDS, which returns to the LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL GROUNDS on MAY 6th. Also slated to perform are 50 CENT, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MIGUEL, NELLY, PITBULL, JHENE AIKO, SUMMER WALKER, … more »
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November 30, 2022
Ethiopia Habtemariam Leaves Motown Records To 'Pursue New Endeavors'
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP announced that ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM would be exiting her post as Chairwoman/CEO of MOTOWN RECORDS (NET NEWS 11/29). HABTEMARIAM held her position at the label since MARCH 2021 following six years as President, making her just the … more »
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November 29, 2022
G Audio Networks Announce Holiday Programming
G AUDIO NETWORKS has announced its slate of holiday programming designed to bring CHRISTMAS music and memories from the artists who perform the music to radio stations across the U.S. "The 19th Annual Chop Shop TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) … more »
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September 16, 2022
Recording Academy Adds New Members To The Black Music Collective
The RECORDING ACADEMY'S BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE (BMC) has added new music creators and professionals to their Honorary Chairs and Leadership Council. New Honorary chairs include: YOLANDA ADAMS, VALEISHA BUTTERFIELD JONES, ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM, AND … more »
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June 29, 2022
iHeartMedia's NextUp Initiative Announces First Slate Of Podcasts
iHEARTMEDIA's NEXTUP INITIATIVE to develop new podcasts from underrepresented communities has announced its first slate of podcasts. The new podcasts include "BEAUTY TRANSLATED," a show on the trans experience in the American SOUTH hosted … more »
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June 27, 2022
Grammy Winner Brandy Inks Partnership Deal With Motown Records For New Album
GRAMMY-winning R&B artist BRANDY has signed a partnership agreement with MOTOWN RECORDS. To mark the announcement, BRANDY just performed “Rather Be” as part of the first-of-its-kind performance and content series launched by MOTOWN … more »
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April 26, 2022
Pharrell Williams, Calvin Harris, Dave Matthews Band & More To Perform At 'Something In The Water Festival'
PHARRELL WILLIAMS has announced his SOMETHING IN THE WATER FESTIVAL will return this year. It will take place in WASHINGTON, DC on JUNETEENTH weekend JUNE 17th – 19th. Along with PHARRELL WILLIAMS, CALVIN HARRIS and DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, these artist … more »









