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  • Colgate Broadcasts Facebook 'Smiles' to London Tube Stations Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:54PMToothpaste brand and Kraft ask consumers for social grins.
  • Canada's Telecommunications Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Telecom Laureates Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:00AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada's 28th Governor General, heads the 2011 list of Canadian achievers in the field of telecommunications selected for induction this year into Canada's Telecommunications Hall of Fame. His Excellency, whose distinguished career included significant success in advancing Canada's digital ...
  • Interactive One Presents "It's All Black Music!", the Largest Multi-Platform Black Music Month Celebration Sponsored ... Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:00AMInteractive One, LLC, the largest online media company serving Black Americans, presents its 2011 Black Music Month celebration. The program theme "It's All Black Music!" references the global influence of Black music on a variety of genres. Â The initiative, in partnership with sister companies Digital Radio One and TVOneOnline.com, will turn the spotlight on emerging and legendary artists as ...
  • News’ revenge: editorial pages rain down on Brown’s crusade Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 2:50AMNews Limited has struck back against claims by Bob Brown it is misrepresenting the climate change debate, accusing the Greens leader on its editorial pages of cracking under the pressure of increased media scrutiny. Read more on the blog...
  • ‘Brighter Dayz’ arrives today Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 11:21PMJohnathan Frazier, the CEO and recording artist of Beech St. Records in Welch, is the latest West Virginia-based artist to have a gospel album released nationally.
  • Reaching new Levels: Kassy Levels' career has surprised her audiences, family and herself Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 1:43AMCourtesy of Jeffrey Luce - McKinney resident Kassy Levels sings at one of her recent shows. Kassy is only 14, but her voice and songwriting reflect a maturity beyond her years. She released her first album, 'Storyteller,' on March 11.
  • Luis Fonsi: The Billboard Cover Story Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 11:37AMNow that AT&T has brought him back for a Mother's Day campaign, can Luis  Fonsi do an encore with his new set, "Tierra Firme," due out this summer?
  • Reaching new Levels: Kassy Levels' career has surprised her audiences, family and herself Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 12:45AMCourtesy of Jeffrey Luce - McKinney resident Kassy Levels sings at one of her recent shows. Kassy is only 14, but her voice and songwriting reflect a maturity beyond her years. She released her first album, 'Storyteller,' on March 11.
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wins 2011 Pulitzer Prize Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 4:50PMMILWAUKEE--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- A team of five journalists at The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has received a 2011 Pulitzer Prize in the category of Explanatory Reporting for “ One In a Billion ,” describing ...
  • Reaching new 'Levels': Kassy Levels' career has surprised her audiences, her family and especially herself Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 12:17AMIt took nine years for someone to realize Kassy Levels could sing. Another three years passed before she really wanted to sing. But at 14, Kassy has a voice - and passion - well beyond her age.
  • Photos: NYC Auditions for Pebbles and Essence Mag’s ‘Next R&B Star’ Search Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 9:38PM*Essence Magazine and R&B platinum recording artist Pebbles have teamed up to find the next big R&B star. Pebbles along with celebrity judges and industry icons such as Kevin Liles of KWL Enterprises will choose finalists who will appear at the Essence Music Festival (July 1-3 in New Orleans) and one grand-prize winner will receive [...]
  • Radio figure DJ Megatron is fatally shot Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 6:20AMPHILADELPHIA - DJ Megatron, a radio and Black Entertainment Television personality, was shot and killed near his...
  • Director Drops Out of Willow Smith’s ‘Annie’ Remake Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 3:09PM*There’s been a setback in Willow Smith’s forthcoming “Annie” reboot. Deadline.com is reporting that director Ryan Murphy has quit the project, putting the entire pre-production on hold. The creator of “Glee” and “Nip/Tuck” had signed on to direct the movie, with Willow in the title role and Jay-Z and Will Smith serving as producers. However, [...]
  • Young, Gifted and Black: Disney Dreamer Academy Attendee Speaks Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:10AM*The Walt Disney World Resort has long been called the place of dreams where our tired bodies can go and imagine another world, but recently, from March 3rd through the 6th, it was the place where a handpicked group of exceptional young men and women were selected to dream about changing their realities in this [...]
  • Antoine Fuqua to Direct Film Set in Tang Dynasty Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:10AM*Director Antoine Fuqua has signed on to direct a 200 million yuan (US $30 million) biopic on legendary Tang Dynasty imperial concubine Yang Guifei, according to producer Xi’an Qujiang Film & TV Investment Group. The Xi’an Qujiang group is the sole investor in the historical epic, set to begin production in locations across China later [...]
  • ‘OprahLiveTweet’ Becomes No. 1 Trending Topic on Twitter Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 10:40AM*In an effort to boost viewership of her cable channel OWN, Oprah Winfrey spent all day Sunday tweeting with her fans and posting videos to promote the new Sunday lineup – and quickly started the No. 1 trending topic: #OprahLiveTweet. Winfrey released a number of candid videos online over the weekend asking viewers to tune [...]
  • Andrea Kussack, Jeremy Berman: Weddings Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 9:45PMPurim brought the couple together, so that’s when they wed.
  • House votes to defund National Public Radio Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 8:00PMAfter a contentious debate and over procedural objections from Democrats, the House on Thursday voted 228 to192 to prevent federal funds from going to National Public Radio, the latest move by the Republican majority to target the public broadcaster.
  • High Fives (March 3-9) Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 2:10AMNotable songs on area radio stations
  • Bogota Breakthrough: Jesse Aaron breaks out with first single Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 10:47AMMove over American Idol : Jesse Aaron Skrnich may be Bogota’s next idol. The 16-year-old singer signed a contract with Island Def Jam Digital Distribution in January to release his first single, “Break it Out!”, a dance/pop song, to iTunes and Amazon MP3.
  • Packers notes: St. Vincent responds with its cute babies Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:11AMOlivia Mendoza has been a Packers fan all her life that is, for about 24 hours.
  • Afrika Bambaataa Says Meaning of Hip-Hop Is Lost Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 10:33AMFiled under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Say What! Theo Wargo, WireImage Legendary hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa thinks that hip-hop has been "hijacked" by Satanists. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times , the Zulu Nation founder explained that the culture that he helped birth has been manipulated to negatively influence the minds of its listeners. "Hip-hop has been hijacked by a ...
  • Olberman Out at MSNBC; Does Steele Have a TV Deal? Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 10:10PM*It’s all over between NBC’s cable news channel, MSNBC and its ultra liberal star, Keith Olberman. His last “Countdown with Keith Olberman” show aired Friday night. Developing …Meanwhile, according to the NY Post, Michael Steele is in talks with both CNN and Fox News about a potential job as a paid contributor.The former head of [...]
  • "Michael" sales pale next to Jackson's "This Is It" Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 4:59PMA year ago this coming March, headlines trumpeted the $200 million-plus recording deal the estate of Michael Jackson signed with Sony Music Entertainment
  • Listen Up: Album is a compilation of talent Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 8:12AMCompiling a mix tape is hardly a new occurrence in Fayetteville. In the world of R&B and hip-hop, mix tapes - hard copies or digital downloads - come a dime a dozen.
  • After Dark: Rock out with a full slate of local sounds Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 1:00PMThe brief period in which Annapolis is quiet between Christmas and the return of the General Assembly is over, and downtown is busy once again. This time of year, it is with the 47 senators, 141 delegates and all of the staff, lobbyists and others who come with them for the 90 days that the assembly is in session. It's different from the tourists of summer, the boaters of fall and the shoppers ...
  • Philadelphia Media Network, Inc. Announces Several Key Editorial Appointments at The Philadelphia Inquirer and ... Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 3:00PMPhiladelphia Inquirer Editor Stan Wischnowski named Philadelphia Daily News Editor Michael Days to serve as Managing Editor of The Inquirer effective Monday, January 31. Concurrently, Former Philadelphia Magazine Editor Larry Platt was announced as the new Editor of the Daily News.
  • Chicago Calendar Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 4:40PMChicago Calendar Featured Elvis Fest: The Eleventh Annual “Elvis Fest” Rocks The Original Mother’s on what would have been Elvis Presley’s 7th birthday, Jan. 8. Fans can meet Radio Hall of Famer Dick Biondi from True Oldies 94.7 hosts and broadcasts live from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s, 26 …
  • Chicago Calendar Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 1:52PMChicago Calendar Featured — Christmas Activities Navy Pier: Visit Navy Pier on Lake Michigan, east of the downtown area, at 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437 or www.navypier.com. • Winter WonderFest: Includes new attractions and traditional favorites. There are games, rides and entertainment for all ages. Santa will visit with the …
  • Dance the way we feel Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 3:40AMThis year, hits came from the West, new R&B filled floors and indie rocked on.
  • Singer/Songwriter Dr. Sherri Sandifer Releases Debut Single on Nia Entertainment Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 7:46AM*Dr. Sherri Sandifer is a multi-talented singer/songwriter hailing from Houston, Texas. Collaborating with record label Nia Entertainment, Sherri has released the much anticipated debut single ‘Don’t Call Me’ from her album ‘Love Revolution’. The single is an anthem for anyone who has ever had to move on from a failing relationship. The song’s infectious beat, [...]
  • White ibis mating habits altered by mercury consumption Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 4:16PMWhen University of Florida researchers began studying the effects of mercury consumption on white ibises, they had a hunch the contaminant might affect the birds' ability to produce chicks.
  • Chicago Calendar Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 9:36AMChicago Calendar Featured Chicago Toy and Game Fair: Preview and play with the hottest new toys and games, meet favorite toy and game inventors, Star Wars Character Breakfast, characters and sports mascots, Radio Disney, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Mascot Madness toy drive, Young Inventor Challenge, Monopoly Tournaments, chess tournaments and more. …
  • Chicago Calendar Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 5:34PMChicago Calendar Featured Chicago Toy and Game Fair: Preview and play with the hottest new toys and games, meet favorite toy and game inventors, Star Wars Character Breakfast, characters and sports mascots, Radio Disney, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Mascot Madness toy drive, Young Inventor Challenge, Monopoly Tournaments, chess tournaments and more. …
  • New Michael Jackson Song 'Breaking' At Radio Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 4:26PM"Breaking News," a preview track from Michael Jackson's forthcoming album "Michael," received instant airplay on more than 150 radio stations yesterday (Nov. 8), following its premiere on Jackson's website.
  • Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees: Eddy Arnold, Little Jimmy Dickens, Bobby Hebb ... Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 9:30PMThe eighth class of inductees to the Music City Walk of Fame will be recognized officially with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk markers on Sunday, Nov. 7, beginning at 2 p.m. in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.
  • Mr. Music: Monkees member produced records on short-lived label Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 4:42PMThe short-lived Davy Jones Presents vanity label came and went in the summer of 1967, perhaps in part because being a Monkee at the peak of their popularity left Davy little time for anything other than Monkee business.
  • Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees: Eddy Arnold, Little Jimmy Dickens, Bobby Hebb ... Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe eighth class of inductees to the Music City Walk of Fame will be recognized officially with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk markers on Sunday, Nov. 7, beginning at 2 p.m. in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. (PRWeb October 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4718174.htm
  • Weekly Webcast ‘Left of Black’ To Focus on Politics, Culture Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 4:45PMDURHAM, N.C. -- This fall, Duke University African and African American Studies professor Mark Anthony Neal has taken his role as the one of the university’s public intellectuals to a new level with his weekly program, “Left of Black,” featuring interviews with academics, authors, artists and others discussing cultural issues.
  • Where To Watch Saturday's Gubernatorial Debate Friday, October 1, 2010 @ 6:39PMUnivision will provide a satellite feed of the first ever Spanish-language debate in California with gubernatorial candidates Attorney General Jerry B
  • Fans of Arika Kane Are Dismayed With Sirius XM’s “Heart & Soul” For Not Playing Her Music Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 3:40PMSTRATFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The fans of songstress Arika Kane are petitioning Sirius XM due to the Director of Sirius XM’s Programming not playing the music of BSE Recordings’ artist Arika Kane. Furthermore, the fans have called on all Sirius XM stations to reconsider their position on Arika’s current single “Here With Me” per the website, www.fansforarikakane.com[[[SHIFTIN ...
  • Fans of Arika Kane Are Dismayed With Sirius XM's "Heart & Soul" For Not Playing Her Music Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 3:32PMSTRATFORD, Conn.----The fans of songstress Arika Kane are petitioning Sirius XM due to the Director of Sirius XM’s Programming not playing the music of BSE Recordings’ artist Arika Kane.
  • Jack's UH antenna ball bears an old-style design Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:31AMJack in the Box Hawaii has a new University of Hawaii antenna ball this year -- with a logo from back in the day when "Let's go Bows" was the hue and cry and before there was any such thing as the wave.
  • Beyblade: Metal Fusion Collectors' Editions on the Way from Hudson Entertainment Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:39PMBeyblade: Metal Fusion (DS) Special editions of Nintendo DS game will be available at select retailers.
  • Can Indie Hip-Hop Artist Sonny Black chart 3-for-3 at Radio? Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:10AMNew and rising indie hip-hop artist Sonny Black, born and raised in St. Louis, a city with a rich music history which ranges from blues to rock & roll, is gearing up to release his third record to radio, simply called “Toast”. His first two radio releases have charted…can he go 3-for-3?
  • Entries under "Editorial" Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 10:07PMIn April, when Antonio Perez was killed outside the print shop where he worked on Fordem Avenue, the Madison Police Department wasted little time in bringing all its resources to bear for the search.
  • Jazz Takes an Easy Ride on the Smooth Cruise Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:23PMThe Smooth Cruise, in its 13th year, mixes stimulating views and easy listening.
  • Interview: Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner explains "Yulia" from "Expo 86" Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:22PMWolf Parade L-R: Dan Boeckner, Arlen Thompson, Spencer Krug, Dante DeCaro; photo by Meqo Sam Cecil
  • Briefs Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:21AMVacation Bible School Veggie Tales "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" will be the theme of this summers VBS, July 5-9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian Church, 2702 250th Street. Call Jack or Karen Baumgardner at 542-3169 to pre-register.
  • Summer Jam this Friday will be Waco's biggest hip-hop/rap show in years Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:04AMNational acts like Marques Houston, Omarion, Baby Bash and Gorilla Zoe will hit Waco for a landmark concert.