 ​Rob Base’s death hits more than hip-hop nostalgia; it closes the book on one of the genre’s most recognizable crossover records, the kind of catalog asset that keeps generating value long after release. For rights holders, publishers and labels ...
 ​Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new licensing deal that could put AI-generated covers and remixes directly into the hands of Premium users, and that makes this a live rights issue for publishers, songwriters, and artists right no ...
 ​After careful consideration, and due to circumstances beyond our control, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone its 2026 induction ceremony, originally scheduled to ta ...
 ​ Urban radio at its best served functions that went well beyond playing music. It was a community bulletin board, a platform for cultural debate, a showcase for local talent, a source of breaking news relevant to the urban community, and a spac ...
 ​The Allure of Extreme Wealth When the term ‘billionaire’ graces our ears, it’s easy to conjure images of unimaginable opulence—mansions sprawling across...Â
 ​Eli Roth is set to bring his chilling vision to the big screen with Ice Cream Man, a terrifying new film that promises to deliver the horror fans have been waiting for. The film stars Ari Millen (best known for Orphan Black) as the titular chara ...
 ​Radio Facts: Radio Facts: The Unsung series is some of the best-produced TV on Black music in the history of the music. TV One has struck gold with this show for several seasons. This article was originally published on Feb 7, 2012. But these a ...
 ​In addition to being a professor of philosophy specializing in race and culture, I am also a film critic. Aside from the random questions asking me to rank what I think are the best films of all time (I never do it. It changes daily.), I am ofte ...
 ​10 Things we can all learn from President Barack Obama Originally posted September 6, 2013 – Former President Barack Obama has an impressive list of accomplishments during his two-term administration, which includes passing the health care refor ...
 ​Ozark (Netflix)It takes a minute and a few episodes but once you get into this series it’s really good. The Get Down (Netflix)Unfortunately the show was cancelled before it had a chance to develop but it definitely takes you back to New York in ...
