Fox drama Empire builds its storyline without featuring radio, while director Lee Daniels uses the platform to address homophobia in black communities....
Janishia Jones launches ENCORE Music Tech Solutions with EMPIRE as first enterprise client. The company focuses on streamlining music business processes and rights management systems....
Beatsource launches licensed DJ edits for its LINK streaming service with EMPIRE and Create Music Group as partners. Extended versions include tracks from Fat Joe,...
Detroit rapper Payroll Giovanni releases his new studio album Spirit of a Boss, a 10-track project recorded during COVID and produced mainly by Helluva....
XXXTentacion releases new single "Bad Vibes Forever" from his final album dropping December 6th. The project features Billie Eilish, Trippie Redd, and more....
Jussie Smollett leveraged his $20,000 donation into $40,000 for the Black AIDS Institute, demonstrating his commitment to HIV/AIDS activism beyond his Empire fame....
Taraji P. Henson's FOX holiday special featured performances by Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo and other hip-hop stars at Beverly Hills' Saban Theatre....
Empire Season Three returns with intense family drama as Lucious battles federal investigation while Cookie pursues her own path. Flashbacks reveal Cookie's origin story....
OneUnited Bank and AAFCA hosted their 2nd Annual 'Money on My Mind' event featuring Hollywood's top black writers discussing career opportunities behind the camera in...
NeYo discusses his upcoming role in Empire season 2 during V-103 interview. The singer has joined the show's music team with potential for significant acting...
Empire star Jussie Smollett headlines ESSENCE Festival panel on ending AIDS in Black America. He joins Greater Than AIDS and Black AIDS Institute for community...
Academy Award winner Mo'Nique discusses her feud with Lee Daniels, being replaced on Empire, and addressing her reputation as difficult during her Breakfast Club interview....