Category: Urban AC

AJR, Doja Cat, Maren Morris and More receive Top Honors at BMI Pop Awards

In New York, NY on May 10, 2021, BMI celebrated the 69th Annual BMI Pop Awards. The company recognized the songwriters, publishers and administrators of the previous year’s most-performed pop songs in the United States across radio and digital streaming platforms. All winners were announced in a special online celebration and on BMI’s social channels, […]

Vanessa Williams, Sara Bareilles and Many More Slated for 2021 Night of Covenant House

Hollywood and Broadway stars are teaming up on Monday, May 17th to celebrate the resilience of the young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. In a special virtual concert sponsored by Kia, titled Night of Covenant House Stars, powerhouse performers from […]

The Prince Estate Is Launching a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection with Urban Decay

The Prince Estate and Urban Decay has announced an exclusive limited-edition cosmetics capsule inspired by the creative genius and personal style of Prince. The Purple One’s signature color is highlighted alongside gold and black in the collection created to honor his vibrant self-expression. With meticulous attention to detail and a constant desire for refinement and […]

Alicia Keys Announces Powerful Collaboration To Promote Mental Wellbeing

The Class, a mindful movement practice, and Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, author, activist and entrepreneur, Alicia Keys, have just announced The Soulful Sessions, a 3-part musical journey to move the body and lift the soul. The Class and Alicia Keys joined forces to curate three classes set to Alicia’s profoundly heartfelt music; designed to […]

Usher Teams Up To Celebrate Two Cultures Of Excellence

It has been recently announced that Rémy Martin is dropping a collaborative new campaign with multi–Grammy award winning musical artist, Usher to celebrate the harmonious blending of two cultures of timeless excellence: Music and Cognac. “Team Up For Excellence – The Film” highlights the cultural connection between Cognac and American music since 1917 in France, […]

Usher Adds Six Dates To Headlining Las Vegas Residency

As he prepares to launch his headlining residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 16, 2021, global megastar and eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher has announced six additional dates from August 4 to 14, 2021 for his Las Vegas residency. The multi-talented showman will give his fans an extraordinary experience that only Usher, […]

Lil Nas X, Doja Cat and More Slated for SHEIN Together

It has been announced that global fashion retailer SHEIN will be hosting its 2nd annual virtual music festival, “SHEIN Together Fest” on May 2, 2021, to be streamed via SHEIN’s free app. The online event aims to bring people together in celebration of love, music, and fashion. SHEIN will also donate $300,000 to three charities […]

The Weeknd Celebrated as 2021 Songwriter of the Year at Ascap Pop Music Awards

Honoring pop music’s hottest songwriters, producers and publishers, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has announced the winners of the 2021 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, which will be celebrated on @ASCAP social media through April 15. After a record-setting year following the release of his double platinum album After Hours, pop superstar Abel […]

Lionel Richie’s ‘Louder Than Words’ Turns 25

While Lionel Richie and his American Idol colleagues continue their mission to discover music’s next superstar, today marks the 25th anniversary of Louder Than Words, the Top-30 Billboard album that ushered in a new chapter for one of the most successful Pop and R&B artists of all time. Island Def Jam Music Group/UMe will celebrate […]