MTV to Launch Channel in Africa

MTV will launch an African channel in Feb. 2005, beginning with broadcasts in Southern Africa and Nigeria. … [Read more...]

EMI To Announce Rights to Encore

The New York Post reports that EMI is set to officially announce a multi-million dollar subpublishing deal with Eminem for international rights to the new release, Encore. … [Read more...]

Hip Hop Vocalists on New Band Aid Single

As Bob Geldof oversaw the creation of the new Band Aid single, it remained unclear as to the status of 10 seconds of hip hop prior to the main vocals.  The vocalists on the rap snippet are Estelle, Dizzee Rascal and Ms Dynamite. … [Read more...]

Crooked I to Release Death Row Doc

Crooked I, former Death Row Records artist, is planning to release a documentary on DVD entitled Leaving Death Row. Crooked I is unable to release his current album due to legal action by Death Row. … [Read more...]

Luke Campbell Franchises Gentleman’s Clubs

Luke Campbell is developing a chain of strip club franchises called Luke's Cabaret. Clubs will feature ethnically diverse dancers, hip hop and R&B music and an urban perspective. … [Read more...]