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Jazz singer-songwriter Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. On Wednesday, manager Robert Torre announced that the legendary artist had passed away at her home in Jackson, Mississippi the previous day. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist. Cassandra Wilson transitioned peacefully

True Crime, like podcasting, is sometimes hard to describe. Many people might say that you know it when you hear it, just as podcasts are sometimes described. Many of the largest podcasts, like Crime Junkie, MrBallen and Rotten Mango, are often classified as True Crime podcasts. Q2 2026 data from Edison Podcast Metrics shows that True Crime is now the most

Pattison Media and Coleman Insights have expanded their partnership, naming Coleman the exclusive global representative for Validate Audio Attribution, Pattison Media’s platform for measuring audio advertising performance and return on investment. The agreement expands a relationship in which Coleman Insights had served as Validate’s exclusive representative in the U.S. Coleman will now represent the platform

MARC Media Group is expanding its Florida radio holdings with an agreement to acquire three Brevard County stations from Cumulus Media. The deal includes CHR WAOA-FM (107.1 A1A), Country WHKR-FM (102.7 The HitKicker) and Classic Rock WROK-FM (95.9 The Rocket). MARC will begin operating the stations under a local marketing agreement (LMA), with the purchase

Anchored in prayer, purpose, and sisterhood! Join the National Association of Gospel Radio for our Monthly Prayer Call—a sacred space to reset, refocus, and realign with God alongside women carrying the sound of gospel across the airwaves. Held every 1st Thursday of the month. Next Call: Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:00 PM EST/6C Zoom: Meeting

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has partnered with globally acclaimed musician, composer, and bandleader Jon Batiste to launch a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in vocal performance, redefining how the next generation of performers will prepare for careers in the entertainment industry. Launching this fall, SCAD’s first audition-only degree will welcome its

Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital over the weekend following a show in St. Louis, according to TMZ, the latest health concern for the former Commodores singer. While performing at The Muny on Saturday night, Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show. Later, fans

Skyview Networks has named Liz Stillman Vice President, Sales, with responsibility for network audio sales and new client development across agencies and advertisers. Stillman brings more than 25 years of media and advertising experience to the company, including expertise in network audio sales and agency sales for national media brands. In her new role, Stillman

iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor Market President for its Salt Lake City cluster, effective immediately. Castor will oversee KAAZ-FM, KJMY-FM, KNRS-FM, KNRS-AM, KODJ-FM and KZHT-FM. In the role, he will lead the market’s business strategy, revenue growth and client partnerships while overseeing the company’s local organization. He will report to Glynn Alan, Area President for