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In JUNE during BLACK Music Month, URBAN ONE Inc. will return to the international CANNES FESTIVAL. It will be a week of discussions, creative collaborations, and exclusive experiences. The company will showcase the value and importance of brands investing in the Black audience. 

The U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT is taking LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT to court and accusing them of acting like a bully in the live entertainment business. They’re accused of being too controlling by making venues sign deals only with them, pushing artists to use their services, and threatening other companies who want to compete.

A Memorial Service for GARY “DJ RAX/GQ RILEY” SHELTON will be held at THE CHURCH OF CHRIST in Dallas. It will take place this SATURDAY (6/1) at 11am (CT). The church’s address is 4th Ave. 3220 JB Jackson (formally Park Row).

SPOTIFY has identified “podfluence” as a growing force for influencing consumers. In their first “GLOBAL PODCAST TRENDS TOUR,” they discovered that 63% of people trust their favorite podcast hosts over social media influencers. Between Q1 2023 and Q2 2024 the tour covered twelve markets, including the US, UK, and Canada.

CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD recently appeared on “THE VIEW” to promote his new book, “Get Honest or Die Lying.” During the interview, he explained why he’s not endorsing anyone in the upcoming presidential race.

iHEARTMEDIA/PHILADELPHIA has named MARIE TOLSON-OVERTON Sales Mgr. for R&B WDAS (105.3 FM) and Hip-Hop N’ R&B WUSL (POWER 99). The 31-year veteran at the cluster most recently served as a Senior Account Exec. In her new position she’ll report to the Markets Group SVP/Sales ANTHONY FUSCALDO.

GOOGLE has released VEO, an AI video generator, at I/O (INPUT/Output. In layman’s terms, the process for sending information into a system (input) and receiving information back from the system (output). VEO creates videos over a minute long and understands filmmaking terms. It’s a competitor to OpenAI’s SORA. VEO interprets text, images, and videos to create 1080p clips (high-definition HD quality). 

The LIVING LEGENDS FOUNDATION Inc. (LLF) recently held its 11th A.D. WASHINGTON Scholarship Golf Tournament at the CRYSTAL LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB in the Greater ATLANTA GA area. Honorary Chairperson GREG STREET of WVEE/V103-ATLANTA and actor JAY WILL, currently filming the SYLVESTER STALLONE PARAMOUNT series, “TULSA KING,” were on hand to enjoy the golf event.

The HOUSE subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce has passed the AM RADIO FOR EVERY VEHICLE ACT. They see this as a public safety measure for emergencies via the emergency alert system.