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Will.i.am Set To Launch A SiriusXM Show Focused On AI Innovation To Educate The Public About The Technology

will.i.am has plans to start the new year off with diving deeper into his interest in technology.

Dec 14, 2023

Rory And Mal Ink Deal With SiriusXM's Stitcher Months After Leaving 'The Joe Budden Podcast'

Good things come to those who wait, and podcasters Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay are a testament to this. After dedicating six years to “The Joe Budden Podcast,” Rory and Mal stepped into their own lane launching the “New Rory and Mal” podcast just two months following an ordeal that would lead the duo to part ways with podcaster Joe Budden. In 2020, AfroTech reported that Budden once decided to leave a multi-million dollar deal with Spotify on the table due to feeling “undermined” and “undervalued.” Now, in 2021, Rory and Mal have a deal of their own on the table. Announced in a press release, the New Rory and Mal podcast will now be streamed through Stitcher — a subsidiary of SiriusXM and Triton-ranked No. 1 podcast company. “The love we’ve received with the New Rory & Mal podcast has been incredible,” says MAL in a press release from PR Newswire. “We look forward to changing the optics of ‘media culture’ and having fun with the content we create with SiriusXM and Stitcher....

Oct 14, 2021

TikTok Makes Its Radio Debut On SiriusXM With The Help Of Normani, Lil Nas X And More

The launch of TikTok in 2016 rewrote the entertainment industry due to its cultural impact bolstered by viral dance challenges, the rise of the new celebrity, and highly engaging micro-video content. Since its debut, the application has garnered over two billion users globally and has become an important marketing tool for music industry hopefuls and professionals who hope their music gains traction with users. Hits such as Drake’s “Toosie Slide” and record-breaking “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X, received millions of streams that can be attributed to the content created by TikTok users.

Aug 23, 2021

Kevin Hart, Laugh Out Loud Score Expanded, Multi-Platform Deal With SiriusXM

SiriusXM’s partnership with Kevin Hart and Laugh Out Loud just got better. In a press release Tuesday (Sept. 22), the satellite radio giant announced that it will expand its long-standing collaboration with Hart, where the comedian will host new regular and live programs on his SiriusXM channel, Laugh Out Loud Radio. Also, Hart’s comedy brand and multi-platform entertainment company, Laugh Out Loud , will produce radio shows, podcasts, and on-demand video that will be distributed across SiriusXM’s digital platforms. “I’m excited to strengthen my and Laugh Out Loud’s relationship with SiriusXM as we continue to innovate and expand our relationship, with new programming rolling out this fall and more series to be announced soon,” said Hart. “ He added, “When we launched LOL three years ago, we promised it would be the future of comedy – and we believe in the power of audio as a key part of our future. SiriusXM has been an incredible partner since day one. With this new deal, we’re...

Sep 22, 2020

SiriusXM Appoints Nicole Hughey As New VP of Diversity & Inclusion

More Black women are stepping into leadership roles within the media and entertainment industries, and this week SiriusXM and Pandora Music has named Nicole Hughey as its new vice president of diversity & inclusion, Variety reports . We’re thrilled to welcome Nicole Hughey, our new Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, to the @SIRIUSXM + @pandoramusic family! We couldn’t be more excited to have her on board. Welcome, Nicole! #sxmpandoralife pic.twitter.com/LvG7Y9bEPy — SiriusXMLife (@siriusxmlife) July 16, 2020 Hughey’s new position is based out of New York, and she’s expected to report to Dara Altman, the company’s chief administrative officer. According to the company’s memo, Hughey will have a hand in creating and executing programs as well as evaluating the company’s policies and practices to “enable us to cultivate an organization with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels, and where all of our people are included and have the opportunity to grow and succeed.”...

Jul 17, 2020

SiriusXM is acquiring Pandora for $3.5 billion

SiriusXM— the satellite radio company—announced Monday that it will acquire Pandora Media for $3.5 billion, in an all-stock transaction that will create what the company claims will be the largest audio entertainment company. Pandora introduced users to streaming before Apple Music, Spotify, and TIDAL crowded the online music world. Once a leader in digital audio the company now looks to ensure its longevity in a move that will help SiriusXM transition to digital. SiriusXM already struck a deal to invest $480 million in Pandora last year, giving the company a 19 percent stake as it sought to compete in the personalized streaming music market “We have long respected Pandora and their team for their popular consumer offering that has attracted a massive audience, and have been impressed by Pandora’s strategic progress and stronger execution,” says Jim Meyer, CEO of SiriusXM said in the release . There will be no immediate changes to Pandora’s more than 70 million monthly active...

Sep 25, 2018

Snoop Dogg Loses Over 500K Instagram Followers After Appearing At Donald Trump's Inaugural Crypto Ball

Snoop Dogg is rapidly losing social media followers after his appearance at President Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball. As of Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, the “Gin and Juice” rapper — Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. — has 88.1 million Instagram followers, a drop of 571,800, and 20.7 million on X, down 17,177, according to the New York Post. Snoop Dogg’s performance at the pre-inauguration bash on Jan. 17, 2025, drew significant backlash from people who pointed out his previous anti-Trump position and speculated that financial incentives may have motivated him to take part. “For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love. I love too much,” Snoop Dogg said, addressing the criticism on Instagram Live. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a black man. Still 100% black. All out till you ball out or till you fall out.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)   Per another report by the Post, in September 2018, Snoop Dogg...

Jan 29, 2025

US Senators Introduce NO FAKES Act To Protect Creatives From AI Technology Misuse

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has taken the creative industry by storm, but a new bill has been introduced to protect creators’ rights. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Delaware), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024, or the NO FAKES Act, on July 31. According to a press release shared by Coons, the bill was created “to protect the voice and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation of digital replicas created without their consent.” “The NO FAKES Act would hold individuals or companies liable for damages for producing, hosting, or sharing a digital replica of an individual performing in an audiovisual work, image, or sound recording that the individual never actually appeared in or otherwise approved – including digital replicas created by generative artificial intelligence (AI),” per the release. “Everyone...

Aug 2, 2024

Cliff Worley, Head Of Portfolio Growth Marketing At Kapor Capital, Wants Startups To Lean Into The Power Of AI Technology To Help Them Scale And Grow

Artificial intelligence (AI) can sometimes seem unpredictable and even scary, but Cliff Worley wants to help business owners understand how it can help them take their companies to the next level. Worley stresses the importance of taking the time to learn AI tools rather than immediately running away from the ever-evolving technology without ever attempting to understand it . As an accomplished marketing leader and growth advisor to startups, he has an affinity for helping entrepreneurs elevate their businesses. Worley is on a mission to do so by teaching them how to use AI to the advantage of the business they’re looking to grow and scale.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by AFROTECH™ Conference (@afrotech.conference) Currently, Worley is the head of portfolio growth marketing at Kapor Capital. He provides strategic coaching to venture capital-backed companies on how to effectively go to market and scale customer acquisition. He also curates a newsletter called “Cliff...

Jul 31, 2024

Will.i.am Demos An AI-Generated Host He Created During The Cannes Lions Festival

Will.i.am believes diversified voices will be necessary for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. While in conversation with The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Last at Journal House during The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the artist unveiled an AI-generated Black woman host named Felicia from his SiriusXM show. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the show spotlights AI innovation at the crossroads of pop culture, music, entertainment, world news, and technology. At the event in Cannes, France, Felicia introduced herself to the audience and shared a call to action on the importance of representation in technology. “Now, when we talk about AI, it’s crucial that we dive into the real deal. Representation, empowerment, and breaking those barriers in tech. Because let’s face it, you ain’t going to see much of our faces if we don’t get involved and steer that ship,” Felicia told the audience. “AI is more than just cool tech. It’s like a new frontier where we got to make...

Jun 18, 2024

With A Company Reportedly Valued At $650M As Of 2022, Kevin Hart Says He's 'No Longer Just A Comedian' — 'I'm An Investment. I'm A Studio'

Kevin Hart is laughing all the way to the bank. The comedian, actor, and entrepreneur scaled his presence in Hollywood, launching multi-platform media company, HARTBEAT in 2022. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, its launch was supported by a $100 million raise from Abry Partners to support content creation, hiring new teams, and the expansion of existing brands and franchises. HARTBEAT went on to debut 23 projects in TV, film, digital and audio in 2023, Variety mentions. Additionally, it has secured strategic partnerships with NBCUniversal, SiriusXM, Sundance Institute, P&G, Walmart, Chase, Draft Kings and even Netflix, releasing “Lift” on the streaming platform on January 12, 2024. His collaborations have proven to be a wise business move for HARTBEAT. According to Boardroom, it is now valued at $650 million. Reflecting on the feat during an interview on “60 Minutes” Hart explained, “I’m no longer just a comedian. I’m an investment. I’m a student. I’m a partner looking for...

Apr 30, 2024

Joe Budden Says He's Made About $4M From His Success In Podcasting And Offers Advice To The Industry — 'This Is Not Unimaginable If You Work Hard'

Joe Budden is getting candid about his career podcast earnings. According to Vibe, the rapper-turned-podcast-host recently shared that he has earned at least $7 million since he made the career transition, pocketing a reported $4 million from that after taxes. “Off podcasting, off of this?” Budden said during an episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast.” “All together in the whole 10 years? About $4 million… Gross is $7 million.” He also opened up about how he and his team managed to get to those numbers, noting that inking partnerships with various brands along the way has been beneficial. “Early on we were doing it for free,” Budden recalled. “Then we hit a little lick, Spotify. Then n—as left, the building crumbled a little bit, and my friends came and saved the day.” As previously reported by AFROTECH™, he shared the real reason that he walked away from Spotify’s initial offer. “In business, there are signs, for me, that show faith in a relationship,” Budden said at the time. “And me...

Apr 26, 2024

Denzel Washington Is The Only Black Entertainer To Make Forbes' Highest-Paid Actors Of 2023 List

From movements like #OscarsSoWhite to constant stories about pay inequity in the entertainment industry, it is no real surprise that when Forbes released a list of the 2023 highest-paid actors in Hollywood, CA, there was a lack of diversity. The lone Black indigenous person of color (BIPOC) named on the list at number 10 was veteran actor Denzel Washington. Financial earnings for marginalized groups compared to their white counterparts is not a new social justice issue. However, due to some public knowledge regarding celebrity salaries, it is hard to ignore the significant differences in pay that Black actors receive. The most noticeable pay gap is the gender inequities between actors who identify as men or women. According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, Black actresses typically make an estimated 64 cents for every dollar white, non-Hispanic male actors make. This number increases to 68 cents for Black women producers and directors. While advocates for Black...

Mar 28, 2024

Andre Drummond Reflects On What His Character Flaws Cost Him In The NBA — 'I Went From $100M To A ... League Minimum'

The passing along of wisdom, particularly in the Black community, is a rite of passage. Learning from an Elder or an “OG” is a core part of Black culture and can even find roots in the historic nature of storytelling and oral history exchanges. NBA veteran Andre Drummond has found himself in the proverbial seat of an uncle and was recorded dropping some knowledge on a group of young athletes while coaching. But what makes Drummond’s words of wisdom worth digesting for future and practical use? Drummond is a Mount Vernon, NY, native. The center entered the league in 2012 as the ninth pick of the Detroit Pistons. As a current player for the Chicago Bulls, Drummond has experienced a range of career highlights, including making the NBA All-Rookie Team 2nd Team in 2013. While he’s spent time with other NBA teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brooklyn Nets during his ten-season career, his current placement with the Bulls is proving beneficial....

Jul 11, 2023

What's Shannon Sharpe's Reported Net Worth In 2024?

From deep sports fans to those who simply show up for the watch parties, anyone who’s even adjacent to sports has likely heard of Shannon Sharpe. And if for no other reason, it’s for the coveted yelling of his former co-host’s name, “SKIIIIIIIPPPPP.” The energy behind that exclamation indicates his life’s example — full of joy, fever, and passion. Shannon Sharpe served as an NFL tight end for 14 years, and is best known for his work with the Denver Broncos, though he has also played for the Baltimore Ravens. Sharpe is a three-time Super Bowl champion , and serves as the first tight end to ever accumulate over 10,000 receiving yards with the NFL, leaving many to consider the football legend one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Younger sports fans may know him best for his work in sports media, including his popular podcast venture “Club Shay Shay.” Sharpe has also served as an analyst for CBS and Fox. Today, Shannon Sharpe is said to have a net worth of $14...

Jun 5, 2023

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