New Year’s Eve Specials & Series Finale
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve features Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, Diana Ross, and Chance the Rapper. Stranger Things series finale drops on Netflix New...
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UK Music Sales Hit 210.3M Albums, Vinyl Boom
UK music sales reached 210.3 million albums in 2025, up 4.9% from the previous year. Vinyl drove growth with 13.3% increase, led by Taylor Swift's...
Mondo NYC: 10 Years of Music Industry Insight
Mondo NYC conference celebrated 10 years of music industry influence with panels on AI, streaming challenges, and live music trends. Industry veterans and artists gathered...
Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood Passes Away at Age 77
Gospel legend Richard Smallwood died December 30, 2025 at age 77. The composer of 'Total Praise' reshaped contemporary gospel music by blending classical structure with...
Norwegian Guitarist K�re Thomsen’s Impact on Music History
Norwegian guitarist K�re Thomsen emerged in 1959 during a pivotal era when Black jazz and blues artists like Miles Davis and B.B. King were gaining...
Pedro Costa’s Birthmarks: Black Music & Film
Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Costa's birth in 1958 coincided with pivotal Black music evolution. Chuck Berry and Little Richard broke barriers as jazz, blues, and rock...
Michael Lippman, Bowie Manager, Dies at 79
Michael Lippman, influential music manager who guided David Bowie and George Michael's careers, died at 79 at his Santa Ynez home surrounded by family....
NAMB Celebrates 40 Years Supporting Media Brokers
NAMB celebrates 40 years supporting media brokers with 43 brokers across 30 firms facilitating $221 million in broadcast deals last year....
Investors Seek Music Sector Stability Amid Volatility
Investors are turning to the music industry for stability amid market volatility. The MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF offers diversified exposure to streaming, live events,...
Music Stars Honored in King’s New Year Honours
Prominent music stars including Ellie Goulding, Cynthia Erivo, and Max Richter receive prestigious honors in the King's New Year Honours list for their contributions to...
Nashville Music Industry’s Transformative 2025
Nashville's music scene saw major transformations in 2025 with UMG rebranding as MCA, Warner Music changes, and Morgan Wallen's new album announcement....
Justin Bieber Calls for Safer Environment for Music Artists
Justin Bieber calls for music industry reform, advocating for safer and more supportive environments for artists after reflecting on his struggles with fame....
5G Broadcast Set for European Launch by 2027
5G Broadcast technology launches across Europe by 2027, targeting 270 million people across six markets. The initiative will transform mobile content delivery for broadcasters....
Music Industry’s Future: Data Clarity and AI Governance
Music industry expert Jacob Varghese predicts AI-generated tracks could reach 40,000 daily uploads by 2025, requiring new data governance frameworks and transparent attribution systems....
Forbs West Transforms Artist Development with Passion
Forbs West, founder of FORBZ Management Inc., shares his passion-driven approach to artist development, emphasizing personality and determination over intelligence in the music business....
Nashville Artists Oppose AI in Songwriting
Nashville artists are raising concerns as AI tools like Suno integrate into songwriting sessions, threatening creativity and livelihoods in the music industry....
Emerging Artist Redefines Success with Music
Emerging artist Certtifed prioritizes emotional impact over streams and chart positions, believing true success comes from touching lives through authentic music....
New Recording Studio Clefnote Music Group Opens in Albemarle
Clefnote Music Group opens new recording studio in Albemarle with ribbon-cutting ceremony January 23. The studio offers production, mixing, mastering services....
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve: Major Streaming
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest streams on ABC.com featuring 50 Cent, Diana Ross, Chance the Rapper, and more celebrating 2026....
Justin Bieber Calls for Safer Music Industry Reform
Justin Bieber calls for music industry transformation, advocating for safer artist protection based on his child star experiences. The pop star emphasizes redemption over revenge...
Music Industry Investment Surge Ahead of 2025
The music industry is experiencing a major investment surge in 2025, with companies like Circuit Capital and GoldState each securing $500 million for catalog deals...
Nashville Country Music Scene Shifts to Embrace MAGA Themes
Nashville's country music scene has dramatically shifted to embrace MAGA themes, with artists like Chris Janson and Jelly Roll openly supporting Trump after his 2024...
TidBiz Daily Brief – December 29, 2025
Today's music industry highlights include Justin Bieber advocating for safer artist environments and Nashville musicians facing AI disruption challenges....
Stream These New Year’s Eve Specials for 2025 Celebrations
Ring in 2025 with star-studded New Year's Eve streaming specials featuring Diana Ross, Chance the Rapper, and 50 Cent on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'...
Justin Bieber Calls for Music Industry Reform
Justin Bieber calls for music industry transformation, advocating for safer, more transparent practices for young artists based on his own experiences....
