Industry News Sept 17, 2025
Latest music industry news and updates from September 17, 2025. Stay informed with the newest developments in R&B, Hip-Hop, and urban entertainment....
Celebrating Black Excellence: Meet EBONY’s 2025 Power 100
EBONY unveils its 2025 Power 100 list celebrating Black leaders across business, entertainment, sports and activism. Honorees include Michelle Obama, Blue Ivy Carter, and Sterling...
All-Star Lineup Unveiled for the 2025 MTV VMAs! (Photos)
The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live September 7th from UBS Arena, hosted by LL Cool J with performances by KATSEYE, Bailey Zimmerman, and more...
AI-Generated Hits Go Viral, Stirring Copyright Storm
AI-generated music is disrupting the industry with viral hits gaining millions of streams, threatening human creators who could lose 20% of income as AI music...
AI Floods Music with Micro Studios Amid Burnout
AI is flooding the music industry with micro studios producing tracks at unprecedented speed, creating discovery challenges and creative burnout risks. Industry veteran Paul Baraka...
Greystone’s $103M Affordable Housing Fund
Greystone launches $103M affordable housing fund supporting 11 developments across Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania....
RE/MAX turns to Vic Lombardo to scale Motto Mortgage, wemlo
RE/MAX appoints Vic Lombardo to lead Motto Mortgage and wemlo, succeeding Ward Morrison. The move could significantly impact real estate investors....
Inside Real Estate puts forth AI-powered home search plat…
Inside Real Estate launches AI-powered home search platform allowing users to find properties using natural language queries like specific styles and features....
As reverse mortgage demand grows, lenders may need more p…
Growing reverse mortgage demand is pushing lenders to expand their workforce, though finding qualified employees remains challenging for companies in this evolving market....
Atlantic’s Leadership, Royalties Paid, Film Incentives
Atlantic Records names Marsha St. Hubert as Co-President while Alabama increases film and music production incentives. Major radio acquisitions and music industry executive moves reshape...
30 Years, One Station: Greg Street’s Hits
Atlanta radio legend Greg Street celebrates 30 years at V-103, marking one of the longest runs in Southern radio history. The milestone celebration featured tributes...
Black Music Month: Legacy, Influence, Innovation
Black Music Month celebrates African American musical innovation from spirituals to hip-hop. Established in 1979, it honors the profound cultural impact of Black artists on...
Coco Jones Surprises Fans with ‘Why Not More?’ (Extended)
GRAMMY-winner Coco Jones releases Why Not More? (Extended) with 3 new tracks including collaborations with Lady London. The album sits at #3 on Apple Music....
Bourbon & Beyond Wins 2025 Pollstar Festival of Year
Bourbon & Beyond wins Pollstar's 2025 Music Festival of the Year award, beating Coachella and Lollapalooza. The Louisville festival generated $33M economic impact....
Colton Underwood, Lisa Ling, Brandon Kyle Goodman
Third Hollywood & Mind Summit features Colton Underwood, Lisa Ling, and Brandon Kyle Goodman among speakers addressing mental health in entertainment. Event focuses on LGBTQ+...
BIN Launches Campaign Focused on Black Maternal Health
BIN: Black Information Network launches 'Saving Black Moms' campaign addressing the maternal health crisis affecting Black women, who die at rates 3x higher than white...
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Cathy Hughes Honored at 10th Annual BWFN Summit
Media pioneer Cathy Hughes will receive the 2025 BWFN Sheryl Gripper Award at the Black Women Film Network's 10th Annual Summit in Atlanta on March...
Civil Rights Protections Urged by ACLU, NAACP, Urban League
ACLU, NAACP, Urban League and other civil rights groups mobilized 350+ advocates at Georgia Capitol for Civil Rights Lobby Day, pushing for passage of the...
NEON TREES, Balu Brigada, CITRA at Keggs and Eggs Mar 14
NEON TREES, Balu Brigada, and CITRA will headline Channel 93.3's 19th annual Keggs and Eggs event March 14, 2025 at Denver's Viewhouse Ballpark....
AdTech Leader Jason Kalin Joins Frequency as CCO
AdTech veteran Jason Kalin joins Frequency as Chief Commercial Officer to lead growth in audio workflow automation and ad management for creator networks....
American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox on Go Country 105
San Diego FC announces official radio partnerships with San Diego Sports 760 AM for English coverage and TUDN 1700 AM for Spanish broadcasts....
BMI Reveals Schedule of Events for SXSW 2025
BMI announces its SXSW 2025 lineup featuring 42 artists across six showcases from March 11-14. Events include free public shows and exclusive songwriters circles....
Curtis LeGeyt: Modernizing Broadcast Ownership Rules
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt calls for modernizing outdated FCC broadcast ownership rules, warning local radio and TV stations can't compete with Big Tech under current...
WDAS Honors Sherri Shepherd & Lalah Hathaway
105.3 WDAS announces Sherri Shepherd and Lalah Hathaway as honorees for their ninth annual Women of Excellence Luncheon on April 12 in Philadelphia....