Category : Music Business News
Music business news covering record labels, publishing companies, streaming platforms, executive leadership, mergers, acquisitions, revenue trends, and the corporate decisions shaping the global music industry.
Wizkid Sets the Mood in Latest Video Release
Grammy-winning superstar Wizkid releases vibrant video for 'Mood' featuring Buju from his acclaimed Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition album....
Red Hot Chili Peppers New Album Unlimited Love
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce their new album Unlimited Love, releasing April 1, 2022. It marks John Frusciante's first recording with the band since 2006....
India.Arie: Musicians Deserve More Spotify Pay
India.Arie requests music removal from Spotify due to Joe Rogan's racist statements and calls for higher artist streaming payments beyond current .003-.005 per stream rates....
SiriusXM’s The Highway Adds Midday Host Kellie Pickler
Country singer Kellie Pickler joins SiriusXM's The Highway as midday host, broadcasting weekdays 12pm-4pm ET starting February 14....
Josh Remsberg Joins Warner Records as Senior VP of Revenue
Josh Remsberg joins Warner Records as Senior VP of Commercial Revenue after 20 years at Universal Music Group. He'll develop sales strategies across streaming and...
UMG, Twitch, Amazon Music Expand Partnership
Universal Music Group expands partnerships with Twitch and Amazon Music for enhanced fan experiences, exclusive content, and new revenue opportunities for artists....
Rickey Smiley Extends Deal with Reach Media
Rickey Smiley extends his award-winning morning radio show deal with Reach Media for five more years. The agreement also includes launching The Rickey Smiley Podcast...
Stryker Makes His Return To LA Radio
Radio personality Stryker returns to LA airwaves, joining Chris Booker for ALT 98.7's new afternoon drive show weekdays 3-7pm....
Mediaco to Acquire WBLS and HOT 97 from Emmis
Mediaco Holding will acquire New York's legendary urban radio stations WBLS and HOT 97 from Emmis Communications in a $91.5 million deal....
Man Creates Life Like Doll with Facial Expressions (video)
A man creates incredibly realistic human dolls with lifelike facial expressions, raising questions about the future of artificial human technology....
Student Left Sleeping on Bus After Driver Forgot Check
A 3-year-old student was left sleeping alone on a Newark City Schools bus after the driver failed to complete required post-trip inspection. The child's mother...
KATY PERRY ANNOUNCES MORE SHOW DATES�
Katy Perry adds 16 new show dates to her Las Vegas residency 'PLAY' at Resorts World Theatre from May-August 2022. Tickets go on sale January...
Tracy Lawrence Premieres Heartfelt Music Video on CMT
Tracy Lawrence premieres his heartfelt music video for 'Don't Drink Whiskey' exclusively on CMT. The emotional track from Volume 3: Angelina depicts a cowboy's heartbreak...
Veteran Actress Kathryn Kates, 73, Dies from Lung Cancer
Veteran actress Kathryn Kates, known for roles in Seinfeld and Orange is the New Black, died at 73 from lung cancer. She was surrounded by...
State Rep. Gerald Brady Charged with Shoplifting in Newark
Delaware State Rep. Gerald Brady was charged with shoplifting from an Acme store in Newark on two occasions, leading to his resignation after 16 years...
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. Announce New
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio launches new broadcast law education series with Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth. Free videos cover FCC regulations, contracts, and legal...
The Dana Cortez Show Returns to Mornings in San Antonio
The Dana Cortez Show returns to 98.5 The Beat in San Antonio after four years, airing weekdays 5am-10am starting January 24, 2022. The show is...
Radio Milwaukee Names New General Manager
Cheryl Bennett has been named general manager of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee after serving as HR manager since 2015. She brings 28 years of experience in...
Watch Man Prepare Beef Tongues for Dinner (video)
I have to admit I didn't think I could watch the whole thing but I did....
Radio One, Inc.��Charlotte Welcomes Mo Quick
Radio One Charlotte welcomes Mo Quick to host The Mo Show on 92.7 The Block weekdays 10am-2pm. The Atlanta native continues her uncle Nate Quick's...
SoundExchange Releases Q4 Digital Radio Report
SoundExchange releases quarterly digital radio performance data showing streaming trends and royalty distributions for artists and labels....
Rockstar Meat Loaf Dies at 74 from COVID
Legendary rock singer Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, died at age 74 after contracting COVID-19. Known for hits like 'Bat Out of Hell' and...
Grammys Announce New Date and Location
The 64th Grammy Awards have been rescheduled to April 3, 2022, and will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the...
Urban One Honors 2022 Tonight
Urban One Honors 2022 celebrates music legends including Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Timbaland. Ne-Yo hosts with performances by H.E.R. and more....
LVRN Appoints Amber Grimes as EVP/GM and Partner
LVRN appoints industry veteran Amber Grimes as Executive VP/GM and partner. Former Capitol Records executive will oversee operations for Summer Walker and 6LACK's label....