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.
Single Music Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Single Music appoints Sharon Frazier as Chief Operating Officer and Gabriel Apodaca as Business Development Manager. The Nashville startup expands its streaming platform to 1.7...
RCRDSHP hires veteran electronic music producer Peter Wohelski
RCRDSHP hires electronic music veteran Peter Wohelski from Beatport and Symphonic Distribution to lead their digital collectibles platform aimed at improving artist economics....
KIIS FM Names Gabby Diaz Mid-Day Host
iHeartMedia's 102.7 KIIS FM announces Gabby Diaz as new Mid-Day host while she continues hosting WiLD 94.9 in San Francisco....
Oz Actor Granville Adams has Died
Granville Adams, 58, best known for playing Zahir Arif on HBO's Oz, died after battling cancer. The beloved actor also appeared on Homicide: Life on...
Man Confronted by Two Baby Mamas at Fried Chicken
Viral video shows man confronted by two baby mamas while eating fried chicken, demanding answers about unpaid child support and unanswered calls....
Monica’s Ex Charged in Healthcare Fraud
Singer Monica's ex-husband Shannon Brown was among 18 former NBA players charged with $4 million healthcare fraud. The scheme involved false claims for medical services...
RCA Records Names Jamie Abzug Senior VP of Publicity
RCA Records promotes Jamie Abzug to Senior VP and Head of Publicity, overseeing campaigns for artists like Khalid, Doja Cat, and Christina Aguilera....
L.A. Imposing Super Strict COVID Vaccine Mandate
Anti-vaxers certainly won’t be too happy with this new decision by the Los Angeles City Council Today the City Council passed a sweeping ordinance (11-2)...
Teachers Association Warns of “Slap a Teacher” TikTok Challenge
California Teachers Association issues warning about dangerous 'Slap a Teacher' TikTok challenge targeting educators. Teachers face new safety concerns amid existing workplace pressures....
New Allegations Against Eric Ferguson of WTMX radio
New harassment allegations emerge against WTMX Chicago radio host Eric Ferguson as former co-host Melissa McGurren speaks out about hostile work environment....
WYUU 92.5 Maxima Hosts Renew Deal
WYUU 92.5 MAXIMA morning show hosts Nandy & Cristy have renewed their multi-year contract with Beasley Media Group. The popular duo has been hosting weekdays...
SyncFloor Appoints Samu Rast as Head of Sales
SyncFloor hires Samu Rast as Head of Sales to expand their commercial music licensing platform. Rast brings experience from Anthem Entertainment and BMG....
QUU AND COX MEDIA GROUP SIGN MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Quu Inc. and Cox Media Group announce multi-year partnership to bring Visual Quus technology to all CMG stations, displaying synced messages on vehicle dashboards....
Marc Lamont Hill Recovering from Mild Heart Attack
Marc Lamont Hill, 42, Temple University professor and BET News host, is recovering from a mild heart attack following Achilles surgery complications....
Radio Host Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Favors Case
WTMX radio host Eric Ferguson faces lawsuit from former assistant producer alleging sexual harassment and career retaliation spanning over a decade at Chicago station....
Ryan Seacrest Signs New Three-Year Contract with iHeartMedia
Ryan Seacrest signs new three-year contract with iHeartMedia through 2025, marking nearly 30 years with the company. Deal includes hosting roles on KIIS-FM and syndicated...
Motown Records Appoints JD Anderson Senior VP Marketing
Motown Records appoints JD Anderson as Senior VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy. The former Epic Records executive will lead marketing campaigns for Motown's artist...
Yikes! HUGE Ear Wax Removal (video)
Massive ear wax removal video shows incredible amount of buildup that looks like peach cobbler. Warning: not for the squeamish but hard to look away....
UPDATE on Kelly Price
UPDATE Sun Sept 26: Kelly Price’s sister says she is STILL missing despite what reports say. UPDATE: Kelly’s legal rep says she is fine and...
STEVE CARLESS TO JOIN WARNER RECORDS AS PRESIDENT, A&R
Steve Carless joins Warner Records as President of A&R, bringing experience from Def Jam, Atlantic, and Republic Records. The influential exec has worked with Beyonc�,...
Sam Cooke’s Controversial Ex-Wife Barbara Campbell Cooke Has Died
Sam Cooke his wife Barbara Cooke on November 30, 1960 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jess Rand/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Sam Cooke's teenaged sweetheart...
Rishad Tobaccowala Featured on Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline
Acclaimed author, speaker and advisor Rishad Tobaccowala recently spoke with Beasley Media Group Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley during her recent Beyond The Business Podcast....
Jonathon Brandmeier Hosts 33rd Radio Hall of Fame
Radio legend Jonathan Brandmeier will host the 33rd Radio Hall of Fame ceremony on October 28, 2021 in Chicago, honoring new inductees....
Patriot 1300 AM Debuts in Tulsa
iHeartMedia Tulsa launches new Patriot 1300 AM featuring conservative talk programming with Glenn Beck, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, and local host Lee Mathews....
Broccoli City Festival Canceled
Broccoli City Festival 2021 has been canceled due to Covid concerns. The ninth annual celebration of black music and culture was set to feature Lil...