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.
NAB Cancels In-Person Radio Show
NAB Show in Las Vegas officially canceled for 2021 due to Delta variant surge. The premiere radio and media industry event will return April 2022....
SNAPS: Tom Griswold is BACK and better than ever!
Tom Griswold returns to The BOB & TOM Show after successful heart valve surgery. The beloved radio host is back entertaining fans nationwide....
Over 100 Groups Urge FCC to Address Racism in Media Policies
Over 100 organizations demand FCC investigate racism in media policies and address structural inequities. Black communities own just 1% of TV stations despite decades of...
Rod Lakin Named Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP
Audacy hires Rod Lakin as Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP Philadelphia, effective October 4. Lakin brings nearly two decades of sports radio experience from Arizona...
Music Industry Veteran Harry Coombs Passes Away at 85
Music industry legend Harry Coombs, 85, passed away September 3, 2021. The Philadelphia International Records executive promoted hits by The O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, and Harold...
Singer Jaheim Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges
R&B singer Jaheim was arrested on three counts of animal cruelty after authorities found dogs in deplorable conditions at his home. The early 2000s hitmaker...
Rebel Music Episode Explores Bob Marley’s Activism Legacy
New documentary episode 'Rebel Music' explores Bob Marley's political activism featuring his family and modern artists. The Webby-nominated series celebrates the reggae icon's 75th birthday...
MediaCo’s HOT 97 & WBLS Names Kristin Roderick VP of Sales
MediaCo names Kristin Roderick as Vice President of Sales for iconic radio stations HOT 97 and WBLS. The industry veteran returns to HOT 97 where...
Robert Woody Nelson Joins 92KQRS as Midday Host
Robert 'Woody' Nelson joins 92KQRS as midday host and Creative Imaging Director in Minneapolis. The former 93X host debuts September 13, 2021, weekdays 10am-3pm....
Michael K. Williams Inspires Young Black Boys in Baltimore
Michael K. Williams, who died Labor Day 2021 at 54, inspired young Black boys in Baltimore with a motivational speech, telling them they are kings...
Larry Elder on Candace Owens’ White Slave Owner Claim
Conservative commentators Larry Elder and Candace Owens spark controversy with shocking statements about white slave owners in viral video discussion....
Update on Radio Facts
Radio Facts announces major updates including becoming an official Facebook News Site, reaching 76,000+ subscribers, and launching targeted advertising services....
Underground Online Radio: Motown DJs
NTS Radio launches month-long Motown celebration featuring world-renowned DJs including Grooverider, Ron Trent, and Kerri Chandler exploring deep cuts from the legendary label's catalog....
Rick James’ Glow Deluxe Edition – Motown/UMe
Rick James' 1985 hit album Glow gets deluxe digital reissue from Motown/UMe with 11 bonus tracks including rare 12" mixes and instrumentals....
YouTube Channels Beat Podcasts for Creator Control
YouTube channels offer creators more financial control and earning potential than podcasts in today's oversaturated market. Learn why radio professionals and communicators should consider YouTube...
Former Detroit DJ “Foolish” Injured in Car Wreck
Former WJLB Detroit radio DJ Robert Spearman, known as 'Foolish', was seriously injured in a hit-and-run car crash while heading to a comedy show....
Woman Does Impossible Crate Challenge with Bottles (video)
Woman amazes internet by completing the viral crate challenge while balancing on glass bottles using only her big toe. This incredible stunt takes the trending...
Universal Music & Tomorrowland Launch New Label
Universal Music Group partners with Tomorrowland to launch a new electronic music label with global distribution through Virgin Records Germany....
R. Kelly’s Doctors License Reviewed for STD Treatment
R. Kelly's doctor Kris McGrath faces license review after testifying about 25-year relationship treating the singer for herpes and other STDs....
Streaming Now 12% of US AM/FM Radio Listening
Edison Research reveals streaming now accounts for 12% of AM/FM radio listening in the U.S., the highest proportion ever recorded. The study shows traditional over-the-air...
Red Table Talk Signs Overall Deal With iHeartMedia
Emmy-winning Red Table Talk signs overall deal with iHeartMedia to launch Red Table Talk Audio Network, featuring podcasts from Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and...
Poxson Named Morning Show Co-host at KICKS 99 in Augusta, GA
Jess Poxson joins KICKS 99 as new morning show co-host alongside Dub Bryan. The Detroit native brings country radio experience to Augusta's WKXC-FM....
Man Ruins Dinner, Washes Chicken With Dish Soap
A viral video shows a man ruining dinner by washing chicken with dishwashing liquid, leaving his partner furious. The cooking fail highlights kitchen mistakes....
Woman’s Bad Check: Body Removed from Casket
Funeral home removes deceased from casket after discovering family wrote bad check for services. Shocking incident caught on video shows funeral director's extreme response....
Bob Marley & The Wailers Capitol Session ’73
Bob Marley and The Wailers' never-before-seen 1973 Capitol Studios session debuts September 3 on The Coda Collection. The restored film features 12 performances by the...