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.
Rapper Shot Over 60 Times While Leaving Jail
Rapper KTS Dre was fatally shot over 60 times after being released from Cook County jail. The 31-year-old Chicago artist was ambushed by gunmen in...
Young Rapper Killed on IG Live
Young rapper Indian Red Boy was fatally shot while on Instagram Live in Hawthorne, CA. The tragic incident was witnessed by viewers as shots rang...
Vaccination Rates Among Black People Prompt Juveniles Involvement
This is not an argument whether people should get vaccinated or not. That is completely a personal choice. This is about the way "they" try...
MusicBird AG Acquires J.R. Rotem Song Catalog
MusicBird�AG today announces its acquisition of the song catalog of award-winning songwriter/producer J.R.�Rotem. Rotem’s expansive catalog features major global hits by artists such as�Rihanna�(“SOS”), Sean...
John Salley on Phil Jackson Racist Allegations
John Salley is right, Scottie Pippen never actually said Phil Jackson is a racist during a recent inteview on the Dan Patrick show (see video...
Joe Budden: Music Industry Shifting to Tech and Social Media
Joe Budden discusses how TikTok's new watermarked music premiere feature signals the music industry's shift toward tech partnerships, with labels and social media platforms increasingly...
Radio Facts: Industry Report Card
Opening Supporting Black Industry Business Blacks Supporting Black Indutry Busines Radio PDs Radio Jocks Future of Radio Black Trades News We read the most News...
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
Nebraska Broadcasters Association inducts Todd-N-Tyler, Sharon Behl Brooks, and late Bill Milldyke into Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place August 10th during the 86th...
The Undeniable Power of Joe Rogan
53-year-old Joe Rogan is among the most consumed personalities in media. He has enough power to shape politics and even medical decisions. He owns the...
What Happened to Radio?
Black radio faces decline as listeners shift to Spotify and streaming. Oversyndication eliminated DJ career paths, creating talent shortages while podcasters bypass traditional radio entirely....
Phylicia Rashad Faces Career Setback at Howard University
Without question, Phylicia Rashad knows Bill Cosby better than most people after playing his wife on TV for several seasons. When she tweeted in his...
Weinsteins Attorneys File Petition to Overturn Conviction
Harvey Weinstein's attorneys applaud the overturned conviction of Bill Cosby and now they want their day in court for their client Harvey Weinstein. Attorney's claim...
Weinstein Attorneys File Petition to Overturn Conviction
Harvey Weinstein’s attorneys applaud the overturned conviction of Bill Cosby and now they want their day in court for their client Harvey Weinstein. Attorney’s claim...
Woman Refuses to Return $1.2M Deposited by Mistake
Woman keeps $1.2 million mistakenly deposited in her bank account, raising questions about legal and ethical obligations when banks make errors....
Q104.3: 25 Years of Classic Rock
Q104.3 celebrates 25 years as New York's #1 classic rock station with celebrity appearances and a $25,000 listener giveaway contest....
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA MERGES DIGITAL AND PROGRAMMING TEAMS
Townsquare Media names Jared Willig as Chief Content Officer, combining digital and programming teams across 322 radio stations and major music brands like XXL Magazine....
Tavis Smiley on Black Ownership in Distribution
Tavis Smiley discusses his black-owned talk station and the lack of African American ownership in media distribution and cultural products....
MIW Awards Dede McGuire 2021 Airblazer Honor
DeDe McGuire, host of nationally syndicated 'DeDe in the Morning,' wins the 2021 MIW Airblazer Award for her contributions to radio broadcasting and community service....
Kim Faris Retires from Mix 107.7
Legendary radio host Kim Faris retires after 43 years in Dayton broadcasting, ending her career as #1 midday host on Mix 107.7....
Goo Goo Dolls Release New Compilation Album Rarities Today
Goo Goo Dolls released their new compilation album Rarities today, featuring 20 rare songs from 1995-2007 including b-sides and live recordings....
Sydney Duo CAT & CALMELL Releases Debut EP Life Of Mine
Sydney pop duo Cat & Calmell release their debut EP Life Of Mine, featuring 8 tracks including hits 'dramatic' and 'dumbshit' via Island Records....
Paula Fuga Releases Second Album Rain on Sunday Today
Paula Fuga releases her second album Rain on Sunday today, featuring collaborations with Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, and J Boog. The Hawaiian artist's 12-track album...
I M U R Releases Third Album My Molecules Blending Genres
Vancouver trio I M U R releases their third album My Molecules, blending R&B, electro-pop exploring addiction, love, and healing through Jenny Lea's personal journey....
Anthony Ramos Releases Love And Lies Album
Anthony Ramos releases his second full-length album Love And Lies, blending R&B and pop with his Latin roots. The 12-track project explores themes of love....
YUNG POODA & DJ CHOSE – Forever Tippin
Houston rapper Yung Pooda teams up with DJ Chose for new single 'Forever Tippin,' a fresh twist on the classic 'Still Tippin' by Mike Jones,...