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.
Jim Jones Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
Dipset CEO and Love & Hip Hop star Jim Jones was arrested in the Bronx for driving under the influence after declining a breathalyzer test....
Entrepreneurship Lessons from Makeda Smith – JazzmynePR.com
Makeda Smith of JazzmynePR shares 30 years of music publicity wisdom, emphasizing exceptional service and personal referrals as keys to sustained business success....
Research Director Enhances Age Report with Demographics
Research Director Inc. launches enhanced Exact Age Report featuring listener gender and ethnic data for radio stations. The tool helps stations identify specific demographics driving...
Wesley Snipes’ Tax Evasion Legal Issues
Wesley Snipes was convicted of failure to file tax returns, not tax evasion as commonly misreported. The actor faced three misdemeanor charges in a controversial...
WPHT Launches New Lineup with Chris Stigall as Morning Host January 3
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Warner Records Celebrates Record Store Day
Warner Records celebrates Record Store Day 2022 with exclusive limited-edition vinyl releases from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gerard Way, Blur, and Tegan and Sara....
Record Label Exec Emphasizes Radio’s Role in Music Promotion
RCA Records executive Peter Gray emphasizes radio's crucial role in music promotion as RIAA pushes for costly licensing fees on stations....
TD Jakes Faces Criticism for Comments on Successful Women
Pastor TD Jakes faces backlash for controversial sermon claiming successful women are raised to be men and remain empty inside despite achievements....
Toronto Mayor Ford’s Response to Former Advisor Shocks City
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford delivered a shocking response to his former advisor that stunned the entire city. The controversial moment was captured on video....
Warner Music Group Social Justice Grants
Warner Music Group's $100 million Social Justice Fund announces first grants to six organizations including Howard University's new music business center and support for legacy...
What’s the biggest weekday for radio listening?
Houston PPM data shows Friday has the highest radio listening audience among weekdays, with 518,500 average quarter-hour listeners aged 6+....
Sony unites its top music artists with its groundbreaking
Sony launches new Collaboration Series campaign pairing top music artists like DDG with cutting-edge technology, gaming, and movies to create innovative content....
Morning Riot Asks if Trey Songz Included Slave Sex on Album
Morning Riot questions whether Trey Songz included controversial slave-themed sexual content on his latest album release, sparking discussion about lyrical boundaries....
Yoko Ono Appoints Epic Rights as John Lennon’s Licensing Agent
Yoko Ono partners with Epic Rights as global licensing agent for John Lennon's estate, launching two new brands featuring his music legacy and artwork....
Obama Welcomes Seattle Seahawks to White House, Shares Jokes
President Obama welcomed the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks to the White House with his signature humor and comedy style....
Demi Lovato Announces North American Dates for World Tour
Demi Lovato announces North American dates for her World Tour, kicking off Sept. 6 in Baltimore with 25 cities across US and Canada....
Reasons to Join The Social Network (RFSN)
RFSN (Radio Facts Social Network) is the first urban industry social networking group offering exclusive membership to music industry professionals. Join to network, give back...
Reasons to Join The Radio Facts Social Network (RFSN)
Radio Facts Social Network (RFSN) offers exclusive networking for urban music industry professionals with verified affiliations and big expansion plans....
EMI Gospel Signs Keith Wonderboy Johnson to Exclusive Deal
EMI Gospel signs Keith 'Wonderboy' Johnson to exclusive recording deal. The Brooklyn-born gospel quartet artist has recorded 12 albums with hits like 'Hide Behind the...
New Commercial & DJ MP3 Radio Recorder
Hammacher Schlemmer launches innovative table radio that automatically skips commercials and DJ chatter, learning FM station patterns to record songs directly to an included MP3...
What Black Men Think: Documentary Channel Examines Race Issues
Documentary Channel premieres Janks Morton's award-winning film examining myths and stereotypes about African American men through interviews with key leaders....
YIKES: Star Jones
Star Jones may have waited too late to lose weight... she is just not a very attractive woman. In this pic, she looks like a...
YIKES: Star Jones
Star Jones faces criticism over her appearance following her weight loss transformation, with commentary on her post-surgery look....
CD Baby Releases Full Schedule for DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby announces full schedule for their first DIY Musician Conference October 23-25 in Chicago. The event features workshops, panels, and showcases designed specifically for...
NAYANA IZ Debuts Track how we do on Different Recordings
NAYANA IZ releases debut single 'how we do' on Different Recordings, blending London hip-hop with Indian influences. The 19-year-old artist aims to empower young girls....