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.
Shawn Gee Launches BlackStream in Partnership with Twitch
Live Nation Urban president Shawn Gee launches BlackStream Live with Twitch, a new streaming network featuring concerts and content from Black creatives. The platform debuts...
Jock Fired After Wife Accused Him of Affair
Hot FM terminated radio host Shuk Sahar after investigating viral allegations of an extramarital affair made by his wife on Instagram....
Pharrell Tears Up Reading Great Great Aunts Slave Narrative
Pharrell Williams broke down in tears on PBS's Finding Your Roots while reading his great-great-aunt's first-person slave narrative....
Kiwan Anderson Named Director of Diversity
Kiwan Michael Anderson has been named Nike Communications' first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, joining the agency's Leadership Team....
Nick Cannon Launches Show on Power 106
Nick Cannon returns to Los Angeles' Power 106 with a new morning show while continuing his nationally syndicated program through Skyview Networks....
Whatever Happened to Gerry Woo?
R&B singer Gerry Woo, known for his hit 'Help Yourself' in the 80s, disappeared from the music industry after one Polydor album. He now performs...
TikTok Videos Show Texas Snowstorm Devastation
TikTok compilation reveals devastating conditions across Texas as snowstorm leaves residents without heat, power, or water while Senator Ted Cruz travels....
Rush Limbaugh Attacked Vulnerable Groups for Profit
Rush Limbaugh admitted in a 1990 60 Minutes interview that he attacked vulnerable groups for financial gain. The controversial radio host targeted minorities and marginalized...
Maurette Brown Clark becomes Midday DJ in Philly
Stellar Award winner Maurette Brown Clark joins Philadelphia's Philly's Flavor 100.7 FM as new midday radio host. The gospel artist previously hosted shows on Praise...
Russ Explains Why His Career is Pandemic Proof
Hip-hop artist Russ explains how his independent career model makes him pandemic-proof while other artists struggle without touring revenue....
Woman Demands Tom Brady Apology for Throwing Trophy
Woman demands apology from Tom Brady after he threw the Lombardi Trophy between boats during Tampa Bay's Super Bowl victory parade. Her father helped design...
Top 5 Radio Careers: Education & Jobs
Discover the top 5 career paths in radio broadcasting, from sales manager to chief engineer. Learn education requirements and job opportunities for radio enthusiasts in...
The Weeknd’s After Hours Tour Hits 1M Tickets
The Weeknd's After Hours World Tour nears 1 million tickets sold for the 104-date global tour starting January 2022. The massive tour follows his historic...
Spike Lee to Receive Filmmaker of the Year Award from ACE
Spike Lee will receive the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 71st ACE Eddie Awards on April 18. The honorary recognition celebrates...
Podz Launches With Female Investors to Transform Podcasting
Podz launches with Katie Couric, Paris Hilton, and Mara Schiavocampo as investors. The app uses AI to create 60-second podcast highlights in a personalized feed....
LiveXLive & Trey Songz Valentine’s Day Concert
LiveXLive partners with Trey Songz for a special Valentine's Day virtual concert streaming February 14th. Fans get intimate performances and exclusive content....
Beatsource Launches DJ Edits for LINK Streaming
Beatsource launches licensed DJ edits for its LINK streaming service with EMPIRE and Create Music Group as partners. Extended versions include tracks from Fat Joe,...
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Peacock orders 10-episode limited series 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' with original cast returning including Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, and Regina Hall....
RCA Inspiration Partners with Marquis Boone
RCA Inspiration partners with Marquis Boone Enterprises to release new projects from Kelontae Gavin and Fresh Start Worship, including Gavin's upcoming album 'The n.o.w. Experience'...
Questlove’s Summer of Soul Acquired by Searchlight & Hulu
Questlove's directorial debut 'Summer of Soul' breaks Sundance documentary sales records with $12M+ acquisition by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu....
Motown Relaunches Black Forum Label to Empower New Voices
Motown relaunches historic Black Forum Label to empower new voices and reissue classic albums by Dr. King, Langston Hughes, and others from the civil rights...
Mix 96.9 Names Double L New PM Drive Host
Mix 96.9 Phoenix announces Double L as new PM Drive host, broadcasting weekdays 3-7 PM while continuing her role at 102.5 KNIX as music director....
Jordan Alamat Joins Cumulus Minnesota
Jordan Alamat joins 93X/KXXR-FM as the new nighttime host in Minneapolis. The New Brighton native brings experience from KQGO, KZGO and KDWB to his Monday-Friday...
RCA Inspiration: “Hit The Refresh” ft. Pharrell
RCA Inspiration and Pharrell Williams release "Hit The Refresh," the debut single from Voices of Fire, a multicultural gospel choir featured on Netflix....
Lionsgate: $836.4M Revenue, $13.9M Loss
Lionsgate reported $836.4 million in revenue for Q3 2021 despite a $13.9 million net loss. STARZ global subscribers reached 28 million with strong OTT growth....