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.
Michael C. Hyter Named President and CEO of The Executive
Michael C. Hyter has been appointed President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council, effective March 1, 2021. The ELC is the preeminent organization for...
Miss Jones Reunites Morning Show Team on Podcast
Miss Jones reunites her original morning show team on podcast, featuring DJ Envy discussing toxic NY radio culture and sharing memorable Usher interview moment....
Warner Music Group Streaming Revenue Record Earnings
Warner Music Group reported record Q1 2020 earnings with 17% digital revenue growth despite COVID-19 impacts. Streaming success offset losses in concerts and physical sales....
Macklemore: Changing the Game and Radio Success
Macklemore reveals how he changed the music industry as an independent artist by paying record labels to shop his songs to radio without a major...
Morris Chestnut Shares News on Jemele Hills Podcast
Morris Chestnut reveals on Jemele Hill's podcast that The Best Man cast recently held a Zoom call, hinting at a potential reunion for the beloved...
We Remember Cicely Tyson: Debut Movie “Carib Gold” (Video)
Hollywood legend Cicely Tyson has passed away. Her 1956 debut film 'Carib Gold' showcased the beginning of an iconic career that spanned decades....
NAB Creates Advisory Committee for DEI
The National Association of Broadcasters creates new advisory committee focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in radio and television broadcasting....
Woman Goes On Racist Rant and Doubles Down on It (VIDEO)
Florida woman Gina Brashear caught on video using racial slurs against Black workers who blocked her driveway. The incident highlights ongoing racism issues....
Nate Parker on American Skin, Black America & Capitol Riots
Nate Parker discusses his film American Skin with Hot 97's Ebro, exploring police-Black community relations rooted in slavery-era plantation patrols....
Trey White Questions Caller on Grandmother Theft
WGCI's Trey White confronts a caller on Sunday Confessions who admits to questionable actions involving her grandmother's bank account while serving as caregiver....
Tate McRae’s “You Broke Me First” Goes Platinum
Tate McRae receives her first RIAA platinum plaque for 'you broke me first' in virtual celebration with RCA Records and Hard 8 Working Group....
Tips for Managing Mental Well-Being During Tough Times
Essential mental wellness strategies for navigating challenging periods, including limiting news consumption, social media breaks, and focusing on self-care activities....
Rickey Smiley Passes Torch to Headkrack at Hot 107.9
Rickey Smiley personally congratulates Headkrack as The Morning Hustle takes over Atlanta's Hot 107.9 morning slot, replacing the longtime radio host....
Mia Ponsetto Discusses Her Perspective on Assaulting Black Teen
Mia Ponsetto is only 22 years old so she still has some growing to do, however, her ignorance is showing all through this video as...
Kurtis Blow Leaves Hospital After Heart Transplant
Hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow successfully recovers from heart transplant surgery and leaves the hospital in style, showing his legendary spirit remains strong....
Urban One Issues $25M Senior Secured Notes
Urban One, Inc. launched an $825 million senior secured notes offering due 2028 to refinance existing debt and credit facilities. The media company plans to...
RealNetworks Completes Sale of Napster to MelodyVR
RealNetworks completes sale of Napster to MelodyVR, strengthening balance sheet to focus on AI businesses SAFR and Kontxt plus GameHouse games....
SiriusXM to Offer Exclusive Masters Tournament Coverage
SiriusXM becomes exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament, offering live coverage April 5-11 from Augusta National on channel 208....
Shari’ Nycole Named New Co-Host of Willie Moore Jr. Show
Reach Media announces Shari' Nycole as the new co-host of the nationally syndicated Willie Moore Jr. Show, replacing Krystal Lee who departed in 2020....
Universal Music Group names Africa leadership team
Universal Music Group announces strategic leadership expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing new divisions in Nigeria, Kenya, and other key markets to support domestic talent and...
Pepsi Launches Dig In to Support Black-Owned Restaurants
Pepsi launches Dig In platform to generate $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants over 5 years. Program offers business resources, training and national advertising....
Johnny Gill Confirms a New Edition Tour is Coming
Johnny Gill confirms New Edition will reunite on stage with all six members for an upcoming tour. The announcement was made during his appearance on...
Nurse Gets Fired for Flashing White Power Sign (VIDEO)
A healthcare worker was terminated after a viral video showed her making a white power gesture. Rock Medical Group released a statement confirming the nurse's...
Judy Pielach Joins Chicago’s New Morning Show
Veteran Chicago radio news anchor Judy Pielach joins WLS 890 AM's The Bruce St. James Show as on-air contributor. The two-time Edward R. Murrow Award...
Rickey Smiley Calls Out Journalist Over Hot 107.9 Story
Rickey Smiley calls out AJC journalist over misleading headline about his morning show replacement by Headkrack's Morning Hustle on Hot 107.9....