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.
Man Confronts Barber for Talking Instead of Cutting Hair
A frustrated customer explodes at his barber for talking too much instead of focusing on cutting his hair. The heated exchange was caught on video....
Taylor Swift’s folklore Hits Six Weeks at #1
Taylor Swift's folklore becomes the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard 200. The critically acclaimed album has...
JVCKJ RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO “YOU LIE”
JVCKJ, one half of multi-platinum duo Jack & Jack, releases debut solo single 'You Lie' with accompanying video. The track explores relationship cycles of pain....
The BIG 98 Names Tay Hamilton New Host
The BIG 98 Nashville announces Tay Hamilton as new on-air host, teaming with Wayne D for weekday afternoon show. Hamilton joins from Las Vegas radio....
Westwood One Releases Fifth Annual Podcast Advertising Study
Westwood One releases fifth annual podcast advertising study showing brand consideration up 2.5X and spending intention up 4X since 2015....
Why Black Eludes Black Lives (video)
This is the part about “us” that we always protect from the world because of our need to keep our OWN darkness from seeing the...
TSU economists discuss nation’s coin shortage during COVID-19
Tennessee State University economists analyze the national coin shortage caused by COVID-19 and the shift to cashless transactions. The shortage disproportionately affects unbanked households relying...
Barefoot Black Eyed Peas AR Music Experience
Black Eyed Peas partners with Barefoot wine for 'Band Together' AR experience featuring exclusive remix of 'VIDA LOCA.' Fans scan bottles to unlock music and...
TV Ones Uncensored Returns Featuring Actor Larenz Tate
TV One's hit series Uncensored returns for season three featuring heartthrob actor Larenz Tate. The premiere episode airs Sunday, September 6 at 10 PM ET....
Keedron Bryant Spreads Optimism in Official U Got This Video
13-year-old Warner Records artist Keedron Bryant releases his uplifting 'U Got This' music video, featuring children overcoming hardships with encouragement....
Johnson C. Smith University in Top 25 HBCUs
Johnson C. Smith University ranks among the top 25 HBCUs according to College Raptor's new data. JCSU stands out as one of the strongest institutions...
Shelton State Community College Invites Local Orgs
Shelton State Community College invites local organizations to participate in Virtual CONNECT 2020, a free virtual event connecting students with community resources during fall 2020...
EditShare FLOW in Omdia’s Media Management Report
EditShare's FLOW media management solution was recognized in Omdia's 'On the Radar Media Asset Management Solutions' report for its innovative automation capabilities and versatile deployment...
TYLA YAWEH – “TOMMY LEE” REMIX FT. POST MALONE & SAINT JHN
Tyla Yaweh drops the official remix of 'Tommy Lee' featuring Post Malone and Saint JHN. The remix adds new energy to the original hit track....
KWIN Stockton Morning Host Nikki Blades Joins “The Bassment”
KWIN-FM Stockton's Nikki Blades joins 'The Bassment' weekend syndicated mix show as co-host alongside DJ E-Rock. The popular radio personality also hosts 'No Chaser Podcast'...
Konwiser Brothers Media Acquire Rights to Movie about KDAY
Konwiser Brothers Media acquire rights to film about KDAY 1580, the first hip-hop radio station, and legendary programmer Greg Mack who launched careers of Jay-Z,...
Kenny Diamond Inducted into Georgia Radio Hall of Fame
Kenny Diamond (Sidney Wood) has been posthumously inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. The legendary Atlanta DJ worked at V103, Kiss 104, and...
Rotten Kids Snatch Mothers Wig in Grocery Store (video)
Viral video shows children snatching their mother's wig in a grocery store, sparking discussions about parenting and discipline....
KeKe Wyatt & Jennifer Hudson Sing Together (video)
KeKe Wyatt and Jennifer Hudson team up for a stunning rendition of Aretha Franklin's classic 'Ain't No Way' at Hudson's home. Two powerhouse vocalists deliver...
Gospel Artist: Gospel Music Industry Has Demonic Edge
Gospel artist Helen Baylor reveals the dark side of the gospel music industry, claiming it has a demonic edge. The veteran singer discusses her experiences...
Ecosystem Surround Hires Ethereum Pioneer George McIntyre
Surround, a blockchain-powered music ecosystem, hires George McIntyre as CTO. McIntyre brings 35+ years of experience from Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM....
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Life Rights
Swirl Films secures life rights of Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell to develop scripted and unscripted projects about the 2 Live Crew rapper's influence on entertainment...
Shannon Sharpe: America Was Built on Racism, Not Freedom
Shannon Sharpe delivers powerful commentary on America's racist foundations during Undisputed appearance. The former NFL star refuses to stay silent on systemic racism....
SFJAZZ Appoints Denise Young as Board Chair
SFJAZZ announces Denise Young as new Board Chair, bringing 20 years of Apple executive experience to guide the jazz organization's digital transformation....
WHUR Radio Legend Patrick Ellis Dies of COVID-19
WHUR radio legend Patrick Ellis passed away July 16, 2020 due to coronavirus complications at age 77. The longtime Washington D.C. host was the longest-running...