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.
Singer Charged in Fitness Model Wife’s Murder
Hi-Five R&B group member Russell Neal was charged with murdering his fitness model wife Brasilia Martinez in their Houston apartment. The singer turned himself in...
Motown Records 1974 Picnic with Label’s Stars (video)
Radio Facts: Amazing that a lot of these people are no longer with us and the ones that are, are in their 70s and 80s....
Music Education Boosts Child Development: Neuroscience
New neuroscience research reveals music education significantly enhances children's cognitive development, improving IQ, memory, and reading skills while creating stronger neural connections....
Nia Long Addresses Attracting Karens in Her Life
Actress Nia Long discusses her experiences with 'Karens' during a Hip Hollywood interview promoting Netflix's Fatal Affair with co-star Omar Epps....
The Michelle Obama Podcast is Coming to Spotify
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a new podcast on Spotify featuring conversations with family and friends. The first episode drops July 29th....
Laura Carter Named SVP of Urban Marketing at Interscope
Laura Carter has been promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Marketing at Interscope Records after 12 years at the label, working with J. Cole, Dreamville,...
National Museum of African American Music Announces the
The National Museum of African American Music announces its first Music Industry Relations Committee, led by celebrity strategist Dyana Williams and entertainment attorney Leron Rogers....
African American Music Museum Names All-Star Panel
The National Museum of African American Music appoints its first Music Industry Relations Committee with 18 industry professionals to support the museum's 2020 Nashville opening....
Zindzi Mandela, Nelson and Winnie’s Daughter, Dies at 59
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, has died at age 59 in a Johannesburg hospital. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador to...
Racist Behavior Backfires in Street Confrontation
Video shows white man apologizing after using racial slur against Black man, facing immediate consequences for his racist language....
UnitedMasters: Artists Keep 100% Royalties
UnitedMasters launches Select, a new subscription service allowing independent artists to retain 100% of their royalties for $5/month....
Robinhood App Leaving Some Young Investors in Deep Debt
Great read: A New York Times article states that the popular Robin Hood app is luring in young inexperienced investors who are having devastating results....
Look at this HUGE New York City Rat (video)
A massive rat spotted in New York City has gone viral for its shocking dog-like size. The video shows just how large urban rodents can...
Video of Cornelius Fredericks will be Released
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger announces release of video footage showing the killing of Cornelius Fredericks at Lakeside For Children facility in Kalamazoo....
Summer Squash: A Nutrient-Rich Choice for Heart Health
Summer squash offers excellent heart health benefits with high vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber while being low in calories....
WTF: White Lady Goes Full Zombie
Woman in Houma, Louisiana goes viral after being denied bar entry, displaying bizarre zombie-like behavior including running into and licking the door....
Preacher Alexyss K. Tylor Becomes Psychic Medium
X-rated preacher Alexyss K. Tylor announces career transition to psychic medium, claiming to communicate with deceased rappers Nipsey Hussle and Eazy-E....
President’s Inaugural Change Makers Panel
Huston-Tillotson University hosts inaugural Change Makers Panel featuring thought leaders discussing effective community change. Free public event March 6th....
Langston Hughes Project Brings Jazz Poem Suite to Life
The Langston Hughes Project brings the poet's epic jazz poem suite 'Ask Your Mama' to life through multimedia performance, featuring blues, bebop, and global music....
The Avett Brothers Release “We Americans” Music Video
The Avett Brothers released the official music video for 'We Americans' from their 2019 album Closer Than Together, featuring artwork by Jason Mitcham....
Kaskade & Colette – New Single for OM Records 25th
Kaskade and Colette reunite for new single 'When I'm With You' celebrating OM Records' 25th anniversary. The track appears on the label's special compilation album....
RCA INSPIRATION CELEBRATES 2020 BET AWARDS WIN
Kirk Franklin won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel Award at the 2020 BET Awards for 'Just For Me.' Kierra Sheard delivered a standout performance...
Live from the M.I.A. Playlist
Latest R&B and Hip-Hop playlist features new tracks from Charlie Wilson, Snoh Aalegra with Pharrell, Syleena Johnson, and Beyonc�'s Black Parade....
Vintage Industry Video of DeBarge Family in Recording Studio
Rare vintage footage shows the legendary DeBarge family recording in the studio. The video captures the R&B group's creative process during their heyday....
The 2020 BET Awards Opening Was Truly for the Culture
The 2020 BET Awards opened with a powerful revamp of Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' featuring Questlove, Chuck D, Nas, Black Thought, and others in...