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.
Warby Parker: Dave Gilboa & Neil Blumenthal
In 2008, Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal founded Warby Parker to solve the problem of buying affordable, fashionable glasses online, disrupting the entire eyewear industry....
Kate Spade: Kate & Andy Spade
A 1991 conversation at a Mexican restaurant led Kate & Andy Spade to create the iconic Kate Spade fashion brand with simple, modern handbags....
Lady Gaga & Atom Factory: Troy Carter
Troy Carter transformed Lady Gaga from an unknown artist to global superstar before founding Atom Factory. The former aspiring rapper became one of music's most...
The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and wife Janice transformed The Chipmunks into a billion-dollar media franchise over 40 years, continuing his father's legacy....
The Knot: Carley Roney & David Liu
Carley Roney and David Liu founded The Knot in 1996, transforming wedding planning with their irreverent website approach that grew into XO Group....
Republic Records Drops Urban Terminology: A Step Backward?
Republic Records eliminates 'urban' terminology from music divisions, sparking debate about Black music industry representation and cultural identity....
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Racist White Woman Gets Slapped
A racist woman confronts a young woman and man in a viral video incident. The confrontation escalates and does not end well for the woman...
So Much for Jena: Criminals Gone Wild DVD Preview
A controversial DVD explores the Jena Six case and broader criminal justice issues affecting urban communities and racial tensions in America....
Maurice White, Founder Earth Wind & Fire Dies
Maurice White, founder and lead singer of legendary R&B group Earth Wind & Fire, has died at age 74 after battling Parkinson's disease for many...
Sinners Returns Sundays at 9 PM ET Starting June 7 on Bounce
Bounce TV brings back its hit drama Saints & Sinners every Sunday at 9 PM ET starting June 7. The series features power struggles and...
The Rock Asks the Question Many are Asking?
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson delivered a passionate Instagram speech asking 'Where are you?' addressing leadership during challenging times....
Rochester Jocks Kimberly and Beck Fired for Racist Remarks
Rochester radio hosts Kimberly Ray and Barry Beck were fired by iHeart Radio for making racist remarks on air, including defending use of racial slurs....
Urban One Virtual Town Hall on Injustices June 4
Urban One hosts virtual town hall 'We Are One: More Than A Hashtag' on June 4 addressing racial injustices. Sybil Wilkes moderates with NAACP's Derrick...
The Bongino Brief: Westwood One & Oxford Road Partner
Westwood One and Oxford Road partner to launch The Bongino Brief, a daily political flash briefing from Dan Bongino available on smart speakers....
Stealing Flat Screens from a Moving Train (video)
Shocking video captures looters stealing flat screen televisions from a moving train. The brazen theft highlights growing concerns about cargo crime....
Sub Pop Records: Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman
Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman founded Sub Pop Records in 1980s Seattle, launching Nirvana and defining the grunge movement that transformed the city into a...
Skip Marley releases No Love on May 29 via Tuff Gong
Skip Marley releases new track 'No Love' via Tuff Gong, following his #1 hit 'Slow Down' with H.E.R. The gritty reggae song samples Wu-Tang Clan's...
WBLS, Circle Of Sisters & Hot 97 Virtual Town
WBLS and Hot 97 host a virtual town hall with Rev. Al Sharpton and Ebro discussing COVID-19's impact on communities of color, featuring NYC officials...
We Remember Maya Angelou (video)
Today marks the anniversary of Maya Angelou's passing on May 28, 2014. The legendary poet, actress, and scholar died at age 86, leaving behind an...
REVOLT BLACK NEWS Tonight 9PM EST: Enough
REVOLT TV airs emergency town hall 'ENOUGH OF THIS SH*T' tonight at 9 PM EST, moderated by Jemele Hill addressing George Floyd and racial injustice....
Criticism Grows Over Charlamagne as Political Commentator
Political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson criticizes older Black Americans for defending Charlamagne Tha God as a political voice, sparking debate about generational leadership....
Miles Davis Quintet Collection Showcases Musical Evolution
Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance - The Bootleg Series Vol 5 chronicles Miles' musical evolution from 1966-1968 with his second great quintet featuring Wayne...
Miles Davis Honored by NYC Landmarks Commission at Ceremony
NYC Landmarks Commission honored jazz legend Miles Davis with a medallion ceremony at his former Upper West Side brownstone on West 77th Street in May...
Woman with Biggest Hips in the World (video)
A woman claims to have the world's biggest hips and has gained millions of fans across YouTube and social media platforms for her unique physical...