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.
Pornhub and YouPorn Join Facebook, Netflix, Amazon Compliance
Pornhub and YouPorn reduce video quality in France during COVID-19 pandemic, joining Netflix and Amazon in preserving internet bandwidth as requested by French government....
Usher Releases Video for “Don’t Waste My Time” Ft Ella Mai
Usher releases the official music video for his latest single "Don't Waste My Time" featuring British R&B singer Ella Mai....
Another Music Industry Murder Mystery on ID Go
16 years after Berry Gordy's former driver Jerome Scott was found stabbed to death, police arrested his ex-wife Patricia Wright. Now her family fights to...
Man Dances MJ Tribute, Kicks Repo Man
A man performs a Michael Jackson tribute dance and kicks a repo man in a hilarious viral video that's so outrageous it's comedy gold....
Vintage Video, Rick James on Judge Joe Brown
Rick James appeared on Judge Joe Brown in this vintage video footage. The show was pretaped before his death in 2004, showcasing a rare court...
Pitbull Hit with a Bottle During Performance (video)
Rapper Pitbull was struck by a bottle during a 2008 performance, an incident that preceded his major style transformation and rise to superstardom....
Lecrae Releases “Set Me Free” ft. YK Osiris
Grammy-winning artist Lecrae releases new single 'Set Me Free' featuring YK Osiris, the first drop from his upcoming album via Columbia/Reach Records....
K-Ci and JoJo Try to Get Sober (video)
K-Ci and JoJo open up about their battle with alcoholism in a powerful video featuring Charlie Wilson and other industry figures discussing addiction recovery....
Mama D & Frankie Get Physical on Ryan Cameron Show
Mama D and Frankie got into a physical altercation on Atlanta's V103 Ryan Cameron Show while Keith Sweat watched. The mothers of Lil Scrappy and...
Toni Braxton talks about Heart Attack and Continuing Career
Toni Braxton reveals how her 2004 heart attack led to discovering her lupus diagnosis in 2010. Despite health challenges and bankruptcies, her recent single hit...
RED BULL RECORDS SIGNS EMERGING SINGER/RAPPER/PRODUCER KOFI
Red Bull Records signs 22-year-old Toronto artist Kofi, who releases club-ready single 'F.A.Y.' as the first track from his upcoming debut EP 'The Story of...
WHUR DEBUTS “MORNING INSPIRATIONS WITH TRACY MORGAN”
WHUR 96.3 FM debuts 'Morning Inspirations with Tracy Morgan,' a new 5 AM weekday show. The veteran radio personality returns to DC radio with uplifting...
WHUR DEBUTS �MORNING INSPIRATIONS WITH TRACY MORGAN�
WHUR 96.3 FM debuts 'Morning Inspirations with Tracy Morgan,' a new 5 AM weekday show on Washington DC's legendary R&B station. The veteran broadcaster returns...
TOWNSQUARE Schedules Conference Call for Q4 2019 Results
Townsquare Media announces Q4 and full year 2019 financial results conference call scheduled for March 16, 2020 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time....
WDAS Patty Jackson Undergoes Dental Surgery to Fix Teeth
WDAS radio veteran Patty Jackson underwent reconstructive dental surgery after ignoring gum disease led to severe infection and tooth loss....
Kim Burrell Rants Against Homosexuals and Eddie Long (video)
Gospel singer Kim Burrell sparked major controversy with anti-LGBTQ rants, leading to her Ellen DeGeneres show appearance being canceled despite collaborating with Pharrell....
Reggie Davis: Father Was Top 10 Heroin Dealer
Former radio personality Reggie Reg Davis reveals his father was a top 10 heroin dealer, explaining the lavish lifestyle he experienced as a child....
SUPER TUESDAY 2008: RECORD NUMBER OF YOUNG VOTERS
Super Tuesday 2008 saw record-breaking youth voter turnout, with numbers double or triple those of 2004. Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's Russell Simmons praised young voters...
STELLAR AWARDS NOMINATES RHODES-PETTIGREW AND THOMPSON
WYCA Rejoice 102.3FM afternoon hosts Debra Rhodes-Pettigrew and Norris Thompson nominated for Gospel Announcer of the Year at 35th Annual Stellar Awards....
WGCI’s Kyle Fields Gets Honor from Mayor of Chicago
WGCI radio personality Kyle Fields receives official honor from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The popular radio host pledges to represent the city with honor....
Nina Montgomery: Impact on Shreveport Community
KVMA Magic 102.9 Program Director Nina Montgomery was honored at Shreveport's African-American Scholarship Awards Banquet for her 20+ years of community contributions....
Zo� Kravitz Replicates Lisa Bonet’s Nude Rolling Stone Cover
Zo� Kravitz recreates her mother Lisa Bonet's iconic 1988 Rolling Stone nude cover shoot 30 years later, paying homage to the legendary photograph....
Rapper Qawmane Wilson Hired Friends to Kill Mother
Chicago rapper Qaw'mane Wilson orchestrated his mother's murder for insurance money and assets. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the brutal crime....
YouTube Music Hosts 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball (pics)
YouTube Music celebrated LaFace Records' 30-year legacy at the 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball, honoring Babyface and LA Reid with performances by Big Boi, Goodie...
KUDOS to Epic Records and Future
Future's 'Life Is Good' makes urban radio history with 79 adds in first week, becoming the biggest add week on Urban Mediabase Chart. The track...