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.
New Edition & Black Promoters Collective Tour 2023
New Edition announces 30-city Legacy Tour 2023 featuring Keith Sweat and original GUY members. The R&B legends follow their successful Culture Tour with New Jack...
Music Finance Firm Sees 90% Growth Amid Rising Artist Demand
Sound Royalties reports 90% business growth in 2022, reflecting unprecedented demand for music financing among artists and creatives seeking capital....
Z100 Jingle Ball 2022: Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Puth
Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 at Madison Square Garden featured stellar performances from Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, and more top artists in NYC....
Nvak Collective Appoints Nikisha Bailey as General Manager
Nvak Collective, a next-generation web3 record label, has appointed veteran music executive Nikisha Bailey as General Manager. Bailey brings extensive A&R experience from Atlantic Records...
Meet 8 Future Radio DJ Legends That You Should Know Now!
Discover 8 rising radio personalities across major markets who are shaping the future of R&B and Hip-Hop radio, from Philadelphia to Atlanta....
Superadio Network’s 2022 Retro Country USA Holiday Special
Superadio Network distributes the 25th annual Retro Country USA Holiday Special featuring Clay Walker, Justin Moore, Lee Brice and more country stars sharing Christmas memories...
Urban Adult Contemporary Radio is leading the pack!
Urban Adult Contemporary radio stations dominate top 5 Nielsen markets with WBLS NYC at #1, KTWV LA at #5, WVAZ Chicago at #3, and KRNB...
Prisoners Record Song on Cell Phone, Halted
Two Detroit prisoners recorded a viral song on cell phones, gaining 25,000 views before authorities shut down their music project and confiscated devices....
Will Smith: It’s Fine If You’re Not Ready for Emancipation
Will Smith promotes his new film Emancipation while addressing the Oscar slap controversy. He hopes audiences will support his team despite his tarnished reputation....
LL Cool J Honored at Urban One Honors in Atlanta
LL Cool J will receive the Entertainment Icon Honor at the 5th Annual Urban One Honors in Atlanta. The ceremony celebrates culture icons and marks...
Radio Facts: The Inspection Review, A24 (Trailer)
Radio Facts reviews The Inspection, A24's powerful LGBTQ drama starring Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union about a gay Black man's journey from homelessness to the...
Star-Studded LA Producers Charity Event Supports Parkinson’s
BMI and partners hosted the 10th annual Los Producers charity benefit in Las Vegas featuring Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees performing cover songs to support...
The Breakfast Club Moving to New Studio
The Breakfast Club morning show moves to a new studio in January 2023. Angela Yee exits December 2nd for her own syndicated show, leaving Charlamagne...
Macy Schmidt: First Woman of Color Broadway Orchestrator
Macy Schmidt makes history as the first woman of color orchestrator on Broadway for Kimberly Akimbo at age 25. The Broadway Sinfonietta founder joins Forbes...
SiriusXM Announces ‘Artist Accelerator Program’
SiriusXM launches new Artist Accelerator Program to develop emerging artists across their 100+ million listener base. Coco Jones selected as first artist with single 'I.C.U.'...
Maverick City Music Earns Five Nominations for 65th GRAMMYs
Maverick City Music received five nominations for the 65th Grammy Awards across Gospel and Contemporary Christian categories. The collective previously won Best Contemporary Christian Music...
Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, original member of R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer remained with the group until...
QUU Hires Laura Gonzo as Director of Affiliate Services
Quu Inc. hires radio veteran Laura Gonzo as Senior Director of Affiliate Services to drive station revenue growth through visual advertising technology....
Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ is Making More Moves
Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ announces new lineup featuring 'Wes & Walker' weekdays 12-3pm starting November 14, 2022. Charlotte natives bring hometown perspective to sports talk....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes DJ Ace Home to 102.5 The Block
Radio One Charlotte welcomes DJ Ace back to 102.5 The Block for weekday afternoons 12pm-7pm starting November 14, 2022. The Charlotte native returns after nearly...
Radio Veteran Inducted Into SPIN Hall of Fame
Radio veteran Tracy Morgan makes history as the first woman inducted into the SPIN Awards Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The multi-award winning announcer hosts...
Profiles of Emerging Figures in Contemporary Radio
Meet 10 rising stars in contemporary radio making moves behind the scenes. Featuring program directors and executives at major urban stations like WGCI Chicago and...
Roc Nation and Radio One “Blitz” Dinner (pics)
Roc Nation and Radio One hosted an exclusive industry dinner at Rock Steady restaurant. The event brought together key figures from hip-hop and urban radio....
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VOTER ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS
Universal Music Group launches comprehensive voter engagement campaigns for 2022 elections, featuring 'Use Your Voice' registration program and 'Pull Up to the Polls' transportation initiative....
Rihanna “Lift Me Up” music video + BTS
Rihanna releases the official music video for 'Lift Me Up' along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Stream the highly anticipated track now....