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.
Steve Smith Tribute At Republic Records Studio (pics)
Hip-hop pioneer Steve Smith was honored at Republic Records Studio in NYC. The former Hot 97 Program Director (1993-2003) was celebrated by industry legends....
Zaya Wade Debuts Luxurious Locks with Tiffany & Co.
Zaya Wade debuted luxurious long locks in a Tiffany & Co. collaboration post on Instagram. The 15-year-old received support from celebrities like Lil Nas X....
Love H. Whelchel Named Chief People Officer at Downtown Music
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Love H. Whelchel as its first Chief People Officer. Whelchel brings over two decades of HR experience from companies including Bad...
StreamS and StreamGuys Partner for Live Audio
StreamS and StreamGuys announce partnership for next-generation live audio streaming using CMAF HLS technology. The alliance delivers low-latency, scalable streaming solutions for radio broadcasters and...
The Woman King Exceeds Predictions, Earns $19M
The Woman King starring Viola Davis exceeded box office expectations with $19 million opening weekend. The historical drama about African female warriors could reach $100...
Patients Raise Concerns Over Consent for Surgery Recordings
Patients raise concerns about consent for surgery recordings after Atlanta surgeon Dr. Windell Davis-Boutte was caught dancing during operations. Questions arise about digital consent forms...
PnB Rock Discussed Confrontations in LA Before His Death
PnB Rock discussed confrontations and violence in LA during an interview with DJ Akademiks before his tragic death. The rapper shared how he diffused hostile...
Three Men Launch Real Estate Firm, Close $100M+
Three African American entrepreneurs launched Coalition Properties Group in Washington DC and closed over $100 million in deals their first year....
Power 105.1 Announces Powerhouse Lineup at Prudential Center
Power 105.1 announces star-studded Powerhouse lineup featuring Kodak Black, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, and Tems at Prudential Center October 29th....
Thieves Crash Cars Into Gun Shops, Steal 100 Guns
Eight men crashed cars into Detroit gun shops, stealing nearly 100 firearms in coordinated robberies. The city offers a $20,000 reward for capture....
Nafessa Williams Showcases Philanthropy and Film in Philly
Black Lightning actress Nafessa Williams showcases her philanthropy work in Philadelphia while starring in the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody....
Subway Sandwich Order: Woman Claims Feces Found on Wrapper
College student Kelsey Coyne claims she found feces on her Subway sandwich wrapper, posting the disturbing discovery on TikTok. The wrapper has been sent to...
WEDR 99 Jamz Welcomes K. Foxx as New Mid-Day Host
WEDR 99 Jamz Miami announces K. Foxx as new mid-day host from 10am-2pm. The award-winning radio personality returns to her Miami roots after working at...
Man Falls Out of Chair During TV Interview (video)
TV guest falls out of chair during live interview after chair makes warning sounds. The interviewer maintains composure as the chair collapses on air....
Mother Saves Daughter Hanging from Garage Door
A mother caught her 3-year-old daughter just in time after the child grabbed onto a rising garage door and was suspended several feet above ground....
Kevin Powell Named Writer-in-Residence at Prairie View A&M
Kevin Powell, acclaimed journalist and former Vibe Magazine senior writer, has been named writer-in-residence at Prairie View A&M University's Toni Morrison Writing Program....
Two-Time Grammy Winner Jazmine Sullivan at Liberty
Two-time Grammy winner Jazmine Sullivan received Philadelphia's prestigious Liberty Bell gift at Made in America Festival, joining honorees like Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige....
Radio Facts 7th Annual Power Play List Magazine, Dec 2022
Radio Facts announces its 7th Annual Power Play List magazine launching December 5th, 2022, celebrating contributions of people of color in media and entertainment....
Kerry Smalls Joins iOne Digital After BCW Role
Kerry Smalls joins iOne Digital after successful tenure at BCW Global, bringing extensive experience working with celebrities like Future, Rick Ross, and Chaka Khan....
NY State Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class
The New York State Broadcasters Association announces its 2022 Hall of Fame Class, including award-winning WCBS-TV anchor Dana Tyler and legendary radio hosts....
Radio Milwaukee Appoints Maxie C. Jackson III as ED
Radio Milwaukee names Maxie C. Jackson III as executive director, bringing over 30 years of public media experience from NEPM, WNYC, and national organizations....
Lil Yachty Launches Yachty’s Pizzeria
Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty launches Yachty's Pizzeria, his first frozen pizza line available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide for $6.98....
KISS 108 Boston: Mikey V & Frankie V, The VBROS
Kiss 108 Boston announces new afternoon show 'Mikey V & Frankie V, The VBros' featuring brothers Mikey V and Frankie V with Gianna Gravalese, airing...
Missing: 9 After Plane Crashes into Puget Sound
Nine people remain missing after a floatplane crashed into Puget Sound on a flight from Friday Harbor to Renton. Coast Guard continues search efforts....
Lil Meech Announces Dropped Grand Theft Charges
Lil Meech announces via Instagram that first-degree grand theft charges related to a $250K Richard Mille watch have been officially dropped. The BMF star celebrated...