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.
Madd Hatta on His New Houston Radio Role
Legendary radio personality Madd Hatta discusses his new Houston radio position in an exclusive Radio Facts interview....
L’il Critters & iHeartMedia Present Saturday Morning Dance Party
L'il Critters partners with iHeartRadio for family dance parties featuring Marshmello's Mellodees music. The special streams August 22 & 29 on Facebook....
Kaepernick Reflects on Police Brutality Struggles
Colin Kaepernick reflects on his ongoing fight against police brutality and the NFL's delayed response to his peaceful kneeling protests that cost him his career....
Jewelry Heist: $100M Stolen from CA Armored Vehicle
$100 million worth of jewelry was stolen from a Brinks armored vehicle traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The heist devastated small business owners...
Motown Classics Get Animated Videos for Holiday Season
Motown classics by The Jackson 5, Supremes, and Temptations get new animated holiday videos from UMe. The initiative brings beloved Christmas songs to life with...
Nielsen Partners with clypd on TV Advertising
Nielsen partners with clypd to enhance TV advertising solutions by combining audience-based buying data with advanced targeting platforms for linear TV....
Paul Douglas and Jordana Green to Host New Show on WCCO-AM
Paul Douglas and Jordana Green launch new afternoon drive show on WCCO-AM Minneapolis starting August 1st. The veteran broadcasters will host from 3-6 PM weekdays....
Honda Battle of the Bands: HBCU Excellence
The 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands featured eight top HBCU marching bands performing for 62,000 fans, with GRAMMY-winning group 112 headlining the showcase....
Wahida Clark’s New Novel Coming April 24
Cash Money Content releases Wahida Clark's new novel 'Payback Ain't Enough' on April 24, 2012. The book is the third in Clark's successful Payback series....
HALL & JOHN OATES ANNOUNCE MASSIVE 2020 SUMMER TOUR
Hall & Oates announce a massive 32-date 2020 summer tour with special guests Squeeze and KT Tunstall, kicking off at Hollywood Bowl after selling out...
Lynn Shelton Grant Supports Women and Non-Binary Filmmakers
The Lynn Shelton Grant awards $25,000 to women and non-binary filmmakers over 39. Caribbean-American filmmaker Keisha Rae Witherspoon won the 2020 grant....
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: ‘AXIOM’ Live Album
Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah releases live album AXIOM, recorded at Blue Note Jazz Club during COVID-19 lockdown....
Duckwrth Releases Label Debut Album SuperGood
LA rapper Duckwrth releases his highly anticipated label debut album SuperGood, featuring collaborations with EARTHGANG, KIAN, and others....
Pineapple Street Studios Launches “Back Issue”
Pineapple Street Studios launches Back Issue podcast hosted by Tracy Clayton and Josh Gwynn. The weekly show explores formative pop culture moments from music, TV,...
Nick Cannon Says He’ll Have Three More Kids This Year
Nick Cannon reveals it's 'safe to bet' he'll have three more children in 2022, anticipating his eighth child's arrival with multiple women including Bre Tiesi....
Mario Faces Backlash Over Tory Lanez Collab
Mario faces criticism for announcing his collaboration with Tory Lanez on 'Main One' after previously tweeting about protecting black women during the Megan Thee Stallion...
Nick Cannon Withholds Endorsement of Sherri Shepherd
Nick Cannon refused to endorse Sherri Shepherd's new talk show out of loyalty to Wendy Williams, declining production company requests due to how his own...
Radio DJ Accuses Brand Manager of Advances
Radio DJ Johnny Starks alleges sexual advances by Power 93.5 FM Brand Manager Greg Williams in station bathroom, leading to his termination from Audacy....
Wendy Williams Show Instagram and YouTube Accounts Disappear
The Wendy Williams Show's Instagram and YouTube accounts have been completely removed less than a month after the show's final episode aired after 13 years....
Mom Mauled to Death in Back Yard While Dog Sitting Pit Bulls
North Carolina mother Trena Peed was fatally mauled by pit bulls while dog-sitting in her backyard. Police shot the dogs to stop the attack....
Super Friends Praise Fest: Atlanta’s Largest Gospel Concert
Super Friends Praise Fest brings gospel music's biggest stars including Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond to State Farm Arena on August 13, 2022....
Kym Whitley Emotionally Reacts to R. Kelly Sentencing
Kym Whitley emotionally reveals how R. Kelly's sex tapes changed her career in 2003, leading to FBI investigation. The Talk co-host shares trauma from viewing...
Ray J Says ‘I’m sorry’ to Brandy For ‘Verzuz’ Performance
Ray J publicly apologizes to sister Brandy after receiving criticism for his vocals during a recent Verzuz battle performance of 'One Wish'....
Joe Budden Says Omarion Minimized His Catalog at Verzuz
Joe Budden criticizes Omarion's Verzuz performance against Mario, saying he minimized his catalog and failed to strategize, missing key hits like 'Bria's Interlude.'...
Woman’s Ovarian Cyst Mistaken for Pregnancy
A 21-year-old woman's ovarian cyst grew to football size, making her appear nine months pregnant before doctors surgically removed it along with her ovary....