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.
RCA’s A$AP Mob Announces AWGEST: The Month Of The Mob
A$AP Mob announces AWGEST, their August takeover featuring A$AP Twelvyy's debut album '12', A$AP Ferg's 'Still Striving' mixtape, and 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 2'....
Taraji P. Henson to Host 2017 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards Event
Taraji P. Henson will host the 2017 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on BET, honoring groundbreaking achievements of Black women in entertainment and community service....
NYC’S Lenny Green Joins The Perry Broadcasting Group
NYC radio host Lenny Green's syndicated show The Quiet Storm expands to Perry Broadcasting stations in Georgia and Oklahoma, growing his reach beyond 9 markets....
THOR: RAGNAROK Official Trailer Available Now
Thor: Ragnarok official trailer showcases the mighty Thor in gladiatorial combat against Hulk while racing to save Asgard from destruction....
Le’Andrea’s “Bigger Than Me” Out Now
GRAMMY-winning Le'Andria releases fifth album 'Bigger Than Me' on RCA Inspiration. The 10-track project showcases her vocal versatility with diverse sounds....
Tyler Perry Studios & Lionsgate Halloween Sequel Teaser
Tyler Perry's BOO 2! A MADEA HALLOWEEN brings Madea, Bam, and Hattie back for another hilarious Halloween adventure at a haunted campground....
PodcastOne Launches New Mobile App
PodcastOne launched a new mobile app featuring industry-first video and VR capabilities. The platform offers social features and immersive experiences....
Despacito: Most Streamed Song in Six Months
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee's 'Despacito' becomes the most streamed song of all time with over 4.6 billion plays, surpassing Justin Bieber's previous record....
Sony Music & Experience Hendrix Announce
Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. renew their historic partnership to distribute Jimi Hendrix's catalog and archives worldwide across all platforms....
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Joins KBLX Morning Dream Team
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf appeared on 102.9 KBLX Morning Dream Team to announce a $750,000 donation creating 300 summer jobs for Oakland youth ages 16-24....
Roethlisberger Joins Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan
Ben Roethlisberger returns for his fifth year hosting weekly radio appearances on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan during NFL season. The show airs Tuesdays at 11...
Older people Respond to Jay Z’s “The Story of OJ”
Baby boomers share mixed reactions to Jay Z's powerful "The Story of OJ" song and video, with surprising responses from different generations....
Quincy Jones Launches Qwest TV
Quincy Jones launches Qwest TV, the world's first streaming platform dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired music. The subscription service debuts fall 2017 with exclusive concerts,...
Reach Records Announces New Video Series The Vault
Reach Records launches The Vault, a monthly video series showcasing behind-the-scenes stories from classic music videos, starting with 116's "Man Up Anthem."...
United Talent Agency Signs Jeremih
R&B star Jeremih signs with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation. The Grammy-nominated artist behind hits like 'Birthday Sex' is completing his fourth album 'Later...
A Ferg, DJ Mustard, Chanel Iman & Sterling Shepard Attended
A$AP Ferg performed at Hennessy's 2017 V.S Limited Edition launch event in NYC, joined by DJ Mustard, Chanel Iman, and Sterling Shepard celebrating artist JonOne's...
OneUnited Banks Mural Signals the #BankBlack Movements Rise
OneUnited Bank's 2015 Miami mural by Addonis Parker foreshadowed the #BankBlack Movement, which mobilized millions to move $50 million to Black-owned banks....
Townsquare Announces Acquisition Of 6 Radio Stations
Townsquare Media announces acquisition of 6 radio stations in Pittsfield, MA market from Gamma Broadcasting and Berkshire Broadcasting. Deal expected to close Q3 2017....
WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis Hires ‘Tropikana’ for MD/PM Drive
WHHL Hot 104.1 in St. Louis hires LaSonda 'Tropikana' Hatch as Music Director and PM Drive host. She previously worked at B96 Louisville and will...
SZA Announces ‘CTRL’ Tour Dates
SZA announces CTRL tour dates starting next month in Richmond, VA and ending in December in St. Louis. The tour features Chicago's Rayvn Lenae and...
Music Consumption Surges in 2017 Despite Album Decline
Music consumption surged 9.9% in 2017 despite album sales dropping 13.9%. Streaming dominated with 179.8 billion audio streams, up 58.5% from 2016....
Calvin Harris’ New Album is Out Now!
Calvin Harris releases his new album featuring 19 top artists including Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Future, and Ariana Grande. The star-studded project is available now....
Rev Run & Justine Simmons at ESSENCE Fest 2023
Hip hop legend Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons will speak at ESSENCE Festival's AT&T stage in a fireside chat with Holly Robinson Peete about...
JUMANJI: Welcome To The Jungle’ Official Trailer
Four teenagers get trapped in a video game and become avatars played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in this Jumanji...
Alejandro Sanz: 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of Year
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz honored as 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for his musical achievements and philanthropy. The 18-time Latin Grammy winner...