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.
Monica Rips the So Gone Challenge with Ryan Cameron
Monica visits V-103's Ryan Cameron to discuss the viral So Gone Challenge, her Twitter partnership, and performs her own verse. The R&B star reacts to...
John Legend’s Southside With You Soundtrack
John Legend releases soundtrack for Southside With You, the acclaimed film about Barack and Michelle Obama's first date, featuring his original song 'Start'....
Peter Tosh to be Honored with Museum
A new museum honoring reggae legend Peter Tosh opens this October, featuring never-before-seen memorabilia and celebrating the Wailers co-founder's legacy....
Jon B and Warryn Campbell Talk “Don’t Talk” with WBLS
Jon B and producer Warryn Campbell discuss their collaboration on "Don't Talk" and Jon's new album in an exclusive WBLS interview with D�j� Vu....
Usher Hints Around to Release Date for New Album
Usher hints at releasing his new album soon, possibly around the time his film 'Hands of Stone' hits theaters where he plays Sugar Ray Leonard....
Soledad O’Brien & Hearst Television Team Up Weekly
Soledad O'Brien partners with Hearst Television to host the political magazine program 'Matter of Fact,' premiering September 10th across 75% of the country....
Pandora’s New Charts for Emerging Artists
Pandora launches three new charts powered by Next Big Sound to help emerging artists: Trendsetters, Predictions, and Top Spins, using data from 100 million listeners....
Peep the New Hidden Figures Trailer
New Hidden Figures trailer showcases the untold true story starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Mon�e in theaters January....
Michael Colyar Replaces Doug Banks with the Afternoon Rush
Comedian Michael Colyar replaces the late Doug Banks on The Afternoon Rush radio show, bringing his entertaining comedy to afternoon radio alongside Ebony Steele....
Keke Palmer Is Respect My Vote! Spokesperson
Actress and singer Keke Palmer joins Hip Hop Caucus as spokesperson for Respect My Vote! campaign, encouraging youth and communities of color to vote....
Universal Music Group Appoints SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appointed Oana Ruxandra as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. She joins from Warner Music Group to lead UMG's digital transformation...
Lauryn Hill Rips Mic at Austin City Limits
Lauryn Hill delivered a powerful performance at Austin City Limits, showcasing her legendary rap skills with Fugees classic 'Ready or Not' from The Score album....
Meet the New Senior Vice President at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton named Senior VP and GM of RCA Inspiration. Veteran executive previously managed Faith Evans, Michelle Williams at eOne Music....
KDAY and Raider Nation Announce Exclusive Deal
KDAY 93.5 FM becomes the exclusive Silver and Black FM flagship radio station in Southern California, broadcasting Raiders games with special programming....
Meet the Blacks Comes to DVD with Great Special Features
Meet the Blacks starring Mike Epps is now available on Blu-ray and DVD with special features including behind-the-scenes content and music videos....
Mo’nique Brings Smiles to the KBLX Staff
Comedian Mo'nique visits KBLX radio station, bringing joy to the Morning Dream Team and staff including Kimmie Taylor and Tony Sculfield....
Netflix Secures Global Streaming Rights for ACS
Netflix secures global streaming rights for FX's hit series American Crime Story. The Emmy-nominated O.J. Simpson season will stream worldwide in 2017....
Look! It’s RonReaco Lee with the Dish Nation Crew
RonReaco Lee from hit show Survivor's Remorse visits Dish Nation studio to chat with Gary, Porsha, Da Brat, and Headkrack in entertaining celebrity interview....
OneUnited Bank Partners With #BlackMoneyMatters L.A.
OneUnited Bank partners with #BlackMoneyMattersLA for a community banking event featuring celebrity support from Beyonc�, Alicia Keys, and others....
2112: Transforming the Chicago Music Scene
2112 is Chicago's first music business incubator, uniting the city's fragmented music industry under one roof with 75 member companies, co-working spaces, and daily access...
The Mix Group Welcomes a Brand New “Team Member”
The Mix Group President Jason Garte and wife Natally welcomed baby Daniel Jason Garte, weighing 9 pounds, 12 oz. The healthy baby boy joins 2-year-old...
ROLAND S. MARTIN & WENDY WILLIAMS TALK RACE IN AMERICA
Roland S. Martin appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss HBCUs and race in America after Wendy's controversial comments. The News One Now host...
Roland Martin on Wendy Williams: HBCU Controversy
Roland Martin will appear on Wendy Williams' show Thursday to address her controversial HBCU comments that sparked online outrage and allegedly cost her a Chevrolet...
Wendy Williams Addresses “Stacey Dash” Comparison
Wendy Williams responds to backlash over HBCU comments and Jesse Williams BET speech criticism. Online critics questioned her blackness, comparing her to Stacey Dash....
Roland Martin Tells Wendy Williams: Read a Book
Roland Martin blasts Wendy Williams after her controversial comments about Jesse Williams' BET Awards speech, telling her to 'shut up and read a book.'...