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.
Lauryn Hill’s Late Arrival Disappoints Atlanta Fans
Lauryn Hill arrived over 2 hours late to her Atlanta concert, causing fans to leave early and receiving boos when she failed to acknowledge her...
Jay Tek Out at Streetz 94.5
Jay Tek is no longer with Streetz 94.5 in Atlanta where he handled PD and APD duties due to budget constraints and reorganizing....
Songfreedom: Music Licensing for Indie Filmmakers
Songfreedom revolutionizes music licensing by offering pre-cleared sync licenses from major labels like UMG, Sony, and Warner for indie filmmakers starting at $59.99....
Tupac’s Mother , Afeni Shakur Dead at Age 69
Afeni Shakur, mother of rap legend Tupac and former Black Panther activist, has died at age 69 from cardiac arrest. The music businesswoman kept her...
Summary of Fantastic Voyage Cruise
Fantastic Voyage cruise featured Diana Ross, New Edition, Patti LaBelle, and Charlie Wilson. Charlie Wilson delivered the standout performance on this R&B music cruise....
Keith Sweat on What You Learn About Artists Years Later
Keith Sweat reveals he wrote Johnny Kemp's hit 'Just Got Paid' and discusses his 12th album in new WBLS interview. The R&B legend also talks...
Mystikal Says Jail Was a Necessity to Save His Life
Mystikal opens up about how jail transformed his life during an interview with Ebro in the Morning. The rapper discusses his hits, relationships with Master...
More Fantastic Voyage Pics, Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle delivers stunning performance on Fantastic Voyage cruise alongside Charlie Wilson. R&B legends continue to captivate audiences with memorable shows....
Who Will Replace Doug Banks?
American Urban Radio Networks seeks replacement for late Doug Banks' syndicated show. Candidates include Wendy Williams, DeDe McGuire, and Guy Black....
WGN America Renews Critically Acclaimed Series Underground
WGN America renews critically acclaimed Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground' for season 2. The series, executive-produced by John Legend, is the network's most-watched original program ever...
WGN America Launches ‘Underground’ Mobile App
WGN America launches dedicated Underground mobile app for fans of the hit series. The free app offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content, social sharing, and episode access....
TV One Acquires “Empire” Cable Rights
TV One has acquired exclusive cable rights to Fox's hit drama Empire. The network will begin airing reruns this spring after season two finale....
Tom Joyner Tribute to Doug Banks
Tom Joyner pays heartfelt tribute to late radio legend Doug Banks, calling him his 'other brother' and reflecting on their impact on urban radio....
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY – December 16
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hits theaters December 16, 2016. The film tells the story of rebels who steal Death Star plans before A...
Nelson: VOD Viewers Accept Ads for Free Content
New research shows 59% of video-on-demand viewers don't mind watching ads for free content, with North Americans most willing at 68% to trade attention for...
Roku Unveils New Streaming Stick with Enhanced Power
Roku unveils new Streaming Stick with quad-core processor offering 8X more power than previous models. Features private listening via mobile app and costs $59.99....
MICROSOFT LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT: MUSIC X TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft launches Music x Technology platform featuring interactive portraits of artists like Neon Indian and Phantogram, showcasing how technology transforms music creation and performance experiences....
The Art of Organized Noise: Music Industry Insights
Netflix documentary 'The Art of Organized Noise' reveals the untold story of Rico Wade and the legendary production team behind OutKast, TLC, and Goodie Mob...
K Michelle Clashes With Angela Yee on Breakfast Club
K Michelle confronted Angela Yee during a Breakfast Club interview over comments made by Uncle Murda. The R&B singer felt Yee didn't support her as...
Lil Wayne Sues UMG for Unpaid Royalties
Lil Wayne sues Universal Music Group for tens of millions in unpaid royalties from artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga he developed through Young...
Johnny Guitar Watson Legacy Celebration
Johnny Guitar Watson's legacy is honored 20 years after his death with a star-studded celebration benefiting LAUSD music programs. The event features performances by Lenny...
WLIB Raises $121K for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
WLIB 1190 AM raised over $121,000 during their 9th annual radio-thon for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The gospel station has contributed over $1.4 million to...
Nielsen Launches Digital Audio Ratings for Broadcast Radio
Nielsen launches Digital Audio Ratings to measure broadcast radio consumption across mobile apps and web players in 48 markets. The new service quantifies radio's digital...
Ron Isley, Alive, Well and Healthy… Not Dead (video)
Ron Isley, 74-year-old music icon and Isley Brothers singer, confirms he's alive and well after death hoax rumors spread online. The R&B legend was spotted...
Wendy Williams Says her son Kevin Walked in on her… (vid)
Former radio DJ Wendy Williams reveals shocking personal story about her son Kevin walking in on her during TV interview. The revelation left host Conan...