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.
Record Store Day April 23 Exclusive Releases
Record Store Day announces exclusive vinyl releases for April 23, featuring limited editions from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gerard Way, Blur, and Tegan and Sara....
Trey Songz Denies Allegations in $20 Million Rape Lawsuit
Trey Songz faces a $20 million rape lawsuit from an anonymous woman alleging assault at a 2016 LA house party. The singer's rep denies all...
Skyview Networks’ Nick Cannon Radio Coming to NYC
Nick Cannon Radio launches on NYC's 94.7 The Block February 21, 2022, airing weekdays 10am-2pm ET. The multi-platform entertainer brings his show to New York...
Tyrese Gibsons Mother Dies from Pneumonia and COVID-19
Actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson's mother Priscilla Murray has died from COVID-19 and pneumonia complications. The Fast & Furious star shared the heartbreaking news...
KEM RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “STUCK ON YOU”
R&B artist KEM releases the official music video for his new single 'Stuck On You', showcasing his signature smooth vocal style....
SoundExchange Expands Board with Music Executives
SoundExchange announces new board members Jon Glass from Warner Music Group and Alasdair McMullan from Universal Music Group, bringing digital legal expertise to the music-tech...
Teacher’s Arm Broken in Middle School Attack
Middle school students in Houston attacked physics teacher Michael Shott, breaking his arm after he told them not to ride ATVs on school property. Four...
Yael Hilton Releases New Single Jesus with MNRK Music Group
Gospel artist Yael Hilton releases new single 'Jesus' via MNRK Music Group, while Carter Ace drops music video for 'Me Sometimes' from his EP....
SNOOP DOGG RELEASES B.O.D.R. (BACC ON DEATH ROW)
Snoop Dogg releases his 20th studio album B.O.D.R. (Bacc On Death Row), marking his return to Death Row Records which he now owns. The album...
Roberta Flack’s Bustin’ Loose Digital Release
Roberta Flack's rare soundtrack album Bustin' Loose is getting a digital rerelease after decades out of print. Features collaborations with Luther Vandross and Peabo Bryson....
North Texas PBS Welcomes Benji McPhail to KXT
North Texas Public Broadcasting welcomes Benjamin McPhail as new Program Director of KXT 91.7 FM. McPhail brings extensive radio experience from The Colorado Sound....
Spanish Broadcasting Acquires Orlando, Tampa FM Stations
Spanish Broadcasting System acquires Orlando and Tampa FM stations WPYO and WSUN from Cox Radio divestiture trust, fulfilling FCC ownership requirements....
LA’s KIIS FM Announces New On-Air Personality
102.7 KIIS FM announces Kayla Thomas as new on-air personality for nights and weekends starting February 14. The Maryland native previously hosted nationally syndicated show....
Plumbers Find $31.5M in Meth While Fixing Toilet
Plumbers fixing a toilet in Sydney discovered $31.5 million worth of crystal meth and cash hidden in pipes. Police found additional drugs totaling $44 million....
Snoop Dogg Acquires Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group
Snoop Dogg officially acquires Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group, purchasing the iconic label that launched his career decades ago....
Z100 New York: A Remarkable Era in Radio History (video)
Z100 New York's legendary transformation from worst to first in 74 days gets the documentary treatment. Scott Shannon and Elvis Duran tell the iconic radio...
Motown Gospel Announces New SVP Marketing
EJ Gaines has been promoted to SVP Marketing/Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel at Capitol Christian Music Group, expanding his leadership role after overseeing successful campaigns...
Pete McMurray Show Lights Up WLS-AM 890 Saturdays
The Pete McMurray Show launches on WLS-AM 890 in Chicago, airing Saturdays 5-7pm starting February 12th. The show features entertainment, sports, and local content....
Mary J. Blige on DeDe in the Morning
Mary J. Blige discusses alimony, beauty secrets, Oscar nominations, and Drake selecting her for the Big Game performance in her latest DeDe in the Morning...
Officer Shoots Multiple People in Car Theft Incident
A Georgia police officer shot multiple innocent bystanders while firing at an alleged car thief who escaped. The officer has been placed on administrative duty...
Paraplegics Walk Again After Implant Surgery
Swiss researchers enabled three paralyzed patients to walk again using electrical spinal implants. The breakthrough technology allows those with complete paralysis to stand, walk, and...
Syl Johnson, Syleena’s Father, Dies at 85
Soul legend Syl Johnson died at 85. His 1967 hit 'Different Strokes' became one of hip-hop's most sampled songs, used by Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan....
Wendys Employee Attacked Over Drive-Thru Order Mishap
Two Cincinnati women violently attacked a Wendy's employee over a drive-thru order mishap, leaving the victim with a fractured leg and torn ligament. Police are...
Wizkid Sets the Mood in Latest Video Release
Grammy-winning superstar Wizkid releases vibrant video for 'Mood' featuring Buju from his acclaimed Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition album....
Red Hot Chili Peppers New Album Unlimited Love
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce their new album Unlimited Love, releasing April 1, 2022. It marks John Frusciante's first recording with the band since 2006....