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.
Tom Hanks Named America’s Favorite Movie Star in New Poll
Tom Hanks claims the top spot as America's Favorite Movie Star in the latest Harris Poll, jumping from 5th place. Denzel Washington drops to 3rd...
Straight Outta Compton Cast Snubbed at Oscars
The cast of NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton wasn't invited to the Oscars despite the film's nomination, while white screenwriters received invites....
Michael Baisden Resurfaces
Former syndicated radio host Michael Baisden announces his return with a new podcast launching in March, three years after leaving radio....
Jennifer Lopez, Vegas, What Else Do You Need?
Jennifer Lopez launched her headlining Vegas residency 'ALL I HAVE' at Planet Hollywood with guest performances by Ja Rule, Ne-Yo, and Pitbull. The sold-out show...
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Honors MLK Jr.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, recognizing his 6 million miles traveled and 2,500 speeches for civil rights...
Michael B. Jordan Talks CREED with KISS FM UK
Michael B. Jordan discusses his starring role in CREED alongside Sylvester Stallone during his visit to KISS FM UK studios. The rising star talks about...
Vintage Industry Pic: Capitol Records
Vintage photo shows Natalie Cole with Rene and Angela during their Capitol Records days, possibly at Jack the Rapper conference. Tribute to late R&B legend....
YIKES: Jermaine Jackson and he READS this BLOG!
Jermaine Jackson reportedly reads this blog according to new reports. The Jackson family member has been keeping tabs on entertainment news coverage....
Lecrae Announces 2016 Higher Learning College Tour
Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae announces his Higher Learning Tour, hitting 30+ college campuses starting February 2016. The tour aims to inspire future leaders through music....
On-Demand Streaming Up 93% to 317B Streams in 2015
Nielsen reports 317 billion on-demand music streams in 2015, marking a 93% increase. Adele's '25' dominated sales with 7.4 million copies sold....
TIM POHLMAN NAMED SVP AND MARKET MANAGER, CBS RADIO CHICAGO
Tim Pohlman has been named Senior Vice President and Market Manager of CBS Radio Chicago, overseeing stations including WBBM, WXRT, and WSCR....
LyricFind Advances Lyrics and Music Streaming
LyricFind partners with Plex to bring synchronized lyrics to millions of users across mobile and streaming devices. The integration enhances music playback with real-time lyrics...
Music Wrap M25: Hybrid Headphone-Speaker at CES
Music Wrap debuts the M25 headphone-speaker hybrid at CES 2016, featuring transformable design and social listening technology for safe outdoor use....
Technics Unveils New Direct-Drive Turntables at CES 2023
Technics unveils new SL-1200G direct-drive turntables at CES 2023, featuring coreless motors that eliminate cogging for superior sound quality....
Listeners in DC Not Happy with Tom Joyner Being Moved to AM
Radio One moved The Tom Joyner Morning Show from FM to AM station WOL in Washington DC, replacing him with Russ Parr. Listeners have flooded...
The Beatles are Now Streaming On Napster
The Beatles' complete U.K. catalogue of 13 studio albums is now available for streaming on Napster as of December 24th. The legendary band's music becomes...
Tyrese Ends TGT on Instagram; Ginuwine Reacts Badly
Tyrese announced TGT's breakup on Instagram, stating he and Tank would continue without Ginuwine. Ginuwine's harsh response revealed tensions within the R&B supergroup....
Rita Ora Claims Roc Nation Contract Unenforceable
Rita Ora files lawsuit claiming her Roc Nation contract is unenforceable, citing feeling 'orphaned' by the label after seven years with only one album released....
Spotify is Trying to Replace the DJ at Your Party
Spotify launches Party feature with professionally mixed playlists and beat-matched music. Includes exclusive content from DJ Diplo and mood-tuning controls....
Pandora is Now Available on Apple TV
Pandora announces its official launch on Apple TV, bringing personalized music stations and discovery features to the streaming device in the US, Australia, and New...
Justin Bieber Announces 2016 World Tour
Justin Bieber announces international Purpose World Tour dates for 2016, starting September 14 in Berlin. The 30+ date European arena tour follows his record-breaking Purpose...
VEVO Makes New Acquistion to Accelerate Product Efforts
Vevo acquires Showyou, a curated streaming video platform, to accelerate product innovation and enhance music video discovery for fans and artists....
Patti LaBelle Welcomes James Wright Chanel to Cooking Special
Grammy winner Patti LaBelle teams up with viral video star James Wright Chanel for a holiday cooking special featuring her famous sweet potato pie recipe....
Adele’s 25 Breaks Records with Over 1 Million Sales Again
Adele's 25 becomes the first album in Nielsen SoundScan history to sell over 1 million copies in two separate weeks, breaking unprecedented sales records....
Afrojack Thrills Thousands at Music Festival
Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack electrified thousands at Mumbai's Smirnoff Experience Music Festival, performing hits and unreleased tracks at NSCI Dome....
