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.
Chuck D to Host ICONS Festival
Public Enemy's Chuck D will host ICONS Festival September 24-27, a major tech event featuring 20,000 attendees and startup pitch competitions....
R. Kelly Tells Amazing Stories about Michael Jackson
R. Kelly shares fascinating stories about working with Michael Jackson and Biggie Smalls in a Hot 97 interview promoting his upcoming album 'Buffet.'...
TJMS Tour Comes to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tom Joyner Morning Show takes listener engagement tour to Fort Wayne, Indiana's B 96.9. The digital and broadcast host continues personal affiliate visits....
This Unsung “House Party” Reunion Will Take You Back
TV One's Unsung brings together the original House Party cast including Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell-Martin to discuss the classic film and Kid n' Play's...
Tyrese Sings on The Bus – No One Listens
R&B singer Tyrese returned to sing on the bus where his career began, recreating his iconic Coca Cola commercial moment. Passengers ignored his performance of...
Wendy Williams Announces 12 City Tour
Wendy Williams announces her 12-city 'Sit Down Tour...Too Real for Stand Up' featuring uncensored comedy and storytelling across major cities....
Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Headline Billboard Hot 100 Fest
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne headline Billboard's inaugural Hot 100 Music Festival alongside The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. The two-day event features 40+ chart-topping artists...
This Batman vs. Superman Trailer is Epic
The epic Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer premiered at Comic Con appeals to superhero fans and comic geeks alike with stunning visuals....
Scarface Hospitalized for Undetermined Cause
Houston rapper Scarface was hospitalized for an undetermined medical condition following a Geto Boys concert. Fellow group member Willie D confirmed he's in good spirits...
Secret Vault: Unheard James Brown Masters for Auction
Jacque Hollander reveals 30-year secret vault of unheard James Brown masters and recordings set for auction. The collection includes never-before-heard songs, costumes, and memorabilia from...
ESSENCE Festival Draws Nearly Half Million People
The 2015 ESSENCE Festival drew nearly 500,000 attendees to New Orleans over July 4th weekend, featuring performances by Usher, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, and...
The Empire Cast Talk Influencing Hollywood to Have More Diversity
Jussie Smollett, Yaz & Gabourey Sibide seemed to enjoy themselves at the Essence Festival. The Empire cast got together and addressed their fans directly as...
Is Facebook Trying to Make a Move in the Music Industry?
Facebook is reportedly in early talks with major music labels Sony, Warner, and Universal to enter the music streaming market, potentially using their video interface....
Travis Greene’s “Intentional” Rises on Charts
Travis Greene's new single 'Intentional' climbs to #12 on Mediabase Gospel chart. The inspiring anthem precedes his debut album 'The Hill' on RCA Inspiration....
Rihanna and TIDAL just Pulled Off a Kidnapping
TIDAL and Rihanna did something really cool for her fans. They just pulled off an epic kidnapping. It was all done in secrecy as random...
Shaq Dominates Beyond the Court with New Podcast
Shaquille O'Neal's new podcast 'The BIG Podcast with Shaq' hit #1 on iTunes Sports Charts for three weeks running. The show features major guests like...
Can’t Make it to ESSENCE Festival? – Just Tune-In Online
Essence Festival 2015 offers 24-hour live streaming coverage from New Orleans, featuring Superdome performances and celebrity interviews online....
Ne-Yo Headlines Amplify 2015 at Barclays Center
Ne-yo headlined Amplify 2015 at Barclays Center on June 15, performing alongside Ludacris and Cash Cash to a nearly sold-out crowd....
Mahogany & Jill Scott Foundation Scholarship
Hallmark's Mahogany partners with Jill Scott's Blues Babe Foundation to offer $10,000 scholarships for college students pursuing writing careers....
Beyonc� Headlines 2015 Made in America Festival
Beyonc� headlines the 2015 Budweiser Made in America Festival curated by Jay-Z, featuring The Weeknd, J. Cole, Meek Mill, and more at Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin...
Trey Songz Talks the Confederate Flag, Racism, and Music
Trey Songz stopped by Hot 97 to chop it up with Ebro and the morning team. The R&B star was in the building to discuss...
Taylor Swift’s Stand: Apple Music Will Pay Artists
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple about unpaid streaming royalties during their 3-month trial period prompted an immediate policy change, proving artists' power in the...
Usher and Bieber Face Copyright Infringement Suit
Usher and Justin Bieber face a $10 million copyright lawsuit over their song 'Somebody to Love.' Virginia songwriters claim the hit illegally copied their composition....
Which Progressive Politician Did Russell Simmons Call a B*tch?
Russell Simmons sat down with the Ebro in the Morning crew at Hot 97. The entertainment mogul addressed the pending South Carolina tragedy, police brutality,...
Killer Mike Announces and Concedes Political Run in One Day
Rapper Killer Mike announced his write-in candidacy for Georgia's District 55 state house seat but conceded the same day due to missing paperwork requirements....
