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.
NOISEY ATLANTA: MUSIC, DRUGS & VIOLENCE
Noisey Atlanta is a ten-part documentary series exploring the complex Atlanta rap scene, featuring 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Migos, Young Thug and other influential artists....
Nielsen Year-End Most Popular Radio Formats in PPM Markets
Nielsen reveals 2014's top radio formats with News/Talk leading overall, while Pop CHR dominates younger demographics. Urban AC ranks 7th among all listeners....
Rushion McDonald does Live Twitter and FaceBook Chats, Answers Questions
We will be doing a live chat where people submit questions using the hash tag #AskMMC....
Usher Tour Stops by KKDA
Usher's Experience Tour made a memorable stop at Dallas' American Airlines Center, where the R&B superstar met backstage with K104 radio personalities....
Ray and Janay Rice to Share Their Story in NBC Interview
Former Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice and wife Janay break their silence in exclusive NBC TODAY interview with Matt Lauer, airing December 1-2....
Power 98 Charlotte listeners on Aaliyah Biopic
Power 98 listeners in Charlotte share their honest opinions about the controversial Aaliyah biopic. Radio hosts discuss fan reactions to the film....
Santa Monica Beach Pics from Yesterday
A former Buffalo radio DJ shares his journey to LA and love for the city while capturing beautiful Santa Monica Beach photos during a work...
Singer Kelly Rowland Gives Birth to Boy
Kelly Rowland welcomed her first son, Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, weighing 7.5 lbs. The singer confirmed both mother and baby are healthy and happy....
LEDISI HEADLINES TV ONE’S HELLOBEAUTIFUL INTERLUDES
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ledisi headlines TV One's HelloBeautiful Interludes Live, premiering November 29th. The intimate concert features hits like 'Bravo' and new songs from 'The...
Marvin Gaye’s Children Can Sue Robin Thicke
Judge rules Marvin Gaye's children can proceed with lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over similarities between 'Blurred Lines' and 'Got to Give it...
Pepsi Invests in the Future of Black Leaders
PepsiCo Foundation extends partnership with Executive Leadership Council with $450,000 grant over three years to support black executive development....
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine ends its print edition after 26 years, transitioning to a digital-only platform while maintaining its focus on Black women and urban...
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine announces restructuring from print to digital platform after 26 years. The Black women-focused entertainment publication will continue online operations while reorganizing...
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Major Honor from BET
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts and BET Co-Founder, will be honored with the Breaking Barriers Award at the Thurgood Marshall College...
Universal Music Group Names New Executive
Universal Music Group names Michael Frey as President of Supply Chain & Media Services. The Sony DADC veteran will oversee UMG's global digital and physical...
Tyrese Denies Gay Rumors to get Baby Boy Role (vid)
Tyrese Gibson denies gay rumors spread by comic Spanky Hayes about getting his role in Baby Boy movie. The singer-actor blasted Hayes for the claims....
Soul Train Awards Features a Classic Line-Up
The 2014 Soul Train Awards featured Chris Brown, a highly anticipated Jodeci reunion, and performances by Aloe Blacc and Nico & Vinz at Las Vegas....
TuneCore Launches New Revenue Source for Artists
TuneCore launches YouTube Money, a new service enabling artists to monetize their sound recordings on YouTube and collect advertising revenue from all videos using their...
T-Pain to Release Greatest Hits Album Featuring New Single
T-Pain releases Happy Hour: The Greatest Hits on November 4, 2014, featuring new single 'Drankin' Patna' and classic hits like 'Buy U A Drank.'...
The Secret Behind “Real Husbands of Hollywood” Revealed
Kevin Frazier hosted a panel discussion with the cast of BET's hit show "Real Husbands of Hollywood". Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Nelly and...
You’ve Never Seen Elle Varner Like This Before
Elle Varner surprised V-103 radio listeners with an impromptu freestyle session during her interview with Big Tigger in Atlanta....
Michael Baisden “Needs a Job”
Former syndicated radio host Michael Baisden discusses his life after radio at V-103's For Sisters Only event, revealing he's returned to writing....
SummitMedia is Seeking Part-Time Talent
SummitMedia Greenville seeks part-time radio talent for on-air and online content creation. Position requires broadcast experience and community engagement skills....
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX to Announce AMA Nominees Live
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX will announce 2014 American Music Awards nominees live on Good Morning America October 13th. The awards show broadcasts November 23rd...
Rev Al Sharpton Will Honor Others on His Birthday
Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates his 60th birthday while hosting the 2014 African American Vanguard Awards in Los Angeles, honoring influential leaders including Grammy-nominated R&B star...
