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.
Temika Moore & Helen Bruner/Terry Jones: “I’m Not Ok” Remix
Temika Moore collaborates with Grammy-winning production duo Helen Bruner & Terry Jones on the highly anticipated 'I'm Not Ok' remix, blending soulful dance with EDM....
Sara Connally Named VP Film & Television, Island Def Jam & Republic
Sara Connally has been appointed Vice President of Film & Television for Island Def Jam & Republic Records Label Group, focusing on strategic music placements...
Pandora at Needham Internet & Digital Media Conf
Pandora executives Ian Geller and Dominic Paschel will present at the Needham Internet & Digital Media Conference on June 4, 2013....
Willingness to Pay for Music Streaming Services
New survey data reveals increasing willingness to pay for music streaming services across all age groups, with Norway leading at 48% and older generations now...
MY MUSIC: ’70s & ’80s SOUL REWIND Debuts June 1, 2013 on PBS
Whoopi Goldberg hosts MY MUSIC: '70s & '80s SOUL REWIND on PBS, featuring legendary performances by Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, Isaac Hayes and...
T.D. Jakes Hosts MegaFest in Dallas with 50K Attendees
T.D. Jakes hosts MegaFest in Dallas, drawing 50,000 attendees from 40 countries for America's largest inspirational festival featuring Joel Osteen and other prominent speakers....
Papa John’s Racist Employees Rant (audio)
Audio reveals racist rant by Papa John's employees, raising concerns about workplace discrimination and food safety at the popular pizza chain....
Pandora Reports Strong Q1 2014 Growth
Pandora reported strong Q1 2014 results with $125.5M total revenue growing 55% year-over-year and mobile revenue surging 97%. Pandora One subscribers surpassed 2.5 million....
Jimmy de Castro Named President & GM of WGN Radio
Tribune Company appoints radio veteran Jimmy de Castro as President & GM of WGN-AM Radio. The experienced executive will oversee station strategy and operations starting...
Compton & Dorsey High Schools Join GRAMMY Camp
Compton and Dorsey High Schools join GRAMMY Camp Basic Training program with music industry professionals including Warryn Campbell and Mike Elizondo....
Rob Wells Named To Universal Music Group’s Executive Board
Universal Music Group appoints Rob Wells, President of Global Digital Business, to its Executive Board. Wells will continue driving UMG's digital strategy across emerging platforms...
Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift dominated the Billboard Music Awards with eight wins including Artist of the Year. Her album RED broke multiple sales records with 5.8 million...
Pharcyde “Passing Me By” Flashback
A nostalgic look back at The Pharcyde's classic hit 'Passing Me By' and its impact during the golden era of hip-hop in Los Angeles....
Star Trek Into Darkness Tops Fanticipation Buzz This Weekend
Star Trek Into Darkness tops Fandango's buzz indicator with 96/100, beating Iron Man 3 and The Great Gatsby. The sci-fi sequel represents 80% of ticket...
New Orleans Mother’s Day Shooter Akein Scott Arrested
19-year-old Akein Scott has been arrested in connection with the Mother's Day Parade shooting in New Orleans. Police identified Scott through tips from Crimestoppers....
Sony Music Unlimited Launches in Brazil
Sony Entertainment Network launches Music Unlimited streaming service in Brazil, offering 20 million licensed tracks across multiple devices for R$14,90 monthly....
LOOK: It’s Jill Scott and Doc Wynter
R&B singer Jill Scott spotted with Doc Wynter in new photos. The pair's connection continues to draw attention from fans and media alike....
The Shawn Carter Foundation Mother’s Day Event at 40/40 Club
The Shawn Carter Foundation hosted a Mother's Day event at 40/40 Club with celebrities like Adrienne Bailon and Victor Cruz. The charity event supported JAY-Z's...
MCMarcus Chapman-air personality, music historian, author
Marcus Chapman built his radio career from Chicago's WGCI to Dallas K104, becoming one of urban radio's most respected personalities and music historians....
ESSENCE Features Exclusive Interview With Chirlane McCray
ESSENCE features an exclusive interview with Chirlane McCray, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio, who previously came out as lesbian in the magazine...
Honda Returns as Major Sponsor for Summer Music Festivals
Honda returns as major sponsor for Sasquatch!, Governors Ball, and Austin City Limits festivals, featuring Honda Stage performances and offering chances to win a 2013...
Naughty By Nature’s Treach Fires Vinnie on Twitter
Naughty By Nature's Treach publicly fired bandmate Vinnie on Twitter this week, marking a dramatic split for the legendary hip-hop group....
Southwest Airlines Sponsor of ATX TV Festival
Southwest Airlines announces official sponsorship of ATX Television Festival featuring Boy Meets World cast reunion. The Austin festival runs June 6-9, 2013....
Lauryn Hill Releases “Neurotic Society” for Legal Deadline
Lauryn Hill releases new single 'Neurotic Society' due to legal deadline pressure. The former Fugees star posted on Tumblr about rushing the release....
Nielsen’s U.S. Entertainment Consumer Report
Nielsen's U.S. Entertainment Consumer report reveals females lead high spenders, with video games and music dominating weekly entertainment consumption across all groups....