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.
Mary J. Blige’s Sobriety Journey After Whitney Houston
Mary J. Blige reveals how Whitney Houston's tragic death motivated her journey to sobriety, helping her recognize destructive drinking patterns....
Kelly Rowland & Boris Kodjoe Host BET’s Rip the Runway
Kelly Rowland and Boris Kodjoe host BET's ninth annual RIP THE RUNWAY fashion show, featuring top designers and live performances at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom....
Ne-Yo to Headline 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba
Ne-Yo headlines the 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba, May 22-27. The Grammy winner performs at Nikki Beach Amphitheatre on closing night....
Tyrese Gibson & Rev Run Talk With Women in NYC
Radio Facts: Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run host an intense Q&A at Barnes and Noble Union SQ in support of Manology For more than a...
‘s Child “Love Songs” Compilation In Stores & Online Now
Radio Facts: Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle joined forces at Super Bowl XLVII and delivered a performance of epic proportions. The ladies continue to celebrate their...
Tommy Mottola Memoir on Michael Jackson Clash
Former Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola releases memoir addressing his controversial relationships with Michael Jackson and ex-wife Mariah Carey....
Ralph Tresvant’s Son Responds to Allegations
Ralph Tresvant Jr. defends his mother Shelly against drug addiction allegations, stating she's now clean and sober. The 15-year-old son of New Edition's lead singer...
Jamiroquai To Tour South & Central America
British jazz funk band Jamiroquai announces South & Central America tour starting February 7th in Brazil. The Grammy-winning group hasn't performed in the U.S. since...
DEMOS Documentary Film at The Grammy Museum
DEMOS Documentary, featuring Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and other hip-hop legends, screens at Grammy Museum Feb 4th with director Q&A session....
Woman Starts Petition to Put Shawty Lo Back on Air
We have to admit, this new woman makes some pretty valid points. Was the original petition because we didn’t want others to see what goes...
‘ National Mentoring Month Event
Radio Facts: WHAT: In honor of National Mentoring Month, Grammy Award winning recording artist EVE will announce her new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters,...
Jimmy Cliff and Iron Maiden Among Nominees for Grammy Awards
Jimmy Cliff and Iron Maiden receive Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album and Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance respectively, alongside other major artists....
Shawty Lo’s Show Canceled, Expecting Baby
Shawty Lo's Oxygen reality show has been canceled following a 30,000-signature petition by Sabrina Lamb. The rapper is also expecting another child with ex-girlfriend Jai...
Oscar’s Youngest Best Actress Nominee: Quvenzhan� Wallis
9-year-old Quvenzhan� Wallis makes history as the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee ever for her debut role in Beasts of the Southern Wild....
Kendra G Exits WGCI for “Singles On Facebook Live”
Radio personality Kendra G leaves WGCI Chicago after 8 years to relocate to Los Angeles and focus on her successful Singles On Facebook Live show....
Tavis Smiley’s Anti-Poverty Initiative
Tavis Smiley launches bipartisan initiative to combat poverty, bringing together leaders like Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore for nationally televised event....
YouTube Cancels Billions of Fake Music Views
YouTube removed over one billion fake views from major record labels including Universal, affecting artists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber in the platform's...
Ras Kwame Joins London’s Choice FM
DJ Ras Kwame joins London's Choice FM with a new Sunday show featuring top UK Black artists and international talent starting in 2013....
Nieslen acquires Arbitron
Nielsen Holdings announced a $48 per share acquisition of radio ratings company Arbitron Inc., combining TV and radio measurement capabilities for advertisers....
Nielsen to Acquire Arbitron
Nielsen announced it will acquire radio measurement firm Arbitron for $48 per share in cash, a 26% premium. The merger aims to enhance measurement capabilities....
Video of Frank Ski’s Resignation
Frank Ski announces his departure from V103 Atlanta after 14 years. The veteran radio host's resignation marks the end of a significant era at the...
Wanda Smith Leaving V103 Atlanta
Wanda Smith is leaving V103 Atlanta after 14 years alongside Frank Ski's departure. She plans to pursue her comedy career full-time....
Record Breaking Year for 98.5 KLUC’s 14th Annual Toy Drive
98.5 KLUC's 14th Annual Toy Drive raised a record $1.8 million in toys, bikes, and cash for HELP of Southern Nevada. Host Chet Buchanan lived...
New Jimi Hendrix Book Explores Legacy
New Jimi Hendrix book by Keith Shadwick focuses on the guitar legend's musical legacy rather than rock excess. The updated edition explores Hendrix's influence across...
Mariah Carey and The Roots “All I Want for Christmas” (vid)
Mariah Carey teams up with The Roots for a soulful rendition of her classic holiday hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.'...
