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.
Vintage Music Industry: Impact Magazine 1992
A vintage 1992 Impact Magazine photo showcases influential Black urban music industry executives from the golden era of R&B and hip-hop trade publications....
Anthony Brown & group therAPy Debut at #3
Anthony Brown & group therAPy's self-titled debut album debuts at #3 on Billboard's Gospel Chart. The album features hit single 'Testimony' and showcases contemporary gospel...
Slaughterhouse In-Studio Performance on #SwayInTheMorning
Hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse performed live tracks and discussed MC competition on Sway in the Morning. The group delivered performances of hits including 'Throw It Away'...
Lupe Fiasco: Chief Keef’s Culture “Scares” Him
Lupe Fiasco expresses concerns about the culture Chief Keef represents, sparking debate about Chicago hip-hop's influence and direction....
Rosenberg, Cipha Sounds & K. Foxx Interview Floyd Mayweather
Radio personalities Rosenberg, Cipha Sounds, and K. Foxx conduct an in-depth interview with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, getting the fighter to open up....
Trey Songz Urges People to Vote (vid)
Trey Songz partners with OurTime.org to encourage young voters to register for the 2012 presidential election through a new PSA video....
Tracee Ellis Ross Exits “Reed Between the Lines.”
Tracee Ellis Ross exits BET's 'Reed Between the Lines' after joining an NBC pilot. The show will continue with Malcolm-Jamal Warner and new cast members....
Tamela Mann “Sparkles” On TV
Gospel singer Tamela Mann appears on CNN and HLN this week discussing her album BEST DAYS and role in the film Sparkle, performing her hit...
Nicki Minaj Joins Mariah Carey as American Idol Judge
Nicki Minaj will join Mariah Carey as a judge on American Idol next season, sources exclusively confirm to Us Weekly. The deal is nearly finalized....
Charles Dutton, Judge Traywick & Isiah Thomas Launch Black Men’s Tour
Actor Charles S. Dutton, Judge Daryl Traywick and NBA legend Isiah Thomas inspire the launch of the Black Men's Roundtable Tour, focusing on health, empowerment...
TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 Parts with Music World Entertainment
Grammy-nominated gospel duo Trin-I-Tee 5:7 has parted ways with Music World Entertainment after CEO Mathew Knowles released them from their contract to pursue new opportunities....
Kev Ross Launches Tribute Collection of Music Industry Icons
Kev Ross announces ambitious tribute collection featuring sketch art of music industry legends. First series 'Trailblazers' will spotlight Berry Gordy and 14 other industry pioneers...
Majic 104.9’s Tony Scott: Therapy, Stupid Ass News & Ratchet Report
Majic 104.9's Tony Scott introduces new radio segments including Therapy, Stupid Ass News, and The Ratchet Report to his programming lineup....
NBC News & TV One: 2024 Election Coverage
NBC News partners with TV One to deliver specialized 2012 presidential election coverage targeting Black viewers. Coverage includes both conventions and election night....
T-Storm Joins CBS Radio WXRK as Imaging Director
Terrence 'T-Storm' Battle has been appointed as Imaging Director at CBS Radio's WXRK 92.3 NOW in New York, moving from his previous role at Hot...
Steve Rifkind Exits SRC Records
Record executive Steve Rifkind announces via Twitter his departure from SRC Records/Universal on September 1st, ending his run as CEO of the hip-hop label....
KCRW’s Garth Trinidad Host Goapele in Los Angeles
KCRW's Garth Trinidad hosts Goapele with special guest Yuna at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The intimate concert showcases soulful R&B performances....
Lupe Fiasco Tears Up on MTV Over Dead Friends & Chicago Violence
Lupe Fiasco becomes emotional during MTV interview discussing friends killed by Chicago violence. The rapper opens up about the personal impact of his city's ongoing...
MVD Releases Beatles and Ali Anniversary Docs
MVD releases two commemorative documentaries celebrating 50th anniversaries: The Beatles: Their Golden Age and Ali: The Man, The Moves, The Mouth, both available on DVD...
Jermaine Jackson Says Katherine Jackson is not Missing
Jermaine Jackson denies his mother Katherine Jackson is missing, stating she's resting in Arizona on doctor's orders amid family disputes over Michael Jackson's estate....
David Geffen on Entering Today’s Music Industry
Legendary record executive David Geffen says he'd 'kill himself' if entering today's music industry, citing lack of Top 40 radio and MTV repetition....
Nicki Minaj & Mary J. Blige Congratulate Nas on 106 & Park
Nicki Minaj and Mary J. Blige publicly congratulated Nas during his appearance on 106 & Park. The hip-hop legends showed support for the rapper's latest...
Tyrese Discusses Issues w/ Major Labels & Going Independent
Tyrese opens up about his challenges with major record labels and explains his decision to go independent. The R&B star discusses creative control....
Missy Sues Car Dealership Over Lamborghini Fiasco
Missy Elliott filed a lawsuit against Fox Valley Motor Cars for refusing to deliver a $376,000 Lamborghini to her Florida home after breaching their contract....
