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.
Study Finds Music Therapy Helps Cancer Patients
New research shows music therapy significantly reduces anxiety and pain in cancer patients. Hip hop and heavy metal can be as effective as soothing sounds....
KJMM’s Sonny Mac Teams with Campaign to Help Smokers
KJMM radio host Sonny Mac partners with Oklahoma Department of Health's tobacco cessation campaign after quitting smoking herself after 15 years....
WOW: Laid off Workers Hit Lottery (vid)
Laid off workers celebrate after hitting the lottery jackpot. A remarkable story of timing and fortune captured on video....
WOW: People Supporting The Poverty Tour
Cornel West, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Tavis Smiley unite at The King Center in Atlanta to support The Poverty Tour activism...
UNSUNG REVIEW The Sylvers
TV One's UNSUNG episode on The Sylvers reveals the dark side of the R&B family group's success, including exploitation, mental illness, and tragedy....
BET’s “Sunday Best” Gospel Competition Returns
BET's hit gospel singing competition Sunday Best returns July 10th with host Kirk Franklin and judges Mary Mary and Donnie McClurkin for season four....
MUSIC MOGUL CELEBRATES 40TH BIRTHDAY IN LAVISH STYLE
UpFront Megatainment CEO Devyne Stephens celebrated his 40th birthday with a lavish Fantasy Island-themed party at his Atlanta mansion, arriving by helicopter with celebrity guests...
RF Celebrates Black Music Month: Video-David Oliver “Ms”
David Oliver was a hugely underrated soul singer whose hit 'Ms' became a major urban soul success. Born in Florida to Jamaican parents in 1942,...
Mister Cee Guilty in Prostitution Case, Gets Counseling
Hot 97 DJ Calvin 'Mister Cee' LeBrun pleaded guilty to prostitution charges and was ordered to complete counseling. This marks his second conviction on similar...
REVIEW: The Spinners, UNSUNG
TV One's Unsung explores The Spinners' turbulent history, from Motown struggles to Philippe Wynne's ego conflicts that nearly destroyed the legendary R&B group....
Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
LA Reid in Talks wtih Universal about Joint Business Deal
Universal Music Group offers joint business deal to Island Def Jam Chairman LA Reid to retain executive who signed Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Usher....
Pandora Launches Toyota “Legends & Icons” Campaign
Pandora launched a multi-year 'Legends & Icons' campaign with Toyota, pairing vehicles with musical genres and exclusive artist content across all platforms from 2011-2013....
V-103 STARS IN PLAY
V-103 radio hosts Rashan Ali, Elle Duncan and Sytonnia Moore star in theatrical debut 'The Life Monologues, Aunt Sara's Girls' at 595 North in Atlanta....
Layzie Bone Explains 1st of the Month Meaning (vid)
Layzie Bone breaks down the real meaning behind Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's classic hit "1st of the Month" in candid interview....
53th Annual Grammy Pics (various stars)
Photos from the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards featuring Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and other R&B stars at the prestigious music ceremony....
Tony Brikk “Pushin’ Heavy” with New Anticipated EP
Independent rap artist Tony Brikk releases new EP 'Pushin' Heavy' following success of charting single 'My Bad Girl.' The Orlando rapper's five-track project chronicles his...
KAREN CARSON JOINS FRESH 102.7 AS THE NEW MIDDAY HOST
Karen Carson joins WWFS FRESH 102.7 as the new midday host, broadcasting weekdays 10am-3pm starting February 7th. The veteran NYC radio personality brings extensive experience...
The Best Man Reunion Dinner
The cast of 1999's The Best Man reunited in West Hollywood after 12 years apart. Director Malcolm D. Lee and stars discussed potential future collaborations....
Now Shirley Strawberry has an Advice Book Coming
Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, is releasing her first advice book 'The Strawberry Letter' in April through Random House....
Legendary Vocalist Whitney Houston Joins Friend Kim Burrell
Whitney Houston joined gospel singer Kim Burrell for a powerful performance of 'I Look To You' at the 2011 BET Celebration of Gospel. The special...
KMOX, America’s Sports Voice, Adds “Sports Hub”�
KMOX 1120 AM launches new Sports Hub evening talk show featuring Chris Kerber and Dan McLaughlin. The program airs 9pm-midnight starting January 31, 2011....
Miguel Visits Young Hollywood Studios (pics)
GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist Miguel visited Young Hollywood Studios in Los Angeles on January 25, 2011. The rising star made an appearance at the entertainment studio....
LOOK: It’s Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills appeared at Amateur Night At The Apollo 2011 Season Opening Night at the historic Apollo Theater in New York. The R&B legend graced...
