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.
G-Unit Records Partners with EMI for Distribution Deal
G-Unit Records partners with EMI Label Services for distribution deal. Lloyd Banks' third album H.F.M. 2 drops November 2010, Tony Yayo's sophomore release early 2011....
TV One Airs Live Essence Music Festival Special
TV One airs a two-hour special featuring performances by Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, and more from the 2010 Essence Music Festival...
Music Icons of the 20th Century
Pop artist Sidney Maurer debuts his Music Icons of the 20th Century collection at CSUN's West Gallery September 22, 2010. Features 30 original paintings of...
YIKES: Sylvester Stallone (Rocky)
I have so many jokes for this pic......
“Bed Intruder Song” – Antoine Dodson Saves Sister
The viral 'Bed Intruder Song' featuring Antoine Dodson's TV interview comments has reached half a million YouTube views, turning a serious news story into internet...
WMMJ Hires Music Director
WMMJ has hired Karen Pettis-Smith as their new Music Director. She is believed to be coming from WVAZ in Chicago to join the Radio One...
Shirley Sherrod Addresses Black Journalists in San Diego
Shirley Sherrod addresses thousands of Black journalists at NABJ convention after forced USDA resignation controversy involving Andrew Breitbart video....
Say Anything & Motion City Soundtrack Co-Headline US Fall Tour
Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack announce co-headlining US fall tour starting October 14th in San Diego. Special guests include Saves the Day....
MTV Premieres The Full Making Of California Gurls
MTV premieres the full 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary of Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' music video featuring Snoop Dogg....
Wendy Williams on Ochocinco Reality Show for Lacking Black Girls
Wendy Williams confronts Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson about the lack of Black women on his reality dating show, creating an uncomfortable moment during their interview....
LOOK It’s Sting performing with Branford Marsalis
Sting and jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis performed together during the Symphonicity Tour at NYC's Metropolitan Opera House in 2010....
NAB CALLS FOR MODEST OWNERSHIP REFORM
NAB filed comments with the FCC supporting modest media ownership reform, including eliminating cross-ownership rules and reforming TV duopoly restrictions....
NABEF BACKS ‘LET’S MOVE’ INITIATIVE TO END CHILDHOOD OBESITY
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation launches nationwide program supporting First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative to combat childhood obesity through coordinated school...
WFAN LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEW ON-AIR PERSONALITY
WFAN launches Fantasy Phenom Challenge to find new on-air talent through mall auditions and Buffalo Wild Wings events. Winners get hosting opportunity on Sports Radio...
Kim Kardashian Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Kim Kardashian's wax figure has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds, adding another celebrity replica to the famous wax museum's collection....
Vote for Industry vet Janine Coveney and a Potential TV Gig
Music industry veteran Janine Coveney is competing for a TV hosting position at FOX43 in Hampton Roads, VA. Watch her audition video to vote....
Kid ‘n Play Reunite on George Lopez… Not Bad (vid)
Hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play reunited on The George Lopez Show, with Kid pursuing comedy and Play working as a college professor in Carolina....
WOW: It’s 62-Year-Old Grace Jones
Grace Jones, the iconic 62-year-old singer and model, made a stylish appearance at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships in London, showing her timeless elegance....
OH NO: Did Boondocks Go TOO Hard on Tyler Perry (vid)
The Boondocks animated series took aim at Tyler Perry in a controversial episode that has fans debating whether the show went too far in its...
OH NO: Ohio Station Offers Odd Prize to Winner TO DO WHAT
Columbus radio station 610 WTVN sparked controversy with a contest offering a Phoenix trip for 'chasing aliens and spending cash in the desert,' drawing criticism...
LOOK It’s Michel’le
Michel'le spotted looking great at Jamie Foxx's Foxhole club event with The Poetess, drawing comparisons to Fantasia's speaking voice....
Katy Perry Premieres “California Gurls” Video
Katy Perry premieres her 'California Gurls' music video featuring Snoop Dogg in a candy-themed wonderland. The track appears on her upcoming album Teenage Dream....
WOW Look at 66-Year-Old Diana Ross
Diana Ross performed at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, showcasing her timeless talent at 66 years old. The legendary Motown icon continues to captivate...
Lil B Attacked During Fake Interview, Explains in Video
Lil B was attacked during what appeared to be a fake mini interview, captured on video. The rapper later released another video explaining the incident....
