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.
WHAT IN DE FOOK? A Smoking Baby 2 Pack a day Habit (vid)
Shocking viral video shows a baby with an apparent smoking habit, raising questions about parenting and child welfare in this controversial footage....
Triton Digital Launches Free App Store
Triton Digital launches free app store providing radio stations and media companies with no-cost tools for social media, engagement, and content....
Phylicia Fant Named VP Media Relations at Universal Motown
Phylicia Fant has been promoted to Vice President of Media Relations at Universal Motown Records. She will develop media strategies for artists including Lil Wayne,...
JMV Returns to 1070 The Fan
Popular Indianapolis sports talk host JMV (John Michael Vincent) returns to radio on 1070 The Fan with 'The Ride' weekdays 3-7 PM after leaving WNDE....
WOW: Look at Angela Bassett!
Angela Bassett stunned at the 9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC on May 18, 2010. The...
Katie Couric interviews Sting and Trudie Styler on rainforest conservation
Sting and Trudie Styler discuss rainforest activism, their 28-year relationship, and Sting's criticism of X Factor in a wide-ranging Katie Couric interview....
KE$HA ANNOUNCES NASHVILLE FLOOD BENEFIT CONCERT ON JUNE 16TH
Pop star Ke$ha announces benefit concert on June 16th at Nashville's Limelight to help flood victims. All profits will aid affected families and animals....
Train, Pitbull, Rob Thomas at Universal Orlando Summer Concerts
Universal Orlando's 2010 Summer Concert Series features six nights of performances by Train, Pitbull, Rob Thomas, Pat Benatar and Counting Crows from June 12-July 17....
Spanish Broadcasting System Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Spanish Broadcasting System announces NASDAQ compliance with $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Global Market....
The Wrath of Sonja Norwood (Brandy and Ray J’s Mom)
Sonja Norwood, mother of Brandy and Ray J, sparks controversy after harshly confronting Ray J's associates who sent a stripper to their office....
WHAT IN DE FOOK? This Woman is 72 Years Old (vid)
A 72-year-old woman stuns viewers looking decades younger with an amazing physique. Her age-defying appearance proves the power of proper self-care....
NYSBA’s focus on industry growth leads to Emmis
New York State Broadcasters Association partners with Emmis Interactive to provide sales consulting and digital training to 300+ member stations across New York state....
Peter Gammons joins WFAN
Peter Gammons joins WFAN as weekly baseball analyst on Mike'd Up with Mike Francesa. The MLB Network senior analyst brings exclusive expertise to Tuesday afternoons....
Jay Z Sues David Ortiz
Jay-Z sues Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz over trademark infringement, claiming Ortiz's Dominican nightclub illegally uses the 40/40 club name....
The Rebirth of Record Stores and Players
A new book explores whether record stores could make a comeback as vinyl demand grows. Music fans seek tangible experiences over digital isolation....
TOUR DATES: RIHANNA w/Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha
Rihanna announces her Last Girl on Earth tour with special guests Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha. Tickets go on sale April 9 via LiveNation for shows...
CONCERT DATES: EVERYCLEAR 2010 Spring/Summer Tour Dates
Everclear announces extensive 2010 spring/summer tour dates across North America, including Warped Tour appearances and a new album coming fall 2010....
Whitney Houston Postphones Concert in Paris, Singer is Ill
Whitney Houston canceled her Paris concert due to upper respiratory illness, postponing her European tour. The show is rescheduled for April 8....
WNIC drops morning team, cites PPM ratings
WNIC 100.3 fired morning hosts Kevin O'Neill and Lisa Barry, replacing them with music-intensive programming due to PPM ratings concerns....
More Jennifer Hudson Pics
Jennifer Hudson showcases her stunning Weight Watchers transformation. The R&B star proves to be the perfect relatable spokesperson for today's consumers....
OH NO: Howard Stern “Indicates” that Jamie Foxx is Gay!
Howard Stern hints at knowing secrets about Jamie Foxx while accusing the actor of using his show for publicity. The ongoing feud escalates tensions....
Yet Another ‘American Idol’ finalist eliminated
Didi Benami was eliminated from American Idol season 9 after receiving the fewest votes for her overdramatic performance of 'What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.'...
Regent Communications posts loss for 4Q, 2009
Regent Communications posted a $14.2 million fourth-quarter loss despite filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with revenues falling 12% from 2008 levels....
The Dirty Heads Perform “Lay Me Down” Live With Rome
The Dirty Heads released a live music video for "Lay Me Down" featuring Rome from Sublime with Rome. The reggae rockers are preparing for a...
Usher Talks about Divorce and Firing his own Mother on GMA
Usher opens up about firing his mother as manager and his divorce from Tameka Foster in candid GMA interview while promoting Raymond vs Raymond....
