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.
Racist White Woman Gets Slapped
A racist woman confronts a young woman and man in a viral video incident. The confrontation escalates and does not end well for the woman...
Mediabase and UMG Renew Long-Term Agreement
Mediabase and Universal Music Group have renewed their long-term partnership agreement, continuing their collaboration in radio airplay tracking and music industry data services....
So Much for Jena: Criminals Gone Wild DVD Preview
A controversial DVD explores the Jena Six case and broader criminal justice issues affecting urban communities and racial tensions in America....
Radio News: Radio One KRBV For Sale?
Radio One's KRBV station may be up for sale according to recent reports. The potential sale could impact urban radio programming in the market....
Surviving the Urban Radio arena…
Navigate the competitive world of urban radio with insights on surviving and thriving in the music industry's most challenging arena....
Transgender Woman on 1982 Teddy Pendergrass Accident
Teddy Pendergrass Car Accident - What Happened? In 1982, Teddy Pendergrass was on top of the world. He had just exited the group that gave...
Looters Damage George Daniels’ Liquor Store
Music legend George Daniels' liquor store suffered $1.2 million in damage during Chicago protests. Insurance will cover losses for the black-owned business....
White Girl Argues with Racist Parents about Protesters
Young white woman confronts her racist parents about Black Lives Matter protesters in viral video. The heated family argument shows her trying to educate them...
Man Assaults Girls Hanging George Floyd Posters
A grown man assaulted two young girls who were hanging George Floyd posters, prompting the state's attorney to pursue charges against him....
Pennies from Kevin: BET Suffers Another Setback or Step UP?
BET faces another challenging situation involving Kevin Hart, raising questions about whether this represents a setback or strategic move for the network....
Maurice White, Founder Earth Wind & Fire Dies
Maurice White, founder and lead singer of legendary R&B group Earth Wind & Fire, has died at age 74 after battling Parkinson's disease for many...
P&G/Essence Poll: Black Women Feel Worst Portrayed in Media
A new P&G and Essence poll reveals Black women feel they are the worst portrayed demographic in media coverage and representation....
Sinners Returns Sundays at 9 PM ET Starting June 7 on Bounce
Bounce TV brings back its hit drama Saints & Sinners every Sunday at 9 PM ET starting June 7. The series features power struggles and...
Radio One, Inc. Names Barry Mayo President of Radio Division
Radio One, Inc. appoints Barry Mayo as President of Radio Division. The appointment marks a significant leadership change for the urban radio broadcasting company....
The Rock Asks the Question Many are Asking?
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson delivered a passionate Instagram speech asking 'Where are you?' addressing leadership during challenging times....
Rochester Jocks Kimberly and Beck Fired for Racist Remarks
Rochester radio hosts Kimberly Ray and Barry Beck were fired by iHeart Radio for making racist remarks on air, including defending use of racial slurs....
REVOLT BLACK NEWS episode Organizing Power airs Thursday
REVOLT BLACK NEWS airs 'Organizing Power: Taking This Sh*t Back' Thursday at 9pm EST, featuring Michael Eric Dyson, Royce Da 5'9" and other leaders discussing...
Urban One Virtual Town Hall on Injustices June 4
Urban One hosts virtual town hall 'We Are One: More Than A Hashtag' on June 4 addressing racial injustices. Sybil Wilkes moderates with NAACP's Derrick...
Keke Palmer Calls for National Guard Support
Actress Keke Palmer was filmed trying to convince National Guard members to march with protesters during demonstrations. The viral moment shows Palmer making her case...
LAPD Chief: Looters Share Blame for George Floyd�s Death
LAPD Chief makes controversial statement connecting looters to George Floyd's death. The remarks sparked debate about police accountability during nationwide protests....
Young Black Man Explains to Fox Reporter Why Looting Occurs
Young Black man provides thoughtful explanation to Fox reporter about the root causes and motivations behind looting during protests and civil unrest....
Classic Black Civil Rights Songs
Explore powerful civil rights anthems including Gil Scott-Heron's 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On,' and James Brown's 'Say it Loud.'...
Jon Platt: Black CEO Advocates for Music Industry Change
Jon Platt, the only Black CEO of a major global music company, advocates for systemic change in the music industry during Black Music Month and...
The Bongino Brief: Westwood One & Oxford Road Partner
Westwood One and Oxford Road partner to launch The Bongino Brief, a daily political flash briefing from Dan Bongino available on smart speakers....
Stealing Flat Screens from a Moving Train (video)
Shocking video captures looters stealing flat screen televisions from a moving train. The brazen theft highlights growing concerns about cargo crime....