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.
Killer Mike Promotes Black History at REVOLT Summit
Killer Mike promoted black history education at the REVOLT Summit, intervening in a debate between Candace Owens and T.I. while advocating for diverse perspectives in...
WDAS Patty Jackson Undergoes Dental Surgery to Fix Teeth
WDAS radio veteran Patty Jackson underwent reconstructive dental surgery after ignoring gum disease led to severe infection and tooth loss....
UNSUNG REVIEW: Billy Preston… One Very Sad Show
TV One's Unsung episode on Billy Preston reveals tragic childhood trauma and struggles with identity that haunted the legendary musician throughout his career....
Kim Burrell Rants Against Homosexuals and Eddie Long (video)
Gospel singer Kim Burrell sparked major controversy with anti-LGBTQ rants, leading to her Ellen DeGeneres show appearance being canceled despite collaborating with Pharrell....
Streaming Boom Drives Record Labels’ IPO Plans
Major record labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group plan IPOs fueled by streaming profits. Revenue from streaming rose 26% to $4.3 billion in...
Reggie Davis: Father Was Top 10 Heroin Dealer
Former radio personality Reggie Reg Davis reveals his father was a top 10 heroin dealer, explaining the lavish lifestyle he experienced as a child....
SUPER TUESDAY 2008: RECORD NUMBER OF YOUNG VOTERS
Super Tuesday 2008 saw record-breaking youth voter turnout, with numbers double or triple those of 2004. Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's Russell Simmons praised young voters...
STELLAR AWARDS NOMINATES RHODES-PETTIGREW AND THOMPSON
WYCA Rejoice 102.3FM afternoon hosts Debra Rhodes-Pettigrew and Norris Thompson nominated for Gospel Announcer of the Year at 35th Annual Stellar Awards....
WGCI’s Kyle Fields Gets Honor from Mayor of Chicago
WGCI radio personality Kyle Fields receives official honor from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The popular radio host pledges to represent the city with honor....
Nina Montgomery: Impact on Shreveport Community
KVMA Magic 102.9 Program Director Nina Montgomery was honored at Shreveport's African-American Scholarship Awards Banquet for her 20+ years of community contributions....
Zo� Kravitz Replicates Lisa Bonet’s Nude Rolling Stone Cover
Zo� Kravitz recreates her mother Lisa Bonet's iconic 1988 Rolling Stone nude cover shoot 30 years later, paying homage to the legendary photograph....
Rapper Qawmane Wilson Hired Friends to Kill Mother
Chicago rapper Qaw'mane Wilson orchestrated his mother's murder for insurance money and assets. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the brutal crime....
Pornhub Launches Tor Mirror for User Privacy
Pornhub launches Tor mirror site to enhance user privacy and protect against surveillance. The move aims to provide anonymous browsing for users in restrictive countries....
YouTube Music Hosts 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball (pics)
YouTube Music celebrated LaFace Records' 30-year legacy at the 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball, honoring Babyface and LA Reid with performances by Big Boi, Goodie...
YouTube Originals: Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande's YouTube Original series 'Dangerous Woman Diaries' takes viewers behind the scenes of her Dangerous Woman Tour. The series is now available free with...
KUDOS to Epic Records and Future
Future's 'Life Is Good' makes urban radio history with 79 adds in first week, becoming the biggest add week on Urban Mediabase Chart. The track...
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2020
The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees include Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G., Depeche Mode, and others. The ceremony aired live on HBO....
Westwood One Adds Tony Richards To The Rick And Sasha Show
Westwood One adds veteran broadcaster Tony Richards to the syndicated Rick and Sasha Show team. Richards relocates to Atlanta to join the urban AC radio...
Rick and Sasha Add George Willborn for 2020
Westwood One's Rick and Sasha Show adds legendary comedian George Willborn to their morning show lineup in 2020. The experienced radio personality brings 25+ years...
Westwood One Launches “Nights with Elaina”
Westwood One launches Nights with Elaina, a new syndicated country radio show hosted by award-winning broadcaster Elaina Smith, premiering February 3, 2020....
YouTube Originals: How To Be – Mark Ronson
YouTube Originals presents 'How To Be' featuring renowned producer Mark Ronson, exploring his artistry and career working with top artists....
Multiple Promotions At Emmis/New York
Emmis New York announces multiple executive promotions across WBLS, WLIB, and Hot 97, including Skip Dillard and Pio Ferro moving to VP and SVP roles....
The Breakfast Club Launches on Coast 97.3 WMNX
Coast 97.3 WMNX in Wilmington, NC adds The Breakfast Club featuring DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God to weekday mornings 5:30-10am....
Questlove Partners with iHeartMedia on New Podcast
Questlove partners with iHeartMedia to bring 'Questlove Supreme' Season 3 to the iHeartPodcast Network starting December 4, expanding reach nationwide....
Robert L. Johnson’s Airport Restaurant Venture
Robert L. Johnson partners with Legal Sea Foods to expand airport dining nationwide. The RLJ Companies founder aims to bring quality restaurant experiences to travelers....