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.
Tamar Rand Reflects on Her Journey in Gospel Music Industry
Tamar Rand, VP of Promotions & Strategy at RCAI, reflects on her gospel music career journey from Verity Records to driving industry vitality and streaming...
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
RCA Inspiration Wins Top Gospel Song at 2019 Billboards
Koryn Hawthorne wins her first Billboard Music Award for Top Gospel Song with "Won't He Do It" at the 2019 ceremony. The hit spent a...
Twice Announces First U.S. Dates for 2019 World Tour
K-Pop superstars TWICE announce their first-ever U.S. tour dates as part of TWICELIGHTS World Tour 2019, hitting Los Angeles, Newark, and Chicago in July....
Wrongly Accused: Football Player’s Legal Battle
The inspirational true story of Brian Banks, an All-American high school football star wrongly convicted of rape who fights to reclaim his NFL dreams....
SHOWTIME ANNOUNCES HOMBRE PILOT CAST WITH GAEL GARC�A BERNAL
Showtime announces cast for new pilot HOMBRE starring Gael Garc�a Bernal. The emotional thriller follows undocumented Mexican-American family man fighting ICE detention....
Mary J. Blige & Nas Co-Headline North American Tour
Hip-hop and R&B legends Mary J. Blige and Nas announce their first-ever co-headline North American tour this summer. The 22-city tour kicks off July 11th....
LSD Debut Album with Sia, Diplo, Labrinth
LSD releases their debut album today featuring collaborative tracks from Sia, Diplo, and Labrinth. The trio will perform together for the first time on Ellen....
Ready to Love & Love and Marriage: New Episodes
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network orders new episodes of hit reality series Ready to Love and Love & Marriage: Huntsville for fall return on Saturday nights....
Koryn Hawthorne Earns Triple Nominations at Billboard Awards
Gospel star Koryn Hawthorne receives triple Billboard Music Award nominations for Top Gospel Artist, Album, and Song. The rising star continues her record-breaking year with...
Jonathan Azu Launches Culture Collective Artist Management
Jonathan Azu, former Red Light Management executive, launches Culture Collective, a new artist management company focused on urban genre artists and diverse leadership in entertainment....
Program Director Out
Program Director Nate Bell has departed from Detroit's WJLB radio station. Sources confirm the change happened today, though full details remain unclear....
Kumail & Adam McKay Partner on NO GLORY
Kumail Nanjiani stars in upcoming spy action comedy No Glory, produced by Adam McKay and based on a National Security Operative's true story manuscript....
NEON Acquires U.S. Rights to Award-Winning Film Clemency
NEON acquires U.S. rights to Clemency, starring Alfre Woodard as a prison warden facing psychological demons from death row executions....
Rachael Ray, Michele Norris to Moderate Michelle Obama Tour
Rachael Ray and Michele Norris announced as moderators for Michelle Obama's Becoming book tour stops in Austin and Houston. The bestselling memoir tour continues with...
Vicelands: Launching a Company in New York
Ashley Rouse runs Trade Street Jams Co. from Industry City, New York, creating unique flavors like Chipotle figs and strawberries. Despite having hit products, her...
O’Bryan: Rise, Fall & Don Cornelius Rumors
80s R&B star O'Bryan discusses his mentorship with Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and addresses long-standing industry rumors about their relationship....
Showtime’s Action on Sports Gambling
Showtime announces ACTION, a four-part documentary series exploring sports gambling legalization following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling. The series premieres March 24....
SHOWTIME APPOINTS VIRGINIA LAZALDE-MCPHERSON EVP
Showtime Networks appoints Virginia Lazalde-McPherson as Executive VP of Business Affairs, overseeing content acquisition and production deals....
PHOTOS: Westwood One Backstage at the GRAMMYs
Westwood One hosted their exclusive Backstage at the GRAMMYs event at Staples Center with performances by Lauren Jauregui and Madison Beer. Multiple radio shows and...
L.A. Reid and HITCO Entertainment Celebrate the 2019 Grammys
Music mogul L.A. Reid hosted an intimate 2019 Grammy celebration at his home with HITCO Entertainment artists and A-list guests including Jennifer Lopez, Tinashe, and...
Motown to Release Marvin Gaye’s Lost 1972 Album
Motown releases Marvin Gaye's never-issued 1972 album 'You're The Man' for his 80th birthday. The shelved follow-up to 'What's Going On' debuts on vinyl March...
WQYK-FM Tampa Gets New Morning Hosts
WQYK-FM Tampa welcomes Melanie Mineau as co-host of the newly renamed 'Morning Krewe with Marc and Melanie' alongside Marc Jason. The experienced radio personality returns...
B. Smith’s Husband Explains New Girlfriend During Alzheimer’s
B. Smith's husband Dan Gasby defends his decision to date while caring for his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The new girlfriend helps with...
Senator Announces 2024 Presidential Run on Radio
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced his 2020 presidential candidacy on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, emphasizing unity and hope for America's future....