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’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito: Season 2
NPR's What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito returns for season 2 on August 15, 2018. The popular podcast features candid conversations with music and culture...
PRINCE’S ‘THE BLACK ALBUM’ SELLS FOR ‘RECORD’ AMOUNT
Prince's rare 1987 Canadian pressing of The Black Album sold for $27,500, breaking Discogs' record for most expensive item sold in June 2018....
Study: Label Giants Earning $500k from streaming HOURLY!
Major record labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music earned massive profits from streaming in 2018's first half, with Universal generating $1.44 billion....
Music Industry Vet Dedry Jones has Died
Music retailer Dedry Jones of The Experience with Dedry Jones was found dead in his Chicago home. He owned The Music Experience store for 28...
Mission: Impossible – Fallout US Premiere in D.C.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout cast attended the US premiere in Washington D.C. on July 22nd. The star-studded event featured photos from the red carpet....
R. Kelly Docu-Track Admits, Denies and Addresses Everything,
R. Kelly releases a 19-minute documentary track addressing controversies, calling out John Legend and Steve Harvey while discussing Aaliyah, being broke, and abuse allegations....
Rosanne’s Melt Down Caught on Video
Former sitcom star Roseanne's public meltdown captured on video goes viral. Charlamagne tha God shares footage showing the controversial moment....
Streaming Revolution: Tech Transforms Music
Music streaming evolved from 1993's IUMA to become the industry's largest revenue source. Streaming generated $6.5 billion in 2017 with 53% global growth....
Jill Scotts Ex-Husband Seeks Return of Stolen Hotel Robes
Jill Scott's ex-husband Michael Dobson demands return of hotel robes in divorce settlement. Scott claims he stole them and she paid the hotel bills....
Women of Color in Media Website Up
Radio Facts launches 'Celebrating Women of Color in Media' website to highlight and update information on women of color in the entertainment industry....
UM, OK: K-ci and Jo Jo on Tom Joyner
K-Ci and JoJo appeared on the Tom Joyner Morning Show in a confusing segment that left viewers wondering what the R&B duo was doing....
Will Smith Upstaged in #InMyFeelings Challenge
Will Smith dominates the #InMyFeelings Challenge by performing Drake's viral dance on a Budapest bridge, earning over 6 million Instagram views....
Papa Johns Founder John Schnatter Apologizes for N-Word Use
Papa John's founder John Schnatter apologized after using the N-word during an employee training call, causing the company to lose $96.2 million in market value....
Payday? Airport Employee Clashes with Pacman Jones
NFL star Adam 'Pacman' Jones was involved in a violent altercation with airport employee Frank Ragin, who initiated the confrontation and was arrested....
Service Broadcasting Seeks Creative Director
Service Broadcasting Dallas seeks Creative Services Director for syndicated DeDe In The Morning show. Position involves audio production, sonic branding, and content creation....
Grammy’s New Online Show “On Location”
Grammy's new show 'On Location: Miami' explores the city's diverse music scene with host Charlie Travers, featuring Amara La Negra, Trina, and local hotspots....
Triller Signs Global Deal with Universal Music Group
Triller announces major licensing deal with Universal Music Group, giving 28 million users access to create AI-powered music videos with songs from Drake, Rihanna and...
Lee Daniels to Pay Damon Million After Acknowledging Mistake
Lee Daniels acknowledges his debt to Damon Dash and offers $2 million settlement after public confrontation at Diana Ross concert, but lawsuit complications may prevent...
Industry Execs: Jones, Rhone & Habtemariam on Billboard
Billboard magazine features top music industry executives Juliette Jones, Sylvia Rhone, and Ethiopia Habtemariam on their latest cover in groundbreaking spotlight....
LeBron James $75,000 a Week Anguilla Beach House (Pics)
LeBron James rented a luxurious Anguilla beach house for $75,000 per week featuring a full-time chef, butler, huge pool, and home theater with complete staff....
Sylvia Rhone Honored at Culture Creators Event
Epic Records president Sylvia Rhone received the Icon award at Culture Creators Awards, emphasizing the need to protect Black culture from exploitation....
Power and Corruption in Investigation Discovery’s Sugar Town
Investigation Discovery's Sugar Town explores the controversial 2014 death of Victor White III, who died in police custody in New Iberia, Louisiana. The documentary examines...
Rakim Does NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Hip-hop legend Rakim performed classic tracks including 'Paid in Full' and 'Know the Ledge' at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series after years away from releasing...
INDUSTRY and YouTube Partner For Launch Of YouTube Music
INDUSTRY, a Portland-based marketing company, partnered with YouTube to launch YouTube Music with a comprehensive campaign including brand films, advertisements, and artist partnerships....
XXXTentacion’s Alleged Murderer Booked on Murder Charges
Dedrick D. Williams, 22, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of rapper XXXTentacion. Williams has an extensive criminal record including...