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.
Jay Rock Discusses Motorcycle Accident and New Album
Jay Rock opens up about his life-changing motorcycle accident and discusses his new album 'Redemption' during his appearance on The Breakfast Club Radio Show....
Sony Music Masterworks Releases GOTTI Original Soundtrack
Sony Music releases the GOTTI soundtrack featuring Pitbull's first film score work, including the single 'AMORE' with Leona Lewis....
Why Radio Programmers (PDs) Curse Record Reps Out
Radio program directors are cursing out record reps due to immense industry stress, limited budgets, and constant pressure from multiple demands in today's urban radio...
MASS APPEAL, UMG Announce Global Distribution Deal
Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group announced a multi-year global distribution deal covering recorded music and video content. The partnership will distribute Mass Appeal's catalog...
Nina Shaw on Sexual Harassment in Entertainment
Time's Up co-founder Nina Shaw will discuss sexual harassment at the 48th annual Entertainment Industry Conference on June 20, highlighting workplace issues....
NE-YO, DIGGY SIMMONS AT INTERACTIVE POP-UP LIFE COACH NYC
Ne-Yo and Diggy Simmons attended the interactive 'Life Coach' pop-up launch in NYC, enjoying a luxury brand experience alongside other celebrities....
Wayfinder Foundation Invests in Women and Mothers of Color
Wayfinder Foundation opens applications for Community Activists Fellowship in DC, Memphis, and Oakland, supporting women and mothers of color working for community change....
Sarah Morgan Re-Joins The Lex & Terry Morning Show Team
Sarah Morgan has re-joined The Lex & Terry Morning Show as a full-time on-air contributor after seven years away working on a Carnival Cruise liner....
Jeff Uzi D Anderson Exits WBAV/WPEG
Jeff 'Uzi D' Anderson announces his departure as Operations Manager from Beasley Charlotte's WBAV 101.9 and WPEG Power 98 stations....
Pennies from Kevin: Addiction Explored
Kevin explores addiction as more than just drugs and alcohol, sharing personal insights and theories about addiction's impact on the black community in this extended...
Redding News Review ‘Unrestricted’ Hits 1,000 Episodes
Rob Redding's talk show 'Redding News Review Unrestricted' celebrates its 1000th episode milestone, reaching subscribers in over 20 states since 2014....
Musicnotes Hits $75M Artist Royalties Milestone
Musicnotes reaches $75 million milestone in artist and songwriter royalties since 1999, demonstrating how sheet music downloads generate significantly higher payouts than streaming services....
Living Legends Foundation Kicks Off June Black Music
Living Legends Foundation launches 'The Life Remix' digital series for Black Music Month, showcasing 40+ industry professionals who transitioned from music careers to entrepreneurship....
Childish Gambino’s This Is America Achieves Platinum Status
Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' achieves platinum certification by RIAA with over 1.3 million track equivalents sold in the U.S. and 216 million video streams....
Lecrae & Zaytoven’s “Let The Trap Say Amen”
GRAMMY winners Lecrae and Zaytoven announce joint mixtape Let The Trap Say Amen, releasing June 22. The 13-track project bridges gospel and trap music....
SiriusXM Honors Black Music Month with Events
SiriusXM celebrates Black Music Month 2018 with special programming featuring Jermaine Dupri, BET Experience coverage, and exclusive artist interviews across multiple channels....
NAB STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GEOFFREY STARKS TO FCC
NAB President Gordon Smith endorses Geoffrey Starks' nomination to fill Mignon Clyburn's FCC seat, supporting swift confirmation of Trump's selection....
Recording Academy Prepares for Leadership Transition Ahead
Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow announces planned departure after 16 years, initiating leadership transition process. The Grammy organization prepares for structured change....
Music Industry Secrets Revealed in New Book on Key Figures
Radio Facts: So we all know of at least 20 people in the industry who have been saying they are going to write a book...
Live Nation Acquires Texas Concert Promoter
Live Nation Entertainment acquires majority stake in ScoreMore Shows, Texas's largest independent concert promoter and festival producer behind JMBLYA, Mala Luna, and Dreamville Festival....
Kanye’s Whitney Houston Bathroom Art?
Kanye West uses controversial Whitney Houston bathroom image for Pusha T's album cover. The photo was licensed for $85,000 from someone Houston trusted....
Netflix Teams Dee Rees for “The Last Thing He Wanted”
Netflix reunites with Academy Award nominee Dee Rees for 'The Last Thing He Wanted,' starring Anne Hathaway as a journalist caught in the Iran Contra...
LGBTQ Brunch Sparks Diversity Debate
LGBTQ brunch in West Hollywood discussing homophobia in music sparked controversy over lack of diversity at the event. Critics noted absence of people of color...
V103's Tigger discusses Beyonce and Diddy's expensive purchases including churches and art. The Atlanta radio host questions celebrity spending habits....
Netflix Partners with Obamas for Storytelling
Barack and Michelle Obama signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce films, series, and documentaries through their new company Higher Ground Productions....