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.
Live Nation Appoints Lesley Olenik as VP of Touring Division
Live Nation Entertainment appoints Lesley Olenik as VP of Touring for US Concerts division. Former Goldenvoice executive brings decade of experience....
PODCAST: Around the Corner to Cross the Street
Listen to the latest Pennies from Kevin podcast episode 'Around the Corner to Cross the Street' about avoiding repetitive mistakes and challenging ourselves....
Rolling Out’s First Digital Entertainment Conference: RIDE
Rolling Out launches RIDE, its first digital entertainment conference in Atlanta featuring industry leaders discussing innovation in tech and entertainment. The September event targets multicultural...
The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener
Spotify's weekly charts reveal Taylor Swift's dominance with 'Look What You Made Me Do' topping global streams at 35.87m, while Ed Sheeran leads artist listeners....
Macklemore Discusses Head-On Crash on 92.3 AMP
Seattle rapper Macklemore opens up about surviving a head-on collision with a drunk driver while driving with his young nephews on 92.3 AMP Radio....
Pennies from Kevin Podcast: Gaining Perspective, Walk Away
Kevin's latest podcast explores how stepping away from problems helps gain clarity. He explains why you can't see solutions from within and need distance for...
R�my Martin Season Four Producers Competition
R�my Martin launches season four of their Producers Series competition to discover the next big music producer. The 13-city tour features super producers like Zaytoven,...
PODCAST: “Carrot Danglers” Land of Broken Promises
RadioFacts explores why waiting for others to recognize your value is a waste of time. Learn how millennials take control of their success instead of...
Johnny Gill Treats Fans to Live Stream Concert
R&B icon Johnny Gill treats fans to a special live stream concert on September 1, 2017, celebrating his acclaimed 'Game Changer' album featuring hit singles...
Rob Redding Confronts Caller about Black Homophobia
Radio host Rob Redding confronts a caller who canceled his subscription over LGBTQ+ discussions. The veteran broadcaster addresses uncomfortable issues in the Black community....
Kizart Appointed to FCC Diversity Committee
Sherman Kizart, founder of Kizart Media Partners, has been appointed to the FCC's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment for a two-year term....
Meet the Real People from the movie “Detroit”
Meet the real people behind Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit movie and hear their accounts of the 1967 riots alongside the actors who portrayed them in theaters....
RCA’s A$AP Mob Announces AWGEST: The Month Of The Mob
A$AP Mob announces AWGEST, their August takeover featuring A$AP Twelvyy's debut album '12', A$AP Ferg's 'Still Striving' mixtape, and 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 2'....
Katy Perry to Host 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood
Katy Perry will host the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards live from Inglewood on August 27. The pop superstar earned five VMA nominations and will...
Taraji P. Henson to Host 2017 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards Event
Taraji P. Henson will host the 2017 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on BET, honoring groundbreaking achievements of Black women in entertainment and community service....
NYC’S Lenny Green Joins The Perry Broadcasting Group
NYC radio host Lenny Green's syndicated show The Quiet Storm expands to Perry Broadcasting stations in Georgia and Oklahoma, growing his reach beyond 9 markets....
The Oprah Magazine Adventure Cruise Sets Sail
Holland America's Oprah Magazine cruise featured Oprah Winfrey, India.Arie, and other inspiring speakers on a transformative Alaska journey in 2017....
THOR: RAGNAROK Official Trailer Available Now
Thor: Ragnarok official trailer showcases the mighty Thor in gladiatorial combat against Hulk while racing to save Asgard from destruction....
Le’Andrea’s “Bigger Than Me” Out Now
GRAMMY-winning Le'Andria releases fifth album 'Bigger Than Me' on RCA Inspiration. The 10-track project showcases her vocal versatility with diverse sounds....
Tyler Perry Studios & Lionsgate Halloween Sequel Teaser
Tyler Perry's BOO 2! A MADEA HALLOWEEN brings Madea, Bam, and Hattie back for another hilarious Halloween adventure at a haunted campground....
CRAFT SYNDICATE: NEXT GREAT PRODUCER
Producer Koji The Bandit wins Dutch Masters Craft Syndicate competition, celebrating with Don Cannon collab track featuring Lil Durk at Atlanta's Stankonia Studios....
PodcastOne Launches New Mobile App
PodcastOne launched a new mobile app featuring industry-first video and VR capabilities. The platform offers social features and immersive experiences....
Despacito: Most Streamed Song in Six Months
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee's 'Despacito' becomes the most streamed song of all time with over 4.6 billion plays, surpassing Justin Bieber's previous record....
Sony Music & Experience Hendrix Announce
Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. renew their historic partnership to distribute Jimi Hendrix's catalog and archives worldwide across all platforms....
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Joins KBLX Morning Dream Team
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf appeared on 102.9 KBLX Morning Dream Team to announce a $750,000 donation creating 300 summer jobs for Oakland youth ages 16-24....