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.
Lauryn Hill Rips Mic at Austin City Limits
Lauryn Hill delivered a powerful performance at Austin City Limits, showcasing her legendary rap skills with Fugees classic 'Ready or Not' from The Score album....
All Access Concerts Support Abortion Rights Nationwide
All Access concerts featured Sia, Leslie Jones, and other top talent in five cities on September 10, 2016, highlighting nationwide support for abortion access and...
Meet the New Senior Vice President at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton named Senior VP and GM of RCA Inspiration. Veteran executive previously managed Faith Evans, Michelle Williams at eOne Music....
KDAY and Raider Nation Announce Exclusive Deal
KDAY 93.5 FM becomes the exclusive Silver and Black FM flagship radio station in Southern California, broadcasting Raiders games with special programming....
Meet the Blacks Comes to DVD with Great Special Features
Meet the Blacks starring Mike Epps is now available on Blu-ray and DVD with special features including behind-the-scenes content and music videos....
Kenny Smith on Charles Barkley’s Race Relations Views
Kenny Smith writes open letter criticizing Charles Barkley's race relations commentary after Ferguson remarks. TNT announces Barkley will host new show 'The Race Card' exploring...
Maxwell Talks BLM and More with WJMZ’s Kelly Mac
Maxwell discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and his 7-year absence in an in-depth interview with WJMZ's Kelly Mac. The R&B star opened up about...
Mo’nique Brings Smiles to the KBLX Staff
Comedian Mo'nique visits KBLX radio station, bringing joy to the Morning Dream Team and staff including Kimmie Taylor and Tony Sculfield....
Netflix Secures Global Streaming Rights for ACS
Netflix secures global streaming rights for FX's hit series American Crime Story. The Emmy-nominated O.J. Simpson season will stream worldwide in 2017....
Look! It’s RonReaco Lee with the Dish Nation Crew
RonReaco Lee from hit show Survivor's Remorse visits Dish Nation studio to chat with Gary, Porsha, Da Brat, and Headkrack in entertaining celebrity interview....
Urban Radio During Shootings: Good, Bad, Ugly
Analysis of how urban radio stations responded to recent police shootings involving Black men. DL Hughley praised as top radio voice for fearless community advocacy....
OneUnited Bank Partners With #BlackMoneyMatters L.A.
OneUnited Bank partners with #BlackMoneyMattersLA for a community banking event featuring celebrity support from Beyonc�, Alicia Keys, and others....
2112: Transforming the Chicago Music Scene
2112 is Chicago's first music business incubator, uniting the city's fragmented music industry under one roof with 75 member companies, co-working spaces, and daily access...
The Mix Group Welcomes a Brand New “Team Member”
The Mix Group President Jason Garte and wife Natally welcomed baby Daniel Jason Garte, weighing 9 pounds, 12 oz. The healthy baby boy joins 2-year-old...
ROLAND S. MARTIN & WENDY WILLIAMS TALK RACE IN AMERICA
Roland S. Martin appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss HBCUs and race in America after Wendy's controversial comments. The News One Now host...
Roland Martin on Wendy Williams: HBCU Controversy
Roland Martin will appear on Wendy Williams' show Thursday to address her controversial HBCU comments that sparked online outrage and allegedly cost her a Chevrolet...
Wendy Williams Addresses “Stacey Dash” Comparison
Wendy Williams responds to backlash over HBCU comments and Jesse Williams BET speech criticism. Online critics questioned her blackness, comparing her to Stacey Dash....
Tony Q’s Multimedia Communications Enters TBA Agreemen
Industry veteran Tony Q's Multimedia Communications enters TBA agreement with NIA Broadcasting for 105.3 WJSJ in Jacksonville, Florida, effective July 1, 2016....
Roland Martin Tells Wendy Williams: Read a Book
Roland Martin blasts Wendy Williams after her controversial comments about Jesse Williams' BET Awards speech, telling her to 'shut up and read a book.'...
Tom Joyner Looks to Celebrate Family Labor Day Weekend
Tom Joyner hosts the 2016 Allstate Family Reunion Labor Day weekend featuring Jill Scott, El DeBarge, and Erica Campbell at Gaylord Palms Resort in Florida....
The Bourne Identity: Eight Channels, Matt Damon Hosting
Matt Damon hosts a special eight-network airing of The Bourne Identity from July 16-24, featuring exclusive sneak preview footage from the new Jason Bourne film....
Mariah Carey, Judith Hill, Janelle Light Up ESSENCE Festival
ESSENCE Festival returned to New Orleans with explosive performances from Mariah Carey, Common, Judith Hill, and Janelle Mon�e lighting up the stage....
Apple Negotiates with TIDAL Over Streaming
Apple is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Jay Z's TIDAL streaming service amid fierce competition with Spotify and other platforms. The deal would help Apple...
Pharrell Bonds with Little Big Town Over Southern Cooking
Pharrell Williams and country group Little Big Town collaborated on their new album 'Wanderlust' in Nashville, bonding over southern cooking and moonshine during studio sessions....
Radio Facts, Independent Song Premiere, Your Thoughts?
RadioFacts premieres a new Urban AC song from an independent artist. Listen to the track and share your thoughts on this emerging R&B talent....