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.
Underground Premiere: Most-Watched in 18 Years
WGN America's 'Underground' premiere shattered records with 3.5 million viewers, becoming the network's most-watched program in 18 years. The John Legend-produced series about the Underground...
Shelter Dog Saves Obese Man’s Life Who Had 5 Years to Live (video)
This is a great story that would certainly probably have great results for anyone who suffers from depression....
REVOLT to Premiere No Malice Documentary ‘The End of Malice’
REVOLT TV premieres 'The End of Malice' documentary about former Clipse member's transformation from Malice to No Malice on March 27. Features Pusha T and...
Miles Davis Movie Filmed in Ohio Amid Tax Incentives
Ohio is increasing film tax incentives from $20M to $75-80M annually after filming Miles Davis biopic 'Miles Ahead' and other major productions there....
Katt Williams Apologizes to Big Tiger and Kevin Hart on V103
Comedian Katt Williams issues apology to Big Tiger and Kevin Hart on V103 radio. Williams was also involved in an altercation in Philadelphia....
Urban Radio Radio DJ Dies
Urban radio veteran Robyn Harvey, known as Jasmine James, passed away after battling cancer. The beloved WQMG morning show host was remembered for her talent...
Listeners Warming to or Rejecting Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson in DC?
DC radio listeners debate Russ Parr and Donnie Simpson's shows while demanding Tom Joyner's return to FM airwaves in the market....
Take a Glimpse into the Oscars Sistahs Soiree
Alfre Woodard's Seventh Annual Oscars Sistahs Soiree brought together influential women of color in entertainment including Rosario Dawson and Aisha Tyler. The event addressed diversity...
WGN America’s ‘Underground’ Celebrated At The White House
WGN America's original series 'Underground' was celebrated at a White House Black History Month screening. The drama follows enslaved people planning a daring escape to...
SXSW 2024 to Spotlight 45+ Shows at Spotify House
Spotify House at SXSW 2024 features 45+ performances from artists including Miguel, Tory Lanez, and Kacey Musgraves across two stages from March 14-18....
Rapper Takes RCA Record Deal Money to Pay Off Student Loans and Makes A Video to Let Us Know
Some things just resonate with you because you understand that the struggle is real. Today I believe most of us can identify with New Orleans...
SONY MUSIC Entertainment NYC Has Changed Locations
Sony Music Entertainment has relocated its New York headquarters to 25 Madison Avenue. The major record label's move marks a significant milestone for the company....
Never Seen Before Artworks Coming LA Museum
Artist Art Sims debuts never-before-seen early artwork alongside famous Spike Lee movie posters at LA's Mayme A. Clayton Museum. Exhibition opens Feb 25....
Ole Acquires One of the UK’s Most Respected Music Companies
Ole acquires Imagem Production Music, which rebrands to Cavendish Music, adding 240,000 tracks to ole's library. The acquisition strengthens ole's position in the UK production...
Ken Burns & Henry Louis Gates Jr on Race
Emmy-winning filmmaker Ken Burns and Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. will discuss race in America at a National Press Club luncheon on March 14....
Malcolm D. Lee & McDonald’s Video Competition
Malcolm D. Lee partners with McDonald's and ABFF for the My Community Video Competition, mentoring emerging filmmakers. Winners receive $2,500 equipment package....
Playboy Enters the Music Business with New App
Playboy Enterprises launches Playboy Music, a new smartphone app combining music discovery with model videos and exclusive live performances....
Kendrick Accepts Key to the City of Compton
Kendrick Lamar received the key to the city of Compton on Feb. 13, pledging to use his platform to give back to his community. The...
Pandora: Official SXSW Streaming Partner Line-Up
Pandora returns as SXSW's official streaming sponsor with Discovery Den featuring Kevin Gates, Anderson .Paak, and Lil Dicky among emerging artists across multiple genres....
Toyota Sets Off the Chicago Auto Show with Doug E. Fresh
Toyota brings Hip Hop legend Doug E. Fresh to perform at the Chicago Auto Show on February 13, 2016. The Original Human Beat Box will...
TuneCore Reports $36.8 Million in Q4 2015 Artist Earnings
TuneCore reported $36.8 million in Q4 2015 artist earnings, with independent artists earning over $142 million for the year. The platform expanded globally while growing...
Gospel Stars Deliver Water to Flint Amid Ongoing Crisis
Gospel Grammy winners Donnie McClurkin and Marvin L. Winans deliver over 6,000 cases of water to Flint churches during the ongoing water crisis....
Apple Music Launches on Sonos Systems Worldwide Starting
Apple Music launches on Sonos smart speakers worldwide February 10, offering full catalog access and curated features through home audio systems....
Vegas Just Got a Little Funkier with Cameo Residency
Legendary funk/R&B group Cameo announces new Las Vegas residency at Westgate Resort starting March 2. The show will feature classics like 'Word Up' and 'Candy.'...
Tale of Two Projects: Chicago’s Cabrini Green Then and Now
Chicago's infamous Cabrini Green housing projects, featured in Good Times and the horror film Candyman, have been demolished and replaced with luxury apartments charging $2300+...