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.
Russ Parr as FM Replacement for Tom Joyner in DC
Russ Parr has replaced Tom Joyner on DC's FM dial for over a month. Radio Facts asks listeners to share their opinions on the new...
NAB Education Foundation Accepting Applications
The NAB Education Foundation is accepting applications for two leadership programs: Broadcast Leadership Training and Executive Development Seminar for radio and TV professionals....
La Toya Jackson Calls Out Janet’s Super Bowl Omission
La Toya Jackson calls out Super Bowl 50 for omitting Janet Jackson from their halftime show montage, despite her memorable 2004 performance with Justin Timberlake....
Romanowski Calls Newton a “Boy”
Ex-NFL player Bill Romanowski sparked controversy calling Panthers QB Cam Newton a 'boy' on Twitter after Super Bowl loss, later apologizing for the racially charged...
Six New Streaming Premieres on UMC for Black History Month
UMC premieres six new films for Black History Month including Underground Railroad drama The North Star and Barack Obama documentary starting February 5....
NH Public Radio Presidential Collection at AAPB
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting acquired New Hampshire Public Radio's collection of nearly 100 hours of presidential candidate interviews and speeches from 1995-2007, now...
SoundExchange Reaches $802 Million Milestone
SoundExchange hit a record $802.6 million in royalty payments to recording artists and labels in 2015, marking a 4% increase from the previous year....
LA Reid Talks Meeting Babyface with WBLS
LA Reid reveals untold stories about meeting Babyface and launching LaFace Records in exclusive WBLS interview, including how Kenneth Edmonds got his famous nickname....
RIAA Updates Gold & Platinum Program for Streaming
RIAA updates its 58-year-old Gold & Platinum Program to include streaming data in album certifications. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Big Sean receive...
Nate Parker Advocates Black Empowerment Through Self-Investment
Nate Parker invested $10 million to finance, direct and star in Birth of a Nation (2015), earning a record $17.5 million deal from Fox Searchlight...
Tom Hanks Named America’s Favorite Movie Star in New Poll
Tom Hanks claims the top spot as America's Favorite Movie Star in the latest Harris Poll, jumping from 5th place. Denzel Washington drops to 3rd...
Straight Outta Compton Cast Snubbed at Oscars
The cast of NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton wasn't invited to the Oscars despite the film's nomination, while white screenwriters received invites....
Michael Baisden Resurfaces
Former syndicated radio host Michael Baisden announces his return with a new podcast launching in March, three years after leaving radio....
Jennifer Lopez, Vegas, What Else Do You Need?
Jennifer Lopez launched her headlining Vegas residency 'ALL I HAVE' at Planet Hollywood with guest performances by Ja Rule, Ne-Yo, and Pitbull. The sold-out show...
Questlove Tells a Must Hear Crazy Story about Prince
Questlove shares an incredible story about Prince involving pink Hummers, sold-out concerts, and Finding Nemo in this must-hear tale....
Spotify Acquires Cord Project
Spotify has acquired Cord Project, a voice messaging platform founded by former Google employees. The acquisition will help Spotify enhance audio experiences across connected devices....
VINTAGE INDUSTRY PIC: Can You Name These People?
KDAY was the first radio station to play Billy Preston's 'Will It Go Round in Circles.' See this vintage industry photo from the A&M Records...
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Honors MLK Jr.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, recognizing his 6 million miles traveled and 2,500 speeches for civil rights...
Michael B. Jordan Talks CREED with KISS FM UK
Michael B. Jordan discusses his starring role in CREED alongside Sylvester Stallone during his visit to KISS FM UK studios. The rising star talks about...
Vintage Industry Pic: Capitol Records
Vintage photo shows Natalie Cole with Rene and Angela during their Capitol Records days, possibly at Jack the Rapper conference. Tribute to late R&B legend....
YIKES: Jermaine Jackson and he READS this BLOG!
Jermaine Jackson reportedly reads this blog according to new reports. The Jackson family member has been keeping tabs on entertainment news coverage....
Vanessa Williams & Carnival CEO at Black Enterprise Summit
Vanessa L. Williams joins Carnival CEO Arnold Donald as featured speakers at the 11th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Hollywood, Florida....
AT&T Audience Network Launches Original Music Programming
AT&T Audience Network debuts new original music programming featuring exclusive concerts, documentaries, and intimate performances from top artists. The slate includes Jason Derulo, Hank Williams...
Nielsen Promotes New Chief Diversity Officer
Nielsen Holdings promotes Angela Talton to Chief Diversity Officer, making her a key member of CEO Mitch Barns' leadership team to drive global diversity initiatives....