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.
Nielsen Year-End Most Popular Radio Formats in PPM Markets
Nielsen reveals 2014's top radio formats with News/Talk leading overall, while Pop CHR dominates younger demographics. Urban AC ranks 7th among all listeners....
Rushion McDonald does Live Twitter and FaceBook Chats, Answers Questions
We will be doing a live chat where people submit questions using the hash tag #AskMMC....
Jermaine Dupri’s $3.7M Georgia Mansion Foreclosed
Jermaine Dupri lost his $3.7 million Georgia mansion to foreclosure, highlighting financial challenges many music industry professionals face....
K Michelle Discusses New Album on Breakfast Club
K Michelle appears on The Breakfast Club to discuss her latest album and reveals details about her connection with actor Idris Elba....
Usher Tour Stops by KKDA
Usher's Experience Tour made a memorable stop at Dallas' American Airlines Center, where the R&B superstar met backstage with K104 radio personalities....
Shonda Rhimes Inducted Into NAB Hall of Fame
Shonda Rhimes, creator of hit series Grey's Anatomy and Scandal, will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2015 NAB Show....
World AIDS Day: Black Disproportionate Impact
World AIDS Day highlights that African Americans remain disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, with many unaware of their status. Urban radio and black churches need to...
What $500K Buys in U.S. Real Estate Markets
Explore what $500,000 can buy across major U.S. real estate markets from Detroit mansions to NYC apartments. Compare property values in cities like Atlanta, LA,...
Black Hardworking Single Mom Gets Great Surprise (vid)
It’s always good to see a great story about a black single mother getting help when she needs it....
Urban Radio & Dept Stores Should Close on Thanksgiving
Former radio DJ argues urban radio stations and department stores should shut down on Thanksgiving, criticizing mandatory holiday shifts for DJs and retail workers....
Power 98 Charlotte listeners on Aaliyah Biopic
Power 98 listeners in Charlotte share their honest opinions about the controversial Aaliyah biopic. Radio hosts discuss fan reactions to the film....
Tom Joyner visits Pensacola’s Historic Belmont-Devilliers
Tom Joyner Morning Show visited Magic 106.1 in Pensacola to celebrate the station's 10th anniversary and attend the Back on the Blocks Festival....
Jermaine Dupri Launches Publishing for Emerging Artists
Jermaine Dupri launches One Song Publishing to discover emerging songwriters who can build their own fanbase. The company's first signee is YouTube producer Mike Kalombo....
Santa Monica Beach Pics from Yesterday
A former Buffalo radio DJ shares his journey to LA and love for the city while capturing beautiful Santa Monica Beach photos during a work...
Singer Kelly Rowland Gives Birth to Boy
Kelly Rowland welcomed her first son, Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, weighing 7.5 lbs. The singer confirmed both mother and baby are healthy and happy....
LEDISI HEADLINES TV ONE’S HELLOBEAUTIFUL INTERLUDES
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ledisi headlines TV One's HelloBeautiful Interludes Live, premiering November 29th. The intimate concert features hits like 'Bravo' and new songs from 'The...
Nile Rodgers Honored by Recording Academy
Legendary producer Nile Rodgers to be honored by The Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing during Grammy Week 2015. The Chic founder and hitmaker behind...
Marvin Gaye’s Children Can Sue Robin Thicke
Judge rules Marvin Gaye's children can proceed with lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over similarities between 'Blurred Lines' and 'Got to Give it...
Pepsi Invests in the Future of Black Leaders
PepsiCo Foundation extends partnership with Executive Leadership Council with $450,000 grant over three years to support black executive development....
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine ends its print edition after 26 years, transitioning to a digital-only platform while maintaining its focus on Black women and urban...
Sister 2 Sister” Stops Magazine Edition
Sister 2 Sister Magazine announces restructuring from print to digital platform after 26 years. The Black women-focused entertainment publication will continue online operations while reorganizing...
T-Pain Sings without Autotune (vid)
T-Pain proves his vocal talent by singing without AutoTune on NPR, showcasing his natural voice and musical abilities beyond his signature sound effect....
Sheila C. Johnson Receives Major Honor from BET
Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts and BET Co-Founder, will be honored with the Breaking Barriers Award at the Thurgood Marshall College...
Universal Music Group Names New Executive
Universal Music Group names Michael Frey as President of Supply Chain & Media Services. The Sony DADC veteran will oversee UMG's global digital and physical...
Tyrese Denies Gay Rumors to get Baby Boy Role (vid)
Tyrese Gibson denies gay rumors spread by comic Spanky Hayes about getting his role in Baby Boy movie. The singer-actor blasted Hayes for the claims....