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.
Amazon Prime Music Expands Song and Artist Selection
Amazon significantly expands Prime Music catalog with hundreds of thousands of new songs from Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Wyclef Jean, and more artists....
Hilary Duff to Release New Single Chasing the Sun on July 29
Hilary Duff returns to music with new single 'Chasing the Sun' releasing July 29th on RCA Records. The track marks her comeback after a hiatus....
Pandora Hires Lars Murray as VP of Industry Relations
Pandora hires Lars Murray as VP of Industry Relations to lead strategic music industry partnerships. Murray brings 20+ years experience from Columbia Records....
JHud Stops by KRNB
Jennifer Hudson visited KRNB 105.7 in Dallas for an exclusive listening party, previewing tracks from her upcoming album including collaborations with R. Kelly....
T.I. Stops by KKDA with DeDe McGuire
Rapper and actor T.I. made an appearance on DeDe McGuire's morning show at K104FM in Dallas. The interview is available to listen now....
Marc Lamont Hill Joins Staff at Morehouse College
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joins Morehouse College as Distinguished Professor of African American Studies. The acclaimed scholar authored books on hip-hop pedagogy and hosts HuffPost...
Marsha Ambrosius’ “Friends & Lovers” Debuts at Number 2
Marsha Ambrosius' sophomore album Friends & Lovers debuts at #2 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #12 on Billboard 200, earning critical acclaim....
T.I. Visits WJLB’s Bushman
Hip-hop star T.I. visits Detroit's WJLB radio station for an interview with popular host Bushman, connecting with fans through urban radio....
NE-YO at Fenway Park Cancer Support Fundraiser
GRAMMY winner NE-YO will perform at Fenway Park on July 27th for a $1 million cancer support fundraiser benefiting HealthBridge employees and families....
Sony Music Masterworks & REVOLT TV’s HELLO Harlem
Sony Music Masterworks partners with REVOLT TV's HELLO Harlem initiative to provide artists for summer events in Harlem and upper Manhattan....
Tapinator Makes Investment in “Crossfader” Music Application
Tapinator Inc. announces strategic investment in Crossfader, an iOS DJ app that lets users mix songs by tilting their phones. The app targets the $15-20B...
Michael Sam ESPY Speech
Michael Sam delivers powerful speech at ESPY Awards as first openly gay NFL player. The groundbreaking athlete shares his journey and impact on sports....
School Segregation: A Comeback?
FRONTLINE examines efforts in Baton Rouge where white middle-class citizens seek to create separate schools, raising questions about civil rights progress....
Jozi FM Radio DJ arrested for Murdering his Girlfriend
Jozi FM radio DJ Donald Sebolai arrested for murdering girlfriend Rachel Dolly Tshabalala. The 37-year-old Soweto broadcaster appears in court today....
Oprah & Deepak Launch New Meditation Experience
Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra launch their new free 21-day meditation experience 'Expanding Your Happiness' starting August 11th....
REVOLT Announces Dave Duff As New VP Of Content Distribution
REVOLT announces Dave Duff as new VP of Content Distribution, bringing 20+ years of experience from Disney, ESPN, and MTV Networks to drive growth....
Jermaine Dupri Expands DJ Residency at Wynn Las Vegas Venues
Jermaine Dupri expands his DJ residency at Wynn Las Vegas from Tryst to include XS, Surrender and Encore Beach Club. The super-producer will perform 18...
KDAY 93.5FM Hits Strongest Ratings in 2 Years
KDAY 93.5 FM achieved its strongest quarterly ratings in 2 years, reaching 1.17 million listeners with significant growth in key demographics....
Ramonski Luv out at WVAZ
Ramonski Luv is out at WVAZ after co-hosting The Real Show with Joe Soto. The show had recently returned to #1 in the market with...
Usher Drops Some New Heat with Nicki Minaj
Usher releases new track 'She Came To Give It To You' featuring Nicki Minaj from his upcoming album. The song was co-written by Usher, Pharrell,...
The Fray Brought the FRESH to Manhattan
The Fray performed an intimate Up Close & Personal concert for FRESH 102.7 listeners at Manhattan's City Winery on July 9th....
Liz Sarachek Blacker Named EVP of Hispanic Strategy and Sales
Clear Channel Media announces Liz Sarachek Blacker as new Executive VP of Hispanic Strategy and Sales, effective August 2014. The move strengthens Clear Channel's position...
Raekwon’s New Publishing Deal Revisits His Legacy
Grammy-nominated Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon signs with Memory Lane Music Group ahead of his sixth solo album F.I.L.A., featuring collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross,...
Mary J. Blige on Music, Food, New Orleans & Artists
Mary J. Blige shares insights on music, New Orleans culture, and rising artists like Sam Smith backstage at ESSENCE Festival 2014....