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.
Pharrell Shares 2 Michael Jackson Stories on Jimmy Kimmel
Pharrell Williams shared two hilarious Michael Jackson stories on Jimmy Kimmel Live, including one about MJ wanting to be a 'super thug' while eating popcorn....
Meruelo Media Saves KDAY
Meruelo Media completes purchase of KDAY 93.5 FM, saving the iconic Los Angeles hip-hop radio station that launched careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and...
Rachelle Friedman Steps Down After Seven Terms
Rachelle Friedman steps down after seven terms as Chairman of Music Business Association. The J&R Music & Computer World co-founder led major industry advances including...
Justin Timberlake Shares Untold Michael Jackson Story
Justin Timberlake reveals for the first time that he wrote NSYNC's hit 'Gone' for Michael Jackson before the group's third album. The pop star shared...
Joey Boy Promoted to APD/MD of LIVE 101.5 Phoenix
LIVE 101.5 Phoenix promotes afternoon host Joey Boy to Assistant Program Director and Music Director. The veteran radio personality previously worked at Power 106 LA...
USHER DROPS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “GOOD KISSER”
Usher releases "Good Kisser," the first single from his upcoming fall album. The Grammy winner's new track is available on iTunes and Amazon....
Dr Pepper & Complex Media Launch Music Studio
Dr Pepper launches its first music studio in Hollywood with Complex Media, featuring exclusive EPs from RZA, The Hood Internet, and David Andrew Sitek....
Warner Music Group Elects Three New Directors to Its Board
Warner Music Group elects three new board directors: Axel Springer CEO Mathias D�pfner, economist Noreena Hertz, and Perform Group's Oliver Slipper....
Sauza 901 Digital Campaign With Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake launches his first digital campaign for Sauza 901 Tequila, the premium brand he founded and co-owns, targeting millennials with approachable luxury....
TuneCore Partners with KKBOX for Asian Music Distribution
TuneCore partners with KKBOX, Asia's largest digital music service, giving independent artists access to 200 million subscribers across Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao...
Lady Gaga & Absolut Vodka Concert Experience
Lady Gaga partners with Absolut Vodka for her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball tour, featuring an exclusive onstage lounge experience for select fans....
Jimmy Kimmel at Black Barbershop on Donald Sterling
Jimmy Kimmel visits a black barbershop to get authentic community reactions to the Donald Sterling racism scandal that rocked the NBA....
RF Tech Watch: Clip Radio Launches in Portland
Clip Radio launches in Portland as the first U.S. market, offering listeners an interactive mobile app to clip and save radio content instantly....
Shaq, Waka Flocka & Trey Burke Apologize for Mocking Photo
Shaquille O'Neal, Waka Flocka, and NBA player Trey Burke issued public apologies after mocking a Michigan man with a genetic disorder on social media....
USHER TO RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE “GOOD KISSER” MAY 5TH
Eight-time Grammy winner Usher releases new single 'Good Kisser' on May 5th as the first track from his upcoming fall album. The single debuts alongside...
THE LEGENDARY WAILERS STIR IT UP ON THEIR U.S. TOUR
The legendary reggae band The Wailers announce their U.S. tour starting May 1, 2014 at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. The iconic group continues Bob...
Warner Music Group Acquires Gold Typhoon Catalog and Artists
Warner Music Group acquires Gold Typhoon's legendary catalog and artist roster, gaining one of the largest collections of Chinese pop and rock music from the...
RF Tech Watch: TrackPunch Social Music Platform
TrackPunch launches new social music discovery platform that aggregates data from Spotify, Pandora, and other services to help users find music based on friends' habits....
Pebbles Sues Viacom for $40 Million
Pebbles is suing Viacom for $40 million over her portrayal in VH1's TLC biopic CrazySexyCool, claiming defamation and false depiction as a dishonest manager....
Rdio and Shaw Communications Announce Strategic Partnership
Rdio and Shaw Communications announce strategic partnership to grow Canada's leading digital streaming music service. The deal includes marketing collaboration and Shaw Ventures investment in...
RF Tech Watch: Wondershare Launches DreamStream
Wondershare launches DreamStream, a revolutionary free app that streams music and videos directly from PC to TV via Chromecast without browsers or cables....
Obama’s Letter to Frankie Knuckles’ Family
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wrote a heartfelt letter to the family of house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles following his death....
Jimmy Fallon: Brian Williams Raps “Gin and Juice”
Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show featured another viral Brian Williams rap, this time performing Snoop Dogg's classic 'Gin and Juice' using edited news clips....
Scott Hendricks Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Music Nashville
Warner Music Nashville promotes Scott Hendricks to Executive Vice President of A&R. The producer behind Blake Shelton's success has 55 No. 1 hits....
KISS: 40 Years of Rock – Hall of Fame Limited Release
KISS celebrates 40 years and Rock Hall induction with massive vinyl reissue campaign including remastered albums and ultimate box set KISSTERIA....