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.
Lauryn Hill to Narrate Sundance Documentary
Lauryn Hill will narrate the Sundance Film Festival documentary Concerning Violence about African liberation struggles in the 1960s and 70s....
Tamera Mowry on Racist Backlash for Interracial Marriage
Tamera Mowry reveals she faced racist backlash and hateful comments on social media after marrying Fox News correspondent Adam Housley in 2011....
Seth Meyers Hires First Black Female Writer
Seth Meyers makes history by hiring the first Black female writer for his Late Night talk show on NBC, following SNL's recent diversity moves....
Why Some Black People Think She’s Ugly or Stunning?
Grace Bol, a Black Sudanese model, sparks debate about beauty standards within the Black community, with contrasting opinions between men and women....
The Samsung Smart Home is Absolutely Amazing
Samsung's new Smart Home system lets you control almost every electrical appliance from your smartphone, watch, or tablet through one app....
SNL Welcomes 2 New Black Women Writers
Saturday Night Live hired two Black women writers, LaKendra Tookes and Leslie Jones, joining the writing staff following Sasheer Zamata's casting....
This Guy is a Becoming a Big Internet Star (must see video)
A new performer is gaining massive viral attention online with his confident approach. His unexplainable charm is captivating audiences worldwide....
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
CES Producer Funds Sustainability in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Association donated funds to UNLV's DesertSol solar house and Springs Preserve to advance sustainability education in Las Vegas....
SNL Hires Black Female Cast Member: Sasheer Zamata
SNL hires Sasheer Zamata as new black female cast member, ending 7-year absence since Maya Rudolph. She debuts January 18 with Drake hosting....
RIDE ALONG: Filmmakers Discuss Taking ‘Black’ International
Will Packer and Tim Story discuss expanding Black cinema globally with their hit film Ride Along, following their success with Think Like a Man....
News Reporter Fired For Saying He Would F*ck Missing Woman
News reporter makes shocking inappropriate comments about missing woman while unaware cameras are rolling, leading to immediate termination....
This Woman Brings New Meaning to Working Out (video)
A viral video shows a woman's unusual workout routine that highlights the interesting characters found in gyms everywhere....
TuneCore’s Chris Mooney: Five Predictions for Indie Artists
TuneCore's Chris Mooney shares five key predictions for indie artists, including focusing on YouTube monetization, embracing pre-orders, and leveraging video marketing through Vine and Instagram....
Jermaine Dupri Gets Swarmed by Miami Cops for DWB Incident
Producer Jermaine Dupri was pulled over by Miami Beach police for window tint, leading to a drug search that found only a legally prescribed Xanax...
Unprotected Truth: Mike Tyson Talks About His Many STD’s
Mike Tyson candidly discusses his history with STDs during a Big Boy's Neighborhood interview promoting his book 'Undisputed Truth.'...
Jill Scott Talks NYE Performance and Making out with Ebro
Jill Scott called into Hot 97 Morning Show to promote her New Year's Eve performance in New York and got playful with host Ebro....
Russell Simmons and Snoop Talk Everything: Great Interview
Russell Simmons joins Snoop Dogg on GGN for an in-depth conversation about hip-hop's origins, personal growth, and life experiences....
Ricky Lawson on Drum Set from “Man in the Mirror”
Late drummer Ricky Lawson discusses his iconic drum work on Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror' in rare Frankfurt interview footage....
White Guy Asks: Why Fight Over Sneakers?
RadioFacts examines controversial sneaker release incidents and questions community priorities, sparking debate about image and social issues....
Tribune Company to Acquire Music Data Company, Gracenote
Tribune Company announced it will acquire Gracenote, the world's largest music metadata provider, from Sony for $170 million. The deal creates a major entertainment data...
Beyonc� Breaks Down New Visual Album Concept
Beyonce held an intimate screening of her visual album at NYC's School of Visual Arts, explaining the LP's concept to radio contest winners....
The Bad Plus Signs Deal With Sony Music Masterworks
The Bad Plus signs multi-album deal with Sony Music Masterworks, releasing Stravinsky's Rite of Spring interpretation in April 2014....
Meagan Good to Play Whitney Houston?
Meagan Good expressed her desire to portray Whitney Houston in a biopic during an appearance on the Arsenio Hall show while promoting Anchorman 2....
Bud Light Hotel Announces Super Bowl Weekend Concerts
Bud Light Hotel announces star-studded Super Bowl weekend lineup featuring Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, and The Roots celebrating NYC's hip-hop legacy on Hudson River cruise...