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.
Grammy Winner Ricky Lawson Suffers Brain Aneurysm
Grammy-winning drummer Ricky Lawson, who worked with Michael Jackson and Phil Collins, was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm during a concert....
Recording Academy Launches Copyright Roundtables
The Recording Academy launches roundtables with Copyright Office head Maria Pallante to give music creators direct input on copyright policy discussions affecting the industry....
Sneak Peek: First 5 Minutes of Knight Life
Gladys Knight stars in a new reality show 'Knight Life with Gladys' on Oprah's OWN network. Watch the exclusive sneak peek preview....
Gospel Artist Kim Person Signs With Gospo-Fella
Gospel artist Kim Person signs with Gospo-Fella Entertainment for national distribution. The 4-time Apollo Award winner plans summer 2014 release....
Shoppers Break Mall Doors for Air Jordan Vouchers
Shoppers broke mall doors in Ohio during a chaotic rush to obtain Air Jordan sneaker vouchers, highlighting the extreme demand for limited sneaker releases....
BEYONC� Sets iTunes Record: 828,773 Albums in 3 Days
Beyonc�'s self-titled album becomes fastest selling iTunes album ever with 828,773 sold in three days. The visual album hit #1 in 104 countries....
Spotify Launches in 20 Nations, Adds Free Mobile
Spotify expands to 20 new countries including Chile, Colombia, and Peru while launching free mobile service with playlist access and artist shuffle play....
Jon Platt Named President of Warner/Chappell Music
Jon Platt promoted to President, North America at Warner/Chappell Music, overseeing offices across US and Canada. He'll lead teams working with major artists....
Beyonc� Sells 500K+ Albums Already
Beyonc�'s surprise self-titled album sold 550,000 copies with projections exceeding 600,000 by Monday, despite no traditional promotion....
Jon Stewart Nails Fox News on White Santa and Jesus (vid)
Jon Stewart hilariously exposes Fox News hypocrisy over their controversial Santa and Jesus race comments, calling out their contradictory stance on facts....
Stephen A. Smith on Black Athletes’ Social Obligation
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith responds to Jim Brown's controversial comments about Kobe Bryant and addresses African American athletes' roles in society during Arsenio Hall interview....
WOW! Flash Mob Style Choir Tribute to Nelson Mandela
The Soweto Gospel Choir spontaneously changed their planned James Brown performance to honor Nelson Mandela with Johnny Clegg's Asimbonanga after his passing....
Songs That Inspire: 10 Tracks to Motivate and Uplift You
Discover 10 powerful songs that inspire and motivate, from classic R&B to conscious hip-hop. These tracks deliver life-changing messages beyond today's trends....
JEFF SOTTOLANO NAMED DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING, CBS RADIO
Jeff Sottolano has been promoted to Director of Programming at CBS Radio, effective January 2014. He will oversee programming for 126 stations across 27 markets....
Grammy Foundation Funds Music Programs in 16 Schools
The Grammy Foundation partners with Converse and Journeys to award $2,000 grants to 16 public high schools nationwide. The initiative supports music education programs through...
Jim Brown Calls Out Kobe Bryant
NFL legend Jim Brown appeared on Arsenio Hall and criticized Kobe Bryant, calling him a superior athlete but lacking understanding of American culture....
Nelson Mandela Confused with Actor Morgan Freeman on KQED
KQED radio listener confused Nelson Mandela with actor Morgan Freeman following the South African leader's death. The mix-up highlights how Freeman's portrayal of Mandela in...
NYMRAD Holiday Party Recap
NYMRAD celebrated its 30th annual holiday party at Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge. NY radio executives, talent, agencies and advertisers gathered for networking....
SNL Spoofs Black Holiday Movies – Funny or Offensive?
SNL created a controversial spoof called 'White Christmas' targeting black holiday films like 'The Best Man Holiday' and 'Black Nativity.'...
WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights
Warner Music Group promotes Kris Ahrend to Senior VP of Recorded Music Rights Administration, overseeing artist royalties, licensing, and catalog affairs....
Robert Kraft Named Consultant at Warner Bros. Records
Robert Kraft, former Fox Music President, joins Warner Bros. Records as Soundtrack Consultant to develop film, TV, and video game music opportunities for label artists....
Sharkeisha Fight Victim and Her Mom Finally Speak Out
Sharkeisha fight victim ShaMichael Manual and her mother speak out about the brutal viral attack. The teenage victim shares her story on HuffPost Live....
What Inspired Ne-Yo To Write Beyonce’s Hit ‘Irreplaceable?’
Ne-Yo reveals the inspiration behind writing Beyonc�'s massive hit 'Irreplaceable' during appearance on Arsenio Hall Show....
Music Business Association Startup Initiative
The Music Business Association launches the Music Startup Network to connect music entrepreneurs with record labels and rights-holders. The platform helps startups access licensing, marketing,...