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.
ole Adds $135-Million for Acquisitions
Music rights company Ole secures $135 million in debt financing from 7 U.S. banks for intellectual property acquisitions. Recent purchases include music assets from Timbaland...
Pastor Ron Comes Clean about Breakdown and Cheating First Lady Wife (vid)
You really have to feel for this man, he's being very honest about being crushed by his cheating wife and having to preach while feeling...
John Legend on Creating a “Beautiful Accident”
John Legend discusses his creative process and personal life in an exclusive interview with Nikki Woods on TJMS after performing songs from his latest album....
Rachel Scarpati: The Business of Music
Rachel Scarpati from The Harry Fox Agency explains the key differences between HFA, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC at SF MusicTech Summit XIV, discussing music business...
Taye Diggs’ Massive Fail (MUST SEE VIDEO)
Actor Taye Diggs has a hilariously embarrassing moment caught on video that will have viewers watching repeatedly and asking 'How does your head feel?'...
Talib Kweli’s New Revenue Stream for Indie Artists?
Talib Kweli launches KweliClub.com offering fans $50 private meet & greets and direct album pre-orders, bypassing traditional industry channels. The underground hip-hop artist creates innovative...
Prince Releases a Teaser for “Breakfast Can Wait.”
Prince releases a teaser video for his new groove 'Breakfast Can Wait,' marking the artist's surprising embrace of internet promotion....
Madonna Reveals She was Raped at Knifepoint
Madonna reveals in Harper's Bazaar essay that she was raped at knifepoint on a New York rooftop during her early struggling years in the city....
Kerry Washington’s Message for Roland Martin & Majic 102
Kerry Washington delivered a special message to Roland Martin, Tom Joyner Morning Show, and Majic 102 at a Scandal season 3 premiere watch party in...
Kerry Washington’s Special Message for Roland Martin, Tom Joyner , & Majic 102
Roland Martin threw a special watch party for the season 3 premiere of Scandal last night and he got a special treat from the leading...
Michael Jordan: He’d Beat Today’s Top Players
Michael Jordan claims he wouldn't lose to LeBron James, Kobe Bryant or today's top players in his prime, sparking heated debate across the sports world....
Motorcycle Pursuit in LA: Driver Almost Escapes
High-speed motorcycle pursuit unfolds in Los Angeles as rider nearly evades police in dramatic chase. Watch the intense pursuit that had viewers on edge....
Mack Wilds: Acting to Singing Transition
Mack Wilds discusses his transition from acting to music in exclusive interview. The Wire star talks new album 'New York a Love Story' at V-103...
Timbaland: Justin’s “Take Back the Night” Is Biggest Record
Timbaland predicts Justin Timberlake's "Take Back the Night" will be this generation's biggest record, comparing it to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."...
This is a FUNNY Drive Thru Prank
If you need a laugh today, check out this Drive-Thru prank....
Look: It’s Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr., the legendary R&B musician best known for his hit 'Ghostbusters' theme song, remains an iconic figure in music history....
LOOK: It’s Hazel Gordy… NEW PIC
New photo of Hazel Gordy emerges, Berry Gordy's daughter and Jermaine Jackson's ex-wife. Many fans confused her with Tito Jackson's late wife Delores....
Marvin Gaye III Singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Marvin Gaye III, adopted son of the legendary soul singer, releases his debut single 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' starring D'xtra Wiley....
Marvin Gaye III Needs Kidney Transplant
Marvin Gaye III announces he needs a kidney transplant after three years of renal failure and dialysis treatment. He's raising awareness about organ donation challenges...
Now This is the Way to Quit Your Job
An employee that had enough at her job and her boss decided to quit in a very special way. You have to see this video....
Why the Affordable Care Act is so Important (vid)
Video explores why the Affordable Care Act remains crucial for providing healthcare coverage to minorities and low-income Americans amid ongoing political battles....
McDonald’s CEO Loses 20 lbs Eating McDonald’s Everyday
A few years back the documentary "Fast Food" exposed McDonald's and the fast food industry as disease and death waiting to happen if a person...
McDonald’s CEO Loses 20 lbs Eating McDonald’s Everyday
McDonald's CEO claims he lost 20 pounds eating McDonald's food daily, promoting the chain's new healthy menu options in response to criticism from documentaries....
Universal Music Names Michele Anthony EVP, U.S. Recorded Music
Universal Music Group appointed Michele Anthony as Executive Vice President of U.S. Recorded Music, effective November 2013. Anthony brings extensive experience from Sony Music and...
NATALIE COLE Receives THREE LATIN GRAMMY Nominations
Grammy winner Natalie Cole receives three Latin Grammy nominations for her Spanish album 'Natalie Cole en Espa�ol,' including Album of the Year....