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.
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....
Rick James’ Complete Motown Albums Reissued July
Rick James' entire Motown catalog gets reissued July 8 in a 109-track digital box set. Five albums receive separate releases, three for the first time...
Rondor Music & Universal Music Publishing Sign DreamWorks Deal
DreamWorks Animation partners with Rondor Music/Universal Music Publishing in exclusive worldwide agreement covering 20 years of catalog including Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda soundtracks....
Need Art for your Home of Office?
Custom art posters by Kevin Ross available for homes and offices. High-quality designs created at any size starting under $60 depending on specifications....
Vinyl and Streaming Up: Nielsen Music & Billboard 2014
Nielsen's 2014 mid-year report shows vinyl LP sales surged 40.4% while on-demand streaming jumped 42%, despite overall album sales declining 14.9%....
Vinyl and Streaming Up in 2014 Mid-Year Report
Nielsen's 2014 mid-year report shows vinyl LP sales up 40.4% and on-demand streaming up 42%, while overall album sales dropped 14.9% compared to 2013....
Pandora Hires David Gerbitz as EVP of Revenue Ops
Pandora hires David Gerbitz as Executive VP of Revenue Operations while General Counsel Delida Costin announces departure....
Andre Harrell Appointed VP of REVOLT, Leads Music Conference
Music industry veteran Andre Harrell has been appointed vice chairman of REVOLT TV and will lead the network's inaugural music conference in Miami this October....
The Carters Release “On The Run” Tour Rehearsal Video
Jay Z and Beyonc� release behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage from their iconic On The Run Tour, giving fans exclusive access to the preparation....
R Kelly Ignores Daughter’s Transgender Identity at Summer Jam
R Kelly avoided addressing his transgender daughter during his WGCI Summer Jam appearance, sparking discussion about family acceptance in the spotlight....
Morgan Freeman to Narrate new Mona Lisa Film
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman will narrate The Mona Lisa Myth, a new documentary exploring Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait and revealing he painted two...
Trey Songz Works Out with K104 Listeners
K104 Dallas Program Director Geo Cook created a successful summer workout event featuring R&B star Trey Songz and listeners....