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.
Tina Hart Joins BMI as Executive, Europe Relations
Tina Hart joins BMI as Executive for Writer/Publisher Relations in Europe, based in London. Former Music Week Deputy Features Editor will recruit songwriters and manage...
Rick Jackson’s Country Classics: Kenny Rogers Tribute
Rick Jackson's Country Classics dedicates its April 4-5 episode to honor Kenny Rogers following the country legend's passing at age 81....
Jay Z & Beyonc� Drop “Run” Trailer with A-List Cast
Jay Z and Beyonc� released a star-studded cinematic trailer called 'Run' to promote their On the Run tour, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Blake Lively, and more....
LIVE 101.5’s LADY LA Helps Autistic Children
LIVE 101.5's Lady La raised $2,426 for Arizona Autism United through calendar sales partnered with Hi-Health stores, supporting therapy for children with autism....
The Roots Talk New Celebrity, Fallon, New Album and More
The Roots' Black Thought and ?uestlove discuss their new album, gaining fans through Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, and performing at Summer Jam in Hot 97...
Falu Enterprises & Elique Media Global Distribution
Falu Enterprises and Elique Media Group signed a global distribution deal with INgrooves/Universal Music Group. The partnership provides worldwide platform for hip-hop, R&B, and Latin...
Public Radio Stations’ Historic Music Collaboration
Five major public radio stations receive $750,000 CPB grant to launch Music X Project, a national online platform featuring exclusive live performances by emerging artists....
Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer
Transformers: Age of Extinction, the fourth Michael Bay blockbuster, stars Mark Wahlberg in an epic battle featuring Optimus Prime and the Autobots....
XO Digital: Affordable Music Distribution for Artists
XO Digital launches affordable music distribution services charging just $2 per track with no yearly subscriptions. Artists keep 100% rights and revenues while accessing major...
JLO Talks Jay Z/Solange Scandal and “Big Booty” Song
JLO discusses the Jay Z/Solange elevator incident and her controversial song 'Big Booty' in revealing interview with Angie Martinez about her new album....
Peep the New Michael Jackson Video “Love Never Felt So Good”
New Michael Jackson video for "Love Never Felt So Good" features Justin Timberlake, dancers, and classic MJ footage in an energetic tribute....
SoundExchange Applauds Reps. Blackburn and Eshoo for Protecting Musicians
SoundExchange applauds Representatives Blackburn and Eshoo for introducing H.R. 4588, requiring broadcasters to pay performance royalties to artists and labels for radio play....
Motown Records Appoints Myisha Brooks VP Creative Relations
Myisha Brooks has been appointed Vice President of Creative Relations & Marketing at Motown Records, reporting to president Ethiopia Habtemariam....
Marty Silverstone Named Sr. VP Creative at Primary Wave
Primary Wave Music promotes Marty Silverstone to Sr. VP of Creative/Head of Sync, overseeing film, TV, advertising, and video game placements....
Music Publishers & Rap Genius Reach Agreement
The National Music Publishers' Association and Rap Genius announce a partnership offering settlement and licensing opportunities for music publishers, ensuring fair compensation for songwriters whose...
T-Pain Rocks the WJMZ 2014 White Party ( PICS)
T-Pain performed at WJMZ 107.3 JAMZ's 2014 White Party in South Carolina, entertaining over 2,000 attendees with a 45-minute set featuring his hits....
Oprah and T.D. Jakes Raise the Roof with Inspiration
Oprah and Bishop T.D. Jakes reunite for an inspiring Lifeclass episode about unleashing natural instincts and becoming your highest self, airing May 11 on OWN....
Maybe The Most Epic Fail in Family Feud History
A Family Feud contestant delivers what may be the most epic failure in the show's history, leaving Steve Harvey and viewers stunned by the disastrous...
Kindness in the World: Homeless Man Gets House
YouTube personality MagicofRahat surprises homeless man Eric with incredible act of generosity, topping his previous $1000 fake lottery ticket prank....
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....