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.
Miki Howard Responds to Jackson DNA Test
Miki Howard breaks silence on DNA test claiming her son B Howard is Michael Jackson's child. The R&B singer addresses the controversial results and her...
RondoNumbaNine Charged with Murder in Shooting
Chicago rapper RondoNumbaNine (Clint Massey) was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of dispatch driver Javan Boyd. The 17-year-old faces $2 million bail....
Kobalt Appoints Business Development Manager
Kobalt Neighbouring Rights appoints Jesse Willoughby as Business Development Manager to expand US operations. Former ASCAP executive brings 8+ years experience....
Ole Acquires Nu Image & Millennium Films Catalogs
Ole acquires music publishing and master catalog from Nu Image/Millennium Films, including compositions from over 100 films like The Expendables franchise and Olympus Has Fallen....
Jennifer Lopez Talks New Music and the Bronx
Jennifer Lopez discusses her upcoming music projects and connection to the Bronx during her appearance on Big Boy's Neighborhood radio show....
Pharrell Williams UN Collaboration for International Day
Pharrell Williams partners with UN Foundation for International Day of Happiness, launching 24-hour YouTube event featuring fan videos to his hit 'Happy.'...
Salaam Remi Signs Collie Buddz to Record Deal
Reggae star Collie Buddz signs with producer Salaam Remi's Louder Than Life/RAL label through Sony Music. New single 'Light It Up' premieres March 4....
Liam Bailey Signs To Flying Buddha
Soulful singer-songwriter Liam Bailey signs to Flying Buddha imprint on Sony Music Masterworks. His debut album releases Fall 2024 with U.S. tour....
Prince on Music, Internet, and More
Prince sits down with Arsenio Hall for a rare televised interview discussing his views on music streaming, technology, and unreleased material....
Miki Howard’s Son Claims Father is Michael Jackson
Miki Howard's son Brandon claims to be Michael Jackson's biological child, citing DNA evidence. The R&B singer's connection to Joe Jackson adds intrigue to the...
Hezekiah Walker Reigns atop the Gospel Charts
Hezekiah Walker's hit song 'Every Praise' has dominated Gospel Airplay charts for 26 weeks at No. 1, joining elite company of only seven songs to...
Male and Female Tech Usage Comparison
Nielsen's Q4 2013 report reveals women spend 1.5 hours more than men using mobile apps daily, with smartphone users dedicating 89% of mobile time to...
KISS FM Personality Koolout Recovering After Crash
101.9 Kiss FM radio personality Johnny 'Koolout' Starks is in fair condition after crashing into a tractor-trailer in North Carolina Tuesday morning....
Kyle Graham Talks Saving Money While Living Check to Check
Financial expert Kyle Graham shares practical money-saving tips on Sway in the Morning, including how to build emergency funds while living paycheck to paycheck....
Jon Platt Named Man of the Year by Black Radio
Jon Platt, Warner/Chappell Music's President of North America, named Man of the Year by Black Radio Exclusive Magazine for his work with Jay-Z, Beyonc�, Drake...
Pharrell’s “G I R L” Listening Party at Red Bull Studios
Pharrell Williams hosted an exclusive live listening party for his album 'G I R L' from Red Bull Studios, featuring his #1 hit 'Happy' and...
Plateau Music Signs James Brown’s Son, Daryl Brown
Plateau Music signs Daryl Brown, son of James Brown, to a long-term recording deal. The 'Son of Soul' will work with producer Tony Mantor on...
LOOK it’s Cathy Hughes and Tom Joyner
Rare photo shows radio legends Cathy Hughes and Tom Joyner together. Two iconic figures who shaped urban radio and black media for decades....
Pharrell on GIRL Album Controversy and Being Black
Pharrell addresses controversy over his GIRL album cover after fans criticized lack of black women representation, clarifying one woman is actually black....
Peep the YEEZUS Movie Trailer
Kanye West's Yeezus tour is coming to theaters as a film directed by Hype Williams. The movie trailer offers a glimpse into the cinematic experience....
Wayne Brady Freestyles on Sway in the Morning
Wayne Brady returns to Sway in the Morning for his third appearance, effortlessly freestyling over all 5 beats in the popular 5 Fingers of Death...
Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake: History of Rap
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake perform their fifth History of Rap medley featuring classic hip-hop hits from LL Cool J to Kendrick Lamar....
Sony Music Signs Sergio Mendes to OKeh Records
Legendary Brazilian artist Sergio Mendes signs with Sony Music Masterworks' OKeh Records for a new album featuring John Legend and Janelle Monae....
Sonny Rollins Signs Distribution Deal for New Album
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins signs with Sony Music Masterworks for his new album Road Shows Vol. 3, featuring live recordings from 2001-2012 performances....