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.
Scarface: Rap Getting Stupider
Houston rap legend Scarface criticizes modern hip-hop, saying it sounds 'stupider and stupider' while praising country and rock music's brilliance in a new XXL interview....
VH1’s Emmy-Winning “Rock Docs” Announces 2014 Programming
VH1's Emmy-winning Rock Docs returns in 2014 with documentaries on funk history, hip-hop's cultural impact, and Napster's music industry revolution....
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis LA Concert Announcement
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis announce special intimate concert for 1,400 fans at LA's Belasco Theatre on January 23, presented by T-Mobile....
SoundExchange Extends CEO Michael Huppe’s Contract
SoundExchange extends CEO Michael Huppe's contract through 2018. Under his leadership since 2011, the organization has paid nearly $2 billion in royalties to artists and...
REVOLT To Air First Original Documentary – “Wale: I Am From”
REVOLT TV premieres its first original documentary 'Wale: I Am From' on January 20th, following the rapper's journey to Nigeria to discover his roots and...
SoundExchange Monthly Payments to Artists and Labels
SoundExchange announces monthly royalty payments to artists and labels, replacing quarterly distributions. The new system requires $250 minimum and electronic payment signup....
Marvin Gaye’s Family Settles “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit
Marvin Gaye's family reached an undisclosed settlement with Sony/ATV over the Blurred Lines copyright lawsuit. The case involves Robin Thicke's hit allegedly copying Gaye's Got...
Lauryn Hill to Narrate Sundance Documentary
Lauryn Hill will narrate the Sundance Film Festival documentary Concerning Violence about African liberation struggles in the 1960s and 70s....
Tamera Mowry on Racist Backlash for Interracial Marriage
Tamera Mowry reveals she faced racist backlash and hateful comments on social media after marrying Fox News correspondent Adam Housley in 2011....
Seth Meyers Hires First Black Female Writer
Seth Meyers makes history by hiring the first Black female writer for his Late Night talk show on NBC, following SNL's recent diversity moves....
Why Some Black People Think She’s Ugly or Stunning?
Grace Bol, a Black Sudanese model, sparks debate about beauty standards within the Black community, with contrasting opinions between men and women....
The Samsung Smart Home is Absolutely Amazing
Samsung's new Smart Home system lets you control almost every electrical appliance from your smartphone, watch, or tablet through one app....
SNL Welcomes 2 New Black Women Writers
Saturday Night Live hired two Black women writers, LaKendra Tookes and Leslie Jones, joining the writing staff following Sasheer Zamata's casting....
This Guy is a Becoming a Big Internet Star (must see video)
A new performer is gaining massive viral attention online with his confident approach. His unexplainable charm is captivating audiences worldwide....
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
CES Producer Funds Sustainability in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Association donated funds to UNLV's DesertSol solar house and Springs Preserve to advance sustainability education in Las Vegas....
SNL Hires Black Female Cast Member: Sasheer Zamata
SNL hires Sasheer Zamata as new black female cast member, ending 7-year absence since Maya Rudolph. She debuts January 18 with Drake hosting....
RIDE ALONG: Filmmakers Discuss Taking ‘Black’ International
Will Packer and Tim Story discuss expanding Black cinema globally with their hit film Ride Along, following their success with Think Like a Man....
News Reporter Fired For Saying He Would F*ck Missing Woman
News reporter makes shocking inappropriate comments about missing woman while unaware cameras are rolling, leading to immediate termination....
This Woman Brings New Meaning to Working Out (video)
A viral video shows a woman's unusual workout routine that highlights the interesting characters found in gyms everywhere....
TuneCore’s Chris Mooney: Five Predictions for Indie Artists
TuneCore's Chris Mooney shares five key predictions for indie artists, including focusing on YouTube monetization, embracing pre-orders, and leveraging video marketing through Vine and Instagram....
Jermaine Dupri Gets Swarmed by Miami Cops for DWB Incident
Producer Jermaine Dupri was pulled over by Miami Beach police for window tint, leading to a drug search that found only a legally prescribed Xanax...
Unprotected Truth: Mike Tyson Talks About His Many STD’s
Mike Tyson candidly discusses his history with STDs during a Big Boy's Neighborhood interview promoting his book 'Undisputed Truth.'...
Jill Scott Talks NYE Performance and Making out with Ebro
Jill Scott called into Hot 97 Morning Show to promote her New Year's Eve performance in New York and got playful with host Ebro....
Russell Simmons and Snoop Talk Everything: Great Interview
Russell Simmons joins Snoop Dogg on GGN for an in-depth conversation about hip-hop's origins, personal growth, and life experiences....