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.
Ricky Lawson on Drum Set from “Man in the Mirror”
Late drummer Ricky Lawson discusses his iconic drum work on Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror' in rare Frankfurt interview footage....
White Guy Asks: Why Fight Over Sneakers?
RadioFacts examines controversial sneaker release incidents and questions community priorities, sparking debate about image and social issues....
Tribune Company to Acquire Music Data Company, Gracenote
Tribune Company announced it will acquire Gracenote, the world's largest music metadata provider, from Sony for $170 million. The deal creates a major entertainment data...
Beyonc� Breaks Down New Visual Album Concept
Beyonce held an intimate screening of her visual album at NYC's School of Visual Arts, explaining the LP's concept to radio contest winners....
The Bad Plus Signs Deal With Sony Music Masterworks
The Bad Plus signs multi-album deal with Sony Music Masterworks, releasing Stravinsky's Rite of Spring interpretation in April 2014....
Meagan Good to Play Whitney Houston?
Meagan Good expressed her desire to portray Whitney Houston in a biopic during an appearance on the Arsenio Hall show while promoting Anchorman 2....
Bud Light Hotel Announces Super Bowl Weekend Concerts
Bud Light Hotel announces star-studded Super Bowl weekend lineup featuring Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, and The Roots celebrating NYC's hip-hop legacy on Hudson River cruise...
Grammy Winner Ricky Lawson Suffers Brain Aneurysm
Grammy-winning drummer Ricky Lawson, who worked with Michael Jackson and Phil Collins, was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm during a concert....
Recording Academy Launches Copyright Roundtables
The Recording Academy launches roundtables with Copyright Office head Maria Pallante to give music creators direct input on copyright policy discussions affecting the industry....
Sneak Peek: First 5 Minutes of Knight Life
Gladys Knight stars in a new reality show 'Knight Life with Gladys' on Oprah's OWN network. Watch the exclusive sneak peek preview....
Gospel Artist Kim Person Signs With Gospo-Fella
Gospel artist Kim Person signs with Gospo-Fella Entertainment for national distribution. The 4-time Apollo Award winner plans summer 2014 release....
John Dobinson Named Chief Operating Officer Of BMG
BMG has appointed John Dobinson as Group Chief Operating Officer, expanding his role from BMG Chrysalis UK & Europe to worldwide operations oversight....
R&B Divas LA Season 2 – Two New Divas
TV One announces production of R&B Divas LA season two with returning cast and new divas Chrisette Michele and Leela James joining the popular reality...
Shoppers Break Mall Doors for Air Jordan Vouchers
Shoppers broke mall doors in Ohio during a chaotic rush to obtain Air Jordan sneaker vouchers, highlighting the extreme demand for limited sneaker releases....
BEYONC� Sets iTunes Record: 828,773 Albums in 3 Days
Beyonc�'s self-titled album becomes fastest selling iTunes album ever with 828,773 sold in three days. The visual album hit #1 in 104 countries....
Spotify Launches in 20 Nations, Adds Free Mobile
Spotify expands to 20 new countries including Chile, Colombia, and Peru while launching free mobile service with playlist access and artist shuffle play....
Jon Platt Named President of Warner/Chappell Music
Jon Platt promoted to President, North America at Warner/Chappell Music, overseeing offices across US and Canada. He'll lead teams working with major artists....
Beyonc� Sells 500K+ Albums Already
Beyonc�'s surprise self-titled album sold 550,000 copies with projections exceeding 600,000 by Monday, despite no traditional promotion....
Jon Stewart Nails Fox News on White Santa and Jesus (vid)
Jon Stewart hilariously exposes Fox News hypocrisy over their controversial Santa and Jesus race comments, calling out their contradictory stance on facts....
Stephen A. Smith on Black Athletes’ Social Obligation
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith responds to Jim Brown's controversial comments about Kobe Bryant and addresses African American athletes' roles in society during Arsenio Hall interview....
WOW! Flash Mob Style Choir Tribute to Nelson Mandela
The Soweto Gospel Choir spontaneously changed their planned James Brown performance to honor Nelson Mandela with Johnny Clegg's Asimbonanga after his passing....
Songs That Inspire: 10 Tracks to Motivate and Uplift You
Discover 10 powerful songs that inspire and motivate, from classic R&B to conscious hip-hop. These tracks deliver life-changing messages beyond today's trends....
JEFF SOTTOLANO NAMED DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING, CBS RADIO
Jeff Sottolano has been promoted to Director of Programming at CBS Radio, effective January 2014. He will oversee programming for 126 stations across 27 markets....
P!nk Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Music
P!nk was honored as Woman of the Year at Billboard's Women in Music event, while Janelle Mon�e received the Rising Star award at the NYC...
Grammy Foundation Funds Music Programs in 16 Schools
The Grammy Foundation partners with Converse and Journeys to award $2,000 grants to 16 public high schools nationwide. The initiative supports music education programs through...