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.
Jim Brown Calls Out Kobe Bryant
NFL legend Jim Brown appeared on Arsenio Hall and criticized Kobe Bryant, calling him a superior athlete but lacking understanding of American culture....
Nelson Mandela Confused with Actor Morgan Freeman on KQED
KQED radio listener confused Nelson Mandela with actor Morgan Freeman following the South African leader's death. The mix-up highlights how Freeman's portrayal of Mandela in...
NYMRAD Holiday Party Recap
NYMRAD celebrated its 30th annual holiday party at Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge. NY radio executives, talent, agencies and advertisers gathered for networking....
SNL Spoofs Black Holiday Movies – Funny or Offensive?
SNL created a controversial spoof called 'White Christmas' targeting black holiday films like 'The Best Man Holiday' and 'Black Nativity.'...
WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights
Warner Music Group promotes Kris Ahrend to Senior VP of Recorded Music Rights Administration, overseeing artist royalties, licensing, and catalog affairs....
Robert Kraft Named Consultant at Warner Bros. Records
Robert Kraft, former Fox Music President, joins Warner Bros. Records as Soundtrack Consultant to develop film, TV, and video game music opportunities for label artists....
Sharkeisha Fight Victim and Her Mom Finally Speak Out
Sharkeisha fight victim ShaMichael Manual and her mother speak out about the brutal viral attack. The teenage victim shares her story on HuffPost Live....
What Inspired Ne-Yo To Write Beyonce’s Hit ‘Irreplaceable?’
Ne-Yo reveals the inspiration behind writing Beyonc�'s massive hit 'Irreplaceable' during appearance on Arsenio Hall Show....
Music Business Association Startup Initiative
The Music Business Association launches the Music Startup Network to connect music entrepreneurs with record labels and rights-holders. The platform helps startups access licensing, marketing,...
Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary
The Billboard Latin Music Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014, marking a quarter-century as the most prestigious Latin music industry event worldwide....
The Ladies Of RHOH Talk Love and Marriage with Arsenio
Arsenio Hall hosted the women from Kevin Hart's Real Husbands of Hollywood to discuss their real marriages and experiences on the hit comedy show....
LOOK! It’s the WJMZ’s Crew with Lyfe Jennings (PIC)
WJMZ's Annual Black Friday/Black Party drew over 2,000 listeners with performances by Lyfe Jennings, Chubb Rock, and DJ Kool. Radio station crew posed with R&B...
Magic Johnson Opens Up About His Sexual Past
Basketball legend Magic Johnson opens up about his promiscuous past, including threesomes and relationships, during candid interview on Oprah's Next Chapter....
Soul Train Awards Honor Dionne Warwick and More
The Soul Train Awards honored legend Dionne Warwick with stellar 90s-focused performances from Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Warren G, and Big Daddy Kane....
K104’s DeDe In The Morning is Twerkin’ For Turkeys!
K104's DeDe In The Morning gave away over 500 turkeys to Dallas/Ft. Worth organizations during their Twerkin' For Turkeys event at Albertsons....
The Eleven Seven Music Group & BMG Administration Agreement
Eleven Seven Music Group signs exclusive worldwide administration deal with BMG Chrysalis US for master and publishing rights. The partnership aims to boost sync opportunities...
Ryan Wright Joins Kobalt As SVP Marketing
Ryan Wright joins Kobalt Music Group as Senior Vice President of Marketing, bringing experience from Sony Music Entertainment and BMG Music to lead global campaigns....
Pharrell Releases 24-hour Music Video
Pharrell Williams releases an innovative 24-hour music video for his hit song 'Happy,' creating a unique viewing experience for fans....
T.I. and Grand Hustle Partner with Columbia Records
T.I. and Grand Hustle have partnered with Columbia Records for his 9th studio album, set for early 2014 release with Pharrell Williams executive producing....
Teenager Fails Knockout Game Attempt in Philadelphia
Philadelphia SEPTA Police released video of a knockout game attempt on a Temple medical student at Erie Radio Station. The attack failed and suspect was...
Kanye Talks His Fashion to the Obamas in Power 99 Interview
Kanye West visited Power 99 for an interview where he discussed his fashion career and made comments about the Obamas, delivering memorable quotes in his...
Skee-Lo Denounces One-Hit Wonder Tag, Discusses Publishing
Skee Lo addresses being labeled a one hit wonder while discussing the importance of music publishing and songwriting for career longevity in the music industry....
OKeh Records Announces Seven New Signings
OKeh Records announces seven new artists for their 'Sound of Next' campaign, featuring diverse jazz talents including Craig Handy, Somi, and Theo Croker....
Jay Z & Barneys: Racial Profiling Fallout
Jay Z decided to move forward with Barneys partnership despite racial profiling allegations, but the retailer cancelled his fundraiser due to unforeseen circumstances....