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.
kevRoss’ Art “Weight of the World”
An artist told me if a picture ever scares you or is too deep step away from it for a minute. This is that picture,...
kevRoss’ Art “Generation”
kevRoss debuts with 'Generation,' a powerful painting exploring the relationship between a son and his aging mother in contemporary urban art....
kevRoss’ Art “Generation”
This is one of the first paintings I did....
New Rules: Prince Latest Iconic Artist to Do It His Way
Prince releases free download of new song 'The Sweeter She Is' via Twitter. The iconic artist embraces new music industry culture where artists can distribute...
SoundExchange Announces Two New Board Members
SoundExchange appoints Jim Mahoney and Darius Van Arman to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of independent music industry expertise to the organization....
POE BOY MUSIC GROUP ARTIST YT TRIZ "YOU KNOW"
Poe Boy Music Group artist YT Triz releases new track 'You Know' produced by Freejay T-Jay. The song is available in both clean and dirty...
REVOLT TV Names Jake Katz VP Audience Insights
REVOLT TV names Jake Katz as VP of Audience Insights and Strategy for Sean Combs' new music network launching October 21st. The millennial-focused network targets...
Royalty Exchange and Lipsky Music Partnership
Royalty Exchange partners with Lipsky Music's Loud & Proud Records to offer artists innovative royalty liquidation services as alternative to traditional loans....
T-Boz and Chilli on Bad Contracts and Pebbles
TLC's T-Boz and Chilli reveal details about former manager Pebbles' questionable business practices in candid Breakfast Club interview. The duo discusses bad contracts and legal...
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career
Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter shares key tips for submissions and opportunities....
Jay Z on Cannabis Brand & Black Entrepreneurship (VIDEO)
Jay Z discusses his new cannabis brand and commitment to creating opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in the marijuana industry....
Motown’s Queen of Etiquette, Maxine Powell Dies at 98
Maxine Powell, Motown's legendary etiquette coach who polished stars like Marvin Gaye, died at 98. She taught Motown artists class and professionalism....
Music Business Association Rebrands for Industry Changes
NARM rebrands as Music Business Association to better represent all sectors of modern music commerce, from digital to physical retail....
ole Adds $135-Million for Acquisitions
Music rights company Ole secures $135 million in debt financing from 7 U.S. banks for intellectual property acquisitions. Recent purchases include music assets from Timbaland...
Pastor Ron Comes Clean about Breakdown and Cheating First Lady Wife (vid)
You really have to feel for this man, he's being very honest about being crushed by his cheating wife and having to preach while feeling...
John Legend on Creating a “Beautiful Accident”
John Legend discusses his creative process and personal life in an exclusive interview with Nikki Woods on TJMS after performing songs from his latest album....
Rachel Scarpati: The Business of Music
Rachel Scarpati from The Harry Fox Agency explains the key differences between HFA, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC at SF MusicTech Summit XIV, discussing music business...
Taye Diggs’ Massive Fail (MUST SEE VIDEO)
Actor Taye Diggs has a hilariously embarrassing moment caught on video that will have viewers watching repeatedly and asking 'How does your head feel?'...
Talib Kweli’s New Revenue Stream for Indie Artists?
Talib Kweli launches KweliClub.com offering fans $50 private meet & greets and direct album pre-orders, bypassing traditional industry channels. The underground hip-hop artist creates innovative...
Prince Releases a Teaser for “Breakfast Can Wait.”
Prince releases a teaser video for his new groove 'Breakfast Can Wait,' marking the artist's surprising embrace of internet promotion....
Madonna Reveals She was Raped at Knifepoint
Madonna reveals in Harper's Bazaar essay that she was raped at knifepoint on a New York rooftop during her early struggling years in the city....
Kerry Washington’s Special Message for Roland Martin, Tom Joyner , & Majic 102
Roland Martin threw a special watch party for the season 3 premiere of Scandal last night and he got a special treat from the leading...
Kerry Washington’s Message for Roland Martin & Majic 102
Kerry Washington delivered a special message to Roland Martin, Tom Joyner Morning Show, and Majic 102 at a Scandal season 3 premiere watch party in...
Michael Jordan: He’d Beat Today’s Top Players
Michael Jordan claims he wouldn't lose to LeBron James, Kobe Bryant or today's top players in his prime, sparking heated debate across the sports world....
Motorcycle Pursuit in LA: Driver Almost Escapes
High-speed motorcycle pursuit unfolds in Los Angeles as rider nearly evades police in dramatic chase. Watch the intense pursuit that had viewers on edge....