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.
Musiq Soulchild Signs with My Block Inc.
R&B star Musiq Soulchild signs with Warryn Campbell's My Block Inc./eOne Music for his upcoming album release. The Grammy-nominated artist joins the label's roster....
THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE from LA!
The Grammy Nominations Concert Live airs December 6th on CBS from LA's Nokia Theatre, officially kicking off Grammy season with live nomination reveals....
Wharton MBA Classes Now Free Online
Wharton Business School now offers free online MBA courses including financial accounting, marketing, and corporate finance. These courses replicate first-year content taught by the same...
Sony Seeks VP Urban Radio Promotion
Sony Music Entertainment seeks VP of Urban Radio Promotion to oversee RED's urban radio strategy and secure airplay for distributed artists in NYC....
Michael Baisden on Women’s Bad Choices
Michael Baisden discusses women's dating choices, reality TV's impact, and his post-radio future at For Sisters Only 2013 celebration with V-103's Sytonnia....
Mister Cee Breaks Down While Talking to Ebro on Hot 97
Mister Cee resigned from Hot 97 following a prostitution scandal. DJ broke down during emotional interview with Ebro on the morning show....
Mr Cee Set Up by Blogger Recording Pick-Up
Popular YouTube blogger reveals being the transgender person involved in Mr. Cee pickup incident. Audio and video evidence of the encounter released....
Mr Cee Resigns from Hot 97
Legendary Hot 97 DJ Mr Cee resigned after 20 years following personal scandal involving alleged encounters with male prostitutes. Station issued supportive statement....
Jennifer Hudson in The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
Jennifer Hudson stars as a drug-addicted prostitute in 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete,' opening in select theaters October 11th....
Sean Combs Issues Global Casting Call For On-Air Talent
P Diddy a.k.a Sean Combs is looking for On-Air talent for this new brand, REVOLT TV....
Nicki Minaj Sued by Indie Artist for Copyright Infringement
Nicki Minaj faces copyright infringement lawsuit from indie artist Clive Tanaka, who claims her hit "Starships" stole from his 2011 song "Neu Chicago."...
Santillian with Mobb Deep Interview/Performance
Mobb Deep sits down with Kyle Santillian during their 20th Anniversary Tour stop in Greensboro, featuring an exclusive interview and performance on 102 Jamz....
Judge Excuses AEG Executives from Michael Jackson Lawsuit
Judge dismisses AEG executives from Katherine Jackson's negligence lawsuit but allows case against AEG Live to proceed over Michael Jackson's death....
JAY Z Announces Magna Carter World Tour Dates
JAY Z announces 34-date North American Magna Carter World Tour starting November 30th. Tickets go on sale September 12th following his double platinum album release....
Raven Symone & AzMarie Livingston in Atlanta
Raven Symone was spotted with girlfriend AzMarie Livingston during Labor Day weekend festivities in Atlanta, sharing a sweet moment together....
Tamar Braxton visits WBLS
Tamar Braxton made a special appearance at WBLS radio station. The R&B star was spotted hanging out at the popular urban music station....
Tyler Perry Lays Hands on TD Jakes with Convincing Testimony
Tyler Perry delivers a powerful testimony while praying with TD Jakes, overcoming Hollywood resistance and childhood abuse to become a successful mogul....
Roland Martin Calls Out NY Times for “Twerking” Story
Roland Martin criticized the NY Times for Teddy Wayne's controversial twerking article that stereotyped African-American women. The TV-One host sent tweets calling out the publication....
Sheryl Underwood’s “Afro Hair” Comments Spark Outrage
Comedian Sheryl Underwood sparked outrage with comments about Afro hair being 'nappy' while calling white hair 'silky and beautiful' on CBS' The Talk....
Video of Wild Wings Altercation
Surveillance footage from Wild Wings restaurant shows the night 25 black patrons were involved in an altercation. The video appears to show a peaceful scene....
League of Denial: NFL’s Hidden Brain Injury Knowledge
FRONTLINE's League of Denial documentary exposes the NFL's alleged cover-up of long-term brain injuries in players. The investigation reveals hidden facts about what the league...
Timbaland Working on a Project with Michael Jackson?
So apparently Timbaland is working on a new Michael Jackson project. By the way, Happy Birthday to the man that some people consider The G.O.A.T....
TCU Admits 10-Year-Old Black Boy as Freshman
Carson Huey-You made history as TCU's youngest freshman at age 10, scoring 1770 on the SAT and pursuing quantum physics with a full course load...
Trinidad James Lashes Out at Being Called Ratchet
Trinidad James addresses criticism about being labeled 'ratchet' in candid Angie Martinez interview. The rapper discusses industry judgment and authenticity....
Tyson Admits Being “Vicious Alcoholic” Near Death
Mike Tyson publicly admits to being a 'vicious alcoholic' on the verge of dying, seeking forgiveness and wanting to live a sober life....