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.
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....
Victoria Rowell’s Spike Lee Move: Is She OK?
Actress Victoria Rowell launches Kickstarter campaign for sitcom The Rich and the Ruthless, targeting $50K for show about soap opera industry....
Juicy J Offers 50K Scholarship for Twerking?
Juicy J offers $50K scholarship for best twerking video ahead of his Stay Trippy album release. The controversial tweet sparks debate about education funding....
Marvin Gaye III on Robin Thicke Suit & Retaliation
Marvin Gaye III reveals plans to retaliate against Robin Thicke's lawsuit in explosive new video. The legal battle could bring Gaye's legacy to a new...
Roland Martin Says the Media is Faking the Funk on Race Conversations
Roland S. Martin, anchor of the new live daily morning show "News One Now" on TV One sat down for interview with BlackTreeTV where he...
Stephen Williams Lands Lead in Spike Lee Film
Actor Stephen Tyrone Williams lands the male lead role in Spike Lee's upcoming film after impressing the director with his Broadway performance in Lucky Guy....
Lee Daniels on Why Black Gay Men Don’t Come Out
Director Lee Daniels discusses with Larry King the challenges Black gay men face coming out, sharing personal insights about his own journey and community acceptance....
Raven Symone and Her Ex Girlfriend? (pic)
I knew you would look (lol). Sexy pic. Some people say it is her, some say it isn't....
Toni Braxton has Wardrobe Malfunction
Toni Braxton apparently had no idea her ass was out during this performance.https://youtu.be/jCca5sd0WJw...
Spike Lee SURPASSES Kickstarter Goal for Campaign
Spike Lee surpasses his $1.25 million Kickstarter goal, reaching over $1.3 million with 4 days remaining in his crowdfunding campaign....
Russell Simmons Apologizes for Harriet Tubman Sex Tape
Russell Simmons apologized and removed a controversial Harriet Tubman spoof video after widespread backlash. The video depicted the historical figure in inappropriate situations....
The March: Documentary on the 1963 March on Washington
PBS premieres The March on August 27, a documentary exploring the pivotal 1963 March on Washington. Voiced by Denzel Washington, it examines how 250,000 people...
Robin Thicke, Pharrell Sue Over Marvin Gaye Rights
Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I. filed declaratory relief against Marvin Gaye's family over copyright claims on 'Blurred Lines.'...
Spike Lee Surpasses Goal for Kickstarter Campaign
Spike Lee has surpassed his $1.25 million Kickstarter goal, raising over $1.3 million with 4 days remaining. The filmmaker's promotional campaign proves the power of...
Russell Simmons Criticized for Harriet Tubman Parody
Russell Simmons faces backlash for his All Def Digital web series featuring a controversial Harriet Tubman sex tape parody that depicts the abolitionist hero in...
Nick Cannon’s Fight Against Lupus
Nick Cannon openly shares his battle with lupus nephritis, using his platform to raise awareness for the autoimmune disease affecting 1.5 million Americans....
Just Blaze on Business, Jay Z and More
Producer Just Blaze discusses his career, working with Jay-Z, and the music business on The Breakfast Club. He shares insights on touring as a DJ...
Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” Hits #1 on 5 Charts
Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' featuring T.I. & Pharrell dominates five radio charts simultaneously while breaking radio audience records in 102 countries....
Ruben Studdard Talks Life After American Idol
Ruben Studdard opens up about his journey since winning American Idol, discussing the challenges and successes of his music career in an Oprah interview....
TGT Talks About The Evolution of Men, Music, and Groupies
R&B supergroup TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank) discuss how men, music, and groupies have evolved on Sway in the Morning, addressing changes in masculinity and R&B....
K Michelle Album Release Party at Frank Ski’s
R&B singer K Michelle celebrated her latest album release with an exclusive party at Frank Ski's restaurant, marking another milestone in her music career....
Luke James Talks About Touring with Beyonce
Luke James shares his experience touring with Beyonc� and praises the Carter family. The R&B singer discusses what it was like working with the superstar....
Music Inspired by Documentary Demos – 9/10 HiPNOTT
HiPNOTT Records releases the official soundtrack for DEMOS documentary on September 10, 2013, featuring Skyzoo, Torae, Rapper Big Pooh, and more independent artists....
VH1 Names Susan Levison EVP of Original Programming
Susan Levison joins VH1 as Executive VP of Original Programming, overseeing hits like Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Hit The Floor while leading creative...
King Louie & Lil Bibby on Chicago Violence
King Louie and Lil Bibbi discuss Chicago's current violent state with Sway Calloway during his week-long exploration of the city's hip hop scene....