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.
Digital Music Platform Selection Guide
Essential guide for artists selecting digital music distributors. Learn 10 key questions to ask about revenue splits, customer support, and transparency before choosing a service....
Jay Z Sits Down with Elliot Wilson to Speak #FactsOnly
Jay Z sits down with Elliot Wilson from RapRadar at Yankee Stadium to discuss Magna Carta Holy Grail, music industry changes, and his NYC connection....
Pooch Hall talks Showtime vs BET
Pooch Hall discusses his experiences working on Showtime versus BET and shares his appreciation for working on The Game series during interview....
Michael K. Williams discovers his African Ancestry
Actor Michael K. Williams gets emotional discovering his African tribal roots through ancestry testing, then calls fellow actor Isaiah Washington to share the news....
Stevie Wonder Boycott List Turns Out to Be Hoax
AURN reporter April Ryan allegedly created a fake celebrity boycott list supporting Stevie Wonder's Florida protest over Stand Your Ground laws....
Jay Z Tour Sells Out Amid Royal Family Revelations
Jay Z's UK tour sold out within seconds following revelations that his daughter Blue Ivy is a distant cousin to Prince William and Kate's newborn...
Chris Holden Proposing the State of California Join Legion of Artists Boycotting Florida
Democratic Assembly member Chris Holden is currently drafting legislation discouraging California businesses and tourism going to Florida. The boycott deems Florida is unsafe for people...
Strange Performance by (TGT): Tyrese, Tank and Genuwine
TGT's unusual performance shows tension as Tyrese appears irritated and Tank holds back laughter while Ginuwine struggles on stage....
Why are they still called "MIXTAPES?"
Mixtapes evolved from DJ mix recordings in the 90s to rapper showcase tools in the 2000s. Major artists like Drake now use mixtapes to break...
Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Her Birthday at WALL Miami
Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday and Premios Juventud award at WALL Miami with friends including Pitbull, who surprised her with birthday wishes....
WHUR Next Big Voice Winner Announced This Week
WHUR's Next Big Voice contest faces rigging allegations as voting ends. Station PD Maxx Myrick confirms voting was opinion-based with final decision by management....
TuneCore Partners with Gracenote and Shazam
TuneCore partners with Gracenote and Shazam to help independent artists reach millions of music discovery users worldwide through audio fingerprinting technology....
Pandora Elects Elizabeth A. Nelson to Board of Directors
Pandora announces Elizabeth A. Nelson joins its board of directors effective July 15, 2013. The tech veteran brings extensive experience from Nokia, Brightcove, and Macromedia...
Stevie Wonder Won’t Perform in Florida Until “Stand Your Ground” Ends
Stevie Wonder announces boycott of Florida and any state with Stand Your Ground laws following George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict. The legendary artist made the...
Want to Know What is in the ESPY’s Gift Bag?
The 2013 ESPYS gift bag features luxury items including private jet experiences, resort stays, and exclusive products for presenters and nominees....
Bishop T.D. Jakes’ International Faith & Family Film Festival
Radio Facts: The inaugural International Faith and Family Film Festival will debut at Bishop T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest 2013 in Dallas, August 29-31, at the Omni...
Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” Trailer
Spike Lee directs a remake of Oldboy, following a man held captive for 20 years who seeks revenge after his mysterious release. The thriller promises...
Creative Artists Elite Music Education Program
Creative Artists Elite launches an 8-day intensive music program in Los Angeles for independent artists, featuring industry pros like Erik Griggs and hands-on training in...
Nick Cannon Talks About Wild ‘N Out’s Return
Nick Cannon discusses Wild 'N Out's highly anticipated return during his appearance on Big Boy's Neighborhood. The comedy show host shares details about bringing back...
JJ Solomon
Radio personality JJ Solomon's career spans multiple major markets including Greenville SC and West Palm Beach FL, maintaining top ratings at urban stations....
‘”” AND GAY RIGHTS.
There is no doubt that Macklemore has become one of the biggest artist out. The fact that he is an independent artist and has had...
Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Hip-hop legends Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick the Ruler will perform at a free concert Thursday at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza as part of...
Kids Wish Network, Chris Brown Grant Teen’s Dream
Chris Brown and Kids Wish Network fulfilled a Virginia teen's dream by arranging a meet-and-greet at Summer Jam. The charity helps children with life-altering situations...
Sean Woods
Sean-D from Daytona Beach rose from WANM 90.5FM volunteer to Operations Manager, hosting Tallahassee's #1 drive time show with his signature comedic style....
DJ Chuck T Renames July 4th to Independence Day
DJ Chuck T dropped seven mixtapes from Southeast independent artists on July 4th, renaming the holiday 'Independent's Day' to celebrate indie music success....