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.
“” By DJ Creativity
There is no doubt that mixshows have changed over the years as has the music we play. But, just how much has it changed? I...
La La Anthony Returns with Season 4 of “Full Court Life”
La La Anthony returns to VH1 for season 4 of 'La La's Full Court Life' premiering July 14. The season follows her juggling acting career,...
Paramount Pictures & Machinima Announce “CHOP SHOP”
Paramount's Insurge Pictures partners with Machinima for 'CHOP SHOP,' an action web series about underground car theft in LA streets....
Toni Braxton and Babyface Team Up for New Album This Fall
Toni Braxton and Babyface are recording a new collaborative album for Motown Records, set for fall release. The Grammy-winning duo previously worked together on Braxton's...
Target Corp. Taps Josh Baze for 7/23 Release & ‘Flashlight’
Rising hip-hop star Josh Baze preps for Target exclusive re-release of debut album 'Hi-heels and Low-Lifes' on 7/23 with new single 'Flashlight'....
Myspace Reports Strong Comeback with New Platform Metrics
Myspace reports strong metrics showing 31 million visitors and nearly 1 million app downloads in first 14 days after platform relaunch with $20M campaign....
Tocarra Hamilton
National recording artist Tocarra Hamilton releases her new single 'Just Like You' after collaborating with Usher and Pitbull on chart-topping hits....
Rural Radio to Launch on SiriusXM
Rural Radio launches on SiriusXM channel 80, offering 24/7 programming for rural America including agribusiness news, western sports, and country lifestyle content....
Lonnie Battle
DJ Lonnie B is a leading music authority and radio personality in Richmond, VA, known for his work at WCDX iPower 92.1 and extensive urban...
Miami DJ Arrested for DUI
Miami DJ Ervens Prudent, known as DJ A.O.L., was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a fatal crash that killed two people in Coral Gables....
Nnete
Nnete is the voice of Houston's 97.9 The Box radio station, hosting the Madd Hatta Morning Show and interviewing celebrities like Beyonc�, Jay-Z, and Janet...
Will Higgs
Detroit DJ Chill Will has 15 years of experience breaking major Hip Hop acts and performing at celebrity after parties for stars like Eminem, Wiz...
CeeLo Green & Goodie Mob Name Talent Contest Winners
CeeLo Green and Goodie Mob announce winners of AT&T's 'Elevate Young Black Voices' talent contest during Black Music Month. Four aspiring artists won mentoring sessions...
Silas Anderson
The Nasty Sho, born Silas Anderson in Jackson Mississippi, is known as the Mississippi Mash Up King for his innovative open format DJ style. He's...
TAB D’BIA$$I
Tab D'Bia$$i is a versatile DJ and full-time on-air personality at WPEG radio in North Carolina, achieving top PPM ratings in each time slot over...
Kevin Mills
Kevin Mills, known as DJ Kevin Crocker, is a legendary soul/funk DJ from D.C. who became Music Director at Atlanta's KISS 104.1 and created the...
Quentin Jackson
Discover Quentin Jackson's story and legacy in music. Featured in Radio Facts' 30th Anniversary Issue celebrating influential artists in R&B and Hip-Hop....
Music’s Neurochemistry: Brain Healing Effects
Scientific research reveals how music promotes health and well-being by engaging brain systems for reward, stress relief, immunity, and social connection....
Sam Ash Invests $30,000 in Local Musicians
Sam Ash Music Stores has invested $30,000 in local musicians through weekly Singer-songwriter Open Mic Nights, supporting over 3,000 performers nationwide....
Record Labels Prepare for Resurgence of Vinyl and Turntables
Record labels face the challenge of meeting growing demand as vinyl records make a major comeback. The return of vinyl brings back the nostalgic record...
R&B Divas LA VOD Premiere on TV One
TV One announces R&B Divas LA will premiere on VOD July 7, three days before its network debut. The series features Kelly Price, Chante Moore,...
Rhapsody Launches Concerts App for Live Music
Rhapsody launches free Concerts app connecting fans to live music with concert discovery, ticket purchasing, and full streaming of performing artists....
Monument to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Ancestor Toppled
A monument honoring Michelle Obama's great-great-great-grandmother Melvinia Shields was vandalized in Georgia. Police are investigating the incident in Clayton County where the memorial was knocked...
Muve Music’s Jeff Toig to Speak at New Music Seminar June 11
Muve Music's Jeff Toig will speak at New Music Seminar on June 11, 2013, discussing monetizing music in the digital era. The service has 1.5...
Quincy Etheridge
Quincy Etheridge is a Charleston-born voice over artist specializing in narration, radio, and commercial work with a passion for marketing voice solutions....