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.
Lil Swann
LiLSwann is a mixshow radio DJ at WJMZ 107.3 Jamz and club DJ in the SC Upstate area. Known as a true turntablist and student...
SHAYNE
Shayne is a Violator AllStar DJ and Premier Club DJ in Mississippi, serving as an On Air Personality at 977fm with mixshows Thursday through Saturday....
Mary Beth Garber Presents at UCLA Extension Radio Seminar
Katz Radio Group's Mary Beth Garber will present at UCLA Extension's radio seminar on June 7, discussing radio's future as an advertising medium in the...
Michele
Michele, President of Atlanta Casting N Talent, celebrates 35 years as a media mogul and co-founder of Urban Radio Reunion honoring broadcast pioneers....
“Wear Me Out” From Debut Album “‘t Look Down” – July 9
Radio Facts: The Music Video for “Wear Me Out” will Premiere on June 11 Eminem and Alex Da Kid Are Executive Producers of Debut Album...
Temika Moore & Helen Bruner/Terry Jones: “I’m Not Ok” Remix
Temika Moore collaborates with Grammy-winning production duo Helen Bruner & Terry Jones on the highly anticipated 'I'm Not Ok' remix, blending soulful dance with EDM....
“Wobble” Artist V.I.C Releases New Single “Turn Up”
Radio Facts: Primco Management Inc.a fully integrated multi-media entertainment company today announced that, on the heels of its May 16, 2013 press release (which announced...
Sara Connally Named VP Film & Television, Island Def Jam & Republic
Sara Connally has been appointed Vice President of Film & Television for Island Def Jam & Republic Records Label Group, focusing on strategic music placements...
kathy grant
Kathy Grant is one of Canada's leading female gospel artists and CEO of KGM Enterprises. She hosts 'Gospel Groove' on CHRI 99.1 FM and has...
Pandora at Needham Internet & Digital Media Conf
Pandora executives Ian Geller and Dominic Paschel will present at the Needham Internet & Digital Media Conference on June 4, 2013....
Willingness to Pay for Music Streaming Services
New survey data reveals increasing willingness to pay for music streaming services across all age groups, with Norway leading at 48% and older generations now...
MY MUSIC: ’70s & ’80s SOUL REWIND Debuts June 1, 2013 on PBS
Whoopi Goldberg hosts MY MUSIC: '70s & '80s SOUL REWIND on PBS, featuring legendary performances by Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, Isaac Hayes and...
T.D. Jakes Hosts MegaFest in Dallas with 50K Attendees
T.D. Jakes hosts MegaFest in Dallas, drawing 50,000 attendees from 40 countries for America's largest inspirational festival featuring Joel Osteen and other prominent speakers....
Mike Flynn Named SVP, A&R and Staff Producer at Capitol Music Group
Mike Flynn has been appointed Senior Vice President, A&R and Staff Producer for Capitol Music Group. The former Epic Records executive will sign and develop...
Papa John’s Racist Employees Rant (audio)
Audio reveals racist rant by Papa John's employees, raising concerns about workplace discrimination and food safety at the popular pizza chain....
Luke Weil, Louise Tabbiner, John Forte Raise $100K for Fortune Society
Grammy-nominated artist John Forte co-chaired The Fortune Society's Spring Soiree, raising over $100,000 for formerly incarcerated individuals' support services....
Pandora Reports Strong Q1 2014 Growth
Pandora reported strong Q1 2014 results with $125.5M total revenue growing 55% year-over-year and mobile revenue surging 97%. Pandora One subscribers surpassed 2.5 million....
Tyler Perry on Trying to Save Whitney Houston
Tyler Perry reveals to Oprah how he tried to save Whitney Houston's life before her tragic 2012 death. The filmmaker discusses their friendship and his...
Jimmy de Castro Named President & GM of WGN Radio
Tribune Company appoints radio veteran Jimmy de Castro as President & GM of WGN-AM Radio. The experienced executive will oversee station strategy and operations starting...
POLL: Dr Dre’s 70 Million Dollar Donation
Dr. Dre donated $70 million to USC for a music production wing, sparking debate about supporting HBCUs versus mainstream institutions. Critics question whether the NWA...
Compton & Dorsey High Schools Join GRAMMY Camp
Compton and Dorsey High Schools join GRAMMY Camp Basic Training program with music industry professionals including Warryn Campbell and Mike Elizondo....
Rob Wells Named To Universal Music Group’s Executive Board
Universal Music Group appoints Rob Wells, President of Global Digital Business, to its Executive Board. Wells will continue driving UMG's digital strategy across emerging platforms...
Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift dominated the Billboard Music Awards with eight wins including Artist of the Year. Her album RED broke multiple sales records with 5.8 million...
Xumanii Appoints Kymber Allen as Chief Marketing Officer
Xumanii appoints Kymber Allen as Chief Marketing Officer to leverage her entertainment industry expertise and corporate relationships for their HD wireless live streaming platform....