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.
Pharcyde “Passing Me By” Flashback
A nostalgic look back at The Pharcyde's classic hit 'Passing Me By' and its impact during the golden era of hip-hop in Los Angeles....
Star Trek Into Darkness Tops Fanticipation Buzz This Weekend
Star Trek Into Darkness tops Fandango's buzz indicator with 96/100, beating Iron Man 3 and The Great Gatsby. The sci-fi sequel represents 80% of ticket...
New Orleans Mother’s Day Shooter Akein Scott Arrested
19-year-old Akein Scott has been arrested in connection with the Mother's Day Parade shooting in New Orleans. Police identified Scott through tips from Crimestoppers....
Sony Music Unlimited Launches in Brazil
Sony Entertainment Network launches Music Unlimited streaming service in Brazil, offering 20 million licensed tracks across multiple devices for R$14,90 monthly....
LOOK: It’s Jill Scott and Doc Wynter
R&B singer Jill Scott spotted with Doc Wynter in new photos. The pair's connection continues to draw attention from fans and media alike....
The Shawn Carter Foundation Mother’s Day Event at 40/40 Club
The Shawn Carter Foundation hosted a Mother's Day event at 40/40 Club with celebrities like Adrienne Bailon and Victor Cruz. The charity event supported JAY-Z's...
MCMarcus Chapman-air personality, music historian, author
Marcus Chapman built his radio career from Chicago's WGCI to Dallas K104, becoming one of urban radio's most respected personalities and music historians....
Honda Returns as Major Sponsor for Summer Music Festivals
Honda returns as major sponsor for Sasquatch!, Governors Ball, and Austin City Limits festivals, featuring Honda Stage performances and offering chances to win a 2013...
Naughty By Nature’s Treach Fires Vinnie on Twitter
Naughty By Nature's Treach publicly fired bandmate Vinnie on Twitter this week, marking a dramatic split for the legendary hip-hop group....
Southwest Airlines Sponsor of ATX TV Festival
Southwest Airlines announces official sponsorship of ATX Television Festival featuring Boy Meets World cast reunion. The Austin festival runs June 6-9, 2013....
Lauryn Hill Releases “Neurotic Society” for Legal Deadline
Lauryn Hill releases new single 'Neurotic Society' due to legal deadline pressure. The former Fugees star posted on Tumblr about rushing the release....
Jermaine Dupri Writes Open Letter to Fans About Chris Kelly
Jermaine Dupri releases emotional statement about Kriss Kross member Chris Kelly's death. The producer who discovered the duo shares heartfelt tribute....
Nielsen’s U.S. Entertainment Consumer Report
Nielsen's U.S. Entertainment Consumer report reveals females lead high spenders, with video games and music dominating weekly entertainment consumption across all groups....
Yahoo CEO and Warner Music COO Join Jawbone Board
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Warner Music Group COO Robert Wiesenthal join Jawbone's board of directors. The tech executives bring expertise in scaling companies and...
KATZ Radio’s Mary Beth Garber at Digital Hollywood
Katz Radio Group's Mary Beth Garber joins Digital Hollywood's Women's Entertainment & Technology Summit panel on breaking through the glass ceiling in media careers....
Bud Light’s Music First: 50-State Concert Day
Bud Light launches Music First summer program featuring Kendrick Lamar, Sublime with Rome, and others, culminating in concerts across all 50 states on August 1st....
Tribeca Film Festival Screens BEYOND: Two Souls Gameplay
Tribeca Film Festival screens BEYOND: Two Souls gameplay with panel featuring Ellen Page, Willem Dafoe, and director David Cage. The PlayStation exclusive explores mature storytelling....
LOOK: It’s ASAP Ferg and George Cook
ASAP Ferg visited K104 radio station in Dallas before his Get Trippy concert performance, connecting with fans ahead of the highly anticipated show....
Kelly Rowland Announces “Talk A Good Game” Release Date
Kelly Rowland announces June 18 release date for her fourth solo album 'Talk A Good Game' featuring collaborations with Beyonc�, Michelle Williams, and Wiz Khalifa....
Republic Records Promotes Nate Albert to SVP A&R
Republic Records promotes Nate Albert to Senior VP of A&R after 16 years with the label. Albert discovered The Weeknd and has worked with major...
McDonald’s & Smokie Norful Concert Tour
McDonald's announces its seventh annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour featuring Grammy-winner Smokie Norful, Tamela Mann, and Lecrae. The free concert series runs May-August across nine...
UMG Celebrates Independent Music Stores With Exclusive Releases
Universal Music Group Distribution celebrates Record Store Day 2024 on April 20th with exclusive releases from major artists including The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, and...
‘s “Indicud” Hits #1 On iTunes Top Albums Chart
Radio Facts: Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and actor KID CUDI is on fire right now. His hotly anticipated third full-length album, Indicud , is...
KID CUDI’s “Indicud” Hits #1 On iTunes Top Albums Chart
Kid Cudi's third album Indicud reaches #1 on iTunes Overall and Hip-Hop charts. The Grammy-winning artist moved up the release date due to high fan...
Social Media Management Ranks Most Valuable Brands of 2013
Facebook leads 2013's most valuable social media brands at $34.3 billion, followed by YouTube at $26.8 billion and Twitter at $23.7 billion....