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.
Laura Ainsworth Hidden in Plain Sight on Radio
Dallas jazz singer Laura Ainsworth emerged from radio anonymity with her debut album 'Keep It To Yourself,' revealing decades of hidden talent. The daughter of...
Sean Anthony & Flow Of Wisdom Launch March 2013
Veteran radio personality Sean Anthony launched Flow Of Wisdom Radio on Genesis Communications Network in March 2013, broadcasting Sundays 3-5 PM EST to millions worldwide....
Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Suit Headed To Court
Katherine Jackson's $40 billion wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live heads to court April 2, alleging negligent hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray....
Smokey Robinson Signs With Verve for Duets Album
Motown legend Smokey Robinson signs with Verve Music Group for his 29th album, a unique duets project featuring his greatest hits with contemporary artists....
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at We Day with 15K Students
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis joined Jennifer Hudson and Coach Pete Carroll at Seattle's first-ever We Day, inspiring 15,000 students at KeyArena in the world's largest...
Loren Raye Named Co-Host of The TJ Show on 103.3 AMP Radio
Loren Raye joins TJ Taormina as co-host of The TJ Show on Boston's 103.3 AMP Radio starting April 1. The duo reunites after working together...
Tamar Braxton’s No. 1 Debut Single “Love And War”
Radio Facts: Singer, songwriter, television producer and actress Tamar Braxton , who stars in WE tv’s hit series Braxton Family Values and Tamar & Vince...
Look it’s Siedah Garrett and RF Managing Editor Hassahn
Radio Facts Managing Editor met Siedah Garrett, songwriter behind Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror,' at the DEMOS Documentary screening in LA....
LOOK it’s RaVaughn and WBHJ MD, Lil Homie
R&B artist RaVaughn connects with WBHJ Birmingham's Music Director Lil Homie. The collaboration highlights the ongoing relationship between artists and urban radio....
Who Owns Aaliyah’s Music? Legal Situation In the Midst
Reservoir Media Management is suing Craze Productions over unauthorized sales of Aaliyah's music on iTunes. The legal battle involves songs from her classic albums....
Legacy Recordings Announces Titles for Record Store Day 2013
Legacy Recordings announces limited edition vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2013, featuring Aerosmith, Cypress Hill, Miles Davis, and Jimi Hendrix....
Universal Music Group and Disney Expand Partnership
Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group expand their 18-year partnership with a new global deal covering digital rights and creative collaboration. The agreement gives...
LOOK: It’s Frank Ski!
Radio legend Frank Ski was spotted at the Olympus Has Fallen screening this week. He reports all is well since leaving V103, staying busy with...
Seth Godin: Key Strategies for Small Business Growth
Seth Godin keynoted the Insight One20 conference, sharing key strategies for small business growth including effective social media use and brand identity development....
CBS Launches Full-Episode Streaming App For iPad And iPhone
CBS launches new streaming app for iPhone and iPad, offering full-episode access to popular shows like NCIS, CSI, and The Good Wife with reduced commercials....
People, Hell and Angels Debuts at Number 2
Radio Facts: People, Hell and Angels , an essential new album premiering twelve previously unreleased studio recordings completed by American composer/guitarist/bandleader Jimi Hendrix, has debuted...
Oprah Talks to Dr. Bren� Brown About “Daring Greatly”
Oprah Winfrey interviews Dr. Bren� Brown about her bestselling book 'Daring Greatly' on Super Soul Sunday, exploring how vulnerability can be our greatest strength....
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Radio Facts: With the release of her new single, “Body Party,” Ciara is turning up the heat in anticipation of her upcoming June 4 th...
Sherman Kizart Re-Appointed to FCC Diversity Committee
Sherman Kizart, founder of Kizart Media Partners, has been re-appointed to the FCC's Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity in the Digital Age by Chairman Julius...
Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience Now Streaming
Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience is now streaming exclusively on iTunes ahead of its March release. The album features hits 'Suit & Tie' and 'Mirrors.'...
TuneCore Launches South By TuneCore Campaign at SXSW 2023
TuneCore launches South By TuneCore (#SXTC) campaign at SXSW 2023, promoting over 600 independent artists performing at the festival through social media and online platforms....
Mary Mary Renewed for Another Season
WE tv has renewed Mary Mary's reality show for a third season with 10 one-hour episodes. The gospel duo's docu-series continues following their Grammy win....
Lenny’s Out and Jesse L. Martin is in to Play Marvin Gaye
Jesse L. Martin replaces Lenny Kravitz to play Marvin Gaye in upcoming biopic 'Sexual Healing' after Gaye's son expressed contempt about the original casting....
LaToya Jackson Signs Michael’s Kids
LaToya Jackson signs her late brother Michael's children Prince, Paris, and Blanket to her talent agency Ja-Tail Enterprises for 15% of royalties....
Spotify and Steve Aoki Launch “Aoki’s House”� App
Spotify and superstar DJ Steve Aoki launch Aoki's House app, allowing users to create dynamic DJ set-lists for home parties featuring top producers....