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.
Woman Starts Petition to Put Shawty Lo Back on Air
We have to admit, this new woman makes some pretty valid points. Was the original petition because we didn’t want others to see what goes...
‘ National Mentoring Month Event
Radio Facts: WHAT: In honor of National Mentoring Month, Grammy Award winning recording artist EVE will announce her new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters,...
Jimmy Cliff and Iron Maiden Among Nominees for Grammy Awards
Jimmy Cliff and Iron Maiden receive Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album and Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance respectively, alongside other major artists....
Shawty Lo’s Show Canceled, Expecting Baby
Shawty Lo's Oxygen reality show has been canceled following a 30,000-signature petition by Sabrina Lamb. The rapper is also expecting another child with ex-girlfriend Jai...
Oscar’s Youngest Best Actress Nominee: Quvenzhan� Wallis
9-year-old Quvenzhan� Wallis makes history as the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee ever for her debut role in Beasts of the Southern Wild....
Kendra G Exits WGCI for “Singles On Facebook Live”
Radio personality Kendra G leaves WGCI Chicago after 8 years to relocate to Los Angeles and focus on her successful Singles On Facebook Live show....
Tavis Smiley’s Anti-Poverty Initiative
Tavis Smiley launches bipartisan initiative to combat poverty, bringing together leaders like Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore for nationally televised event....
Mass Petition to Cancel Shawty Lo’s “All My Babies’ Mamas”
Sabrina Lamb leads petition with 6,000 signatures demanding Oxygen Media cancel Shawty Lo's controversial reality show featuring rapper with 11 children and 10 mothers....
YouTube Cancels Billions of Fake Music Views
YouTube removed over one billion fake views from major record labels including Universal, affecting artists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber in the platform's...
WVEE Seeks Assistant Program Director
WVEE V103 Atlanta seeks experienced Assistant Program Director/Producer for major daypart production and air staff supervision under CBS Radio....
Ras Kwame Joins London’s Choice FM
DJ Ras Kwame joins London's Choice FM with a new Sunday show featuring top UK Black artists and international talent starting in 2013....
Samantha Selolwane Promoted at RCA Music Group
Samantha Selolwane promoted to VP of promotion at RCA Records after 7 years working with Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Usher, and other major R&B artists....
Nieslen acquires Arbitron
Nielsen Holdings announced a $48 per share acquisition of radio ratings company Arbitron Inc., combining TV and radio measurement capabilities for advertisers....
Clive Davis & Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala
Clive Davis and The Recording Academy present the Pre-Grammy Gala honoring Epic Records' Chairman Antonio 'L.A.' Reid with the President's Merit Award....
Nielsen to Acquire Arbitron
Nielsen announced it will acquire radio measurement firm Arbitron for $48 per share in cash, a 26% premium. The merger aims to enhance measurement capabilities....
Music Industry Leader Signs Extension With Live Nation
Arthur Fogel signs long-term extension as Live Nation's Chairman of Global Music and CEO of Global Touring. He's promoted 11 of the top 15 tours...
The Picture of STRESS, Final Exams (vid)
A relatable video showcases the intense pressure students face during final exams, drawing parallels to recent stress in the Black entertainment industry....
Video of Frank Ski’s Resignation
Frank Ski announces his departure from V103 Atlanta after 14 years. The veteran radio host's resignation marks the end of a significant era at the...
Rosenberg Fires Back at Director: Play Underground Artists
Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg responds to Program Director Ebro's comments about underground artists needing to stay in minor leagues, defending deserving acts....
Wanda Smith Leaving V103 Atlanta
Wanda Smith is leaving V103 Atlanta after 14 years alongside Frank Ski's departure. She plans to pursue her comedy career full-time....
Record Breaking Year for 98.5 KLUC’s 14th Annual Toy Drive
98.5 KLUC's 14th Annual Toy Drive raised a record $1.8 million in toys, bikes, and cash for HELP of Southern Nevada. Host Chet Buchanan lived...
New Jimi Hendrix Book Explores Legacy
New Jimi Hendrix book by Keith Shadwick focuses on the guitar legend's musical legacy rather than rock excess. The updated edition explores Hendrix's influence across...
Jay Tek’s Brilliant Marketing Video
Jay Tek, APD at Atlanta's Streetz 94.5, showcases his radio industry expertise in a brilliant marketing video. The Buffalo native demonstrates his passion for urban...
Update on Graham Armstrong
Radio Facts provides an update on industry veteran Graham Armstrong, thanking supporters worldwide for their well wishes while requesting continued prayers....
Mariah Carey and The Roots “All I Want for Christmas” (vid)
Mariah Carey teams up with The Roots for a soulful rendition of her classic holiday hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.'...