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.
Morrissey Revives Classic Track Paint A Vulgar Picture Live
Morrissey performed "Paint A Vulgar Picture" live for the first time in 29 years at San Antonio's Boeing Center, marking a significant comeback for the...
Warner Music Group Stock Gets Positive Analyst Attention
Warner Music Group stock gains attention after positive analyst forecasts from Morgan Stanley and Wolfe Research highlight streaming growth potential....
Stacie Orrico Sues Former Manager Over Allegations of Abuse
Stacie Orrico filed a lawsuit against former manager Britt Ham alleging grooming and sexual assault during her teenage years. The suit also names Universal Music...
Turkey Fines Three TV Stations for Undermining Family Values
Turkey's media regulator RT�K fined three TV stations for content deemed harmful to family values, targeting shows with controversial relationships and violence themes....
L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Claims
L.A. Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit with former Arista Records executive Drew Dixon. The settlement resolves 2001 allegations filed under NY's Adult Survivors Act....
Jon Buscema Signs Global Deal with Sony Music Publishing
Producer Jon Buscema signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Daniel Nigro's Amusement. He's worked with Conan Gray, Devon Again, and other...
MPSE Announces Nominees for 73rd Annual Golden Reel Awards
The Motion Picture Sound Editors announce nominees for the 73rd Annual Golden Reel Awards, recognizing excellence in sound editing and design across film, TV, and...
Tim Allen’s Post-Game Show on Milwaukee Sports Radio
Tim Allen returns to Milwaukee airwaves with the new Brewers Hot Stove Show on 105.7 The Fan starting January 14. The veteran broadcaster brings nearly...
Music Industry Faces Legal Turmoil Over AI Copyright Issues
The music industry faces mounting legal battles over AI copyright issues as companies clash over unauthorized use of music for training. Major labels are negotiating...
Apple Music Surges with Record Subscriber Growth
Apple Music reports record subscriber growth in 2025, reaching 108 million paid users globally. The service now holds 30-31% U.S. market share while closing the...
AI Transforms Music Creation for Everyone
AI song makers are revolutionizing music creation, allowing anyone to create complete tracks in minutes without expensive equipment or studio training....
Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Unpaid Royalties
Los Lobos files lawsuits against Sony Music and Sony Pictures seeking $1.5 million in unpaid royalties from La Bamba and Desperado soundtracks, claiming no streaming...
Thiruvaiyaru’s Thyagaraja Music Festival
Thiruvaiyaru hosts an annual music festival every January honoring Saint Thyagaraja, featuring performances of his Pancharatna Kritis and attracting musicians worldwide....
Maren Morris Criticizes Toxic Country Music Scene
Maren Morris continues criticizing the country music industry, calling award shows 'very dicey' and describing a lack of camaraderie among artists in a recent TikTok...
NAB Highlights Key Achievements from 2025 Efforts
The National Association of Broadcasters launches '2025 NAB Year in Review' highlighting major wins including AM radio legislation and fighting performance taxes on radio stations....
Nigerian Talent Transforms Canada’s Music Scene and Culture
Nigerian talent is transforming Canada's music landscape through Hi-Way 89 Entertainment, bridging Lagos and Toronto's cultural scenes. The label develops African artists while fostering cross-cultural...
Relevant Radio: 25 Years of Inspiring Faith
Relevant Radio celebrates 25 years of Catholic programming, reaching millions through 220+ stations nationwide and global streaming with 1.2M app downloads....
Josh from Amos & Josh Moves to Ministry
Josh from the musical duo Amos & Josh has transitioned from his music career to become a pastor. The artist now leads a congregation, incorporating...
Immigration Crackdown Threatens Latin Music in Arkansas
Immigration enforcement in Northwest Arkansas is devastating the local Latin music scene, with bands reporting dramatic drops in bookings and event cancellations due to community...
X Files Antitrust Suit Against Music Publishers
X files antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers including Sony, Universal, and Warner, alleging collusion to impose excessive licensing fees on the platform....
X Files Sues Music Publishers Over Licensing
X files lawsuit against major music publishers including Sony, Universal, and Warner, claiming coordinated DMCA takedown campaign to force overpriced licensing deals....
Tributes to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir After Death
Bob Weir, iconic co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians worldwide....
G-DRAGON Wins Album of the Year on QQ Music for �bermensch
G-DRAGON wins Album of the Year on QQ Music for his album '�bermensch,' highlighting his dominance in China's music market and global K-pop influence....
Ethan Thompson Returns to Whitefish for Musicians
Ocean Park Standoff member Ethan Thompson returns to Whitefish to teach songwriting and production at North Valley Music School after decade in LA music industry....
SC Public Broadcasting Adapts After Loss of Federal Support
South Carolina's public radio and TV stations adapt after losing $3.2 million in annual federal funding from the dissolved Corporation for Public Broadcasting, representing 10%...