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.
Man Admitted to Mental Institution After Threat to Kill Ne-Yo
A man was detained for psychiatric evaluation after threatening to kill Ne-Yo and Sony Music executives, demanding $800,000 over alleged unauthorized songs....
Tavis Smiley Appears on Sean Hannity to Further Attack Obama
Tavis Smiley appeared on Sean Hannity's Fox News show to discuss his PBS special on black boys in education, but the conversation shifted to criticism...
Study Finds Music Therapy Helps Cancer Patients
New research shows music therapy significantly reduces anxiety and pain in cancer patients. Hip hop and heavy metal can be as effective as soothing sounds....
Johnny Gill visits Dallas’ The Touch
R&B legend Johnny Gill made a special visit to Dallas radio station The Touch, meeting with industry executives and on-air personalities....
KJMM’s Sonny Mac Teams with Campaign to Help Smokers
KJMM radio host Sonny Mac partners with Oklahoma Department of Health's tobacco cessation campaign after quitting smoking herself after 15 years....
UNSUNG REVIEW: Mary Wells
TV One's Unsung explores Mary Wells' tragic story as Motown's first female star whose career crumbled after leaving the label. Despite topping The Beatles with...
WOW: Laid off Workers Hit Lottery (vid)
Laid off workers celebrate after hitting the lottery jackpot. A remarkable story of timing and fortune captured on video....
WOW: People Supporting The Poverty Tour
Cornel West, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Tavis Smiley unite at The King Center in Atlanta to support The Poverty Tour activism...
Maurice Johnson,Two Masters Degree and Homeless (vid)
Maurice Johnson's story reveals how life circumstances can drastically change everything, even for those with two master's degrees who thought they were prepared....
Moms Mabley: A Mother at 11 and Her Rights
Badami Productions acquires exclusive life story and merchandising rights for comedy legend Moms Mabley, planning films, TV shows and merchandise for the pioneering entertainer....
Man Buys $300K Home for $16 Using Real Estate Law
Black man uses adverse possession law to acquire $300,000 home for just $16, sparking neighborhood controversy. Learn about this rarely known real estate legal strategy....
BET’s “Sunday Best” Gospel Competition Returns
BET's hit gospel singing competition Sunday Best returns July 10th with host Kirk Franklin and judges Mary Mary and Donnie McClurkin for season four....
MUSIC MOGUL CELEBRATES 40TH BIRTHDAY IN LAVISH STYLE
UpFront Megatainment CEO Devyne Stephens celebrated his 40th birthday with a lavish Fantasy Island-themed party at his Atlanta mansion, arriving by helicopter with celebrity guests...
RF Celebrates Black Music Month: Video-David Oliver “Ms”
David Oliver was a hugely underrated soul singer whose hit 'Ms' became a major urban soul success. Born in Florida to Jamaican parents in 1942,...
Mister Cee Guilty in Prostitution Case, Gets Counseling
Hot 97 DJ Calvin 'Mister Cee' LeBrun pleaded guilty to prostitution charges and was ordered to complete counseling. This marks his second conviction on similar...
WPGC Names Jason Kidd as PD
Jason Kidd has been promoted to Program Director of 95.5 WPGC-FM in Washington, D.C., after serving as Assistant PD earlier this year....
REVIEW: The Spinners, UNSUNG
TV One's Unsung explores The Spinners' turbulent history, from Motown struggles to Philippe Wynne's ego conflicts that nearly destroyed the legendary R&B group....
Producer Jermaine Dupri Suffers Major Financial Woes
Producer Jermaine Dupri faces major financial troubles including $493K in back taxes, mansion foreclosure, and court-ordered child support payments of $2,500 monthly....
Why is Paris HIlton Holding this Black Baby Accessory?
Paris Hilton faces racism allegations from a new book claiming she finds black men disgusting. The hotel heiress is reportedly suing the author while appearing...
Weight Watchers & Arista Present Jennifer Hudson Album
Weight Watchers and Arista Records present Jennifer Hudson's sophomore album 'I Remember Me' launch event in New York. The R&B star celebrated her second studio...
Jennifer Hudson Performs in DC (pics)
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Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
LA Reid in Talks wtih Universal about Joint Business Deal
Universal Music Group offers joint business deal to Island Def Jam Chairman LA Reid to retain executive who signed Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Usher....
LOOK: It’s Star Jones & Denise Rich
Star Jones attended the Celebrity Apprentice premiere for the American Heart Association at OPIA Lounge in NYC. The entertainment attorney made a notable appearance at...
Pandora Launches Toyota “Legends & Icons” Campaign
Pandora launched a multi-year 'Legends & Icons' campaign with Toyota, pairing vehicles with musical genres and exclusive artist content across all platforms from 2011-2013....