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.
kevRoss on Lost in the 80s: Teena Marie
kevRoss from RadioFacts appears on Lost in the 80s radio show discussing legendary R&B artist Teena Marie. The interview highlights the iconic singer's impact on...
Teena Marie Update: 911 Call (audio)
Listen to the emotional 911 call made by Teena Marie's daughter following the R&B legend's sudden death. The audio reveals heartbreaking details....
Teena Marie Services: Update & Condolences
Teena Marie died peacefully after suffering a seizure 6 weeks prior. Memorial service details and condolence address for fans announced by her daughter....
Lenny Kravitz: Teena Marie Fed Me During Hungry Years
Lenny Kravitz reveals how R&B legend Teena Marie took him in during his struggling early years, feeding him and teaching him the music industry....
Teena Marie Update
Teena Marie suffered from Grand mal seizures and stopped taking medication due to severe depression side effects, according to sources....
Now You Know the Music (and Radio) Industry eBook by kevRoss
Music industry expert kevRoss shares 20+ years of experience in a comprehensive eBook covering radio promotion, career survival, and industry success strategies....
Los Angeles Urban Radio Announcer Leo Knott has Died
Chicago native and radio legend Leo Knott has passed away. The veteran announcer worked at multiple LA stations including KDAY, KACE, KGFJ, and KJLH....
Sean Kingston “Party All Day (Sleep All Night)”
Sean Kingston drops his latest track 'Party All Night (Sleep All Day)' just in time for New Year's Eve. The high-energy anthem promises to be...
WGCI’s Big Jam 2010 (pics)
WGCI's Big Jam 2010 featured explosive performances from Ludacris, Ciara, T-Pain, Waka Flocka, and more top R&B and hip-hop stars in one unforgettable night....
X107.5 & UFC Fight Holiday Hunger
X107.5 radio and UFC team up for holiday food drive at Las Vegas Walmart December 15-16. The charity event benefits Three Square Food Bank....
R Kelly Sings “When a Woman Loves” on Jimmy Fallon (vid)
R. Kelly performs his hit song 'When a Woman Loves' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The R&B singer delivers a soulful live rendition...
Natasha Bedingfield’s New Album Strip Me Out Now!
Grammy-nominated singer Natasha Bedingfield releases her highly anticipated third studio album Strip Me on December 7th via Phonogenic/Epic Records....
CBS Music Showcases Two Female Artists in December
CBS Interactive Music Group partners with AT&T to highlight two groundbreaking female artists in December, showcasing emerging talent in urban music....
SUBWAY FRESH ARTISTS Winner Stars Go Dim Performs Live!
Stars Go Dim, grand prize winners of SUBWAY FRESH ARTISTS competition, will perform live at Tulsa's Eastgate Metroplex in a special concert hosted by 97.5...
Philly Power 99 Online Town Meeting for Street Peace
Power 99 FM partners with State Rep Kenyatta Johnson for online town meeting featuring Freeway and Young Chris to promote peace and end street violence...
Mariah Carey’s “Oh Santa!” Hits #1 on Billboard AC Chart
Mariah Carey's holiday track 'Oh Santa!' reaches #1 on Billboard's Mainstream AC Chart. The Christmas song adds another chart-topping hit to Carey's impressive holiday catalog....
Jeff Kapugi Named Program Director for CBS Radio in St. Louis
Jeff Kapugi has been appointed Program Director for CBS Radio's KEZK and KYKY stations in St. Louis, bringing extensive experience from Tribune Interactive and Clear...
NABJ Names New Executive Director
Maurice Foster has been named the new Executive Director of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), bringing 22 years of leadership experience....
WPHT LAUNCHES NEW LINEUP WITH CHRIS STIGALL IN MORNINGS
WPHT announces Chris Stigall will host the new morning drive show starting January 3, 2011, marking a significant lineup change for the Philadelphia radio station....
Jay-Z: The Hits Collection Vol. 1 – Nov. 22nd
Jay-Z releases his first US hits compilation spanning 1998-2009, with every track personally chosen by the rap legend. The collection arrives Nov. 22nd....
Kevin’s Summary: Death and Rebirth of DJs and Mom-Pop Turkeys
Radio veteran reflects on the transformation of DJ culture from the 80s, highlighting how mix DJs overcame industry discrimination to create their own successful sphere...
LEONA LEWIS TO RELEASE LIVE TOUR DVD “THE LABYRINTH TOUR
Leona Lewis releases her first live DVD 'The Labyrinth Tour - Live From the O2' on December 14, 2010, featuring hits like 'Bleeding Love' and...
Joe Jackson Promotes The Rebellion in Atlanta
Joe Jackson promotes his new group The Rebellion on Atlanta's V-103, debuting their hit single 'Grown & Sexy' remix featuring Trina during Ryan Cameron's show....
Rihanna performing today on MTV’s The Seven at 5pm
Rihanna performs today on MTV's The Seven at 5pm ET/PT. The show counts down the seven biggest celebrity-driven stories of the day....
Queen Joins Universal Music As Historic Milestone Nears
Queen signs exclusive long-term deal with Universal Music Group as the legendary rock band approaches their 40th anniversary milestone in 2011....