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.
Katie Couric interviews Sting and Trudie Styler on rainforest conservation
Sting and Trudie Styler discuss rainforest activism, their 28-year relationship, and Sting's criticism of X Factor in a wide-ranging Katie Couric interview....
Win Fresh Prince Complete 5th Season DVD
Win The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Complete 5th Season on DVD. Enter by emailing [email protected] with subject 'Fresh Prince DVD' for a chance to...
KE$HA ANNOUNCES NASHVILLE FLOOD BENEFIT CONCERT ON JUNE 16TH
Pop star Ke$ha announces benefit concert on June 16th at Nashville's Limelight to help flood victims. All profits will aid affected families and animals....
Train, Pitbull, Rob Thomas at Universal Orlando Summer Concerts
Universal Orlando's 2010 Summer Concert Series features six nights of performances by Train, Pitbull, Rob Thomas, Pat Benatar and Counting Crows from June 12-July 17....
Spanish Broadcasting System Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Spanish Broadcasting System announces NASDAQ compliance with $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Global Market....
The Wrath of Sonja Norwood (Brandy and Ray J’s Mom)
Sonja Norwood, mother of Brandy and Ray J, sparks controversy after harshly confronting Ray J's associates who sent a stripper to their office....
Pandora Challenges Terrestrial Radio as Top Internet Service
Pandora emerges as the top internet radio service, with 37% of streaming listeners choosing it over competitors. The platform poses a major threat to traditional...
WHAT IN DE FOOK? This Woman is 72 Years Old (vid)
A 72-year-old woman stuns viewers looking decades younger with an amazing physique. Her age-defying appearance proves the power of proper self-care....
MAN MADE MUSIC PROMOTES KIM PASTER AND ALLISON MEIRESONNE
Man Made Music promotes Kim Paster to General Manager and SVP Production, and Allison Meiresonne to VP New Business Development and Partnerships....
RAB, BMI, MIW Accepting “Rising Through The Ranks” Scholarships
BMI, RAB and MIW announce 25 scholarships for the 2010 'Rising Through the Ranks' women's radio management training seminar in Nashville....
Kevin’s Post on Blog Wallet about the industry
Kevin shares his thoughts on staying motivated in the music industry despite negativity from industry naysayers and discusses his multi-faceted career approach....
WOLF & 92Q: 16TH ANNUAL ADMIN PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON
95.5 THE WOLF and 92Q host their 16th Annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon featuring free food, live entertainment, and business displays....
NYSBA’s focus on industry growth leads to Emmis
New York State Broadcasters Association partners with Emmis Interactive to provide sales consulting and digital training to 300+ member stations across New York state....
Peter Gammons joins WFAN
Peter Gammons joins WFAN as weekly baseball analyst on Mike'd Up with Mike Francesa. The MLB Network senior analyst brings exclusive expertise to Tuesday afternoons....
Jay Z Sues David Ortiz
Jay-Z sues Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz over trademark infringement, claiming Ortiz's Dominican nightclub illegally uses the 40/40 club name....
The Rebirth of Record Stores and Players
A new book explores whether record stores could make a comeback as vinyl demand grows. Music fans seek tangible experiences over digital isolation....
Next Conclave Webinar: Strategizing Your Career
The Conclave presents a career strategy webinar on April 20th with Media Staffing Network founder Laurie Kahn. Learn job search tactics, career planning, and personal...
Frank Ski on Music Industry & Cross Dressing Co-Host
Radio personality Frank Ski discusses the current state of the music industry and controversial topics about his co-host in candid interview....
TOUR DATES: RIHANNA w/Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha
Rihanna announces her Last Girl on Earth tour with special guests Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha. Tickets go on sale April 9 via LiveNation for shows...
CONCERT DATES: EVERYCLEAR 2010 Spring/Summer Tour Dates
Everclear announces extensive 2010 spring/summer tour dates across North America, including Warped Tour appearances and a new album coming fall 2010....
Whitney Houston Postphones Concert in Paris, Singer is Ill
Whitney Houston canceled her Paris concert due to upper respiratory illness, postponing her European tour. The show is rescheduled for April 8....
WNIC drops morning team, cites PPM ratings
WNIC 100.3 fired morning hosts Kevin O'Neill and Lisa Barry, replacing them with music-intensive programming due to PPM ratings concerns....
More Jennifer Hudson Pics
Jennifer Hudson showcases her stunning Weight Watchers transformation. The R&B star proves to be the perfect relatable spokesperson for today's consumers....
OH NO: Howard Stern “Indicates” that Jamie Foxx is Gay!
Howard Stern hints at knowing secrets about Jamie Foxx while accusing the actor of using his show for publicity. The ongoing feud escalates tensions....
Monica’s “Still Standing” Debuts at #1 R&B, #2 Overall
Monica's album Still Standing debuts at #1 on R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #2 on Billboard 200 with 184,000 units sold. Her single Everything To Me also...