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.
NAB CEO’s Letter to Judiciary on Performance Fees
NAB President Gordon Smith responds to Congressional members regarding performance royalty legislation impacting radio stations and local communities....
OH WELL: Glenn Beck Gets Appendicitis Attack on the Air
Glenn Beck suffered an appendicitis attack during his live radio show and was rushed to a Manhattan hospital for emergency surgery....
NABEF, Majority Whip Clyburn Honor Broadcast Legacy
NABEF and House Majority Whip Clyburn celebrate 10th anniversary of Broadcast Leadership Training Program promoting diversity in radio and TV ownership....
6 tre g “fresh”� music video
6 tre g releases new music video for 'Fresh'. The visual showcases the artist's latest creative direction in this contemporary urban track....
LILITH, All Female Fest Reveals First Round of Cities
Lilith Fair returns in 2010 with first cities revealed including New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Toronto. The all-female festival will travel overseas for the...
Leona Lewis Supports Animal Protection in Charity Film
Leona Lewis partners with World Society for Protection of Animals in new campaign video supporting Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare....
WHAT? Prenatal Music Belt for iPod or IPhone
The Lullabelly prenatal music belt lets expecting mothers play music from iPod or iPhone directly to babies in the womb, promoting bonding and better sleep....
T Boz: TLC Held Arista and Clive Davis Hostage
T-Boz reveals shocking details about TLC allegedly holding Arista Records and Clive Davis hostage with guns over money disputes....
Baby Phat and GIANT Magazine Present the Sole Series Tour
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons and GIANT Magazine launch the Sole Series Campaign featuring pop singer-songwriter Priscilla Renea performing live....
Grammy Foundation Launches Grammy in Schools Program Applications
The Grammy Foundation launches applications for 2010 Grammy Camp, Grammy Jazz Ensembles and Grammy Signature Schools programs with October 22 deadline....
Usher’s Police Call After Tameka Keys Car
Usher called police after ex-wife Tameka Foster allegedly keyed his car. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the divorced couple....
Rush Limbaugh Dropped from Rams Investor Group
Rush Limbaugh was dropped from an investor group seeking to buy the St. Louis Rams after NFL players and league officials objected to his divisive...
WOW: Look at Natalie Cole!!!
Legendary R&B singer Natalie Cole looks amazing following her kidney transplant, appearing at an organ transplant awareness event in Los Angeles....
Mike Tyson on Oprah (entire vid)
Watch the complete Mike Tyson interview on Oprah Winfrey's show. The boxing legend opens up in this full unedited conversation covering his life and career....
Snoop on the Video Set for Gangsta Love (vid)
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows Snoop Dogg on the video set for 'Gangsta Love.' Watch the legendary rapper in action during production....
Jennifer Hudson’s First Baby Pic of Son
Jennifer Hudson shares the first adorable photo of her newborn son. The R&B star and actress reveals precious moments with her baby boy....
Michael Vick Subject of BET Documentary Series
BET announces a documentary series about Michael Vick's life after prison, focusing on his personal struggles and comeback story following his dogfighting conviction....
Woman Who Opposed Racist Cartoon at NY Post Fired
New York Post fires Emmy-winning editor Sandra Guzman, who criticized the paper's controversial racist Obama stimulus cartoon. Her removal raises questions about the paper's treatment...
Larry Jackson Promoted to President A&R, Arista Records
Larry Jackson promoted to President A&R at Arista Records/EVP A&R at RCA Music Group. Previously worked with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Monica....
Late DJ AM’s series `Gone too Far’ to air on MTV
MTV will air DJ AM's posthumous documentary series 'Gone too Far' starting Monday, featuring drug interventions he hosted before his accidental overdose death....
LeToya Luckett has NOT Been Dropped by Capitol Records
LeToya Luckett has not been dropped by Capitol Records, contrary to blog reports. Her current single 'Regret' is performing well in the Top 10....
Poll: Is the Industry Discriminating Against Young Talent?
New poll examines whether the music industry discriminates against young and emerging talent. Survey explores barriers facing new artists in today's competitive music landscape....
Tyrese and Ryan Leslie Stop by 106 & Park (pic)
(L-R) Marcel Melanson, Tyrese Gibson, Rocsi and Terrence J. at the live taping of BET’s “106 & Park” at BET Studios on September 28, 2009...
WHAT IN DE FOOK? Why NeNe Is Ghetto on RHOA
NeNe Leakes reportedly offered her own Bravo show next season, with producers asking her to amp up drama on Real Housewives of Atlanta....