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.
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....
Michael Baisden: Detroit Reacts to Show Removal & Nice Guys
Detroit listeners react to Michael Baisden's radio show removal with mixed responses. Some celebrate the decision while others defend his social commentary....
Why is Tavis Smiley Still Talking About Obama?
Tavis Smiley continues criticizing President Obama with a new book questioning his accountability to pre-election promises after leaving TJMS....
WJNZ broadcaster Robert S. Womack rallies support to block sale of radio station
Radio Facts: GRAND RAPIDS — Supporters are lining up behind longtime broadcaster Robert S. Womack, who is trying to block the sale of WJNZ Radio,...
Research Company Says Ringtone Business Declining
IBISWorld reports the music ringtone market is in decline, with revenue dropping 15% from its 2007 peak of $880M to $750M in 2009. Full song...
NAB Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Broadcast Leadership Training
NAB Education Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary of Broadcast Leadership Training program with new class of radio and TV executives seeking advancement opportunities....
Open Letter Celebrates Cathy Hughes’ Impact on Urban Radio
An open letter praises Cathy Hughes' groundbreaking impact as founder of Radio One, the nation's largest African American broadcaster, while addressing her stance on HR...
NAB NAMES GORDON SMITH NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith has been named the new president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, starting November 1st....
Whitney Houston on Oprah Winfrey (vid)
Whitney Houston appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show in this classic television interview. The legendary singer discusses her career and personal life....
Michael Baisden Show Axed at WMXD Detroit
I am always THRILLED to see urban radio return to local programming and we predicted Baisden was going to start having problems a few weeks...
Jay Z: Food for Thought – Music, Sports & Life
Jay Z Shares His Thoughts on Music, Sports, Relationships and Life in a One-Hour Original Special ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT: CONVERSATIONS WITH JAY Z’ Premiering Thursday,...
Maia Campbell Battles Mental Illness
There are many things that we never address in the black community and we act like these things simply don’t exist. But we know good...
Kevin Liles Exits Warner Music Group
Kevin Liles has exited Warner Brothers records it was announced today. I actually heard this was about to happen from a very good source a...
Reggie Rouse Gives Keyshia Cole’s Mom First WVEE Gig
I’m not going to make any jokes on this I actually think it’s a great idea for V103....
KJLH Radio Thrives as Key Player in LA’s Urban Market
I have to honestly say I get news and info from many urban and pop stations but KJLH wins hand s down for sending me...
YOLANDA ADAMS ADDS DALLAS AND SAN DIEGO MARKETS
Syndication One announced today that the Yoland a Adams Morning Show is now airing on Morentenson Broadcasting’s KHVN in Dallas and San Diego Gospel Radio...
Tarsha “Jonesy” Jones for Power Mornings?
Dan Gross writes for the Philadelphia Daily News that “TARSHA “JONESY” JONES is hosting mornings all week on Power 99 in what radio insiders say...
Whitney Houston Covers Dated EBONY Magazine (pic)
Yesterday I was at the newsstand and I thumbed through EBONY magazine, while they have come a long way over the last 5 years, the...