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.
DA GAIMCHNG3R Announces Final Album and Retirement Plans
West Coast hip-hop legend DA GAIMCHNG3R announces retirement after 35+ years, releasing final album 'Last of My Kind: The Final Journey' on February 6, 2026....
Universal Music India Acquires Stake in Excel Entertainment
Universal Music India acquires 30% stake in Excel Entertainment for ?2,400 crores, marking UMG's major expansion into India's film and music market....
Turkey’s RT�K Imposes $5.3 Million in Fines on Broadcasters
Turkey's RT�K imposed 99 sanctions on broadcasters in 2025, totaling $5.3 million in fines. The crackdown particularly targeted news and commentary programs....
Jungkook Breaks Records with 10.2 Billion Spotify Streams
BTS member Jungkook makes history with 10.2 billion Spotify streams, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to hit this milestone and fastest Asian artist ever....
Six Musicians Who Have Achieved Billionaire Status in Music
Six musicians have achieved billionaire status through music and business ventures. Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyonc�, Bruce Springsteen, and Selena Gomez have all reached the...
Artists Redefine Global Reach by Embracing Cultural Roots
Musicians are breaking barriers by blending traditional cultural influences with contemporary genres, reaching global audiences through streaming platforms and social media....
Local Artists Go Global in Music Industry Shift
Local artists are gaining unprecedented global recognition through social media and streaming platforms, transforming the music industry landscape....
Universal Music India Buys 30% Stake in Excel Entertainment
Universal Music India acquires 30% stake in Excel Entertainment for $290M, securing global soundtrack rights and board position in India's booming entertainment market....
Jungkook Hits 10.2 Billion Streams, Sets New K-Pop Record
BTS member Jungkook makes history as the first K-Pop solo artist to hit 10.2 billion Spotify streams, setting a new record among Asian artists....
Turkey’s RT�K Imposes $5.3 Million in Fines on Broadcasters
Turkey's RT�K imposed $5.3 million in fines on broadcasters in 2025, targeting 99 outlets with sanctions, blackouts, and program suspensions....
Musicians Join Billionaire Club Through Smart Moves
Six musicians have achieved billionaire status through smart business moves beyond music. Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyonc�, Bruce Springsteen, and Selena Gomez lead this exclusive...
Streaming Services Reveal 2025 Music Trends
Streaming services unveiled their 2025 year-end stats revealing fascinating trends where listeners blended nostalgia with new discoveries across platforms....
RadioFacts Daily Brief – January 05, 2026
Music Legends TV launches on FilmOn, A$AP Rocky drops new video with Winona Ryder, and Christian/Gospel music breaks into mainstream charts in 2025....
Christian Music Resurgence: Breaking into Mainstream Charts
Christian and Gospel music are experiencing a major resurgence, with two contemporary Christian songs breaking into Billboard Hot 100's Top 40 for the first time...
Reviving the Music Experience: Music Legends TV Launches
Music Legends TV launches on FilmOn, featuring full-length performances and documentaries centered around Elvis Presley and iconic artists, with real-time chat functionality....
Reviving the Magic of Live Music with Music Legends TV
Music Legends TV on FilmOn revives classic music television with full-length performances from icons like Elvis Presley. The platform offers interactive viewing experiences and historic...
Prince’s Streaming Surge Linked to ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
Prince's music experienced a massive streaming boost after the Stranger Things finale, with 'Purple Rain' seeing a 243% jump in Spotify streams and Gen Z...
Prince’s Music Streams Surge After ‘Stranger Things’
Prince's music surged 243% on streaming platforms after featuring in Stranger Things finale. Purple Rain and When Doves Cry drove massive increases among Gen Z...
2025 GRAMMY Nominations: Best Global Music
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations for Best Global Music Performance feature Bad Bunny's 'EoO', Ang�lique Kidjo's 'JERUSALEMA', and diverse global artists....
2025 GRAMMY Noms: Best Global Music
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations for Best Global Music Performance feature Bad Bunny, Ang�lique Kidjo, Anoushka Shankar and other diverse artists showcasing world music....
AI Track Tops Charts, Sparks Debate in Luxembourg
AI-generated track 'Walk My Walk' tops Billboard's Country Digital Sales Chart, sparking debate in Luxembourg's music scene about artificial intelligence's impact on the industry....
Djo Takes Spotify by Storm After Stranger Things Finale
Djo's 2022 track 'End of Beginning' hits #1 on Spotify with 6.5M daily streams following the Stranger Things finale, ending Taylor Swift's 78-day reign....
Music Industry Prepares for Major Changes Ahead of 2026
The music industry prepares for major changes ahead of 2026, with U2's comeback, AI's growing role in production, and rock music's Gen Z resurgence leading...
Streaming Shake-Up: Djo Takes the Lead on Spotify Charts
Djo's "End of Beginning" hits #1 on Spotify with 6.5M daily streams after Stranger Things finale, ending Taylor Swift's 78-day chart reign....
Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It” Endures
Tim McGraw's 'I Like It, I Love It' from 1994 topped country charts for five weeks and remains one of his most beloved hits. The...