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.
T.D. Jakes Launches New Podcast Series with iHeartMedia
T.D. Jakes launches NXT Chapter podcast with iHeartMedia featuring Oprah, Denzel Washington, and Jeezy. The series premieres November 14....
KRBE Turkey Tour Makes a Big Impact for Houston Food Banks
104.1 KRBE's 3rd annual Turkey Tour raised over 10,000 pounds of food for Houston-area food banks. The November charity drive visited multiple Kroger locations....
Sheryl Lee Ralph Hosts 35th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing Gala
Sheryl Lee Ralph hosted the 35th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing Gala on November 1, 2025, featuring performances by Andra Day, Jenifer Lewis, and others to...
Jordan Lichtman Appointed COO and General Counsel at MCT
Jordan Lichtman has been appointed COO and General Counsel at Media Capital Technologies, bringing expertise from Artists Equity and STX Entertainment to the growing media...
Tika Sumpter Launches Kids’ Podcast Curiosity Cove
Actress Tika Sumpter launches Adventures of Curiosity Cove, the first kids' podcast on The Black Effect Network, featuring emotional learning stories for children....
Shock-Rock Icon Alice Cooper Celebrates Radio Honor
Alice Cooper has been inducted into the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame for his influential two-decade radio career. His syndicated shows connect with audiences worldwide...
Super Bowl Champ Von Miller Launches ‘Free Range’ Podcast
Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller launches 'Free Range' podcast with Audacy, debuting November 5, 2025. The weekly show covers football, sports, and pop culture....
New Podcast Tackles Masculinity, Grief & Fatherhood
Mike de la Rocha launches Sacred Lessons podcast with iHeartMedia, featuring raw conversations about masculinity, fatherhood, and healing with guests like comedian Jerry Garcia....
Kevin McCall on Financial Struggles and Unpaid Royalties
Kevin McCall reveals he's on food stamps while claiming Chris Brown owes him $25,000 in unpaid royalties from their past collaborations including 'Deuces.'...
Sony Music Publishing Invests in Elements Music
Sony Music Publishing acquires significant stake in Finnish company Elements Music and its 10,000-work catalog, establishing long-term partnership to strengthen Finnish music globally....
Z100 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge Performers
Z100 announces performers for its free Jingle Ball All Access Lounge at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 12, featuring artists like A2O MAY and Kevin Woo...
Sacred Lessons with Mike de la Rocha
iHeartMedia launches Sacred Lessons with Mike de la Rocha, a weekly podcast exploring masculinity and emotional wellness. The show debuts November 10, 2025....
Skyview Networks Extends Partnership with AP
The Associated Press renewed its network audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks, extending a deal that began in 2021 for premium radio ad inventory nationwide....
RILEY: Celebrating HBCU Life and Black Identity
RILEY: The Mixtape by Brian Jordan Jr. celebrates HBCU life and Black identity through 18 original tracks featuring Big Freedia, Tank and The Bangas' Tarriona...
Sony Music Publishing Acquires Stake in Finnish Publisher
Sony Music Publishing acquires stake in Elements Music, Finland's leading independent publisher with 10,000 works catalog, expanding global reach for Finnish creators....
Kobalt & UMN Entertainment Acquire Peter Plate Catalog
Kobalt and umn Entertainment acquire publishing rights to Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer's extensive catalog, including hits from Rosenstolz and songs for major German...
Sheryl Underwood’s Radio Show Returns!
Sheryl Underwood announces the highly anticipated return of her radio show and podcast in 2026. The program promises to blend comedy with community-focused content....
Garden Festival’s Ultimate Sound Experience
Welcome To My Garden Festival 2025 featured dBTechnologies VIO series speakers across multiple stages, delivering crystal-clear sound for Germany's premier electronic music event....
Skyview-Veritone Deal Transforms Radio Ad Sales
Veritone and Skyview Networks announce strategic partnership starting January 2026 to boost radio ad sales through AI-powered solutions for nearly 2,000 stations....
Sony Renews Global Deal with Daecolm Amidst Major Hits
Sony Music Publishing UK renews exclusive global deal with British artist Daecolm, following his 2024 hit 'I Adore You' with HUGEL that reached 420M+ Spotify...
Quu Elevates Joe Marshall to VP of Technical Success
Quu Inc. promotes Joe Marshall to VP of Technical Success to lead Visual Radio technology expansion. Marshall will drive integration across radio stations and streaming...
Sony Music Publishing Poland Celebrates 20 Years of Success
Sony Music Publishing Poland celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting its dominance with a #1 position on Polish Spotify charts driven by local artists like MATA,...
Thanks Dad Returns: Season 2 Features A-List Guests
Ego Nwodim's award-winning podcast Thanks Dad returns for season 2 on iHeartMedia's Big Money Players Network featuring guests like Miguel and Tamron Hall....
Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity Networks
Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell joins Infinity Networks as Senior Revenue Leader with 30+ years in network radio. She previously led major network relaunches at Skyview....
Stonehenge: Spinal Tap’s Ultimate Rock Show
Legendary fictional metal band Spinal Tap will headline a historic concert film at Stonehenge in 2026, featuring guests Shania Twain, Eric Clapton, and Josh Groban....