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.
Nielsen: Radio Remains Top Source for Music Discovery
Nielsen's 2014 report shows radio remains the top source for music discovery while on-demand streaming surged 54% to 164 billion streams. Vinyl sales jumped 52%...
RF Tech Watch: Clip Radio Launches in Portland
Clip Radio launches in Portland as the first U.S. market, offering listeners an interactive mobile app to see, save, and interact with radio content instantly....
Tyrese’s Personal Journey on UNCENSORED
Tyrese opens up about marriage, colorism, and how John Singleton changed his life on TV One's UNCENSORED September 13. The episode reveals personal secrets....
Shaq, Waka Flocka, Trey Burke Apologize for Mocking
Shaq, Waka Flocka Flame, and NBA player Trey Burke issued apologies after mocking a Michigan man with a genetic disorder on social media....
Music Industry Vet Shot in Hollywood
Music industry veteran John Atterberry was critically wounded in a random Hollywood shooting while sitting in his Mercedes. The longtime manager for Spice Girls, Brandy,...
Radio Facts 12th Anniversary Issue Cover
Radio Facts celebrates its 12th anniversary with a special commemorative issue cover. The milestone edition showcases the publication's continued impact on R&B and Hip-Hop music...
Radio One Jock Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave
Former Radio One Atlanta jock Shorty Mac files sexual harassment lawsuit against Hurricane Dave Smith. Urban One confirms independent investigation was conducted....
Tamala Payne on Son’s Police Murder – Breakfast Club
Tamala Payne discusses her son Casey's tragic killing by police on The Breakfast Club, detailing potential cover-up with her attorney present....
NAB Show Canceled in April Due to Ongoing Health Concerns
NAB Show announces cancellation of April 2020 event due to coronavirus health concerns. The media industry's premier trade show is exploring alternatives for the community....
Tennessee State University Gets $1M NSF STEM Grant
Tennessee State University received a $1 million NSF grant to provide 45 scholarships over five years for minority transfer students pursuing STEM degrees....
MC Lyte Stops By Majic 107.5:97.5
Hip-hop legend MC Lyte visits Majic 107.5/97.5 to discuss her new reality show and music industry insights with Chubb Rock....
Jim Jones Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
Dipset CEO and Love & Hip Hop star Jim Jones was arrested in the Bronx for driving under the influence after declining a breathalyzer test....
Research Director Enhances Age Report with Demographics
Research Director Inc. launches enhanced Exact Age Report featuring listener gender and ethnic data for radio stations. The tool helps stations identify specific demographics driving...
Wesley Snipes’ Tax Evasion Legal Issues
Wesley Snipes was convicted of failure to file tax returns, not tax evasion as commonly misreported. The actor faced three misdemeanor charges in a controversial...
WPHT Launches New Lineup with Chris Stigall as Morning Host January 3
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Warner Records Celebrates Record Store Day
Warner Records celebrates Record Store Day 2022 with exclusive limited-edition vinyl releases from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gerard Way, Blur, and Tegan and Sara....
TD Jakes Faces Criticism for Comments on Successful Women
Pastor TD Jakes faces backlash for controversial sermon claiming successful women are raised to be men and remain empty inside despite achievements....
Toronto Mayor Ford’s Response to Former Advisor Shocks City
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford delivered a shocking response to his former advisor that stunned the entire city. The controversial moment was captured on video....
What’s the biggest weekday for radio listening?
Houston PPM data shows Friday has the highest radio listening audience among weekdays, with 518,500 average quarter-hour listeners aged 6+....
Sony unites its top music artists with its groundbreaking
Sony launches new Collaboration Series campaign pairing top music artists like DDG with cutting-edge technology, gaming, and movies to create innovative content....
Yoko Ono Appoints Epic Rights as John Lennon’s Licensing Agent
Yoko Ono partners with Epic Rights as global licensing agent for John Lennon's estate, launching two new brands featuring his music legacy and artwork....
Demi Lovato Announces North American Dates for World Tour
Demi Lovato announces North American dates for her World Tour, kicking off Sept. 6 in Baltimore with 25 cities across US and Canada....
EMI Gospel Signs Keith Wonderboy Johnson to Exclusive Deal
EMI Gospel signs Keith 'Wonderboy' Johnson to exclusive recording deal. The Brooklyn-born gospel quartet artist has recorded 12 albums with hits like 'Hide Behind the...
What Black Men Think: Documentary Channel Examines Race Issues
Documentary Channel premieres Janks Morton's award-winning film examining myths and stereotypes about African American men through interviews with key leaders....
YIKES: Star Jones
Star Jones may have waited too late to lose weight... she is just not a very attractive woman. In this pic, she looks like a...