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.
Subscriber Growth Fuels Spotify Financial Rebound
Spotify's subscriber base reached 615 million users with Premium subscribers hitting 239 million, driving revenue to EUR 3.63 billion and delivering strong financial results....
TikTok Prepares Legal Strategy for U.S. Sale or Ban
TikTok prepares legal strategy as U.S. House passes bill requiring ByteDance to sell or face ban. Company given one-year deadline to divest operations....
2024 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees Show Genre Diversity
The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class features diverse inductees including Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, and Kool & The...
Taylor Swift Poised for U.K. Chart Dominance with New Album
Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department is set to dominate UK charts, with lead single 'Fortnight' poised for her fourth UK #1 hit....
Jesse Powell: The Vocal Gift in Ballads of Love (video)
Jesse Powell's four-octave vocal range made him a standout R&B ballad singer. His 1996 hit 'You' became an iconic wedding anthem, showcasing his exceptional talent....
Motown Records: A Family Legacy Celebrated at 1974 Picnic
Exclusive footage from the 1974 Motown Records picnic captures Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5 celebrating their legendary Detroit legacy....
Teenage Squatters Kill Tenant (video)
Two teenage squatters accused of murdering a NYC woman pleaded not guilty in court. The victim's body was found in a duffel bag after the...
Tyler Perry Gives a Tour of his Atlanta Empire (video)
Tyler Perry showcases his 300-acre Atlanta film empire built on a former military base. The tour reveals soundstages, backlots, and detailed sets including a White...
Gospel Music Association: Bridging Fans & Artists Together
The Gospel Music Association has connected gospel fans and artists since 1964, promoting Christian music through events like the GMA Easter Celebration....
The Chi Season 6: Final Episodes Trailer
Paramount+ releases trailer for final 8 episodes of The Chi season 6, returning May 10. The Lena Waithe series concludes its supersized season with shocking...
Julie Dexter: The Quiet Storm of Jazz & Soul (video)
Julie Dexter, a renowned UK jazz singer and soul artist, captivates audiences with her unique fusion of jazz and soul influences across several acclaimed albums....
Live Nation Faces Antitrust Scrutiny Over Ticketmaster Merger
Live Nation faces DOJ antitrust lawsuit over Ticketmaster merger dominance. Federal scrutiny intensifies following botched Taylor Swift ticket sales in 2022....
Trey Songz Settles 2016 Sexual Assault Lawsuit with Jane Doe
Trey Songz settles 2016 sexual assault lawsuit with anonymous accuser Jane Doe. The R&B singer faced $25M lawsuit alleging rape at LA party....
NAB Applauds Bipartisan Hearing on AM Radio
NAB applauds House leaders for April 30 hearing on preserving AM radio access in new vehicles. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has strong...
The Rights Launches Sync Music Clearance Infrastructure
The Rights launches new sync licensing platform that reduces music clearance time by 90% using a 90 million-song database and automation....
Nate Smith Hits One Billion Streams
Nate Smith celebrates over 1 billion streams with Sony Music Nashville after rising from losing everything in California's Camp Fire to become a country music...
Protecting Life on Earth: CBS Earth Day Series
CBS launches 'Protecting Life on Earth' series featuring climate correspondent David Schechter exploring endangered species and climate solutions across multiple platforms leading up to Earth...
Jaguar Wright: The Raw Soul and Unfiltered Artistry (video)
Jaguar Wright is an R&B singer known for her raw, unfiltered artistry and powerful vocal performances. Her music blends neo-soul with gospel elements, creating a...
The Breakfast Club: Atlanta Cancellation Controversy
The Breakfast Club faces controversy over reported Atlanta radio cancellation, but signs point to another elaborate marketing prank ahead of the Black Effect Podcast Festival....
Ron Russo Joins Key Networks as Sales President
Key Networks appoints Ron Russo as President of Sales. The radio veteran brings 20+ years experience from Westwood One and iHeartMedia to lead ad sales....
Ryan Hurley Named Brand Manager of WFAN
Ryan Hurley has been named Brand Manager of WFAN and Infinity Sports Network, succeeding Spike Eskin who is departing for Philadelphia's WIP-FM....
Leo Lavoro Named SVP of Publicity at Jensen Communications
Music industry veteran Leo Lavoro has been named Senior Vice President of Publicity at Jensen Communications. The former BMG executive will lead PR and marketing...
Leela James: Powerful Truths and Soulful Expressions (video)
Leela James has become a powerful force in R&B music with her soulful voice and authentic sound. Inspired by legends like Aretha Franklin and Chaka...
WLS-AM 890 Chicago: 100 Years On-Air!
Chicago's WLS-AM 890 celebrates 100 years on-air, marking a century since the Sears-Roebuck station first broadcast in 1924....
KYW Newsradio Hosts PA AG Primary Debate
KYW Newsradio hosts live Pennsylvania Attorney General primary debate on April 17 featuring five Democratic candidates moderated by Ian Bush....