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.
KYW Newsradio by Audacy to Air Philadelphia’s Mayoral Debate
KYW Newsradio will host a live Philadelphia mayoral debate between Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker and Republican nominee David Oh on October 26 from 8-9 a.m....
Social Security Overpayment Policy Review
Cox Media Group's investigation reveals Social Security Administration overpaid Americans $20+ billion, then demanded repayment. Congressional lawmakers now call for hearings and policy review following...
Strippers Post-Work Celebration Turns into Robbery (Video)
Two strippers were robbed at gunpoint for $15,000 after leaving a BET Awards after-party in Atlanta. The incident has sparked concerns about safety....
Mix 99.5 WJBR Transitions to 95.7 HD2
Mix 99.5 WJBR in Wilmington, Delaware has transitioned to 95.7 HD2, continuing its 80s to now format online and via streaming platforms after 66 years....
HBO & Warner Bros. Discovery at Urbanworld Fest 27
The 27th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival announces its 2023 slate featuring HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery as partners, with highlights including Wu-Tang's Red Rocks premiere...
WGOW 102.3 FM Launches Coca-Cola Red Zone Sports
WGOW/Talk Radio 102.3 FM partners with Coca-Cola to award $3,000 to local Chattanooga high school athletic programs, celebrating 30 years of Red Zone coverage....
Veteran Managers Launch The Circuit Group for Artists
Veteran music managers launch The Circuit Group, acquiring 50% of artists' IP portfolios to build sustainable businesses around intellectual property....
BandLab Recruits Top Professionals for Artists
BandLab Technologies hires Kevin Breuner as Head of Artist Development and Jessica Strassman as Head of Industry Relations to strengthen creator support across their music...
KPWR-FM Expands Signal with MaxxCasting�
KPWR-FM Power 106 deploys MaxxCasting technology to expand its hip-hop format signal beyond Mt. Wilson, reaching 2.8M+ listeners in underserved areas....
SoundExchange Names Peter Karafotas SVP Gov’t Relations
SoundExchange appoints Peter Karafotas as SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy. The Capitol Hill veteran will lead legislative efforts to ensure music creators are...
Miles Ahead Broadcasting Collaborates with Superadio
Miles Ahead Broadcasting announces new advertising sales agreement with Superadio for the nationally syndicated 'Caf� Mocha' radio show, the #1 weekend show for women of...
Beyonc� Ends Renaissance Tour, Announces Film
Beyonc� wrapped her record-breaking RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR in Kansas City, earning over $579 million across 56 shows. She announced a concert film coming December....
Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation Announce The Return
Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph announces the return of DIVAS Simply Singing! at Wilshire Ebell Theatre Nov 19. The 33rd annual HIV/AIDS awareness benefit features...
Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country: October Guest Hosts
Shawn Parr's Backstage Country welcomes Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Jason Aldean, and Russell Dickerson as guest hosts throughout October on the nationally syndicated...
Tyrese vs. Pendergrass Widow: Biopic Rights Battle
Tyrese and Voltron Films are in a legal battle with Joan Pendergrass over rights to produce a Teddy Pendergrass biopic, with Lee Daniels set to...
Anthony Casuccio’s East Coast and European Tour
Buffalo indie artist Anthony Casuccio plans East Coast and European tours after achieving Top 40 success in Europe with four solo songs including chart-topper 'Lighthouse.'...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Begin Major Expansion Next Month
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame begins a $135 million, 50,000 square-foot expansion next month, adding new exhibition spaces and a multipurpose venue....
Ken Spellman aka “Special K” has Died
Industry veteran Ken Spellman, known as 'Special K,' has passed away. The digital creator founded Soundcheck Media Group and served as Program Director at Sirius...
New York City Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Migrant Influx
NYC struggles with over 116,000 migrants arriving since spring 2022, straining shelter systems and resources. Mayor Adams declared emergency as city uses hotels and shelters....
LUCI Releases Third Single Spins Ahead of Debut Album Launch
North Carolina artist LUCI releases her third single 'Spins' from debut album 'They Say They Love You,' dropping February 2. The track features production by...
UMG: Anna Jones Resigns from Board
Universal Music Group announced Non-Executive Director Anna Jones will retire from the board on September 30, 2023, to pursue new professional commitments....
WGA Strike Ends After 146 Days
The Writers Guild of America strike ends after 146 days with a tentative agreement including higher wages, AI protections, and improved benefits for writers....
AI Transforms Music Industry Monetization
AI is revolutionizing how artists monetize music through new distribution platforms, marketing tools, and licensing opportunities. Artists like Imogen Heap and Holly Herndon are already...
Asian World Film Festival 2023 Opens & Closes
Asian World Film Festival 2023 runs November 8-17 in Culver City, opening with Korean disaster epic Concrete Utopia and closing with Chinese mythology blockbuster Creation...
Pieter van Rijn Appointed to Board
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Pieter van Rijn, President of Downtown Music, to its Board of Directors. Van Rijn previously led FUGA before its acquisition....