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.
Jennifer Hudson Open to Facing Fantasia in Verzuz Battle
Jennifer Hudson expresses excitement about facing Fantasia in a potential Verzuz battle. The American Idol alums' musical showdown has fans eagerly awaiting an official date...
38TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Pastor Mike Jr. leads the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards with 10 nominations, followed by Tye Tribbett's 9 nods. The awards ceremony returns to...
Singer Dee Harvey Dies
R&B singer Dee Harvey, known for his hit "Leave Well Enough Alone," died at age 47 in North Hollywood. He had worked as backing vocalist...
The Weeknd Plans to Retire Stage Name
The Weeknd announces plans to retire his famous stage name after his upcoming album, continuing his music career under his real name Abel....
Robert De Niro Welcomes Seventh Child At Age 79 (Video)
Robert De Niro welcomes his seventh child at age 79, sparking discussion on The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God about the...
Omarion Says He’s ‘Open To Dating Multiple Women’ (Video)
Omarion reveals he's open to dating multiple women during Breakfast Club appearance. The discussion also covers Tory Lanez's court plea....
Usher, Roberta Flack, and Sona Jobarteh to Receive Honorary
Usher, Roberta Flack, and kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh will receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees at Berklee College's 2023 commencement ceremony on May 13....
WHUR’s New Afternoon Drive Show: Joe Claire & Nina Brown
WHUR-FM launches new afternoon drive show featuring comedian Joe Clair and radio personality Nina Brown starting September 3rd at 3pm in Washington DC....
Vinyl Sales Surge Drives Demand for Record Players
Vinyl sales resurgence drives high demand for vintage record players from the 1960s era. Collectors pay premium prices as nostalgic music experience returns....
Usher’s Party: Chris Brown Altercation and Injury
Chris Brown's 34th birthday party hosted by Usher in Las Vegas reportedly ended in violence after Brown allegedly attacked Usher outside the venue....
Trump’s Actions Show Future Behavior: Lies, Deceit
DL Hughley discusses Donald Trump's rape trial coinciding with Biden's reelection announcement, emphasizing how past actions predict future behavior....
Tasha Smith Replaces Theresa Randle in Bad Boys 4
Noted director Tasha Smith will play Martin Lawrence’s wife in the latest installment of Sony Pictures Bad Boys franchise Bad Boys. She will play Theresa...
Radio One Charlotte Morning Mix with Matt Harris
Radio One Charlotte launches new morning show 'The Morning Mix with Matt Harris & Friends' on Mix 107.9. Matt Harris leads the show with Liz...
DJ Envy, Eboni K. Williams Debate Bus Driver Comments
Eboni K. Williams defends her viral bus driver dating comments on The Breakfast Club, sparking heated debate with DJ Envy about ownership versus salary....
Met Gala: Ebro Covers Karl Lagerfeld Tribute
Ebro In The Morning discusses the 2023 Met Gala where Doja Cat attended as Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette, staying in character throughout interviews....
Mel Carter’s Second Estate Records Names New Leadership
Second Estate Records names Katie Kay as General Manager and Adise Bellille as President to oversee releases from Philly rapper 2Rare and other artists in...
PDA Around Kids: The Breakfast Club Discusses (Video)
The Breakfast Club hosts discuss showing PDA around children, with DJ Envy sharing how he and his wife display affection at home while Charlamagne weighs...
LaTocha Scotts Husband Keeping Her From Sister Tamika Scott?
Tamika Scott sends emotional message to sister LaTocha on Rickey Smiley show, suggesting LaTocha's husband may be interfering with their relationship....
DJ Thump Named NFL Alumni Las Vegas Ambassador
DJ Thump of Jammin' 105.7 receives prestigious Celebrity Ambassador title from NFL Alumni of Las Vegas for his positive community impact and youth outreach work....
Vintage Radio Facts Magazines for Sale
Radio Facts is selling classic collectors editions of their vintage magazines from storage. Get your piece of urban music history today....
Rihanna Purchases Matthew Perry’s Former Mansion in the Sky
Rihanna purchased Matthew Perry's former Los Angeles penthouse for $21 million. The 9,290-square-foot 'Mansion in the Sky' features panoramic views and luxury amenities....
Royce 5’9″ Launches Ryan Montgomery Foundation for Mental Health
Grammy-winning rapper Royce 5'9" launches The Ryan Montgomery Foundation to provide free mental health care coordination in underprivileged communities....
Urban One Inc. Buying 4 Stations from Cox Media Group
Urban One Inc. announces acquisition of four Houston radio stations from Cox Media Group, including 93Q Country and The Eagle. The deal expands Urban One's...
SZA Expands S.O.S. Tour to Europe & North America
SZA expands her sold-out S.O.S. Tour with 10 European dates and 21 additional North American shows due to fan demand. European leg runs June 1-21,...
Nick Cannon Sets Pace for Charity Fundraising
Nick Cannon becomes Honorary National Chair of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk after his lupus nephritis diagnosis. The campaign aims to raise $8 million...