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.
Will Smith Hosts Red Table Talk on Emancipation
Will Smith hosted Red Table Talk with his children, discussing the challenging filming of Emancipation and revealing co-star Ben Foster ignored him for six months...
Z100 Jingle Ball 2022: Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Puth
Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 at Madison Square Garden featured stellar performances from Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, and more top artists in NYC....
Nvak Collective Appoints Nikisha Bailey as General Manager
Nvak Collective, a next-generation web3 record label, has appointed veteran music executive Nikisha Bailey as General Manager. Bailey brings extensive A&R experience from Atlantic Records...
Superadio Network’s 2022 Retro Country USA Holiday Special
Superadio Network distributes the 25th annual Retro Country USA Holiday Special featuring Clay Walker, Justin Moore, Lee Brice and more country stars sharing Christmas memories...
Urban Adult Contemporary Radio is leading the pack!
Urban Adult Contemporary radio stations dominate top 5 Nielsen markets with WBLS NYC at #1, KTWV LA at #5, WVAZ Chicago at #3, and KRNB...
LL Cool J Honored at Urban One Honors in Atlanta
LL Cool J will receive the Entertainment Icon Honor at the 5th Annual Urban One Honors in Atlanta. The ceremony celebrates culture icons and marks...
Radio Facts: The Inspection Review, A24 (Trailer)
Radio Facts reviews The Inspection, A24's powerful LGBTQ drama starring Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union about a gay Black man's journey from homelessness to the...
The Breakfast Club Moving to New Studio
The Breakfast Club morning show moves to a new studio in January 2023. Angela Yee exits December 2nd for her own syndicated show, leaving Charlamagne...
Macy Schmidt: First Woman of Color Broadway Orchestrator
Macy Schmidt makes history as the first woman of color orchestrator on Broadway for Kimberly Akimbo at age 25. The Broadway Sinfonietta founder joins Forbes...
SiriusXM Announces ‘Artist Accelerator Program’
SiriusXM launches new Artist Accelerator Program to develop emerging artists across their 100+ million listener base. Coco Jones selected as first artist with single 'I.C.U.'...
Maverick City Music Earns Five Nominations for 65th GRAMMYs
Maverick City Music received five nominations for the 65th Grammy Awards across Gospel and Contemporary Christian categories. The collective previously won Best Contemporary Christian Music...
Sarah Dash of Labelle Fame has Died (video)
Sarah Dash, original member of R&B group Labelle known for hit 'Lady Marmalade,' has died at age 76. The singer remained with the group until...
QUU Hires Laura Gonzo as Director of Affiliate Services
Quu Inc. hires radio veteran Laura Gonzo as Senior Director of Affiliate Services to drive station revenue growth through visual advertising technology....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes DJ Ace Home to 102.5 The Block
Radio One Charlotte welcomes DJ Ace back to 102.5 The Block for weekday afternoons 12pm-7pm starting November 14, 2022. The Charlotte native returns after nearly...
Roc Nation and Radio One “Blitz” Dinner (pics)
Roc Nation and Radio One hosted an exclusive industry dinner at Rock Steady restaurant. The event brought together key figures from hip-hop and urban radio....
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VOTER ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS
Universal Music Group launches comprehensive voter engagement campaigns for 2022 elections, featuring 'Use Your Voice' registration program and 'Pull Up to the Polls' transportation initiative....
SoundExchange Adds Zelle Payments for Creator Royalties
SoundExchange now offers Zelle payments for music creators' royalties, allowing instant mobile payments directly to bank accounts. The new partnership enhances payment options for over...
Kidd Kraddick Show Renewed 3 Years with iHeartMedia
The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show secures 3-year contract renewal with iHeartMedia's KQXT in San Antonio. The syndicated show has dominated the Top 25 market for...
Radio Host Al B. Sure Recovering After 2-Month Coma
Radio host and R&B singer Al B. Sure reveals he was in a coma for 2 months after collapsing and losing feeling on his left...
Powerhouse NYC 2022: Unforgettable Performances
Powerhouse NYC 2022 featured stellar performances from Nicki Minaj, Kodak Black, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and Tems at Newark's star-studded event....
Urban One: Alicia Keys Celebrates Black Culture
Urban One hosted an exclusive 'One Night of Black Culture' event featuring Grammy-winning performer Alicia Keys and celebrity panel discussions for advertisers and brand decision...
Sheryl Underwood Celebrates 95-Pound Weight Loss in Style
Sheryl Underwood celebrates losing 95 pounds by wearing a fitted dress and crossing her legs on TV for the first time in 30 years during...
Ron deCastro Named VP and Market Manager at Beasley
Ron deCastro, former Hot 97 and WBLS executive, joins Beasley Media Group as Market Manager for Tampa Bay radio properties including WLLD-FM and WQYK-FM....
KFBK News Radio Centennial Celebration
Sacramento's KFBK News Radio celebrated 100 years of broadcasting with a centennial event featuring former and current staff. The historic station launched in 1922 and...
Regina Showers-Gordon: Petra College’s Path to Accreditation
Regina Showers-Gordon becomes the first African American woman to earn national accreditation for a college in rural Hammond, Louisiana. Petra College received accreditation from the...