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.
Lorenzo “Ice-Tea” Thomas Joins STAR 94.5
Radio veteran Lorenzo 'Ice-Tea' Thomas joins STAR 94.5 Orlando as afternoon drive host. Former 99 JAMZ Miami host dominated 18-34 demo....
Mysterious Sea Creature Found on Beach Sparks Debate
A bizarre sea creature with human-like hands and reptilian features washed up on Maroochydore Beach, sparking global debate about its identity....
Dead Baby Found Abandoned on Woman�s Porch
A deceased newborn was discovered on a Tennessee woman's porch, prompting police to search for the mother. Authorities express concern for the mother's wellbeing in...
Rocking M Media Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Rocking M Media, which owns 21 radio stations in Kansas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $22.3 million in liabilities. The company plans to sell...
Texas Student Wins $90K in Pledge Allegiance Case
A Texas high school student won a $90,000 settlement after claiming a teacher harassed her for sitting during the pledge of allegiance. The case involved...
Saints & Sinners Final Season Premieres April 3rd
Bounce TV's hit drama Saints & Sinners returns for its sixth and final season on April 3rd. The final eight episodes air Sunday nights leading...
WWL Marks 100 Years as New Orleans’ Top Talk Radio
WWL celebrates 100 years as New Orleans' premier talk radio station, marking a century of serving the Crescent City since 1922. The milestone includes special...
Virginia Cop Mervin Mayo Releases Debut Single
Virginia policeman Mervin Mayo, who went viral in 2020 with a gospel performance, releases his debut single 'The Best Friend' on Tyscot Records....
Music Releases This Weekend: Major Artists
Major artists drop new music this Friday including Latto's 777 album, Mary J. Blige's remix with H.E.R., and Summer Walker's No Love remix featuring SZA...
Mother of 3 Dies After Collapsing at Marathon
Trisha Paddock, a 46-year-old mother of three from California, collapsed at the finish line of a Los Angeles charity marathon and later died from cardiac...
MARZZ ANNOUNCES DELUXE EDITION OF�LOVE LETTERZ�EP
Louisville R&B star Marzz announces deluxe edition of debut EP 'Love Letterz' releasing April 7th via Keep Cool/RCA Records, featuring new breakup anthem 'FYM.'...
Twin Brothers Get Life-Saving Heart Transplants
Twin brothers Donald and Ronald Crigler from St. Louis both received life-saving heart transplants after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. The rare medical occurrence happened...
Mayor Adams: 2,500 Vacant Apartments for Homeless NYC
Mayor Eric Adams addresses 2,500 empty city-funded apartments meant for homeless residents, calling the bureaucratic delays 'unimaginable' and promising reforms....
Rushion McDonald Hosts HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo
Emmy-winning producer Rushion McDonald hosts free HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University featuring enrollment opportunities, scholarships, and entertainment....
Keke Palmer Shares ‘hope’ for Film ‘Alice’
Keke Palmer discusses her new film 'Alice' about slavery, emphasizing how the movie aims to inspire youth with stories of resilience and hope rather than...
DMV’s Rising Star KA$HDAMI Drops New Single posed2be
17-year-old DMV rapper KA$HDAMI drops new single 'posed2be' following his breakthrough year with 200 million streams and viral TikTok success....
WAMO Acquired by Audacy
Audacy acquired Pittsburgh's WAMO radio station, the city's only urban hip-hop station serving the African American community with artists like Drake and SZA....
CD Baby Updates its New Artist Engagement & Education Team
CD Baby launches new Artist Engagement & Education team led by Kevin Breuner to help independent musicians navigate the complex music industry landscape....
NAB Launches Campaign Opposing Radio Performance Fees
NAB launches campaign opposing performance fee legislation that would impose new royalties on local radio stations for music airplay, citing harm to listeners and jobs....
DADDY YANKEE ANNOUNCES FAREWELL ALBUM LEGENDADDY
Daddy Yankee announces his retirement from music with farewell album Legendaddy releasing March 24th. The reggaeton legend will embark on his final world tour....
CAT BURNS RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR BREAKOUT HIT “GO”
Cat Burns releases the official music video for her breakout hit 'Go,' which went viral on TikTok with over 564 million views and reached the...
Elaine Releases New Single “Shine” for 2022
South African R&B star Elaine releases new single 'Shine' to kick off 2022, exploring themes of love and self-discovery with a dreamy new music video....
Wendy Williams on Health and Wells Fargo Issues
Wendy Williams opens up about her health struggles and legal battle with Wells Fargo over access to her own money in exclusive GMA interview....
Radio Facts Interviews Taylor “Love Just Hates Me” (video)
Radio Facts interviews Taylor about her new song 'Love Just Hates Me' and her thoughts on music. Watch the exclusive video interview with the rising...
Judge: Cemetery Liable for Casket Opening During Burial
A Bronx judge ruled Evergreens Cemetery liable after a casket popped open during burial when workers forced it into a too-small grave. The family won...