Playster Launches Unlimited Entertainment Platform
Playster launches its all-in-one entertainment platform in the U.S., offering unlimited access to music, movies, books, and games starting at $3.95....
Rhapsody Hits Record Growth: 3.5M Subscribers
Rhapsody celebrates 45% subscriber growth reaching 3.5 million users globally. The streaming service expanded with new features like Rhapsody Kids and partnerships across 34 countries....
All Def Digital Surpasses One Million YouTube Subscribers
All Def Digital crosses one million YouTube subscribers, tripling their base in under a year. The Russell Simmons co-founded network focuses on hip-hop culture and...
IndiMusic.tv Launches E-Commerce Channel on Amazon Fire TV
IndiMusic.tv launches e-commerce channel on Amazon Fire TV with one-click purchasing via remote. Artists can now monetize music videos directly....
Blue Note & Rivet Media Partner on VR Music
Blue Note Entertainment Group partners with Rivet Media to launch Rivet Music, a VR initiative capturing live performances in 360-degree video and 3D audio....
Troy Carter Launches SMASHD LABS Startup Accelerator in
Music manager Troy Carter launches SMASHD LABS startup accelerator through Atom Factory, investing $50K in 5-7 companies focused on entertainment and culture....
Public Enemy: “Man Plans, God Laughs” Album in July
Hip-hop legends Public Enemy announce new album 'Man Plans, God Laughs' dropping July 15th. Chuck D describes it as commentary on the technological yet political...
Taylor Swift vs Apple Music Royalty Policy
Taylor Swift withdrew her album 1989 from Apple Music and wrote an open letter criticizing their policy of not paying artist royalties during the free...
Summer Jam 2023 Draws Over 50,000 Fans to MetLife Stadium
Hot 97's Summer Jam 2023 drew over 50,000 fans to MetLife Stadium with performances by Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Meek Mill, and more hip-hop elite....
Mobile App Upgrades Expand Spotify User Features
Spotify unveils major mobile app upgrades including personalized Now start page, tempo-matching Spotify Running feature, and expanded video content partnerships....
Pandora & Lexus Free Pop-Up Concerts in SoCal
Pandora and Lexus team up for free pop-up concerts in Southern California featuring MAGIC!, Nico & Vinz, and Kongos. The series connects artists with fans....
LyricFind Partners with UMPG on Global Lyrics Licensing
LyricFind partners with Universal Music Publishing Group as sole third-party administrator for UMPG's lyrics licensing worldwide, expanding access across 30 territories....
Gracenote Integrates Next Big Sound for Music Discovery
Gracenote integrates Next Big Sound's real-time music data into its Rhythm platform to improve artist discovery and personalized recommendations for streaming services....
Willingness to Pay for Music Streaming Services
New survey data reveals increasing willingness to pay for music streaming services across all age groups, with Norway leading at 48% and older generations now...
Xbox Music: Microsoft’s All-in-One Service
Microsoft launches Xbox Music as the first all-in-one music service offering free streaming, subscription plans, and music purchases across multiple devices....
Pandora Challenges Terrestrial Radio as Top Internet Service
Pandora emerges as the top internet radio service, with 37% of streaming listeners choosing it over competitors. The platform poses a major threat to traditional...
Urban Radio Faces Major Changes as Veterans Step Aside
Urban radio veteran Donnie Simpson faces potential departure from WPGC amid industry pressure to modernize programming and attract younger listeners that advertisers seek....
CES 2010: Cutting-Edge Auto Tech in Vegas
CES 2010 in Las Vegas showcases cutting-edge automotive technology with Ford CEO Alan Mulally keynoting and over 380 car tech exhibitors....
NAB President Urges Apple to Add FM Radio to iPhones
Radio Facts: REHR ENCOURAGES APPLE TO ADD FM RADIO CAPABILITIES TO iPHONE, iPOD Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue . WASHINGTON, DC --......