SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at Annual Awards
SESAC Performing Rights hosted its annual Film & Television Composer Awards at the Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, June 3. A
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Iconic Singer Peabo Bryson Has Died
With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing. Photo Credit (Tan Sweater): Julie Yarbrough
Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Carson Peters to Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville announced the signing of rising country star Carson Peters to a worldwide publishing agreement. At 22 years old, Carson Peters has established himself as an emerging voice in
Official Statement Commodore’s Ronald LaPread’s Passing
Ronald LaPread 1949-2076, Original Member of the GRAMMY winning Commodores Ronald LaPread, acclaimed musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and original bass guitarist of the legendary Commodores,
Music Legend Dexter Wansel Has Died
Dexter Wansel was one of the defining creative forces behind Philadelphia soul, known for music that blended deep R&B feeling with jazz-funk, futuristic synth textures,
Peabo Bryson Suffers a Stoke
We are sorry to reort that wo-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson – the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs “Beauty and
Sony Music Publishing Claims Eleventh Consecutive Publisher of the Year Win at SESAC 2026 Latina Music Awards Inbox McClenny, Katie
Kapo achieves Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year; Edén Muñoz earns Regional Mexican Songwriter & Song of the Year; Manuel Turizo and Kemzo win Pop/Latin Rhythm Song
Larry Jackson Sues to Unmask Anonymous Defamation Campaign
Music executive Larry Jackson is taking legal action to identify the anonymous person or people behind what he calls a coordinated, malicious, and ongoing campaign
We Remember John McClain: The Musician, the A&R Ear, and the Estate Architect
John McClain spent most of his life doing what the best music people do: staying out of the spotlight while quietly changing the sound of
Radio Facts Music Publishing Full Digital Issue 2026 Featuring Tank, Dyana Williams and more
The Radio Facts 2026 Music Publishing Issue explores ownership, songwriting, catalog value, publishing rights, and the business behind the songs. This digital issue features interviews
Statement Regarding the Postponement of the 2026 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
After careful consideration, and due to circumstances beyond our control, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) has made the difficult but necessary decision to
Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson And Julianna Rankin Light Up BMI Rooftop On The Row
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® presented by George Dickel Whisky, brought more than 600 industry professionals together last night (5/19) for prominent performances by Avery
Tank on the Cover of Radio Facts for Black Music Month
Our new digital issue for Black Music Month is on the way, and this year we’re celebrating music publishing with Tank on the cover. Tank
Netflix Adds The Breakfast Club as First Daily Live Show
iHeartMedia and Netflix Deepen Partnership with Daily Live Video Stream of Nationally Syndicated Hit Radio Show The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy
Shamrock Capital Closes Over $810 Million Fund for Entertainment Ip
For publishers, songwriters and rights holders, Shamrock Capital’s latest capital raise is a clear signal that entertainment IP continues to attract serious long-term money. The
How Are Hip Hop & R&B Fans Really Listening to Music in the Car? Radio Facts Wants to Know
Radio Facts has launched a new car listening survey aimed at understanding how hip hop and R&B fans compare to other music lovers when it
Tenille Arts, Robyn Ottolini, Kat Luna Lead 2026 Ryman & BMI Block Party Lineup
BMI and Ryman Auditorium have announced the lineup for the fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party, returning June 4 through June 6 on PNC
Sony Music Publishing Promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director A&R, UK & Europe
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) today announced the promotion of ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director A&R, UK & Europe. He will continue to be based out of the
Suno Faces Another Copyright Suit Over the American Dollar Catalog
Suno is back in court, and for publishers, songwriters, and rights holders, the complaint lands on a blunt message: if an AI music tool trained
Amplified Voices TV, Black Star Network, and Digital Media Partners Successfully Deliver Nationwide Coverage of “All Roads Lead to the South Rally”
Amplified Voices TV today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking cooperative media initiative surrounding the “All Roads Lead to the South Rally,” presented in partnership
Reggaetón Pioneer El General Reignites World Cup Spirit
Maxi PriestLegendary Panamanian artist and reggaetón pioneer El General (Edgardo Franco), whose groundbreaking fusion of reggae en español, dancehall, and Latin rhythms helped shape the
Sony Music Publishing UK Signs Superstar Songwriter and Producer MNEK To Global Deal
Today, Sony Music Publishing UK (SMP UK) announced a new worldwide publishing agreement with globally renowned songwriter, producer and artist MNEK, which will include future
Connoisseur Clears FCC Hurdle in Bay Area Station Buyout
For broadcasters, this is another clear sign that ownership limits are under pressure at the FCC, and Connoisseur Media is acting like the rules may
Mediaco Digital Revenue Surges to Half of Q1 Sales
MediaCo’s latest quarter matters to publishers, songwriters, and rights holders because the company’s revenue mix has shifted sharply toward digital, even as its audio business
Disney+ and Hulu Expand Global Livestream Access to Major Festivals
For publishers, songwriters and rights holders, the real news here is simple: three of Live Nation’s biggest festivals are getting wider digital reach at the