Root 100 Gala Honors Black Leaders in Arts & Activism
The Root 100 Gala honored Black leaders in arts, activism, and business at NYC's Gotham Hall. The event featured performances by Doug E. Fresh and
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Ed Sheeran, Nelly, Rene� Rapp at Z100 Jingle Ball
Z100's Jingle Ball 2025 at Madison Square Garden featured Ed Sheeran, Nelly, and Rene� Rapp with performances of their biggest hits including 'Perfect' and 'Hot
Curtis Sliwa Back on the Airwaves After Mayoral Run
Curtis Sliwa returns to radio on 710 WOR after his unsuccessful NYC mayoral campaign. The Guardian Angels founder fills in for Mark Simone through January
DeFord Bailey: Pioneering African American Musician’s Legacy
DeFord Bailey became one of the first black musicians on Grand Ole Opry in the 1920s, blending blues with country music through his virtuosic harmonica
Telegraph Cable Transformed U.S.-Hawaii Music Exchange
The 1902 Pacific telegraph cable connected San Francisco to Honolulu, revolutionizing musical exchange between African American artists and Hawaiian traditions.
Investors Focus on Warner, NetEase, and Tencent Music Stocks
Investors are closely monitoring Warner Music Group, NetEase, and Tencent Music Entertainment as key music industry stocks showing significant trading volume and growth potential.
Changes in Radio Landscape: Key Departures and New Ventures
Ed Lover and Miss Jones exit Audacy's 94.7 The Block while Netflix explores video podcast deals with iHeartMedia. Major shifts reshape radio landscape.
Feminist Thought in 1830s Europe & Black Music
The 1830s feminist movement in Europe, led by figures like Mathilde Fibiger, laid crucial groundwork that later empowered Black women musicians like Bessie Smith and
Impact of 1937 Nanjing Massacre on Black Music and Activism
The 1937 Nanjing Massacre influenced Black musicians to incorporate themes of struggle and resilience into jazz and blues, using their platforms for social protest and
South Miami Teacher Nominated for Grammy Music Award
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School music teacher, received her second consecutive Grammy Music Educator Award nomination. She's among the top 10 finalists
Angie Martoccio on Health and Music Industry Challenges
Actress Angie Martoccio reveals her battle with endometriosis after multiple misdiagnoses and speaks out against music industry exploitation of artists.
Warner Music Canada Job Cuts; Year-End Charts
Warner Music Canada laid off 24 employees in November restructuring, affecting 12-13% of workforce. Tate McRae topped Billboard Canada's year-end charts.
OOB & Friendly Folk Records: 10 Years in Music
OOB Records and Friendly Folk Records celebrate 10 years in music management, featuring artists like Kayak and Ton Scherpenzeel from their Rotterdam base.
UMG Addresses EU Concerns; GoDigital Acquires Latin Catalogs
Universal Music Group submits remedy to EU for Downtown Music Holdings acquisition while GoDigital Music acquires Latin catalogs worth $115 million including Marc Anthony's catalog.
Russell Batiste Jr.: Funk and R&B Icon
Russell Batiste Jr., legendary drummer for the Funky Meters, passed away in 2023. His innovative funk and R&B style helped shape New Orleans music.
MIT Climate Machine: First Emissions Report
MIT's Climate Machine releases the first comprehensive carbon emissions report for live music in the US and UK, analyzing 80,000+ events.
Rostrum Pacific Secures $150M for Music Catalog
Rostrum Pacific secures $150 million in funding with Crayhill Capital to expand music catalog acquisitions. The partnership aims to grow both new and existing catalog
Bob Ellis Resigns as GM of WDIV-Local 4
Bob Ellis has resigned as General Manager of WDIV-Local 4 in Detroit after serving since October 2021. The NBC affiliate is undergoing a leadership transition.
Music Venue Trust Attacks Business Rates Increase
Music Venue Trust slams UK Treasury over massive business rate increases affecting venues like The O2 and Wembley Arena. 91 grassroots venues risk closure by
Music Rights Groups Face FTC Legal Challenge
Pro Music Rights considers legal action after Rep. Scott Fitzgerald requested an FTC investigation into the company's business practices and market share claims.
Ren� Bull’s Artistic Legacy in Black Music History Explored
Ren� Bull, born in 1872, was an illustrator and photographer who visually documented the jazz age and early blues scenes. His work elevated Black musicians'
TikTok’s Add to Music Tool Surpasses 3 Billion Track Saves
TikTok's Add to Music tool reaches 3 billion track saves, driving billions of streams across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Taylor Swift named Global
Battle of Fredericksburg Influences Black Music and Culture
The Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 significantly influenced Black music evolution, as enslaved people and Black soldiers used spirituals and songs as resistance.
Rostrum Pacific Secures $150 Million to Expand Music Catalog
Rostrum Pacific secures $150 million from Crayhill Capital to expand its music catalog and strengthen its independent music ecosystem under CEO Benjy Grinberg.
Beyonc� Faces Backlash Over Kelis’s Milkshake Interpolation
Beyonc� faced backlash from Kelis over interpolating 'Milkshake' in her Renaissance album track 'Energy' without prior notification. Despite clearing rights properly, Beyonc� removed the interpolation