Spotify, UMG Strike Ai Covers Deal With Artist Consent Terms
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new licensing deal that could put AI-generated covers and remixes directly into the hands of Premium users,...
Rob Base Dead at 59 After ‘it Takes Two’ Legacy
Rob Base’s death hits more than hip-hop nostalgia; it closes the book on one of the genre’s most recognizable crossover records, the kind of catalog...
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...
Prince Celebration Marks 10 Years With Five-day Minneapolis Event
Prince’s estate is turning the 10th anniversary of his passing into a five-day rights-and-legacy showcase, with the 2026 Prince Celebration set for June 3 through...
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...
Michael Jackson’s Biopic Boom Sends Catalog to Billboard Peak
Michael Jackson’s latest chart surge is a reminder that catalog can still drive the business at the highest level. Nearly two decades after his death,...
Spotify Retires Viral Charts, Pushes Users to Viral Hits Playlist
Spotify has shut down its Viral 50 charts, and that matters for anyone watching how songs break, circulate and get surfaced on the platform. The...
Cleveland Marathon Brings Traffic Changes This Weekend
The Cleveland Marathon will impact traffic patterns and road access across the city this weekend, requiring residents and commuters to plan alternate routes. News 5...
Urban One Reports Revenue Decline in First Quarter
Urban One reported a difficult first quarter for 2026, with revenue falling across every major division. Net revenue dropped to $77.7 million, down 15.8% from...
UMG Expands 24/7 Mental Health Access for Artists and Songwriters
Universal Music Group is putting mental health support directly into the business infrastructure that artists, songwriters, and employees rely on, and that matters now because...
Sumner County Considers Elementary School Boundary Changes
Sumner County school officials are exploring potential rezoning that could reshape elementary school attendance boundaries across the Tennessee district. According to WKRN News 2 ABC,...
Sony Music Publishing Wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards
Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters were celebrated with top honors at the 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards, held on May 12 in Los Angeles, CA. Sony Music Publishing...