USHER TO RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE “GOOD KISSER” MAY 5TH
Eight-time Grammy winner Usher releases new single 'Good Kisser' on May 5th as the first track from his upcoming fall album. The single debuts alongside...
Tag : 2014
Live Nation and Yahoo Launch Innovative Live Concert Channel
Live Nation and Yahoo unveiled an innovative live concert channel featuring daily live concerts year-round, behind-the-scenes content, and a VOD library launching summer 2014....
American Authors and Rico Love to Perform at SESAC Pop Event
American Authors and Rico Love will perform at the 2014 SESAC Pop Awards on May 5 at the New York Public Library, honoring top songwriters...
Diddy Tops Forbes’ 2014 List of Hip Hop’s Wealthiest Artists
Forbes reveals Diddy tops their 2014 Hip Hop's Wealthiest Artists list with $700 million, followed by Dr. Dre ($550M) and Jay-Z ($520M)....
TuneCore Reports $34.1M Artist Earnings Q1 2014
TuneCore reported $34.1 million in artist earnings for Q1 2014, generated from 1.3 billion downloads and streams - a 75% increase over 2013....
The Man Known to the World as The Ultimate Warrior Dies
WWE icon The Ultimate Warrior, born James Brian Hellwig, died at age 54 after collapsing outside an Arizona hotel. His death came just days after...
The Hot 97 Summer Jam Line Up Has Been Announced
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2014 lineup announced featuring 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Nas, and more at MetLife Stadium on June 1st with 55,000 fans expected....
For the First Time Coachella Will Broadcast Live
Coachella 2014 makes history as both weekends will be broadcast live for the first time. Weekend one streams on YouTube while weekend two airs on...
Michael Jackson’s New Album XSCAPE Set for Release on May 13
Michael Jackson's posthumous album XSCAPE releases May 13, featuring eight never-before-heard tracks with contemporary production by Timbaland and other top producers....
2014 ESSENCE Festival Headliners Revealed
The 2014 Essence Festival announces its 20th anniversary lineup featuring Prince, Mary J. Blige, Lionel Richie, and more performing July 3-6 in New Orleans....
BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014 LINEUP ANNOUNCED
The Fourth Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival announces 2014 lineup featuring Aretha Franklin, Bobby McFerrin & Questlove collaboration, and over 150 performances across NYC venues...
Nielsen Releases the RADAR March 2014 Quarterly Report.
Nielsen's March 2014 RADAR report shows network radio reached 181 million Americans age 12+, representing 68% of the national population during an average week....
Steve Madden Launches Second Keyshia Cole Collaboration
Steve Madden announces second footwear collaboration with R&B star Keyshia Cole, featuring heeled platforms and ankle booties launching March 2014....
Radio Facts2014 Best Urban Mainstream Radio Stations
Radio Facts reveals the top urban mainstream radio stations of 2014, featuring WGCI Chicago, KPRS Kansas City, and other standout stations nationwide....
Mass Appeal x GrooveShark: #SXSWTakeOver w/ Nas & Flying Lotus
Nas celebrated Illmatic's 20th anniversary at the Mass Appeal x GrooveShark SXSW Takeover, performing classics like 'New York State Of Mind' with Flying Lotus also...
Driver Charged with Capital Murder After SXSW Crowd Incident
Driver Rashad Owens charged with capital murder after plowing into SXSW crowd, killing 2 and injuring 23 others during festival....
RADIO REACH UP 1.2M IN MARCH 2014 RADAR REPORT
Radio reaches 244.4 million Americans weekly, up 1.2 million from 2013. Nielsen's March 2014 RADAR report shows radio maintains 92% reach of US population aged...
BMI to Honor Carlos Vives With President’s Award
BMI will honor Colombian superstar Carlos Vives with the President's Award at the 22nd annual BMI Latin Awards on March 11, 2014 in Las Vegas....
Beats Music Launches New Streaming Service
Beats Music launched January 21, 2014 as a $9.99/month streaming service led by Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, and Trent Reznor. The platform features 20+ million...
Bruno Mars & Red Hot Chili Peppers – Super Bowl XLVIII
Bruno Mars invites Red Hot Chili Peppers to join his Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show performance at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014....
Copyright Society Of The South Elects New Board Members
The Copyright Society of the South elected new Board of Directors for 2014, including music publishers, attorneys, and performing rights representatives....
BMI Legends Inducted Into 2014 Rock Hall of Fame
BMI congratulates Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Linda Ronstadt and Nirvana on their 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. The ceremony takes place...
Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary
The Billboard Latin Music Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014, marking a quarter-century as the most prestigious Latin music industry event worldwide....
Paramount Pictures & Machinima Announce “CHOP SHOP”
Paramount's Insurge Pictures partners with Machinima for 'CHOP SHOP,' an action web series about underground car theft in LA streets....
Recording Academy Elects Officers, Updates GRAMMY Categories
The Recording Academy elected new national officers including Christine Albert as Chair and approved category changes for the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards....