Phil Thornton on Leadership at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton leads RCA Inspiration after 25 years in music industry, starting at age 12. His team achieved multiple number one hits with Kirk Franklin,...
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Capitol Records: Azim Rashid on Music Business
Capitol Records' Azim Rashid shares valuable insights on the music industry business. A must-watch for understanding the inner workings of major label operations....
Sam Selolwane Promoted to SVP Urban Promotion RCA
RCA Records promotes Sam Selolwane to SVP Urban Promotion under EVP Geo Bivins, recognizing her energetic personality and strong work ethic in the role....
Universal Music Names Andre Torres VP Urban Catalog
Universal Music Enterprises names Andre Torres, founder of Wax Poetics magazine, as VP/Urban Catalog to develop strategy for hip-hop, R&B, and Black music....
LA Reid’s Former Assistant Claims Inappropriate Behavior
Former Epic Records executive LA Reid faces allegations of sexual harassment from his assistant, with claims of inappropriate behavior at the label's Christmas party....
LA Reid Exits Epic Records
LA Reid, prominent black music executive, has exited Epic Records. Reid was instrumental in major successes of artists like Future, Pink and Meghan Taylor....
Former Urban Music President Named EVP at Interscope Geffen A&M
Joie Manda has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Interscope Geffen A&M, moving up from President of Urban Music at Interscope Records....
Harlem Alliance Honors Brilliant Black Women
Harlem Business Alliance honors music executive icon Sylvia Rhone and eight other brilliant Black women at their 36th annual gala on May 3rd....
Cynthia CJ Johnson: Two Decades in Music Promotion
Cynthia 'CJ' Johnson, VP of Urban Promotions at Columbia Records, celebrates over 20 years in music promotion working with top artists like Beyonc�, Maxwell, and...
Lyor Cohen New Head of Global Music at YouTube
Industry veteran Lyor Cohen has been named YouTube's first Head of Global Music, leaving his role as founder of 300 Entertainment while remaining a major...
Clarence Avant Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Music mogul Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' was honored with the 2,590th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October...
Universal Music Group Appoints SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appointed Oana Ruxandra as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. She joins from Warner Music Group to lead UMG's digital transformation...
Meet the New Senior Vice President at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton named Senior VP and GM of RCA Inspiration. Veteran executive previously managed Faith Evans, Michelle Williams at eOne Music....
Troy Carter Joins Spotify
Troy Carter, founder of Atom Factory and former Lady Gaga manager, joins Spotify as Global Head of Creative Services to compete with Apple Music and...
UMG Appoints Jonathan Dworkin SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appoints Jonathan Dworkin as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development. The veteran executive will oversee global digital strategy integration...
Lyor Cohen Directs Young Thug on his Career
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen offers candid career guidance to rapper Young Thug on the TV series Follow the Leader, sharing insights on enhancing his...
Industry Vet Lyor Cohen Recovering in Hospital
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen, 56, is recovering after suffering a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The executive credited his son and friend for saving his life....
Lucian Grainge Named Most Powerful in Music
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge tops Billboard's Power 100 list for the third time, becoming the first executive to hold the #1 spot consecutively....
BMG US PROMOTES ZACH KATZ TO PRESIDENT OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
BMG US promotes Zach Katz to President of Music Publishing, expanding his role after overseeing major chart successes and key signings including Bebe Rexha and...
LA Reid Talks Meeting Babyface with WBLS
LA Reid reveals untold stories about meeting Babyface and launching LaFace Records in exclusive WBLS interview, including how Kenneth Edmonds got his famous nickname....
Jody Gerson Named Billboard Women in Music Executive
Jody Gerson, CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, was named Billboard's Women in Music Executive of the Year 2015. She oversees publishing for major artists...
Republic Records Appoints Executive Vice President of Artist Development
Republic Records announces Rick Krim as new Executive Vice President of Artist Development. The 30-year industry veteran will focus on breaking new acts across marketing,...
Zach Katz on Purpose, Passion, and Power
BMG Chief Creative Officer Zach Katz discusses his purpose-driven approach to the music industry, sharing insights on maximizing opportunities for artists and songwriters in today's...
Jay Boone Named VP/Urban Promotion for RED Distribution
Jay Boone has been appointed VP/Urban Promotion for RED Distribution, overseeing all urban promotion in North America and distributed labels....
Record Vet Dwayne Cunningham Dies
Record industry veteran Dwayne Cunningham has died after his health declined over recent years. The New York native worked at Epic Records and Atlantic Records....