Big Sean Admits His G.O.O.D. Music Advance Was $15,000
Big Sean reveals he received only $15,000 as his initial advance from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, shedding light on music industry contracts....
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Tory Lanez Charged in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
Tory Lanez has been charged in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion and faces up to 23 years in prison. The charges mark a major...
Tory Lanez Charged in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
Tory Lanez has been officially charged in connection with the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper faces serious legal consequences in the high-profile case....
Singer Jaguar Wright Exposing Music Industry Celebs
Singer Jaguar Wright makes explosive allegations against major music industry stars including Diddy, Mary J Blige, and Jill Scott, claiming they interrupted her career....
BMG CALLS TIME ON CONTROVERSIAL ROYALTY DEDUCTION
BMG eliminates controversial US record label deduction that reduces songwriter income. The controlled composition clause costs writers $14M annually....
NCAA Gift Establishes Dr. James Frank Scholarship
The NCAA establishes a new scholarship program honoring Dr. James Frank. This educational initiative aims to support students in music and entertainment fields....
SESAC Signs Award-Winning Songwriter Jon Nite
GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Jon Nite, known for hits by Gabby Barrett, Tim McGraw, and Luke Bryan, signs with SESAC Performing Rights for representation....
NLE Choppa: Plants, Polygamy & Independence
NLE Choppa discusses his decision to go independent while sharing views on plants, polygamy, and mind power in revealing new interview....
DJ Cassidy Talks Pass The Mic with DARF. TV (Video)
Legendary DJ Cassidy discusses his viral Pass The Mic series in an exclusive DARF.TV interview, covering music, politics, and his career....
Megan Thee Stallion’s Team Accuses Tory Lanez of Smear Campaign
Megan Thee Stallion's team accuses Tory Lanez of running a smear campaign against the rapper. Ebro weighs in on the ongoing legal battle between the...
Digital and Radio Facts
Stay updated with the latest digital and radio facts from the world of R&B, Hip-Hop, and urban culture. Get breaking music news and entertainment updates....
Another Planet Urges Pelosi to Co-Sponsor
Another Planet Entertainment urges Speaker Pelosi to co-sponsor the Save Our Stages Act as independent venues face 90% revenue loss and permanent closure without federal...
Kanye West Urinates on Grammy Over Black Ownership
Kanye West urinated on one of his 14 Grammy Awards to protest Black ownership issues in the music industry, highlighting his ongoing concerns about artist...
Paquin Artists Agency Expands with New Office
Paquin Artists Agency opens its first U.S. office in Nashville and hires three new agents including Vesna Pejkovic, Andr� Gu�rette, and Jason Furman to expand...
Beatport Adds Dance/Electro Pop Genre
Beatport launches new Dance/Electro Pop genre category, recognizing the evolution of commercial dance music that blends electronic sounds with pop elements....
Music Groups Unite for Fair Creator Royalties
Major music organizations unite to demand equal royalty payments for creators regardless of nationality. The Fair Trade of Music Campaign fights a $330 million shortfall...
Radio Facts Chats with A&R Tina Davis
Radio Facts interviews Tina Davis, influential A&R executive who worked at Def Jam for over a decade and now serves as VP of A&R at...
BMI Reports Record Revenue and Royalty Distributions
BMI reports historic $1.311 billion revenue and $1.233 billion in royalty distributions despite COVID-19 impact. Digital revenue reached 32% of domestic total....
Jaxsta Announces Five-Year Agreement with Songtradr
Jaxsta announces a five-year commercial agreement with Songtradr worth AUD$1.92 million, enabling music creators to collect neighboring rights revenue through integrated platforms....
Eric Hutcherson Named EVP, Chief People Officer
Eric Hutcherson, former NBA executive, has been named Universal Music Group's EVP and Chief People and Inclusion Officer in a newly created role....
BMG Reports 4.8% Revenue Growth Amid COVID-19 Challenges
BMG reported 4.8% revenue growth in the first half of 2020 despite COVID-19 challenges. The music company's streaming numbers surged 49% year-over-year....
BMG Promotes Tim Reid to SVP of R&B and Hip Hop Marketing
BMG promotes Tim Reid to SVP of R&B and Hip-Hop Marketing, leading recorded music development for artists like Big K.R.I.T., DeJ Loaf, and Charlie Wilson....
Gospel Artist: Gospel Music Industry Has Demonic Edge
Gospel artist Helen Baylor reveals the dark side of the gospel music industry, claiming it has a demonic edge. The veteran singer discusses her experiences...
Laura Carter Named SVP of Urban Marketing at Interscope
Laura Carter has been promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Marketing at Interscope Records after 12 years at the label, working with J. Cole, Dreamville,...
Urban Radio Could Benefit by Going Back to “Black” Radio
Urban radio stations should embrace the term 'Black Radio' instead of abandoning the 'urban' label, as the industry lacks identity while companies like iHeart successfully...
