Capitol Records Becomes Hollywood Royalty
Capitol Records received a Hollywood Star of Recognition celebrating their 75th anniversary. Katy Perry, Sir Lucian Grainge, and Steve Barnett presented the honor in a...
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Capitol Records to Receive Hollywood Star
Capitol Records receives a Hollywood Star of Recognition on November 15th, presented by Katy Perry and music executives. The ceremony celebrates Capitol's 75th anniversary at...
BMI isn’t Happy with DOJ Appeal
DOJ appeals federal ruling allowing BMI fractional licensing of musical works. Judge Stanton rejected DOJ's interpretation of BMI consent decree in September....
Capitol Records Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration
Capitol Records launches year-long 75th anniversary celebration in November with vinyl reissues, documentary series, and TASCHEN book honoring eight decades of music history....
Radio Facts attends the Living Legends Foundation Dinner
Radio Facts attended the annual Living Legends Foundation dinner in Los Angeles, celebrating music industry veterans and providing financial assistance to industry professionals in need....
Clarence Avant Gets Star on Walk of Fame
Industry legend Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 85-year-old icon was celebrated...
Sony and Michael Jackson Estate Close Deal
Sony Corporation completed its $750 million purchase of the remaining 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing from the Michael Jackson Estate....
Chance the Rapper: Going Independent with Power 106
Chance the Rapper discusses his independent success with Coloring Book, working with Kanye West, and why he chose not to sign a record deal in...
BMI PREVAILS OVER DOJ IN CONSENT DECREE DISPUTE
BMI wins federal court ruling against DOJ over fractional licensing rights. Judge Stanton rejected the Department of Justice's interpretation of BMI's consent decree....
MOTOWN GOSPEL APPOINTS MONICA COATES AND EJ GAINES
Motown Gospel appoints Monica Coates as VP of A&R and EJ Gaines as VP of Marketing. Both executives bring decades of gospel music experience to...
Pandora’s New Charts for Emerging Artists
Pandora launches three new charts powered by Next Big Sound to help emerging artists: Trendsetters, Predictions, and Top Spins, using data from 100 million listeners....
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...
Living Legends Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary Gala
The Living Legends Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala honoring seven music industry executives including Miller London, Tony Gray, and Larry Khan....
The Mix Group Welcomes a Brand New “Team Member”
The Mix Group President Jason Garte and wife Natally welcomed baby Daniel Jason Garte, weighing 9 pounds, 12 oz. The healthy baby boy joins 2-year-old...
Radio Facts at Google Roundtable Discussion
Radio Facts was invited to participate in a Google roundtable discussion in Los Angeles, exchanging ideas about the future of Google and the music industry....
May RIAA Digital Single Awards
In May 2016, RIAA certified 65 Digital Single Awards and 26 Album Awards. Complete lists of all RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards dating back to...
Wiz Khalifa Sues Former Manager for Undisclosed Profits
Wiz Khalifa filed suit against former manager Benjy Grinberg and Rostrum Records, alleging concealed profits from deals over a decade. The rapper seeks $1M+ damages....
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...
Songfreedom: Music Licensing for Indie Filmmakers
Songfreedom revolutionizes music licensing by offering pre-cleared sync licenses from major labels like UMG, Sony, and Warner for indie filmmakers starting at $59.99....
Pandora Surpasses $2 Billion in Royalties for Artists and
Pandora surpasses $2 billion in total royalties paid to artists and songwriters, reaching this milestone just nine months after hitting $1.5 billion....
SESAC Honors Pop Music Artists
SESAC honored top music industry talent at its 20th annual Pop Awards, with Jimmy Napes winning Songwriter of the Year for Sam Smith's 'I'm Not...
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...
Mayweather’s Advice to Broner: Great Music & Radio Tips
Floyd Mayweather shares valuable career advice with Adrien Broner that applies perfectly to the music industry. His wisdom about success beyond peak career years resonates...
The Art of Organized Noise: Music Industry Insights
Netflix documentary 'The Art of Organized Noise' reveals the untold story of Rico Wade and the legendary production team behind OutKast, TLC, and Goodie Mob...
K. Michelle: Limited Radio Airplay for Black Artists
K. Michelle supports Tyrese's claims about radio airplay limitations for Black artists, stating they rarely get exposure beyond urban formats unlike white artists....
