Kanye West Rants at the Pusha T Album Listening Party
Kanye West delivered another passionate rant at Pusha T's album listening party, showcasing his ongoing frustration with the music business....
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Fred Williams’ Major Workout Transformation
Former record executive Fred Williams, who worked at Capitol, A&M and EMI Records, showcases an inspiring fitness transformation that motivates others....
Marvin Gaye III on Robin Thicke Suit & Retaliation
Marvin Gaye III reveals plans to retaliate against Robin Thicke's lawsuit in explosive new video. The legal battle could bring Gaye's legacy to a new...
George Daniels’ Chicago Music Store Vandalized
Legendary Chicago record store George's Music Room, owned by industry veteran George Daniels, was vandalized by thieves. The closed store was set to reopen....
DJ Search: W Hotels & burn Launch Online Hunt for DJ Talent
W Hotels and burn energy drink launch global online search for emerging DJs to join third annual DJ Lab boot camp in Thailand. Six winners...
SoundExchange Praises Congressman Watt’s Performance Rights Bill
Congressman Mel Watt plans to introduce legislation requiring AM/FM radio to pay recording artists and labels for airplay. SoundExchange CEO praises the move to address...
Russell Simmons & Partners Launch All Def Music
Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins and Steve Rifkind partner with Universal Music Group to launch All Def Music, the first major label created specifically for YouTube...
Ludacris on Profiting off 2Chainz – Breakfast Club
Ludacris reveals on The Breakfast Club how he first signed 2Chainz as Tity Boy and continues to profit from their business relationship today....
SoundExchange Names Julia Massimino VP of Public Policy
SoundExchange hires Julia Massimino as VP of Global Public Policy to lead government affairs and legislative strategy for artist rights and digital music compensation....
UMG East Coast Label Group Names Two Vice Presidents
Universal Music Group's East Coast Label Group promotes Jules Ferree and Mauro DeCeglie to Vice Presidents of Brand Partnerships for Island Def Jam and Republic...
Pandora Acquires KXMZ-FM to Cut Songwriter Licensing Costs
Pandora purchased radio station KXMZ-FM in South Dakota to reduce songwriter licensing costs, despite paying minimal royalties to creators....
R&B Singer Puff Johnson Has Stage 4 Cervical Cancer
R&B singer Puff Johnson, known for hits like "Forever More" and collaborations with Tupac, is battling Stage Four cervical cancer and needs support....
Record Labels Prepare for Resurgence of Vinyl and Turntables
Record labels face the challenge of meeting growing demand as vinyl records make a major comeback. The return of vinyl brings back the nostalgic record...
Questlove: Current Music Like Minstrel Show
The Roots drummer and Tonight Show bandleader ?uestlove made controversial comparisons about today's music industry during his Shade 45 interview....
Muve Music’s Jeff Toig to Speak at New Music Seminar June 11
Muve Music's Jeff Toig will speak at New Music Seminar on June 11, 2013, discussing monetizing music in the digital era. The service has 1.5...
Al Bell Presents Launches Artist Career Development Company
Al Bell Presents, LLC launches new artist career development company focused on building iconic careers for rare performing artists as intellectual property brands....
Duane Oliver Taylor: Hip Hop Publicist
Duane Oliver Taylor was an influential hip-hop publicist who worked with major artists like LL Cool J, KRS-One, Will Smith, and Britney Spears at labels...
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....
Congrats to Capitol Music’s Richard Nash and wife Vida
Capitol Music executive Richard Nash celebrates his son Ryan's high school graduation alongside wife Vida. The music industry family reaches a milestone moment....
Sara Connally Named VP Film & Television, Island Def Jam & Republic
Sara Connally has been appointed Vice President of Film & Television for Island Def Jam & Republic Records Label Group, focusing on strategic music placements...
Willingness to Pay for Music Streaming Services
New survey data reveals increasing willingness to pay for music streaming services across all age groups, with Norway leading at 48% and older generations now...
Woman Says Rapper Tim Dog Faked Death to Avoid Payment
A woman reveals how rapper Tim Dog allegedly faked his own death to avoid paying her money. The shocking fraud case exposes the lengths the...
Compton & Dorsey High Schools Join GRAMMY Camp
Compton and Dorsey High Schools join GRAMMY Camp Basic Training program with music industry professionals including Warryn Campbell and Mike Elizondo....
Rob Wells Named To Universal Music Group’s Executive Board
Universal Music Group appoints Rob Wells, President of Global Digital Business, to its Executive Board. Wells will continue driving UMG's digital strategy across emerging platforms...
Pandora Hires Tommy Page as VP of Artist Partnerships
Pandora hires Tommy Page, former Billboard publisher and Warner Bros. Records executive, as VP of Artist and Brand Partnerships to expand artist development and live...
