Pandora Announces April 2013 Audience Metrics
Pandora reported 1.31 billion listener hours in April 2013, a 24% increase year-over-year, with 70.1 million active listeners and 7.33% U.S. radio market share....
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Lauryn Hill Sentenced to 3 Months in Jail
Former Fugees member Lauryn Hill was sentenced to 3 months in jail for tax evasion on $1.8 million in earnings. She paid over $970,000 to...
Pandora Q1 FY2014 Financial Results Call Timing
Pandora announces Q1 2014 financial results release on May 23, 2013, with investor conference call at 2:00 PM PT to discuss quarterly performance....
Lauryn Hill Announces New Record Deal, Upcoming Music
Lauryn Hill announces new record deal with Sony Worldwide Entertainment and confirms she's working on new music after years of legal battles and industry disputes....
ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo Available to Watch Online
ASCAP's 2013 I Create Music EXPO panels are now available to stream online. Over 40 panels with 60 hours of music industry content accessible until...
The WBLS Crew Enjoys Breakfast with John Legend
John Legend and newly signed artist Stacy Barthe joined the WBLS radio crew for breakfast. The meeting included key station executives and programming directors....
OneBeat Labs: EDM Marketing Trends Education
OneBeat launches Labs program to educate brand executives on EDM marketing opportunities. The cultural immersion experience debuts at Microsoft's New York Newfronts....
SoundExchange Announces Record Q1 Payment for Artists
SoundExchange announced its largest first quarter payment ever, distributing $117.5 million to recording artists and labels in Q1 2013, marking a 10% increase from the...
Mona Scott Young on The Breakfast Club
Industry veteran Mona Scott Young appears on The Breakfast Club radio show for an insightful interview about her career and success in entertainment....
Tanous Named EVP, Head of Global Communications at UMG
Universal Music Group appointed Will Tanous as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Communications, effective April 2013. Tanous joins from Warner Music Group to...
ASCAP Elects Board of Directors
ASCAP announces results of biennial Board of Directors election, with 24 writer and publisher members elected for two-year terms starting April 2013....
Lupe Fiasco: Rappers and Media Must Own Violence
Lupe Fiasco calls out rappers and media to take responsibility for promoting violence in music, admitting his own past contributions while urging change....
ASCAP Distributes $1.8M in Plus Awards
ASCAP distributed over $1.8 million in Plus Awards to nearly 3,100 songwriter and composer members for 2012-2013, providing crucial financial support to artists earning under...
Nielsen Study Shows Promise for Music Industry
Nielsen's SXSW study reveals 40% of music fans drive 75% of industry spending, with potential for $2.6 billion more in untapped revenue opportunities....
Berry Gordy Will Receive Pioneer Award
Motown founder Berry Gordy will receive the prestigious Pioneer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13th in New York City....
Nelly on Chief Keef’s Bad Deal and Master Ownership
Nelly discusses Chief Keef's problematic record deal in VladTV interview, sharing insights on artists owning their masters and knowing their worth....
Pandora CEO Resigns Due to Internet Radio Losses
Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy resigned after nine years due to mounting losses despite record revenue. The company posted a $14.6 million quarterly loss....
Audio Network Undiscovered US: New Music Talent Search
Audio Network launches Undiscovered in North America, searching for new unsigned composers across all genres. The program offers emerging artists the chance to join their...
Black Thought on Success in Music
Black Thought from The Roots shares rare insights on achieving success in hip-hop from his Jimmy Fallon Show dressing room in this DEMOS Web Series...
ASCAP Reports Higher Royalties in 2012 Despite Radio Declines
ASCAP distributed over $827 million in royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2012, marking the fifth consecutive year exceeding $800 million despite radio industry revenue...
FBI Releases Records on Whitney Houston
FBI releases 128-page file revealing three investigations involving Whitney Houston, including a 1992 extortion attempt and fan mail threats in 1988 and 1999....
Industry Vet Graham Armstrong Dies
Industry veteran Graham Armstrong, former Urban Network staffer and radio executive, died from pneumonia complications. He was known for his passion for African American music...
NeYo Talks The Business, Beyonce, and The Evolution of R&B
NeYo discusses the music business, his collaboration with Beyonc�, and the evolution of R&B in a comprehensive interview with London Music-News....
Beyonc�’s Success: Inspiring Your Journey
Discover 10 powerful lessons from Beyonc�'s 16-year career journey that can inspire your own success. Learn how the global superstar built her empire through training,...
Suze Orman’s Financial Advice for Black Family
Financial expert Suze Orman provides retirement advice to a Black family, addressing financial stability concerns common in radio and music industry careers....
