Clive Davis Set to Release New Book: Soundtrack to My Life
Music industry legend Clive Davis releases his autobiography 'The Soundtrack of My Life,' sharing 45 years of insider stories about Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and...
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Ron Spaulding Named SVP of Sales for Capitol Music Group
Ron Spaulding has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for Capitol Music Group, where he'll oversee retail marketing strategies and field operations....
Mary J. Blige’s Sobriety Journey After Whitney Houston
Mary J. Blige reveals how Whitney Houston's tragic death motivated her journey to sobriety, helping her recognize destructive drinking patterns....
Toni Braxton Retires from the Music Industry
Grammy-winning R&B legend Toni Braxton announces retirement from music, citing loss of passion and focus on acting debut in new TV movie....
Three Arrested in $2.5M Ponzi Scheme
Three defendants arrested in $2.5 million Ponzi scheme involving fake West African gold and diamond mining investments. Charles Huggins diverted funds to his record label...
UMG Sells Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music
Universal Music Group sells Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music Group for �487 million, including artists like Coldplay and Daft Punk....
Clive Davis Party Marks Year Since Houston’s Death
Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party at Beverly Hilton marks one year since Whitney Houston's tragic death at the same hotel. The music executive faced criticism...
Tommy Mottola Memoir on Michael Jackson Clash
Former Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola releases memoir addressing his controversial relationships with Michael Jackson and ex-wife Mariah Carey....
New CBS Show Features Epic Records
CBS premieres The JOB in February, featuring Epic Records as a potential workplace for contestants. LA Reid left X Factor to focus on developing Epic....
The Grammys Will Go On: Death in the Family
CBS airs special on how 2012 Grammy Awards adapted after Whitney Houston's death 24 hours before the show. Features never-before-seen footage and interviews....
Sylvia Rhone Announces Joint Venture With Epic Records
Epic Records forms joint venture with music industry legend Sylvia Rhone to launch Vested in Culture label. The new venture will debut artists including Kat...
TuneCore Expands Sub-Publisher Deals for Songwriters
TuneCore expands global reach with four new sub-publisher agreements, allowing songwriters worldwide to collect royalties from digital stores and societies through automated online administration....
DEMOS Documentary Film at The Grammy Museum
DEMOS Documentary, featuring Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and other hip-hop legends, screens at Grammy Museum Feb 4th with director Q&A session....
Craig Davis Exits Capitol Records LA Move
Capitol Records is relocating back to Los Angeles' iconic Capitol Building in Hollywood within 6 weeks. Rep Craig Davis exits the company this Friday....
Jack Gibson’s Family Retains Attorney for Unauthorized “New Jack”
Jack The Rapper Gibson's family has retained attorney Kendall Minter after entrepreneurs launched unauthorized New Jack The Rapper conferences without permission from his heirs....
Pandora CEO to Present at Citi 2013 Conference at CES
Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy will present at the Citi 2013 Global Internet, Media and Technology Conference at CES on January 7th. The presentation will be...
YouTube Cancels Billions of Fake Music Views
YouTube removed over one billion fake views from major record labels including Universal, affecting artists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber in the platform's...
Nielsen to Acquire Arbitron
Nielsen announced it will acquire radio measurement firm Arbitron for $48 per share in cash, a 26% premium. The merger aims to enhance measurement capabilities....
Copyright Board Raises Satellite Radio Rates
The Copyright Royalty Board raised satellite radio royalty rates for 2013-2017, with SiriusXM paying 9-11% of gross revenues. New rates affect digital music streaming services....
Changes at Warner Music Group. Moscowitz Resigns
Todd Moscowitz resigns as co-President/CEO of Warner Music Group, with labels now reporting to COO Julie Greenwald. Drake's new label headed to WMG....
Mary J. Blige Financial Woes Continue
Mary J. Blige faces a $2.2 million lawsuit from Signature Bank over a defaulted loan. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and husband Martin Isaacs defaulted...
9 Useful Truths About the Music and Radio Industry
Music industry veteran shares 9 essential truths about surviving in the radio and music business, including when to move on and how to control your...
Ernie Singleton Urges Grammy Membership Registration
Ernie Singleton hosts Grammy Membership Reception Nov 17 at Recording Academy Santa Monica offices. Registration deadline for Grammy voting is Nov 15....
Clive Davis & Music Legends Unite for Songs of Hope
Clive Davis, Babyface, and Jimmy Jam unite for Songs of Hope VIII charity event supporting City of Hope's cancer and disease research. The October 18th...
ASCAP’s 4th Annual Women Behind the Music Series
ASCAP launches its 4th annual Women Behind the Music series in NYC, LA, and Atlanta, honoring women songwriters, artists, and music industry executives including Tiny...
