I Need That Record!: Death of the Independent Record Store
Documentary examines why over 3,000 independent record stores closed in the past decade. Features interviews with Thurston Moore, Ian MacKaye, and Noam Chomsky discussing threats...
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NAB EVP responds to Commerce Dept. letter on performance tax
NAB Executive VP Dennis Wharton responds to Commerce Department support for performance tax legislation, citing concerns about job losses and foreign record label profits....
Reid Visits Shyne in Belize for Def Jam Deal
L.A. Reid traveled by private jet to Belize to personally finalize Shyne's Def Jam contract, demonstrating the label's serious commitment to the rapper....
Jay Z Skips We Are the World Song
Jay-Z explains his decision not to participate in the We Are the World remake, calling the decision to remake the classic song disrespectful to the...
LA Reid Under Pressure for Hits at Universal Music
LA Reid faces increased pressure under new Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge following disappointing sales from Rihanna and Mariah Carey albums....
Jill Scott Sued by Record Label for Breach
Jill Scott faces a breach of contract lawsuit from Hidden Beach Records, which claims she violated a six-album deal by leaving after three albums....
Record Labels Lay Off Employees This Week
Def Jam, Interscope and Universal Music laid off multiple employees this week, with more layoffs rumored. The cuts reflect ongoing challenges in the music industry's...
BRILLIANT: Former Execs Form Entertainment 3Sixty
Former industry veterans launch Entertainment 3Sixty, connecting brands to consumers through innovative music partnerships. Star-studded client roster includes Atlantic Records, John Mayer, and George Strait....
OH NO: Mariah Carey Drunk while Accepting Award (vid)
Mariah Carey appears intoxicated while accepting an award in viral video footage. The awkward moment has fans questioning whether she should have stayed backstage....
SPARE BED RUMOR: Changes at the Record Labels?
Industry insiders predict major shakeups across multiple record labels in Q1 2010, with execs describing potential changes as anywhere from minor to a bloodbath....
POLL: What Should I do with Radio Facts in 2010?
Radio Facts opens up for reader feedback with a 2010 poll asking for suggestions on the future direction of the popular urban music and entertainment...
Simon Cowell Claims Talent Shows Revived the Music Industry
Simon Cowell claims his talent shows X Factor and Britain's Got Talent revived the declining music industry by boosting TV ratings and driving people back...
Pandora Online Radio Service Surpasses 40 Million Users
Pandora Media doubled its user base in 2023, reaching 40 million registered users with 15 million monthly visitors. The personalized radio service now competes directly...
T Boz: TLC Held Arista and Clive Davis Hostage
T-Boz reveals shocking details about TLC allegedly holding Arista Records and Clive Davis hostage with guns over money disputes....
Industry Great Hank Spann Has Died
Industry veteran Hank Spann, a legendary radio DJ who worked at WUFO and WWRL, has passed away after a long illness. Spann was a pioneering...
Slim Thug on Video Ho Deficit from Industry Recession
Rapper Slim Thug discusses how the industry recession has impacted video shoots, noting changes in video model availability and behind-the-scenes dynamics....
Larry Jackson Promoted to President A&R, Arista Records
Larry Jackson promoted to President A&R at Arista Records/EVP A&R at RCA Music Group. Previously worked with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Monica....
Poll: Is the Industry Discriminating Against Young Talent?
New poll examines whether the music industry discriminates against young and emerging talent. Survey explores barriers facing new artists in today's competitive music landscape....
Diddy Talks about Negative Bad Boy Reputation (vid)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs addresses the negative reputation surrounding Bad Boy Records in a candid video interview, discussing controversies and perceptions....
Research Company Says Ringtone Business Declining
IBISWorld reports the music ringtone market is in decline, with revenue dropping 15% from its 2007 peak of $880M to $750M in 2009. Full song...
An All- Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
MARY J. BLIGE, JOE, MUSIQ SOULCHILD AND WHO’S WHO OF URBAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC COME TOGETHER FOR Silky Soul Music”�. An All- Star Tribute to Maze...
Al Bell on the Music Industry
AS the peacock-blue Cadillac with the gold trim and fur lining spun on a giant turntable in the Stax Museum of American Soul Music here,...
Soul Music’s Comeback: K’Jon and Maxwell Lead
I agree, the music industry is in dire need of some SOUL and while this reporter gives credit to both K’Jon and Maxwell, he failed...
Clear Channel to Donate Stations for Minority Ownership
Clear Channel Radio will donate a number of AM station to the council through the MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiative. Initially, Clear Channel Radio plans...
Urban Industry’s 1st Social Network: RFSN
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry...
