Is Apple talking to Prince about Staying On?
Reports suggest Apple may be in talks with Prince to keep his music on their streaming platform. The iconic artist's streaming decisions remain uncertain....
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Taylor Swift’s Letter Changes Artist Pay Policy
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple Music sparked a major industry shift, forcing the tech giant to pay artists during trial periods. Her bold move...
Dru Hill Sues Record Label for Album Flop
Dru Hill and Sisqo are suing Kedar Entertainment Group for $1 million each, claiming the label failed to spend promised marketing dollars and shorted them...
Taylor Swift’s Stand: Apple Music Will Pay Artists
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple about unpaid streaming royalties during their 3-month trial period prompted an immediate policy change, proving artists' power in the...
Taylor Swift vs Apple Music Royalty Policy
Taylor Swift withdrew her album 1989 from Apple Music and wrote an open letter criticizing their policy of not paying artist royalties during the free...
D’Angelo on Black Panthers & Music Industry
D'Angelo sits down with Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale to discuss the Black Panthers movement and its connection to the music industry in this revealing...
Usher and Bieber Face Copyright Infringement Suit
Usher and Justin Bieber face a $10 million copyright lawsuit over their song 'Somebody to Love.' Virginia songwriters claim the hit illegally copied their composition....
Too Short Talks TIDAL and Trying to Out Smart the Internet
Hip-hop legend Too Short discusses TIDAL streaming service and the current music industry in new Hip Hollywood interview. The veteran rapper shares insights on digital...
A2IM Questions Apple Music’s Impact on Independent Artists
A2IM questions Apple Music's policy of not paying independent artists during its 3-month free trial period, warning labels about potential revenue damage....
NAMM Foundation Allocates $600,000 to Global Music Programs
NAMM Foundation allocates $600,000 to 17 global music programs in 2015, supporting community organizations that provide quality music education worldwide....
Switched at Birth: Tori Alamaze vs Pussycat Dolls
Tori Alamaze recorded the original version of 'Don't Cha' before it was given to the Pussycat Dolls. Her soulful version was pulled from radio when...
Apple Music: Free Trial & Competitive Pricing
Apple Music launches with $9.99 monthly plans, 3-month free trial, and family options, leveraging 800 million iTunes accounts to challenge Spotify and TIDAL....
Apple Music Pulls Out all the Stops, Drake, & More
Apple Music unveiled its revolutionary streaming service featuring Drake and Jimmy Iovine, launching in 100+ countries for $9.99/month with Beats 1 radio....
Snoop Dogg Sues Popular Beer Brand
Snoop Dogg sued Pabst Brewing Co. seeking 10% of proceeds from the company's 2014 sale, claiming his Colt 45 endorsement contract entitled him to payment....
L.A. Reid: X Factor Was Worst Career Decision
Music mogul L.A. Reid calls his X Factor experience his worst career decision, saying it damaged his taste and lowered his standards for finding talent....
Sony Music Executive Spoils Apple’s “Surprise”
Sony Music executive Doug Morris accidentally confirmed Apple's music streaming service launch at MIDEM conference. Apple will officially announce the service at its developers conference....
Jermaine Dupri: Mariah Carey Doesn’t Take Career Seriously
Jermaine Dupri defends Mariah Carey against media criticism but suggests she doesn't take her career seriously enough. The producer made the comments during a Hip...
Janet Jackson’s Buzz Translates to Greater Radio Play
Janet Jackson's upcoming first project in 7 years is generating massive industry buzz. Unlike Mariah Carey's recent struggles, Jackson's strategic privacy and iconic status may...
A$AP Rocky Talks Life, Death of Friend, and Orgies
A$AP Rocky opens up in candid Hot 97 interview about his music process, personal life experiences, and pays tribute to late friend Yams....
Radio Facts iTunes and Android Apps Available
Radio Facts launches iOS and Android apps with push notifications and exclusive industry news not available on the website for busy music professionals....
Jay Z Faces Criticism Over Predominantly White TIDAL Staff
Jay Z faces backlash after a photo reveals his TIDAL streaming service has predominantly white staff, contradicting his previous statements about supporting black business....
Converse Rubber Tracks: Studio Experience for Musicians
Converse Rubber Tracks launches global program offering aspiring musicians free recording sessions at 12 iconic studios including Abbey Road and Stankonia....
YouTube Pushes Back Music Streaming Service Release Date
YouTube delays its Music Key streaming service until September 2015, possibly waiting to see Apple Music's market impact before full launch....
Streaming Music Revenue Surpasses CD Sales for First Time
Music streaming revenue has officially surpassed CD sales for the first time, marking a major shift in the industry. Artists like Taylor Swift and others...
Janet Jackson NOT signed to Atlantic Records
Janet Jackson is not signed to Atlantic Records as reported, but is actually signed to BMG Distribution. No new single or summer release has been...