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....
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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...
Miguel Says Frank Ocean’s Coming Out Overshadowed His Music
Miguel discusses how Frank Ocean's public coming out announcement overshadowed both their music in candid Vibe interview. He praises Ocean's artistry while reflecting on media...
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....
Rob Harvey Joins Republic Records as Top 40 Director
Rob Harvey joins Republic Records as Senior Director of Top 40, bringing 13+ years of radio promotion experience from Interscope Geffen A&M....
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....
Rick Ross Faces Backlash Over Controversial Lyric
Rick Ross faces intense criticism for controversial lyrics about drugging women in Rocko's song "You Don't Even Know It," sparking debate about accountability in hip-hop....
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....
Music Licensing Faces Retitling Challenges
New report reveals 40% of music licensing companies use problematic retitling practices that prevent artists from receiving proper royalties. Digital fingerprinting technology may end this...
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....
What We Can Learn from Music Legends
Dr. Robin and Oprah discuss what Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Lionel Richie have in common, revealing why Lionel's different approach kept him successful....
ASCAP Adds Big Sean to the ASCAP Expo Line-Up
Big Sean joins the ASCAP Expo lineup for April 18-20 in Los Angeles, featuring a special conversation with producer Diplo alongside 30+ new panelists....
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...
Radio Facts Top 25 Most Influential Music Industry People
Radio Facts announces its first annual Top 25 Most Influential People in the Music Industry List, celebrating accomplishments and industry influence....
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....
Jay Z Says “There is No Such Thing as Black or White Music”
Jay-Z declares there's no such thing as Black or White music, only good or bad music, after performing with Third Eye Blind and Kelly Clarkson...
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...