Bruce Springsteen Honored at MusiCares Person of Year
Bruce Springsteen was honored as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year with performances by John Legend, Elton John, Neil Young, and other stars....
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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...
Gee Roberson Launches Record Label with Interscope
Gee Roberson transitions from Geffen Records Chairman to launch Blueprint, a new full-service record label distributed by Interscope Geffen A&M....
Samantha Selolwane Promoted at RCA Music Group
Samantha Selolwane promoted to VP of promotion at RCA Records after 7 years working with Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Usher, and other major R&B artists....
Clive Davis & Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala
Clive Davis and The Recording Academy present the Pre-Grammy Gala honoring Epic Records' Chairman Antonio 'L.A.' Reid with the President's Merit Award....
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....
Rosenberg Fires Back at Director: Play Underground Artists
Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg responds to Program Director Ebro's comments about underground artists needing to stay in minor leagues, defending deserving acts....
Hot 97’s Ebro Explains why Local Artists Get Little Airplay
Hot 97's Ebro explains why local artists receive minimal radio airplay. The progressive program director discusses industry challenges facing emerging musicians....
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....
Donate to 5 Days to Raise
RadioFacts.com launches 5 Days to Raise charity campaign to help current and former music industry professionals in need during the holidays....
Update on Graham Armstrong
Radio Facts provides an update on industry veteran Graham Armstrong, thanking supporters worldwide for their well wishes while requesting continued prayers....
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...
The Entire Radio and Music Industry Stress Test Results
New survey reveals 71% of radio and music industry professionals experience constant stress, with 86% worried about health effects. Despite stress concerns, 94% still love...
Urban Radio PD Blames PPM for “Destroying” Urban Radio?
Urban radio PD claims PPM ratings system is destroying Black radio creativity and preventing new artists from getting airplay at stations....
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...
Interscope Geffen A&M Launches Artist Website
Interscope Geffen A&M launches revolutionary website using real-time social technologies from Echo and Arktan to create immersive fan experiences....
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...
Ne-Yo on Lady Gaga: Icon or Not?
Ne-Yo questions Lady Gaga's icon status in new interview, asking 'where is she right now?' The Motown VP suggests today's artists don't stand the test...
Another Industry Vet Dies
Music industry veteran Danny Sims, who signed Bob Marley and the Wailers in the early '60s, has died. Sims was instrumental in launching modern reggae....
Songs Music Publishing Names New President & Head of A&R
Songs Music Publishing promotes Ron Perry to President and Head of A&R after 20 years with the company. Perry will oversee acquisitions and manage the...
Roscoe Dash on Credit for Cruel Summer and Lotus Flower Bomb
Roscoe Dash addresses proper songwriting credits on Kanye West's Cruel Summer album and Wale's hit 'Lotus Flower Bomb,' explaining his contributions....
ASCAP Launches ASCAP OnStage
ASCAP launches ASCAP OnStage, a new program allowing members to receive royalties for live performances at venues nationwide. Writers can submit setlists online to ensure...