Lenny Kravitz: Teena Marie Fed Me During Hungry Years
Lenny Kravitz reveals how R&B legend Teena Marie took him in during his struggling early years, feeding him and teaching him the music industry....
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Now You Know the Music (and Radio) Industry eBook by kevRoss
Music industry expert kevRoss shares 20+ years of experience in a comprehensive eBook covering radio promotion, career survival, and industry success strategies....
Barry Weiss Out at Sony Music Moves to…
Barry Weiss leaves Sony Music Entertainment to join Universal Music, where he'll run East Coast operations under CEO Lucian Grainge starting January 2011....
NAB RADIO BOARD ENDORSES CONDITIONS FOR FEE RESOLUTION
The National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board endorsed conditions for resolving the performance fee dispute, agreeing to pay 0.25-1% of net revenue to artists and...
Industry Vet Stan Bethel has Died
Music industry veteran Stanley Bethel passed away at Cedars Sinai hospital after complications from kidney disease. The independent promoter worked with numerous record labels and...
Industry Picnic for LA People at Griffith Park
Music industry professionals gather at Griffith Park for networking picnic following recent losses of industry legends Dannie James, Dick Griffey, and Stan Bethel....
EMI Eliminates Three Execs as part of “Restructuring”
EMI Group eliminates three senior executives including COO Ronn Werre and presidents Billy Mann and Nick Gatfield as part of major restructuring....
Shanti Das Launches New Book on Success for Women in Music
Music industry executive Shanti Das releases 'The Hip-Hop Professional: A Woman's Guide to Climbing the Ladder of Success in Entertainment Business.'...
CONGRATS: Kevin Liles Announces he got Married on Gayle King
Music industry executive Kevin Liles announced on Gayle King's radio show that he married Erica Jones this past weekend. Congratulations to the happy couple....
Kevin Liles says Prince WHAT?
Kevin Liles reveals Prince approved of Trey Songz's BET performance. The industry veteran and Trey Songz manager shares insight into the music legend's opinion....
Kevin’s Summary: UPS, Lil Kim, Mediocrity, Dead Favors
Kevin reflects on current music industry trends, Lil Kim's impact, and the state of mediocrity in hip-hop culture while sharing personal insights....
Kevin’s Summary: Feet/Cross-Dressing/Radio
Radio personality Kevin Ross shares candid thoughts on returning to radio, working for mainstream stations, and reveals shocking industry gossip about a well-known executive's private...
Macy Gray on Age Discrimination in Music Industry
Macy Gray speaks out about age discrimination in the music industry, highlighting how 40+ million women lack musical representation. She argues the industry underestimates both...
Leah Streetman Promoted to VP at Universal Motown
Leah Streetman promoted to VP of Strategic Alliances/Film & TV at Universal Motown Republic Group, overseeing music placements for Lil Wayne, Kelly Rowland, and others....
Kevin’s Summary: Cross-Dressing Vet & Radio Recall
Kevin shares explosive industry gossip about a veteran executive's secret cross-dressing habits and reflects on Radio One's business practices in urban radio....
Phylicia Fant Named VP Media Relations at Universal Motown
Phylicia Fant has been promoted to Vice President of Media Relations at Universal Motown Records. She will develop media strategies for artists including Lil Wayne,...
MAN MADE MUSIC PROMOTES KIM PASTER AND ALLISON MEIRESONNE
Man Made Music promotes Kim Paster to General Manager and SVP Production, and Allison Meiresonne to VP New Business Development and Partnerships....
BMI Responds to ARN about Story Posted Yesterday
BMI responds to allegations about paying Drake $100,000 for Atlanta showcase appearance, clarifying they don't pay performer fees and present over 200 annual showcases....
Kevin’s Post on Blog Wallet about the industry
Kevin shares his thoughts on staying motivated in the music industry despite negativity from industry naysayers and discusses his multi-faceted career approach....
The Rebirth of Record Stores and Players
A new book explores whether record stores could make a comeback as vinyl demand grows. Music fans seek tangible experiences over digital isolation....
Frank Ski on Music Industry & Cross Dressing Co-Host
Radio personality Frank Ski discusses the current state of the music industry and controversial topics about his co-host in candid interview....
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...
TREND ALERT? Bloggers or DJs Breaking Records?
Music bloggers are emerging as the new powerbrokers in hip-hop, challenging traditional radio DJs in breaking new records and discovering artists like Drake and B.o.B....
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....