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The music industry in 2025 is poised for significant growth and transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviors, and a renewed focus on creativity and inclusivity. As the industry adapts to these changes, several job roles are expected to thrive, offering opportunities for professionals with diverse skill sets. Below is a detailed look at the roles likely to prosper in the coming year, along with their average pay. Streaming and Digital Platforms Specialists As streaming continues to dominate music consumption, specialists who understand the intricacies of digital distribution, analytics, and platform management will be in high demand. These professionals

9:00 PM, ET/PT – Rodney Alcala worked as a photographer and a typesetter and was once a contestant on “The Dating Game.” However, police say he was also a chameleon and a serial killer, perhaps the deadliest in the country’s history, and investigators are unsure if they will ever know how many victims he left behind. Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate Alcala’s trail of murder in an encore of “Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game,” to be broadcast Saturday, June 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Watch a preview10:00 PM, ET/PT – Tim Bliefnick, a former contestant on

CBS announced today the word-twisting game show LINGO, hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner RuPaul Charles, will return for its second season Friday, May 24 with two back-to-back episodes (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Following the premiere, the series will air in its regular time period Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.LINGO is the supercharged word-twisting, fast-thinking game show. Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams

iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment Unveil Women's Sports Audio Network – Pioneering the First-Ever Dedicated Platform for Women's Sports In a groundbreaking collaboration, iHeartMedia, America's premier audio company, teams up with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to introduce the Women's Sports Audio Network (WSAN). This innovative platform marks a historic milestone as the first-ever audio network exclusively devoted to women's sports. Scheduled to launch across iHeartMedia's broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms, as well as on all major podcast platforms, WSAN will serve as a hub for exploring and celebrating women's sports competitions. From in-depth athlete stories to daily

Explosive Growth: U.S. Latin Music Revenues Smash $1 Billion for Second Year, Climbing 16% to Reach New All-Time High The

In the ever-evolving landscape of music and podcast streaming, Spotify Technology SA stands out not just for its impressive roster of content but also for its remarkable financial turnaround and subscriber growth amidst fierce competition and market challenges.A Closer Look at Spotify's Recent PerformanceDespite a slight miss in the expected monthly active users for the latest quarter, Spotify's stock rose by about 3% in premarket trading—a sign of investor confidence in the company's overall health and trajectory. Although the subscriber count reached 615 million against an expected 618 million, the more critical financial metrics painted a rosy picture: net income

Hipgnosis Songs Fund Considers Blackstone's $1.488 Billion Takeover Amid Market InterestOverview of the Takeover Proposal Hipgnosis Songs Fund, known for acquiring high-value music royalties, is assessing a significant takeover offer from Blackstone, valued at £1.2 billion (approximately $1.488 billion). This comes after an initial agreement with Concord and Apollo Global Management for £1.1 billion (around $1.364 billion). The company's strategic market position and its catalog rights to music by artists like Justin Timberlake and Shakira are central to the heightened interest from these major financial players.Strategic Acquisitions and Market Dynamics Founded in 2018, Hipgnosis Songs Fund has aimed to capitalize

The Swift Sweep, the Taylor Takeover. Call it what you will, just expect Taylor Swift to dominate the U.K. charts with The Tortured Poets Department.When the Official U.K. Singles Chart is publid Friday, April 26, Swift will add to her tally of 26 U.K. top 10 singles, and is forecast to nab a fourth No. 1, after “Look What You Made Me Do” (from 2017), “cardigan” (2020) and “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)” (2023).Based on early sales and streaming data crunched by the Official Charts Company, Swift’s collaboration with Post Malone, “Fortnight,” the opening track and first official single from Tortured Poets, is in pole

Sean "Diddy" Combs has experienced a significant decline in radio play since November, following accusations of rape by ex-girlfriend Cassie and a human trafficking investigation involving raids on his homes by Homeland Security agents. Despite these controversies, streaming of his music increased by 38% after the raids. Combs has denied all allegations, describing the legal actions against him as attempts to tarnish his reputation and legacy. He settled the lawsuit with Cassie amicably, and his attorney criticized the raids as excessive. Combs maintains his innocence, asserting that the accusations are meritless and constitute a witch hunt. Radio Silence: Diddy's Music

Paramount+ today announced that BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, the cinematic moving portrait of the legendary musician, will be available to stream on the service, beginning Friday, April 12 in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.Kinglsey Ben-Adir as Bob Marley in the key art for Bob Marley: One Love, from Paramount Pictures, streaming on Paramount+ 2024. Photo Credit: Paramount+BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE will join the platform after a record-breaking theatrical run, which set a midweek Valentine’s Day record, new opening-day records for a music biopic in the UK, France and other

Joe Budden makes some very interesting points here about the music industry. We agree that the independents are in the best position and entrepreneurs are ahead of the curve. What do you think?

DeDe McGuire was featured in the 2018 issue of Celebrating Women of Color in Media WOMEN OF COLOR MAGAZINE: Tell us about your

Slacker Radio for iPhone 1.0 (and iPod Touch) may be late to the party of streaming-music apps for the iPhone, but that's no reason to overlook it. The excellent, free app offers up a sleek,

With a childhood that boasted several musical influences within his own home, to a somewhat tumultuous teenage life that led to some time in prison, and now becoming a Grammy-nominated music maven, Akon is the quintessential artist-turned-mogul.  His business acumen equals or more likely surpasses, his accomplishments in the music industry.PHOTO taken by: Cat HarperAs he continues to light up arenas globally with his myriad of hits, the Senegalese icon has successfully illuminated Africa with his business venture, Akon Lighting Africa. [...]

[caption id="attachment_191278" align="alignnone" width="719"] Brent Faiyaz and his manager[/caption] Brent Faiyaz Feels "The Terms" have more value than the Money Following in the footsteps of Chance the Rapper and his manager Pat "The Manager" Corcoran, 22-year-old singer Brent Faiyaz