Lady Gaga leads the 2025 VMAs with 12 nominations, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Album. She previously led nominations in 2010 and 2020.Bruno...
Radio Audience Ratings Now Count Three-Minute Listening SessionsThis week, a significant adjustment was made to how radio audiences are measured in the United States....
John Fogerty, the legendary frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival and one of the most influential songwriters in American music, will be honored with the...
Radio & BroadcastingZoellner Media Completes Major Tulsa Radio Station Acquisition Pending Regulatory ApprovalZoellner Media Group has agreed to purchase Cox Media Group’s entire Tulsa...
Bose & LISA: Sound, Style, and a Real Shift in the Collaboration GameBose and LISA: More Than HypeYou’ve seen the celebrity “collabs” before—most are...
Greg Papa Announces Cancer Diagnosis: Stepping Away from BroadcastingOn August 1, 2025, Greg Papa—a legendary Bay Area sportscaster, host of KNBR’s “Papa & Silver,”...
Industry Trends & Technology ShiftsStreaming Growth Slows, Catalog and Live Markets Surge2025 marks a pivotal moment for the music business. After years of exponential...
Three days after the devastating flood, rescue operations continue, as thousands remain trapped in New Orleans, and the government scrambles to coordinate a response....
Three days after the devastating flood, rescue operations continue, as thousands remain trapped in New Orleans, and the government scrambles to coordinate a response....
Last night, BMI Nashville’s office on Music Row buzzed with excitement as Emmy-winning Keke Palmer celebrated the release of her new visual album, Just...
Kobalt has promoted Derek Cournoyer to Senior Vice President of Global Digital Business, a move that reflects his pivotal role in shaping the company's...
The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, with Brandon Lake leading the artist nominations with an...
Executive Changes and Corporate MovesWarner Records Realigns Leadership, Names Erik Pettie as Head of MarketingWarner Records has restructured its executive team, appointing Erik Pettie...
Who Was Dr. Khalid Muhammad?Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad was a fiery and influential Black activist, minister, and orator whose words resonated across American civil...
Record-Breaking Profits Driven by AIMeta Platforms is marking an inflection point in its corporate history, with Q2 2025 results showing a 22% surge in...
Cafe De Anatolia is globally regarded for its pioneering work across the Organic House genre. The company represents a roster of over 4,000 talented...
Inferno Radio Abruptly Shuts Down OperationsInferno Radio, a Southwest Florida-based digital streaming station, has ceased all operations effective immediately due to undisclosed internal issues....
The Musers—George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith—are a fixture of Dallas-Fort Worth radio, known for their enduring presence on The Ticket morning show...
Universal Music Group and BTS Agency HYBE Reach Settlement Over Contract DisputeUniversal Music Group (UMG) and HYBE, the South Korean entertainment and music company...
New York's 101.1 WCBS-FM has restructured its entire weekday programming schedule, bringing in familiar voices and shifting time slots across the board.
Race Taylor takes...
Toyota’s getting ready to recall about 55,000 vehicles due to a serious inverter defect that poses a fire risk. And here we go again—another day, another auto manufacturer in hot water. Owners of affected models can expect a “free repair remedy,” but it makes you wonder, doesn’t...
In 1635, Samuel de Champlain, a pivotal figure in North American exploration, passed away. While Champlain is primarily recognized for his role as a soldier and geographer, his explorations had indirect implications for the evolution of music in the Black community of the Americas, particularly as the...
Born in 1937, O'Kelly Isley Jr. emerged as a pivotal figure in the realm of R&B and soul music. As a founding member of The Isley Brothers, O'Kelly played a crucial role in shaping the sound of a generation. The Isley Brothers, which included his siblings Ronald...
New Music Friday Keeps the Beats Coming
New Music Friday is here, and it’s packed with some unexpected gems. Bizarrap and J Balvin kick off the week with a collaboration that’s sure to shake things up in the global charts. This isn’t just another release; it’s a continuation...
Music Meets HomecomingDetty December isn’t just a season; it’s a phenomenon. Spotify's data reveals that this annual homecoming period in West Africa is fueling a massive surge in Nigerian music streaming. If you thought it was all about partying, think again. It’s about connections, culture, and a...
Howie Klein: A Music Industry Titan
Howie Klein is no longer with us. The veteran record executive, radio DJ, and fierce political activist passed away at 77 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His sister broke the news on social media. Klein's impact on the music world...
In December 1968, the Apollo 8 mission marked a pivotal moment not only in space exploration but also in the cultural landscape of the United States, including its rich tapestry of Black music history. As the first crew to orbit the Moon, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell,...
In December 1826, the United States Military Academy at West Point became the backdrop for a riot that would later be known as the Eggnog Riot. This unusual event unfolded on the night of December 24, culminating in chaos by the dawn of the next day. The...
Music Stocks on the Rise
Seven music stocks are turning heads right now: Tencent Music Entertainment Group, NetEase, Dolby Laboratories, Warner Music Group, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Singing Machine, and Zeta Network Group. These aren’t just any stocks—they’re tied to companies that are knee-deep in the music game....
Radio Meets TV: HOT 97 News is Coming
It’s about time radio made a serious move into the TV space. MediaCo is taking the iconic HOT 97 brand and turning it into a daily live national TV show. This isn’t just about sound waves anymore. This is about...
Detty December Ignites Streaming Boom
Detty December is shaking things up in the Nigerian music scene. Spotify's latest data reveals that this annual homecoming bonanza isn't just about the parties—it's a full-on cultural phenomenon that's transforming the streaming landscape.
According to Spotify, the peak period from December 1, 2024,...
In 1908, the world welcomed Yousuf Karsh, a renowned Armenian-Canadian photographer whose work would come to play a significant role in documenting the cultural landscape of the 20th century, including the influential figures of Black music. Karsh, who passed away in 2002, is celebrated for his iconic...
