Warner Music Group acquires 300 Entertainment Not only has Sony Music reportedly just bought Bruce Springsteen’s recorded music and publishing rights for $500 million, but today (December 16), it’s been confirmed that Warner Music Group has acquired N... Read More...
ONE MAJOR MEDIA LAUNCHES LIT 97.1 KNOXVILLE’S TOTALLY LIT STATION! Knoxville’s Totally LIT Station! One Major Media is excited to introduce a brand new station to the Knoxville market specializing in a unique blend of Hip Hop and R & B music. WTLT broadcasts on 97.... Read More...
James Brown Estate Sold Music Catalog for a Reported $90 Million James Brown’s estate has sold a portion of the late singer’s music assets to Primary Wave, the publishing and management company, marking the latest blockbuster deal in the booming song acquisition market.... Read More...
Motown names Courtney Lowery EVP of Media Strategy & Lifestyle Motown Records welcomes Courtney Lowery as Executive Vice President of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. In this new role, Lowery will oversee media strategy and execution for Motown and its diverse roster of ... Read More...
Sam Taylor New EVP A&R/Head of Hip-Hop at Republic Records Republic Records has elevated Sam Taylor to Executive Vice President, A&R, Head of Hip-Hop/R&B. The announcement was made jointly by Republic Founder Avery Lipman and Co-President Wendy Goldstein. ... Read More...
Jessica Rosenworcel confirmed as FCC Chair It's official -- by a 68 to 31 vote, the Senate has formally confirmed the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel as the new Chair of the FCC -- the first woman to lead the Commission in its 87-year history. Ro... Read More...
Mary J Blige signs with 300 Entertainment Mary J. Blige has gone independent. The reigning queen of R&B has signed to 300 Entertainment, bringing her imprint Mary J. Blige Productions to the label. Blige adds legendary status to t... Read More...
Cardi B named Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director in Residence Cardi B is taking over Playboy! The "WAP" rapper took to Instagram Thursday to announce that she will be taking on the role of Playboy's first-ever creative director in residence. "Introducing the FIRST... Read More...
Celebrities Share Moving Tributes to Designer Virgil Abloh After his Death from Cancer at Age 41 Virgil was the first Black man to be an artistic director for Louis Vuitton. He was also hugely influential in the music industry and received a Grammy nomination in 2011 for his work with Kanye West and Jay-Z... Read More...
Rick Ross Reveals Financial Strategy to Help Everyone Get Rich The “Biggest Boss” Rick Ross built his multi-million dollar empire with almost two dozen partnerships and business ventures like Rap Snacks, Checkers, Luc Belaire, and a new hemp line of CBD wraps. Now, he’s w... Read More...
