Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the
Irish star Conor McGregor is no stranger to business ventures. He's dabbled in everything from whiskey to clothing lines. But what's next for 'The Notorious'? He's making waves in the music industry with his new record label, Greenback Records. This isn't just another side gig—McGregor is aiming to
You might know David Foster for his hit records with stars like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. But did you know he started a foundation over 30 years ago to help Canadian families with medical needs? Back in the '80s, Foster was already a big deal in the music industry, working with famous artists
In a surprising turn of events, Drake has found himself embroiled in a legal feud over a song by Kendrick Lamar. The track in question, "Not Like Us, " has Drake's team up in arms. They believe the lyrics give the wrong impression, suggesting Drake is a sex offender. Drake's team isn't just blaming
Meet Thin Ice Entertainment, a fresh take on artist management and production. Founded by Nicholas Parasram, an artist manager and investor, and Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, this new venture aims to bridge the gap between artists and emerging technologies. They're starting with a lineup of tale
Brittany Aldean, wife of country star Jason Aldean, took to Instagram to express her disappointment with Billboard for excluding her husband from their list of the best country singers of all time. She believes this omission is due to Jason's conservative political views. Brittany shared her thought
Imagine being ready to settle down with a government job, but fate throws you into the world of rock 'n' roll instead. That's what happened to Peter Rudge in 1968. Instead of taking a Civil Service exam, he got a job at Track Records, a label linked to The Who. Rudge's life took an unexpected turn,
"Nicely Entertainment has recently scooped up the rights to Ate de Jong's latest film, 'My Country Heart, ' which features an impressive 17 original songs. CEO Vanessa Shapiro shared her excitement, praising the film’s unique blend of romance and original music. She also highlighted de Jong’s impres
Welcome to the executive shuffle! The music industry is buzzing with new hires and promotions. Let's start with EMI Records Japan. Shintaro Aki is the new managing director, bringing over 20 years of experience, including a stint at Warner Music Japan. He's known for his work with artists like Super
Years ago, when rapper Diddy faced legal trouble for a music video, he ended up clashing with a music executive named Steve Stoute. The issue was over a scene in the video for Nas’s song “Hate Me Now. ” Diddy had second thoughts about the scene and tried to get it removed just before it aired. Sony
