The concert promotion and ticketing business came to a screeching halt for LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT in mid-MARCH with the COVID-19 pandemic stopping all live concert action, and first … more

EDISON RESEARCH's "THE RESEARCH MOMS" have released their annual "Moms and Media" study with data from the INFINITE DIAL study and additional results from an online … more

iHEARTMEDIA's revenue performance sharply declined once the pandemic hit in MARCH, the company said in reporting its first quarter 2020 financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% year-over-year … more

New analysis from MEDIA MONITORS shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the nature of radio advertising over the past several weeks.  MEDIA MONITORS Pres. PHILIPPE … more

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE NASHVILLE will celebrate the start of Summer and salute service men and women with its annual “Summer Kickoff with DUSTIN LYNCH” Memorial Day … more

With Mother’s Day just two days away (5/10), a half dozen Country stars have been filling our playlists with new material that’s perfectly timed for the holiday. Leading the pack … more

Canadian ratings firm NUMERIS has released data showing radio retaining 88% of its weekly reach during the pandemic in CANADA. The number, at 93% for adults 18+ in metered markets last FALL, … more

The RADIO ADVERTISING BUREAU's next webinar in its "Business Unusual" program's "Open for Business" series, “Creating Audience Engagement,” will … more

NIELSEN HOLDINGS has filed an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION in connection with the Company's proposed separation of the NIELSEN … more

MIKE ELLIOTT, the former MILWAUKEE host, PD, GM, and sportscaster and HOUSTON ASTROS broadcaster, died APRIL 20th of pneumonia in BAYSIDE, WI at 82. ELLIOTT started his career at … more

MADONNA said that she has tested positive for CORONAVIRUS antibodies. She went on her “QUARANTINE DIARY” series of INSTAGRAM videos and announced the positive antibody test … more

AUDIOSWEETS has released the latest in its imaging POPCORE series, POPCORE VOL. 14 from ASX. POPCORE VOL. 14 features 220 imaging elements with 11 categories in the update including Artist … more

Here's a video segment on the Audio Entertainment Kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.

The autism charity say the happy meals made such a difference to families some of whose children are struggling to eat other foods due to sensory issues

Aiken have today shared details about the future of the gigs, which featured Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, The National and Fontaines DC

Paul has had the idea of taking his programmes online

Robertson has been accused of making "baseless, damaging and self-serving attacks"

It is being headlined by the interim lightweight title bout between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje

Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return.

Multiple news sources report that TONY ALLEN, the NIGERIAN born drummer and pioneer of Afrobeats has died in PARIS. The cause of death is not known yet. He was 80. He came to fame as Musical … more

On SUNDAY (4/26), the collective artist initiative ArtistsCAN released the CANADIAN virtual ensemble recording of the BILL WITHERS classic "Lean On Me," in support of the … more

TODAY, CUMULUS and WESTWOOD ONE are leading the charge for THE RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON and is asking for all radio stations to get involved and … more

INGRID MICHAELSON has signed a pact with UMe, the global catalog company of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP and SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP. The agreement is a worldwide deal for the physical and digital … more

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's UMe has inked a deal with SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP for worldwide distribution of the majority of INGRID MICHAELSON's catalog. SPIRIT acquired the majority of … more

A new musical called SWEPT AWAY, featuring the music of THE AVETT BROTHERS and written by TONY AWARD-winning stage and screen writer JOHN LOGAN, was scheduled to have its world premiere at … more

In MARCH, WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, which operates PBS WJCT TV and NPR WJCT/JACSONVILLE, launched the JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE (JME).  The new initiative was spearheaded by CEO DAVID … more

CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock WXMX  (98.1 THE MAX)/MEMPHIS, TN and the MEMPHIS MADE BREWING CO. are teaming up with AJAX DISTRIBUTING COMPANY of MEMPHIS to help hospitality workers … more

The CLEVELAND INDIANS' 22-game winning streak in 2017 will get a replay on 22 straight nights starting MONDAY (5/4) on iHEARTMEDIA Active Rock WMMS/CLEVELAND and some of the INDIANS' … more

SUMMITMEDIA's RICHMOND cluster is holding an online food drive TODAY through MAY 31st to support FEED MORE, a food bank serving CENTRAL VIRGINIA. The stations usually hold the "FEED … more

CUMULUS Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO morning show LAMONT & TONELLI have hired LORI LEWIS MEDIA as social media consultant. LAMONT HOLLYWOOD said that LEWIS will guide … more

BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT's BIG JIM O'BRIEN (host of BIG JIM'S HOUSE in mornings) and former WCSX morning personality KEN CALVERT are hosting a telethon to … more

iHEARTMEDIA's ORLANDO cluster is holding an online college and vocational fair for students. The "Education Fair Education Summit" will be held MAY 14-15 9a-6p (ET), with … more

BLACKENED/Q PRIME rockers METALLICA and drummer LARS ULRICH have reached out to fans with  a message of encouragement on the band’s new SIRIUSXM  MANDATORY METALLICA … more

In an effort to raise money for LOUISIANA musicians who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT and filmmaker MICHAEL MURPHY are releasing the new … more

BRIAN ANTHONY HOWE, former lead singer of the legendary rock band BAD COMPANY has passed away, according to TMZ.  HOWE, who replaced PAUL RODGERS as the vocalist for BAD COMPANY, died … more

FEARLESS RECORDS is presenting a livestream event called "FEARLESS AT HOME" this SATURDAY, MAY 9th at 3p (ET), featuring acoustic performances from FEARLESS artists like ICE NINE … more

Hip Hop artist EMINEM reportedly confronted and detained an intruder in his DETROIT-area home in early APRIL. The alleged intruder, MATTHEW DAVID HUGHES, had set off a security alarm when he … more

MARTZ COMMUNICATIONS Top 40/Rhythmic WAMO (100.1)/PITTSBURGH has added PREMIERE NETWORKS BIG BOY’S NEIGHBORHOOD to AM drive effective MONDAY MAY 4th. New Weekday Lineup: BIG BOY’S … more

Media consultant BRIAN WRIGHT of WRIGHT MEDIA GROUP has a message for radio and other broadcasters during this COVID-19 pandemic. WRIGHT feels your goal should be to transform "gloom and … more

The focus of JACOBS MEDIA President FRED JACOBS' blog is simple and to the point as he writes: "Welcome to BIZARRO WORLD! "If you were a reader of SUPERMAN comics back in the … more

Industry insiders receive ALL ACCESS' exclusive MEDIABASE chart recap analysis in their e-mail box every MONDAY morning. How about you? This week's data from ANTHONY ACAMPORA, Partner … more

The RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON raised $500,146 for FEEDING AMERICA's COVID-19 hunger relief efforts last THURSDAY (4/30). The daylong event included over 10,000 … more

During the COVID-19 lockdown, and during the gradual re-opening of communities, cities and businesses there is a lot information you've got that your listeners need. And, they are looking … more

300 ENTERTAINMENT names industry vet LEESA BRUNSON-BOLAND as Head Of A&R Operations. BRUNSON-BOLAND was previously SVP/A&R Operations at DEF JAM RECORDINGS. “I'm delighted … more

The CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEALS has reversed a $9.4 million court judgement in favor of music producer QUINCY JONES. JONES and the estate of MICHAEL JACKSON had been battling over royalties … more

MUSIC BUSINESS WORLDWIDE and the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER are both carrying reports on rumors that SAUDI ARABIA's PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND is making an offer to buy WARNER MUSIC GROUP. The fund … more