UMG Revives Def Jam, Motown, and Island Labels
Universal Music Group dissolves Island Def Jam Music Group, re-establishing Def Jam, Island, and Motown as independent labels with new leadership including Steve Bartels as...
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Island Def Jam Names David Massey President
Island Def Jam Music Group names David Massey as President of Island Records, expanding creative initiatives under Chairman Barry Weiss....
Dallas Austin Named SVP of A&R at Island Records
Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin joins Island Records as Senior Vice President of A&R. Austin, known for hits with TLC and Monica, will report to Barry...
Barry Weiss’ move to Island Def Jam is Official
Barry Weiss officially becomes Chairman and CEO of Island/Def Jam and Universal Music Republic Group, replacing LA Reid who left for X Factor judging role....
Doug Morris Stepping Down from Universal at Year’s End
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris is in talks with Sony to head their music division at year's end. The move comes amid major record industry...
Barry Weiss Out at Sony Music Moves to…
Barry Weiss leaves Sony Music Entertainment to join Universal Music, where he'll run East Coast operations under CEO Lucian Grainge starting January 2011....
Larry Jackson Exits Arista Records
Larry Jackson has been terminated from Arista Records just one year after being promoted to President A&R by Chairman Barry Weiss. No reason given for...
Larry Jackson Promoted to President A&R, Arista Records
Larry Jackson promoted to President A&R at Arista Records/EVP A&R at RCA Music Group. Previously worked with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Monica....
WOW: Look at Whitney Houston in NY
Whitney at the premiere for her new CD “I Look toYou” last night in New York at the The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln...
Jennifer Hudson: 700K+ Debut Album Sales
Caption: During the New York stop of her sold-out headlining tour at MSG™s WaMu Theater, Arista recording artist Jennifer Hudson was presented with a RIAA-certified...
Pitbull’s signing to Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group!
Pitbull signs with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group and readies his new album “Rebelution” slated for a September 1st, 2009 release Pictured here from left...