Darcus Beese Named President Of Island Records
Darcus Beese OBE has been named President of Island Records, joining Universal Music Group's U.S. label leadership. The renowned British executive previously led Island U.K....
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Maria Alonte Appointed SVP of Film & Television at UMG
Universal Music Group appoints Maria Alonte as SVP of Film & Television Synchronization for Def Jam, Island Records, and Republic Records. She will oversee music...
Janet Jackson NOT signed to Atlantic Records
Janet Jackson is not signed to Atlantic Records as reported, but is actually signed to BMG Distribution. No new single or summer release has been...
Eric Wong Named Executive VP at Island Records
Eric Wong has been promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager at Island Records, overseeing all operations and reporting to President David Massey....
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...
Island Records & Indiegogo Launch Fan Republic
Island Records partners with Indiegogo to launch Fan Republic, a crowdfunding platform for emerging artists with exclusive rewards and A&R team access....
Gibson Guitars Sponsors USA Songwriting Competition
Gibson Guitars sponsors the 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, supporting emerging songwriters. Past winners have secured major label deals with Island and Interscope Records....
Afrojack Signs Exclusive Worldwide Deal With UMG
Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack signs exclusive worldwide deal with Universal Music Group. His new single 'As Your Friend' featuring Chris Brown impacts radio this week....
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....
Queen Joins Universal Music As Historic Milestone Nears
Queen signs exclusive long-term deal with Universal Music Group as the legendary rock band approaches their 40th anniversary milestone in 2011....
