Sarah Scales Named Senior Digital Director
Sarah Scales has been named Senior Director of Digital at Activist Artists Management, overseeing digital strategies for artists including The Lumineers and Brittney Spencer....
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UMG Overhauls Capitol: CEO Jubelirer Leaves Amid Layoffs
Michelle Jubelirer steps down as Capitol Music Group CEO amid UMG's major restructuring. The reorganization consolidates West Coast labels under Interscope....
BMG Expands US Label Investment for Growth
BMG announces major expansion of US record label investments with new leadership structure. Jon Loba promoted to oversee all North American operations....
Universal Music Division Braces for Significant Layoffs
Universal Music Group announces significant layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, with the recorded music division facing the largest impact as part of strategic restructuring....
Jay-Z Steps Down from Def Jam: Industry Impact
Jay Z steps down from Def Jam after failed contract negotiations reportedly worth $10 million. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the shrinking music industry....
Jay-Z Tops Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings with $34M
Jay-Z topped Forbes' first-ever Hip-Hop Cash Kings list with $34 million in 2006 earnings, followed by 50 Cent at $32 million and Diddy at $28...
MC Lyte Stops By Majic 107.5:97.5
Hip-hop legend MC Lyte visits Majic 107.5/97.5 to discuss her new reality show and music industry insights with Chubb Rock....
Sony unites its top music artists with its groundbreaking
Sony launches new Collaboration Series campaign pairing top music artists like DDG with cutting-edge technology, gaming, and movies to create innovative content....
CD Baby Releases Full Schedule for DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby announces full schedule for their first DIY Musician Conference October 23-25 in Chicago. The event features workshops, panels, and showcases designed specifically for...
Rita Ora Wants Out of Roc Nation
Rita Ora files legal papers to exit Roc Nation, claiming the label has 'orphaned' her and citing lack of support since joining at 18....
Dean Gillard Appointed VP International Marketing
Dean Gillard has been appointed Vice President International Marketing and A&R for PM:AM Recordings, Universal Music's global dance network....
Death Row Pictures & Extreme Music Launch Death Row Pro
Death Row Pictures partners with Extreme Music to launch Death Row Pro, celebrating Doggystyle's 30th anniversary with unreleased vault tracks and new West Coast hip-hop....
Mark Raymond’s Headstone (pic)
Radio veteran Mark Raymond, who passed away in November 2009, is buried in his hometown of Trenton, NJ. His headstone photo shows final resting place....
YIKES: Is this Wendy Williams in 15 years?
The Game's mother Jamie shares her story of escaping an abusive relationship, sparking comparisons to talk show host Wendy Williams' appearance....
Gladys Knight Advises Brandy on Business and Family
Gladys Knight shares valuable advice with Brandy about balancing music career demands with family life, emphasizing the importance of personal time....
Warner/Chappell Signs Charles Strouse Catalogue Deal
Warner/Chappell Music signs worldwide publishing agreement with composer Charles Strouse for his complete catalogue, including Broadway hits like Annie and Bye Bye Birdie....
88. Universal Music Welcomes Jay Chou for Global Mandopop
Universal Music Greater China partners with Jay Chou and JVR Music for global distribution rights. The King of Mandopop joins UMG's roster....
Tupac, Easy E and Old Dirty Bastard Died Broke?
Despite their fame, legendary rappers Tupac Shakur, Eazy-E, and Ol' Dirty Bastard faced serious financial struggles. Poor estate planning left these hip-hop icons' legacies in...
Eleven Seven Music Group and BMG Announce Deal
Eleven Seven Music Group signs exclusive worldwide administration deal with BMG Chrysalis US covering master and publishing rights for rock artists....
Virgin Music Group Announces Its Worldwide Leadership Team
Virgin Music Group announces its worldwide leadership team as part of integrating Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group. The reorganization creates a global independent music...
The Circuit Group Forms Joint Venture with Pivot Music and Reb ke
The Circuit Group announces joint venture with Pivot Music and DJ/producer Reb ke, bringing his ERA Music label under their umbrella to expand IP opportunities....
SoundExchange Names Peter Karafotas SVP Gov’t Relations
SoundExchange appoints Peter Karafotas as SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy. The Capitol Hill veteran will lead legislative efforts to ensure music creators are...
UMG: Anna Jones Resigns from Board
Universal Music Group announced Non-Executive Director Anna Jones will retire from the board on September 30, 2023, to pursue new professional commitments....
Pieter van Rijn Appointed to Board
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Pieter van Rijn, President of Downtown Music, to its Board of Directors. Van Rijn previously led FUGA before its acquisition....
Fred Rubenstein: Sony Music Nashville VP Digital Marketing
Sony Music Nashville appoints Fred Rubenstein as VP of Digital Marketing to lead innovative social media campaigns and explore new platform opportunities for their artist...
