Industry Vet Hollywood Hernandez has Died
Music industry veteran Hollywood Hernandez has passed away after battling an illness. Details about memorial services will be announced....
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Atlantic Records Names Lanre Gaba Co-President of Black Music
Atlantic Records promotes Lanre Gaba to Co-President of Black Music after 20 years with the label. She'll work alongside Mike Kyser leading the department....
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New VP Creative
Sony Music Publishing names Ari Gelaw as VP Creative, bringing experience from Universal Music Publishing where she worked with Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby....
RCA Names Senior VP of Rock Formats Promotion
RCA Records appoints Gary Gorman as Senior Vice President of Rock Formats Promotion. He will oversee Rock, Alternative & AAA radio formats reporting to Keith...
Blackground Records Names President
Jasmine "Jay" Love has been named President of Blackground Records 2.0, the iconic label behind Aaliyah and Timbaland. At 34, she'll lead the label's future....
Industry Vet Ruben Rodriguez has Died
Music industry veteran Ruben Rodriguez has died in his sleep. The executive founded Pendulum Records and discovered Grammy-winning artists like Digable Planets....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Michael Abitbol to Senior VP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Michael Abitbol to Senior VP, Head of U.S. Digital. He'll oversee digital strategy and licensing deals....
STEVE CARLESS TO JOIN WARNER RECORDS AS PRESIDENT, A&R
Steve Carless joins Warner Records as President of A&R, bringing experience from Def Jam, Atlantic, and Republic Records. The influential exec has worked with Beyonc�,...
Music Industry Veteran Harry Coombs Passes Away at 85
Music industry legend Harry Coombs, 85, passed away September 3, 2021. The Philadelphia International Records executive promoted hits by The O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, and Harold...
Susan Hilderley Named UMe Executive VP of Business Affairs
Universal Music Enterprises appoints Susan Hilderley as Executive VP of Business Affairs. Former Interscope Geffen A&M executive brings 20+ years experience....
RCA RECORDS NAMES CAROLYN WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
RCA Records appoints Carolyn Williams as Executive Vice President, overseeing artist marketing and brand management. Williams previously led campaigns for SZA, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys,...
Recording Academy Appoints Harvey Mason Jr. as President/CEO
The Recording Academy has appointed Harvey Mason Jr. as permanent President/CEO after his successful interim tenure since 2020. Mason led transformative changes including improved Grammy...
Music Mogul: L.A. Reid
L.A. Reid started as a drummer before co-founding LaFace Records and discovering pop superstars. He's now one of music's most influential executives....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Ian Holder to SVP Creative
Sony Music Publishing promotes Ian Holder to Senior VP, Creative. He's signed major artists like Jack Harlow, Lil Durk, and Moneybagg Yo....
Byron Wright Returns to BMI as Atlanta Executive Director
Byron Wright returns to BMI as Executive Director for Atlanta's R&B/Hip-Hop department. He previously signed Future, Metro Boomin, Young Thug at BMI....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Tom Foley to SVP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Tom Foley to Senior VP, Worldwide Portfolio Management. Based in Nashville, he'll analyze global investments and maximize returns....
Jesus Gonzalez Named VP of BMI’s Latin Creative Team
BMI announces Jesus Gonzalez as new Vice President of Latin Creative team, bringing extensive experience from Universal Music Group working with major Latin artists....
Ethiopia Habtemariam Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown
Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown Records after serving as President since 2014. Under her leadership, the iconic label relocated...
Sony/ATV Names Liz Lewis SVP, Catalogue Development
Sony/ATV Music Publishing appoints Liz Lewis as Senior Vice President of Catalogue Development. Lewis brings 20 years of Warner Records experience....
Kevin Liles Joins Gibson Brands as Newest Board Member
Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment and former Def Jam president, joins Gibson Brands' Board of Directors, bringing 30+ years of music industry experience to...
Nicole Wyskoarko Named Co-Head of A&R at Interscope
Nicole Wyskoarko has been promoted to Co-Head of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M, continuing to oversee the Urban A&R team that has achieved success with...
BMG Promotes Allegra Willis Knerr to SVP, Synch Licensing
BMG promotes Allegra Willis Knerr to SVP of Synch Licensing, overseeing US and Canada operations. She previously served as VP of Film & TV Licensing...
Capitol Records Exec Quinn Coleman Has Died
Capitol Records executive Quinn Coleman, son of former BET president Debra Lee, has died suddenly at age 31. Coleman served as Senior Director of A&R....
BMG Promotes Tim Reid to SVP of R&B and Hip-Hop Marketing
BMG promotes Tim Reid to SVP of R&B and Hip-Hop Marketing, leading recorded music development for artists like Big K.R.I.T., DeJ Loaf, and Charlie Wilson....
Laura Carter Named SVP of Urban Marketing at Interscope
Laura Carter has been promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Marketing at Interscope Records after 12 years at the label, working with J. Cole, Dreamville,...