Don Cannon Named New Vice President of A&R for Def Jam
DJ Don Cannon has been appointed Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Records, working from Atlanta. The music executive expressed excitement about joining what...
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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....
Three Arrested in $2.5M Ponzi Scheme
Three defendants arrested in $2.5 million Ponzi scheme involving fake West African gold and diamond mining investments. Charles Huggins diverted funds to his record label...
Sylvia Rhone Announces Joint Venture With Epic Records
Epic Records forms joint venture with music industry legend Sylvia Rhone to launch Vested in Culture label. The new venture will debut artists including Kat...
CMG Entertainment Creates Joint Production Venture With Tank
CMG Entertainment partners with Grammy-nominated R&B star Tank to launch new developmental division, signing Bronx rapper M$G and female rapper Siya as flagship artists....
Craig Davis Exits Capitol Records LA Move
Capitol Records is relocating back to Los Angeles' iconic Capitol Building in Hollywood within 6 weeks. Rep Craig Davis exits the company this Friday....
Steve Barnett Named Chairman/CEO Of Capitol Music Group
Steve Barnett has been named Chairman/CEO of Capitol Music Group by Universal Music Group's Lucian Grainge. The appointment positions Barnett to lead EMI's global revitalization...
TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 Parts with Music World Entertainment
Grammy-nominated gospel duo Trin-I-Tee 5:7 has parted ways with Music World Entertainment after CEO Mathew Knowles released them from their contract to pursue new opportunities....
Steve Rifkind Exits SRC Records
Record executive Steve Rifkind announces via Twitter his departure from SRC Records/Universal on September 1st, ending his run as CEO of the hip-hop label....
Singer Ne-Yo Appointed A&R for Motown Records
Ne-Yo has been appointed senior VP of A&R at Motown Records after leaving Def Jam. The R&B singer will mentor current artists and discover new...
Def Jam Co-Founders Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons Speak
Def Jam co-founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons make rare joint appearance at NYC library to celebrate 25 years of the iconic hip-hop label....
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....
Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
Record Label Changes: What’s Coming Next?
Major record label shake-ups loom as Sylvia Rhone may move to Sony's Epic Records and Doug Morris seeks new position. Industry insiders anticipate widespread layoffs....
Phylicia Fant Named VP Media Relations at Universal Motown
Phylicia Fant has been promoted to Vice President of Media Relations at Universal Motown Records. She will develop media strategies for artists including Lil Wayne,...
LA Reid Under Pressure for Hits at Universal Music
LA Reid faces increased pressure under new Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge following disappointing sales from Rihanna and Mariah Carey albums....
Diddy Talks about Negative Bad Boy Reputation (vid)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs addresses the negative reputation surrounding Bad Boy Records in a candid video interview, discussing controversies and perceptions....
Kandi Burruss on Fianc� & Record Label Comeback
Our friends over at Sister 2 Sister magazine got an exclusive on former Xscape and new Atl Housewife member Kand i Burruss. Bravo has picked...
‘Cha Cha Slide’ writer suing record label – UPI.com
A record label failed to pay Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. royalties for his hit “The Cha Cha Slide,” the Chicago disc Radio DJey alleges...