Rita Ora Claims Roc Nation Contract Unenforceable
Rita Ora files lawsuit claiming her Roc Nation contract is unenforceable, citing feeling 'orphaned' by the label after seven years with only one album released....
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Morace Landy Out at Atlantic
Morace Landy exits Atlantic Records as SVP Urban Promotion. The executive replaced late industry veteran Ronnie Johnson and no replacement has been announced....
Which Mogul Helped Janelle Monae Launch Her Label?
Janelle Monae reveals how Diddy helped her launch her record label and served as a major mentor in her career during a Power 106 interview....
DJ Mustard Talks Getting His Label Off the Ground
DJ Mustard discusses launching his new record label 10 Summers while remaining with Roc Nation. The hit producer talks about his vision and new female...
Pharrell’s Wedding & T.I.’s New Label Connection
T.I. opens up about his move to Columbia Records and reveals the surprising connection to Pharrell's wedding. The rapper also discusses squashing beef between Snoop...
Capitol Music Group Welcomes New SVP
Ambrosia Healy joins Capitol Music Group as Senior Vice President of Media Strategy & Relations, bringing 20 years of PR experience with major artists....
Evolve Music Group Signs Agreement with Capitol Music Group
Grammy-winning producer Rodney Jerkins launches Evolve Music Group in partnership with Capitol Music Group. The new label will operate from Capitol Tower and feature artists...
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....
Azim Rashid Named Senior VP of Urban Promotions
Azim Rashid has been named Senior VP of Urban Promotions at Capitol Records, bringing diverse industry experience as a former artist and promotion executive....
Drai’s, Turn First Artists & Capitol Records Launch Las Vegas Strip Label
Drai's Entertainment partners with Capitol Records to launch After Hours, the first record label based on the Las Vegas Strip, offering artists residencies and 360-degree...
Republic Records Announces The Promotion Of Wendy Goldstein
Republic Records promotes Wendy Goldstein to Executive VP and Head of Urban A&R. She's worked with Ariana Grande, signed artists like Sage The Gemini and...
Katy Perry Launches Metamorphosis Music Label With Capitol
Katy Perry launches Metamorphosis Music, her joint venture record label with Capitol Records, signing pop artist Ferras as her first act. The collaboration includes a...
Cindy Mabe Named President, Universal Music Group Nashville
Cindy Mabe has been promoted to President of Universal Music Group Nashville, overseeing Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville....
Rob Stevenson Promoted to Executive VP at Republic Records
Republic Records promotes Rob Stevenson to Executive Vice President, expanding his role beyond A&R to marketing and promotions after two decades in the industry....
John Janick Named Interscope Geffen A&M Chair & CEO
John Janick replaces Jimmy Iovine as Chairman & CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M as Iovine departs to join Apple following the Beats acquisition....
Maurice White Relaunches Kalimba Music Label
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White relaunches Kalimba Music label after hiatus, starting with remastered 'The Promise' album and signing smooth jazz artist Greg...
Republic Records Promotes Tom Mackay to EVP, West Coast
Republic Records promotes Tom Mackay to Executive VP/GM West Coast after 15+ years with the label. Mackay has guided multi-platinum artists and major soundtracks....
Motown Relocating Back to Los Angeles
Motown Records is moving back to Hollywood into Capitol Music towers, with Ethiopia Habtemariam promoted from SVP to President to lead the iconic label....
Warner Music Group Appoints Kaz Kobayashi as CEO of Japan
Warner Music Group appoints Kaz Kobayashi as CEO and Shuji Utsumi as COO of Warner Music Japan. The executives bring extensive experience from Sony Music...
Mar Brown new SVP Urban Radio at Atlantic
Mar Brown has been appointed as SVP Urban Radio at Atlantic Records. Brown emphasizes connecting traditional radio with social media to reach today's music consumers....
BMG Promotes Casimir To Run Worldwide Recordings Business
BMG appoints Fred Casimir as Executive Vice President International Repertoire to run its worldwide recordings business. Casimir will oversee new recordings and catalogue including Sanctuary...
Ryan Wright Joins Kobalt As SVP Marketing
Ryan Wright joins Kobalt Music Group as Senior Vice President of Marketing, bringing experience from Sony Music Entertainment and BMG Music to lead global campaigns....
OKeh Records Announces Seven New Signings
OKeh Records announces seven new artists for their 'Sound of Next' campaign, featuring diverse jazz talents including Craig Handy, Somi, and Theo Croker....
REPUBLIC RECORDS Names Ben Adelson Vice President of A&R
Republic Records promotes Ben Adelson to Vice President of A&R after 12 years with the label. He's signed artists like James Bay and Owl City....
A&M/Octone, Interscope Geffen End Joint Venture
Interscope Geffen A&M acquires remaining 50% of A&M/Octone joint venture, ending the partnership that developed Maroon 5, Hollywood Undead, and other platinum acts since 2007....