Verizon and Sony Music Partner for go90 Content
Verizon and Sony Music announced a multi-year deal to create original video content for the go90 mobile platform. New shows include celebrity pranks, car singing...
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Sony Music to Release Soundtrack for NBC’s The Wiz LIVE!
Sony Music releases The Wiz LIVE! soundtrack featuring NE-YO, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and Shanice Williams. The NBC special airs December 3rd....
Is Facebook Trying to Make a Move in the Music Industry?
Facebook is reportedly in early talks with major music labels Sony, Warner, and Universal to enter the music streaming market, potentially using their video interface....
Sony Music Executive Spoils Apple’s “Surprise”
Sony Music executive Doug Morris accidentally confirmed Apple's music streaming service launch at MIDEM conference. Apple will officially announce the service at its developers conference....
South Eastern Music Conference Coming to Charlotte
South Eastern Music Conference brings R&B industry professionals to Charlotte January 15-17, 2015. Features live performances, workshops, and networking with music executives from Sony, Motown,...
Sony Music Execs Nervous About Hacked Salary Emails
Sony Music executives fear salary details could be exposed after hackers stole 100 terabytes of data from the entertainment giant's servers....
Capitol Music Group Names New Executive Vice President
Scott Greer named Executive Vice President of Capitol Music Group, bringing 18 years of Sony Music experience including marketing campaigns for Adele, Beyonc�, and Pharrell...
Salaam Remi Signs Collie Buddz to Record Deal
Reggae star Collie Buddz signs with producer Salaam Remi's Louder Than Life/RAL label through Sony Music. New single 'Light It Up' premieres March 4....
Sony Music Signs Sergio Mendes to OKeh Records
Legendary Brazilian artist Sergio Mendes signs with Sony Music Masterworks' OKeh Records for a new album featuring John Legend and Janelle Monae....
Sony Music & Kik Launch Global Music Campaign
Sony Music and Kik launched the first global music marketing campaign on a messaging platform, featuring One Direction's exclusive content for 95 million users....
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....
Universal Music Names Michele Anthony EVP, U.S. Recorded Music
Universal Music Group appointed Michele Anthony as Executive Vice President of U.S. Recorded Music, effective November 2013. Anthony brings extensive experience from Sony Music and...
Mack Wilds Signs with SalaAM ReMi for New Music Imprint
Actor-turned-musician Mack Wilds signs with Grammy-nominated producer SalaAM ReMi's new imprint for debut album 'New York: A Love Story.'...
Lauryn Hill Announces New Record Deal, Upcoming Music
Lauryn Hill announces new record deal with Sony Worldwide Entertainment and confirms she's working on new music after years of legal battles and industry disputes....
Lauryn Hill Granted Extension for $500K Back Taxes
Lauryn Hill gets two-week extension to pay $504,000 in back taxes to avoid 30 months in prison. The judge's decision may be influenced by her...
Tommy Mottola on Michael Jackson & Mariah Carey
Music executive Tommy Mottola discusses Michael Jackson calling him 'the devil' and his relationship with Mariah Carey during a revealing Sway in the Morning interview....
Tommy Mottola Memoir on Michael Jackson Clash
Former Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola releases memoir addressing his controversial relationships with Michael Jackson and ex-wife Mariah Carey....
Pepsi X Factor: Grand Prize Now Includes Music Video
Pepsi enhances The X Factor's $5 million recording contract with music video production support. The winner's debut single will air as a Pepsi commercial during...
Matthew Knowles Talks Destiny’s Child Reunion
Matthew Knowles reveals plans for new Destiny's Child catalog records and discusses possibility of reunion tour in next five years, depending on solo careers....
EMI bidders told to make best offer by Oct. 5
Citigroup has set October 5 as the deadline for final bids on EMI Music, with Warner, Universal, Sony and others competing for the British music...
Legacy Recordings Launches Iconic Music Boxed Sets
Legacy Recordings launches exclusive boxed sets featuring complete album collections from iconic artists including Earth Wind & Fire, Nina Simone, ELO and more, available September...
Man Admitted to Mental Institution After Threat to Kill Ne-Yo
A man was detained for psychiatric evaluation after threatening to kill Ne-Yo and Sony Music executives, demanding $800,000 over alleged unauthorized songs....
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....
Doug Morris Stepping Down from Universal at Year’s End
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris is in talks with Sony to head their music division at year's end. The move comes amid major record industry...
Barry Weiss Out at Sony Music Moves to…
Barry Weiss leaves Sony Music Entertainment to join Universal Music, where he'll run East Coast operations under CEO Lucian Grainge starting January 2011....
