Over to the never dull world of music publishing, and the good old Warner Music Group has announced Richard Blackstone, currently president of Zomba Music Publishing, will be the new chairman and CEO of the major label's global publishing enterprise, **Warner
Chappell Music**. Blackstone will take over from the departing
Warner Chappell boss Les Bider just as soon as he can get out of his contract with Zomba. He will report to Warner chief **Edgar
Bronfman Jnr**.
Announcing the appointment Bronfman told reporters: "We're thrilled that an executive of Richard's caliber will assume this vitally important role. His depth of experience and his track record at Zomba will be a natural fit for Warner/Chappell. I look forward to working closely with Richard, and I'm confident that Warner/Chappell and its roster of world-class composers will benefit from his energetic and innovative approach to today's rapidly evolving music publishing business."