Sony memo kicks off restructure
New boss Andrew Lack has begun Sony's restructure, merging Columbia and Epic and integrating global teams, likely cutting around 1,000 jobs.…
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Changes continue at Sony
Rumours suggest several senior Sony figures will leave under new boss Andrew Lack, with Epic and Columbia operations possibly being integrated.…
Changes begin at Sony
New Sony boss Andrew Lack may cut up to 1,000 jobs worldwide, with Don Ienner moving to head US operations, according to the LA Times.…
Will Smith looks for new deal
Will Smith is reportedly being courted by major labels after Sony confirmed he was not re-signing with Columbia, with DreamWorks said to have offered a multi-million deal.…
Columbia brings forward Nas album to beat pirates
Sony's Columbia has brought forward the US release of Nas's seventh album God's Son to 13 December, to counter counterfeit CDs already circulating.…
Jam Master Jay investigation continues as funeral arrangements announced
Detective Bernard Porter Jr says police are confident the Jam Master Jay killer will be identified, while 50 Cent cancels a concert after threats and funeral arrangements are announced.…
A1 go on hiatus and part company with Columbia
Boy band A1 are taking time off for solo projects after Paul Marazzi quit and the band parted company with Columbia, so their Smash Hits tour dates may be their last.…
System of a Down launch imprint
Sony label Columbia has given System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian an imprint to release three bands next spring, including Bad Acid Trip and Kittens for Christian.…
Now Kelly rocks
Kelly Osbourne performed a duet with Andrew WK at an Ozzfest date, and the recording will appear on the 'Ozzfest 2002: The Live Album' out on Columbia.…