Warner recruit EMI man to head expanded Chinese region division
Warner Music International has appointed EMI Taiwan MD Sam Chen as CEO of its newly created Chinese Mandarin Group, reporting to Lachie Rutherford.…
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Rodgers & Hammerstein catalogue up for sale
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organisation is reportedly in talks with major music publishers about selling the copyrights to the duo's musicals.…
7digital MP3 expansion expected
London download firm 7digital has reportedly secured Universal's DRM-free MP3 catalogue, and is expected to add Sony BMG at a press conference later.…
Former EMI exec buys into management firm
Former EMI chief Eric Nicoli has taken a stake in Nick Stewart & Associates and is expected to take an advisory role at the marketing and management firm.…
EMI signs up to We7
EMI has signed up to ad-funded download service We7, allowing co-founder Peter Gabriel to put his EMI-owned music on the site.…
EMI promote Kempler to US/UK-wide COO role
EMI has promoted Jeff Kempler, formerly COO of Capitol, to COO of its A&R Labels North America & UK division, reporting to Nick Gatfield.…
BBC to launch new online music service
BBC Worldwide plans an ad-funded online music service early next year, streaming BBC archive performances, subject to board approval.…
Coldplay to rush release contract obligations
The Sun reports Coldplay will release two more albums this year to end their EMI contract, but EMI has denied the report, saying the band are committed.…
'Dragon's Den' band Hamfatter reportedly to sign to EMI
According to The Sun, Dragon's Den band Hamfatter may sign to EMI after performing for Guy Hands, who reportedly liked their music.…
30 Seconds To Mars sued by EMI
EMI is suing 30 Seconds To Mars for $30 million after the band terminated their contract, with Jared Leto saying they were owed payment and the law limits such deals.…
Gatfield appoints A&R VP at EMI
EMI have appointed Steven Melrose as VP, A&R Labels, to assist President Nick Gatfield, bringing artist management experience to the role.…
Playlouder deny ISP agreement
Playlouder have denied reports of a deal with a major UK ISP for its unlimited music broadband package, saying talks are ongoing but nothing is announced.…