'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.…
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Chatter galore about SonyBMG deal
Analysts say Sony Corp got a good price for Bertelsmann's half of SonyBMG, at $900 million plus $300 million, with the deal affecting wider industry valuations.…
Guy Hands memo says EMI back in profit
According to a memo seen by Billboard, EMI chief Guy Hands says the recorded music division returned to profit in the first quarter, with a gross profit of £59.2 million.…
Peter Gabriel says labels should become service providers
Peter Gabriel tells the BBC that record companies should reinvent themselves as service providers rather than owners of music, and that labels need to be more flexible.…
Thom Yorke ranks in Guardian's media power list
Radiohead's Thom Yorke is placed at number 63 in the Guardian's Media Top 100, ahead of EMI chief Guy Hands at 80, with Google founders topping the list.…
EMI confirm outsider to take over as CEO of recorded music
EMI has appointed Reckitt Benckiser executive Elio Leoni-Sceti as Chief Executive of EMI Music, while Guy Hands steps back to become Non Executive Chairman.…
EMI International chief Jean-Francois Cecillon steps down
Jean-Francois Cecillon is leaving EMI as President and A&R chief of EMI International, with his duties split between Billy Mann, David Kassler and Ashley Unwin.…
More EMI CEO speculation
The Financial Times reports that Elio Leoni Sceti of Reckitt Benckiser is a possible candidate to become CEO of EMI Music under Terra Firma chief Guy Hands.…
Radiohead still don't like EMI
Radiohead's Ed O'Brien says the band will never re-sign with EMI while Guy Hands is involved, criticising the Greatest Hits album and saying EMI refused to give them control of their copyrights.…
EMI close college promotions unit
EMI has closed its college promotions unit, with head Dolly Clew and assistant Jon Kell leaving, amid job cuts across EMI Music under Terra Firma's restructuring.…
MySpace to launch redesign this week
MySpace is reportedly due to launch a major redesign this week, with a music download service expected later in the year.…
EMI restructuring: New York Times reports on progress under Guy Hands
A New York Times article reviews ten months of Guy Hands' EMI, reporting Capitol boss Jason Flom is negotiating an exit and that Citigroup may push for a merger.…