Morrissey to end ie:music relationship
Morrissey is reported by Billboard to have ended his management arrangement with ie:music three months after hiring its US arm, with an official statement expected.…
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Woolies entertainment commercial director moves to Universal Pictures
Woolworths commercial director of entertainment Jim Batchelor is leaving for Universal Pictures as Sales Director after six years at the retailer.…
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.…
Snowdon to co-host Capital breakfast
Capital Radio has confirmed Lisa Snowdon will permanently co-host its breakfast show with Johnny Vaughan, replacing Denise Van Outen.…
Virgin Breakfast producer promoted
Virgin Radio has promoted breakfast show producer Roque Segade Vieito to a new Executive Producer role for the whole station ahead of its relaunch.…
Johnny Marr joins The Cribs full time
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has become a full-time member of The Cribs, after first working on songs for their forthcoming album.…
Deerhoof to donate royalties to charity
Deerhoof will donate 10% of digital sales from their album 'Offend Maggie' to a charity yet to be chosen, with fans asked to vote.…
Norton for Eurovision
Graham Norton is reportedly set to replace Terry Wogan as the face of Eurovision on the BBC, according to a source quoted by The Sun.…
Wes Borland joins Marilyn Manson
Former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland has joined Marilyn Manson's band, making his stage debut with them the day after a press conference in Korea.…
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.…
Woolworths appoint Steve Johnson as CEO
Woolworths has appointed Steve Johnson, formerly of Focus DIY, as chief executive to replace the departing Trevor Bish-Jones.…
Kilimanjaro appoint two new booking agents
Live music firm Kilimanjaro, founded by Stuart Galbraith and backed by AEG Live, has appointed Steve Tilley and Alan Day to its booking team.…