Stones part company with business manager
Prince Rupert Loewenstein will no longer handle the Rolling Stones' day-to-day business, though he will retain some involvement.…
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Daily Star revamps music section
The Daily Star is revamping its music and showbiz section after columnist Joe Mott left, with Kate Dawson taking over from 4 June.…
Airey confirms ITV role
Dawn Airey will join ITV as Director Of Global Content, starting in October, after non-compete obligations to her former employer BSkyB.…
Nick Carter named UN special ambassador for year of the dolphin
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has been appointed a UN special ambassador for the year of the dolphin, a campaign on threats to dolphins, and says he plans to write a song about their plight.…
Evanescence borrow new bandmates from Dark New Day
Evanescence have borrowed drummer Will Hunt and guitarist Troy McLawhorn from Dark New Day to replace John Lecompt, who was fired, and Rocky Gray, who quit in response.…
ITV looking to recruit Airey
ITV is reportedly looking to recruit Dawn Airey, who quit Iostar after eight days, while Iostar has gone into liquidation.…
Emap CEO departs
Emap CEO Tom Moloney has left the company by mutual agreement, with chairman Alun Cathcart taking day-to-day control until a replacement is found.…
Angels & Airwaves bassist gets the push
Angels & Airwaves bassist Ryan Sinn says he was dismissed from the band, and rumours suggest Matt Wachter may replace him.…
Rubin Columbia US role confirmed
SonyBMG has confirmed producer Rick Rubin is joining its Columbia US division, bringing his American Recordings label, with his exact role still to be confirmed.…
Mercury appoints general manager
Universal Music's Mercury division has appointed Niamh Byrne, formerly of CMO, as General Manager.…
Smashing Pumpkins line-up rumours
MTV and the Chicago Tribune report that Jeff Shroeder and Ginger Reyes are joining the Smashing Pumpkins for their comeback album, though no official line-up has been confirmed.…
Future rejig top execs
Future Publishing has reshuffled its senior team, with Robert Price becoming CEO of Future UK and Simon Wear becoming COO.…