Eurovision update
Pop band Scooch will represent the UK at Eurovision in Helsinki, having been picked by the BBC after playing gay club nights since 2004.…
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EMI reshuffle global marketing team
According to Billboard, EMI is restructuring its global marketing team, with Matthieu Lauriot-Prevost expected to leave and several promotions announced.…
Radio 3 recruit Gramophone editor for new daily show
Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly joins Sarah Walker on Radio 3's new morning show Classical Collection, replacing CD Masters.…
Gest favourite for X-Factor judging role
David Gest is reportedly favourite to join the X-Factor judging panel, while allegations emerge that votes from the I'm A Celebrity final were lost.…
Bacon leaves Xfm again
Richard Bacon is leaving Xfm to join BBC Radio Five Live for a current affairs project, having previously moved from Xfm to Capital and back.…
Keaveny to replace Jupitus on 6Music breakfast
Phill Jupitus is stepping down from the 6Music breakfast show, with Shaun Keaveny taking over the peak slot as part of changes for the station's fifth birthday.…
X-Factor to get new presenter and judge
The X Factor will have a new presenter and judge, with Kate Thornton and Louis Walsh leaving and the minimum age for contestants dropped to 14.…
MTV appoint new UK chief
David Lynn, MD of Nickelodeon UK, replaces Michiel Bakker as MD of MTV Networks UK & Ireland, while Heather Jones is promoted to Exec VP Content & Creative.…
Crowded House recruit new drummer
Crowded House have recruited Matt Sherrod, formerly Beck's drummer, to replace the late Paul Hester, while Neil Finn works with Johnny Marr on the new album.…
Goodier signs up to Smooth
Former Radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier will host the morning show on Smooth Radio's London station after its relaunch on 26 March, replacing Kevin Greening.…
Roger Faxon confirmed as EMI Music Publishing chief
EMI Group has confirmed Roger Faxon as sole Chairman and CEO of EMI Music Publishing, following the departure of Marty Bandier to Sony/ATV.…
Rick Rubin to join Columbia Records
Producer Rick Rubin is reportedly set to join SonyBMG's Columbia Records as co-chairman, bringing his American Recordings imprint with him.…