Robert Kyncl named CEO of Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group has appointed YouTube executive Robert Kyncl as CEO, succeeding Stephen Cooper, who will move to a new role after a handover on 1 January 2023.…
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One liners: Camila Cabello, The 1975, Broken Bells, more
Round-up including Camila Cabello moving from Epic to Interscope, Ingrooves promotions, a Warner Music careers event, and new releases from The 1975 and Broken Bells.…
One liners: Sam Smith, Future, Smashing Pumpkins, more
Round-up of deals and appointments including Future's song catalogue sale, Live Nation's stake in Goodlive, and new executives at StubHub International and Universal's publishing and Capitol units.…
Warner Music talking to departing YouTube Chief Business Officer about its CEO role
Warner Music is reportedly in talks with Robert Kyncl about succeeding Stephen Cooper as CEO, with other candidates including Scott Greenstein and Jody Gerson also considered.…
Billy McFarland ponders how to pay back defrauded Fyre Festival investors
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland, recently released from prison, says he is considering a tech venture to raise the $26 million he owes defrauded investors.…
One liners: Blackpink, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ab-Soul, more
Round-up of deals and appointments including Dice's Goodlive partnership, Kobalt signing Cat Burns, Def Jam's new SVP, and new releases from Blackpink and Bush.…
One Liners: Björk, Fred Again, Loyle Carner, more
A roundup of deals, appointments, releases and gig news, including Round Hill’s acquisition of Bruce Fairbairn’s recording royalties and senior moves at Warner, Sony and Universal.…
Activist shareholder calls on Warner Music to hand over files on sexual misconduct allegations
Former Atlantic Records A&R Dorothy Carvello, a Warner Music shareholder, has requested company records on sexual misconduct and royalty allegations under Delaware law.…
Universal Music announces another revamp of its distribution and label services business
Universal Music has acquired mtheory Artist Partnerships and created a new Virgin Music Group combining its label services and Ingrooves businesses.…
Alan Davey to step down as Controller of Radio 3
Alan Davey will step down as Controller of BBC Radio 3 and the BBC’s orchestras, choirs and Proms next March after more than eight years in the role.…
One liners: Lewis Capaldi, MMF, Willow, more
Round-up including Believe's new COO, Spirit Music's Chief Creative Officer, MMF's accelerator programme, and new releases from Lewis Capaldi, Willow and Daphni.…
One Liners: Blackpink, MMF, Brian Johnson, more
A roundup of events, appointments, releases and tour news, including Michelle Donelan’s appointment as Culture Secretary and new releases from Pixies, Biig Piig and The Big Moon.…