Snow Patrol name Paul Wilson as new bassist
Snow Patrol have named Paul Wilson, formerly of Terra Diablo, as their new bassist following the split with Mark McLelland, and keyboardist Tom Simpson joins full time.…
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EMI appoints former Warner boss Roger Ames as senior adviser
EMI has recruited former Warner Music boss Roger Ames as a senior adviser, a move that has fuelled speculation about a future merger with Warner.…
Bush appoints hardliner Kevin Martin to top FCC job
President Bush has appointed conservative Republican Kevin Martin as head of the FCC following Michael Powell's departure, a move conservative groups have welcomed.…
Paul Gambaccini quits Jazz FM
Paul Gambaccini is leaving Jazz FM as the station is revamped, and Nicky Horne is also departing for Capital Gold.…
Stringer promotion could lead to vacancy at top of SonyBMG
Gossip suggests Howard Stringer may look to SonyBMG boss Andrew Lack to take on some of the tasks he performed at Sony US, which could mean a new top man at the label.…
Howard Stringer promoted to Sony Corp chairman and CEO
Welshman Howard Stringer has been promoted to chairman and CEO of Sony Corp, succeeding Nobuyuki Idei, with the digital music challenge against Apple among his key tasks.…
Chris Evans to host Radio 2 Easter shows
Chris Evans has signed up to present two shows over Easter on BBC Radio 2, with rumours they could lead to a regular slot as commercial radio pursues him for a national show.…
Jamelia reportedly lined up as next Bond girl
The Daily Star reports that Jamelia has beaten Victoria Silvstedt and Holly Valance to a part in the 21st Bond film, according to a source.…
Justin Timberlake to play Elton John on film after script changes
Justin Timberlake says he agreed to play Elton John in a new film only after the script was changed to include scenes of the singer's wild past.…
Former Radio 1 dance boss Matt Priest joins Ten Alps
Former Radio 1 dance music executive producer Matt Priest has joined Bob Geldof's media company Ten Alps to oversee its events division.…
Chris Evans in talks for new national radio show and Channel 4 work
Chris Evans is reportedly in talks for a new radio presenting job on a multi-station national show, subject to OfCom approval, and new TV ideas with Channel 4.…
Richard Bacon to take over Capital FM drivetime
Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon, who has worked at Xfm, is moving to Capital FM to take over the drivetime slot from Neil Fox.…