Jarvis to score Potter movie
Jarvis Cocker has been commissioned to write the soundtrack for the fourth Harry Potter film, replacing John Williams, who scored the earlier films.…
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MusicTank Think Tank asks whether the music business should grow up
MusicTank's first Autumn Think Tank asks whether the music business should coordinate better with external bodies, with a panel of industry figures.…
Usher dumps Tommy Mottola as management adviser
Usher's mother Jonnetta Patton has dropped Tommy Mottola from assisting with her son's management, as Confessions sells over six million in the US.…
MusicTank open discussion forum for Music Works
MusicTank has launched an online discussion forum linked to the topics at the Music Works industry convention later this month.…
Virgin Radio boss quits
Virgin Radio boss John Pearson has resigned after twelve years with the company, citing a desire for more family time, as takeover rumours grow.…
Jay Z for Def Jam top job?
According to the New York Times, Universal is negotiating to buy Roc-A-Fella outright and may give Jay-Z the top job at Def Jam, which is vacant.…
HMV appoint new digital man
HMV has appointed former Warner Music executive Mark Bennett as Head of Digital to oversee its download ambitions.…
Timberlake signs up for second film
Justin Timberlake has signed up for the Nick Cassavetes film 'Alpha Dog', alongside Emile Hirsch and Sharon Stone, following his debut film 'Edison'.…
Sanctuary creates new technology post
The Sanctuary Group has appointed Richard Wheeler as Head of New Technologies Development, reporting to Executive Chairman Andy Taylor.…
Jamelia becomes new Pretty Polly girl
Jamelia has been signed as the new face of hosiery brand Pretty Polly in a reported £150,000 deal, replacing Rachel Stevens.…
Rob Stringer gets top UK job at SonyBMG
Sony UK boss Rob Stringer has been given the top UK job in the merged SonyBMG, after BMG UK boss Tim Bowen took responsibility for a wider regional remit.…
Universal Music boss Doug Morris set to renew contract
According to the New York Times, Universal Music Group boss Doug Morris is close to signing a new deal that would keep him in the top job for five more years.…