SonyBMG announces global bosses
SonyBMG has appointed four regional heads, with former BMG UK boss Tim Bowen overseeing the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.…
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Paul McCartney sacks publicist Geoff Baker
Paul McCartney has dismissed his publicist of 15 years, Geoff Baker, citing a decline in professional standards over recent months.…
Sony BMG appoints Tim Prescott as global chief marketing officer
Sony BMG has named former BMG Chief Marketing Officer Tim Prescott as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to CEO Andrew Lack.…
Former Universal boss John Kennedy to head IFPI
John Kennedy, former Universal Music International president, will become chief executive of IFPI, replacing Jason Berman, who is expected to leave at the end of 2004.…
Ex-Razorlight drummer Christian Pancorvo joins Serafin
Former Razorlight drummer Christian Pancorvo has joined Serafin, replacing Ronny Growler, as the band record their second album.…
Jeremy Lascelles elected vice-chairman of AIM
Chrysalis Music Division CEO Jeremy Lascelles has been elected vice-chairman of the Association of Independent Music, succeeding Peter Quicke.…
Myleene Klass reportedly joins next I'm A Celebrity series
According to the Daily Star, former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass will appear on the next series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, screening on ITV in November.…
Ienner adds CEO to Sony US role
Don Ienner has taken the title of CEO alongside his role as President of Sony Music Label Group US, placing him in charge of Sony's main US music divisions.…
C4 recruit Park to help with radio ambitions
Channel 4 has recruited former Capital Radio programming boss Richard Park to develop its planned radio station with partner Unique.…
Von Bondies lose a member
Bassist Carrie Smith has left the Von Bondies after a London Astoria show, and has been replaced by Yasmeen Smith.…
Spector hires mobster's lawyer
Phil Spector has hired Bruce Cutler, a former lawyer for mob boss John Gotti, to defend him on murder charges after his previous lawyers resigned from the case.…
Embrace to replace Jet
Embrace are to replace Jet at this weekend's V Festival after Jet cancelled following a family death, according to NME.…