Emma Bunton to present music awards show
Emma Bunton will present UK coverage of the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, reporting from the show and interviewing stars, according to The Sun.…
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Muse reveal replacement bassist
According to NME, Muse have rehearsed with Morgan Nicholls, formerly of The Streets, to stand in for injured bassist Chris Wolstenholme at this weekend's V Festival.…
Borland back with Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit have reportedly dismissed new guitarist Mike Smith and welcomed back Wes Borland, who left the band acrimoniously in 2001.…
Warners recruit Liles
Former Def Jam president Kevin Liles has joined the Warner Music Group as executive vice president, reporting to Lyor Cohen and developing joint venture labels.…
Cat Deeley to front Channel 4 V Festival coverage
Channel 4 has booked Cat Deeley to front its V Festival coverage alongside Vernon Kay and Simon Amstell.…
EMAP appoint new Performance chairman
EMAP have promoted the finance director of their Performance division to chairman, tasked with expanding its music brands across media.…
IDJ chief rumoured to be offering Jay-Z a top exec post
The New York Times reports Island Def Jam boss LA Reid may offer Jay-Z a senior executive post, while Jay-Z reportedly reconsiders after turning it down.…
Radio 1 team up with US stations
Radio 1 is launching joint programming with US stations and reshuffling management, with Alex Jones-Donelly taking on live music and Ben Cooper adding on-air branding.…
Ministry boss quits
Ministry of Sound CEO Mark Rodol has left the company after eleven years, saying he will announce new plans soon.…
MTV appoint new boss
Judith McGrath has been promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive of MTV Networks, succeeding Tom Freston, while Mark Rosenthal has resigned.…
Bryan McFadden signs to Richard Griffiths, not Sony
Manager Richard Griffiths confirmed Bryan McFadden has signed to his company for solo work, denying any Sony deal, while Kerry McFadden says she was heartbroken by his Westlife exit.…
BPI chair upbeat at AGM
BPI chairman Peter Jamieson described the past year as one of remarkable progress at the AGM, while warning of work still to do on copyright term and Apple's terms.…