AOL's John Buckley reportedly in the running to lead the RIAA
AOL spokesman John Buckley is reportedly a finalist to head the RIAA, with an announcement expected within a couple of weeks, according to the New York Post.…
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Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale to play footballer in film
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale is set to play an English footballer in The Game Of Their Lives, a film about the 1950 World Cup match between America and England.…
Jay Samit joins Sony as senior vice president after leaving EMI
Jay Samit, who left EMI last week, has joined Sony as Senior Vice President of Strategy, focusing on digital distribution and new business models.…
Justin Timberlake to commentate on The Open for US TV
Justin Timberlake will work as a commentator for a US TV station covering The British Open golf championship this month.…
Robin Gibb considering judging Fame Academy
Robin Gibb is said to be seriously considering becoming a judge on the BBC's Fame Academy, alongside Richard Park and Carrie Grant, with Tony Wilson also lined up.…
Jack's new editor
Men's magazine Jack has appointed Michael Hodges as editor days after James Brown quit his publishing company, which he sold to Dennis Publishing two months earlier.…
Venables, Bell & Partners to promote relaunched Napster
San Francisco agency Venables, Bell & Partners will handle advertising and marketing for Roxio's relaunched legitimate Napster download service, working with media planners Mediasmith.…
Henry Kelly takes over LBC Sunday brunch show after Classic FM exit
Henry Kelly will stand in for Katie Derham on her Sunday brunch show on LBC for a fortnight, after his breakfast show was axed by Classic FM.…
Gareth Currie appointed General Manager of East West Records UK
Gareth Currie joins East West Records UK as General Manager, reporting to Korda Marshall, and Richard Skinner joins as Creative Director.…
Rumours swirl over future of Bang magazine after editors leave
Rumours surround Future Publishing's music magazine Bang after launch editors Crispin Parry and Danny Ford left, with former Kerrang man Dan Silver taking over as editor.…
Rachel Stevens goes solo with Simon Fuller and Polydor deal
Rachel Stevens is the first S Club member to go solo, signing a reported £1m four-album deal with Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment and Polydor, with first single My LA-Ex due in September.…
Lewis stays at Classic FM
Classic FM boss Roger Lewis says he will not apply for the BBC Radio 2 controller post, remaining with the GWR-owned station.…