EMI changes means Dupri deal is off
Plans for Jermaine Dupri to launch his own imprint within EMI's US division are reportedly off following the EMI management changes.…
LA Reid
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Jacko in talks with Universal to launch label?
FoxNews.com columnist Roger Friedman reports Michael Jackson is negotiating with Island Def Jam's LA Reid over a new label within Universal Music Group, possibly backed by a Bahraini prince.…
Jon Bon Jovi / Island Def Jam fall out?
Rumours suggest Jon Bon Jovi skipped LA Reid's birthday party because of a dispute over his album, which Reid denies, saying Bon Jovi chose to rework it himself.…
Russell Simmons launches joint venture with Island Def Jam
Russell Simmons has set up the Russell Simmons Music Group as a joint venture with Island Def Jam, with Tony Austin running day-to-day operations and Reverend Run among its first releases.…
Jay-Z takes hands-on role at Def Jam
Jay-Z has started as President of Def Jam and is taking a hands-on role alongside Island Def Jam boss LA Reid, while Damon Dash may get a new imprint with Universal.…
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.…
Kevin Liles quits Def Jam
Kevin Liles has left his post as president of Def Jam, weeks after LA Reid took over at Island Def Jam, and may be considering moves to BMG or Warner.…
BMG restructure RCA Victor labels
BMG is splitting up RCA Victor, folding its jazz and heritage labels into Arista under David Weyner and merging classical labels under Nick Firth.…