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  1. Iggy Azalea Signs With Island Def Jam

    Iggy Azalea Signs With Island Def Jam

    12:36 pm 4/24/2013
    • by Erika Ramirez, Billboard

    The Australia-born rapper parted ways with Interscope in 2012 after she and the label didn't see eye to eye on her management deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint.Read more

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  2. Joie Manda Resigns as Def Jam President, Moving to Interscope

    Joie Manda Resigns as Def Jam President, Moving to Interscope

    10:44 pm 3/28/2013
    • by Jem Aswad, Billboard

    In a surprise announcement, the executive will remain within the Universal Music Group family but relocate to the west coast.Read more

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  3. Afrojack Signs With Island Records and Universal Music Group

    Afrojack Signs With Island Records and Universal Music Group

    1:01 pm 3/14/2013
    • by Emily Helwig

    The Grammy-winning producer and DJ will release his newest track, featuring Chris Brown, to radio this week. Read more

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  4. Universal Signs New Agreement With Republic's Monte and Avery Lipman

    Universal Signs New Agreement With Republic's Monte and Avery Lipman

    3:45 pm 2/5/2013
    • by Billboard Staff

    In recent months, the label has scored hits by Gotye, PSY (via Schoolboy Records), Of Monsters and Men, The Weeknd and Florence and the Machine. Read more

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  5. Steve Barnett Exiting Sony's Columbia Records for Universal's New Capitol Label Group (Analysis)

    Steve Barnett Exiting Sony's Columbia Records for Universal's New Capitol Label Group (Analysis)

    4:44 pm 10/5/2012
    • by Shirley Halperin

    With UMG's acquisition of EMI complete, the veteran music exec will relocate to the west coast where he'll oversee the newly formed entity's rock and pop rosters. Read more

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  6. L.A. Reid's Battle to Sign Britney Spears

    L.A. Reid's Battle to Sign Britney Spears

    5:00 am 8/8/2012
    • by Shirley Halperin

    The "X Factor" judge is wooing his co-star with big promises -- but Barry Weiss, head of Justin Bieber's label, won't give up without a fight.Read more

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  7. Ne-Yo Joins Motown Roster, Appointed Senior VP of A&R

    Ne-Yo Joins Motown Roster, Appointed Senior VP of A&R

    6:33 pm 1/24/2012
    • by Gail Mitchell, Billboard

    Co-star of the George Lucas-produced 'Red Tails,' the R&B hitmaker will also take on the role of A&R executive as part of his post-Def Jam plan.Read more

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