Capitol Music Group

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   ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline

   12:08 pm 5/23/2013

   • by Ed Christman, Billboard

   The label founded by Dave Matthews and manager Coran Capshaw has a roster that includes My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes. The first release under the new agreement will be by Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello.Read more

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   Rod Stewart on Being a Born-Again Songwriter, Future Faces Reunion (Q&A)

   2:00 pm 5/9/2013

   • by Chris Willman

   "It's exciting and it's scary," says the 68-year-old singer of releasing new album "Time," his first for Capitol/Universal.Read more

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   Jennifer Lopez Signs With RedOne's 2101 Records

   2:21 pm 5/8/2013

   • by THR Staff

   The Grammy-winning producer's label recently announced an exclusive multiyear worldwide agreement with Universal-owned Capitol Records.Read more

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   RedOne Partners With Capitol for Worldwide Deal

   12:15 pm 5/1/2013

   • by Phil Gallo, Billboard

   The Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and founder of 2101 Records has worked with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull and Usher, among others.Read more

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   Capitol Records U.K. Launches

   1:00 am 4/26/2013

   • by Richard Smirke, Billboard

   Nick Raphael, who currently heads Universal imprint London Records, has been named president of the new label set-up.Read more

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   Capitol Music Group Names New Head of International

   4:00 am 4/16/2013

   • by THR Staff

   Robbie McIntosh is appointed executive vice president and will relocate from London to Los Angeles.Read more

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   Elton John Previews New Album: 'I Won't Be Kicking Nicki Minaj Off the Charts'

   4:30 pm 4/12/2013

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Songs from the forthcoming T Bone Burnett-produced "The Diving Board" were played at a listening party held at Capitol studios, followed by a Q&A with the legendary singer.Read more

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   Piero Giramonti Named GM of Capitol Music Group's Harvest Records

   4:00 pm 2/25/2013

   • by Andrew Flanagan, Billboard

   The label's extensive catalog of progressive rock includes Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," ELO's eponymous debut and English punk band Wire's "Pink Flag."Read more

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   Ron Spaulding Named Senior VP of Sales at Capitol Music Group

   7:00 am 2/15/2013

   • by THR Staff

   The former president of Fontana, Universal Music Group Distribution’s independent distribution arm, is the latest executive hire by newly installed chairman Steve Barnett.Read more

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    Ron Fair Named Chief Creative Officer, EVP of Virgin Records

    7:00 am 1/24/2013

    • by Jem Aswad, Billboard

    The veteran A&R executive and producer is known for his work with Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and others.Read more

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