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   Epic Records Drops Controversial Rap Group Death Grips

   4:06 pm 11/1/2012

   • by Colin Stutz

   Says the Sony-owned label in a statement addressing the hardcore rappers: "When marketing and publicity stunts trump the actual music, we must remind ourselves of our core values."Read more

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   Death Grips Leak New Album: Marketing Ploy or Middle Finger?

   5:30 pm 10/3/2012

   • by Colin Stutz

   It appears the Sacramento punk-rap outfit is going up against label Epic Records. At issue: racy cover art and unexplained delays. Read more

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   'Breaking Bad' Music Team to Speak at Billboard/THR Film & TV Conference

   6:30 pm 8/23/2012

   • by Phil Gallo, Billboard

   Show creator Vince Gilligan, composer Dave Porter and music supervisor Thomas Golubic will speak Oct. 24 at the two-day conference being held at the W Hotel in Hollywood.Read more

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   Epic Records EVP Angelica Cob-Baehler Makes Unexpected Exit

   9:03 pm 8/22/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   After less than a year on the job, the L.A. Reid-run label's marketing head, who was named one of Billboard's Top Women in Music in 2011, is a casualty of "senior management reassessment." Read more

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   Bonnie McKee, 'Teenage Dream' Co-Writer, Signs With Epic Records

   7:30 am 4/21/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Credited on songs by Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Taio Cruz, the hitmaker joins L.A. Reid's roster as an artist. It's her second major label deal. Read more

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   New Fiona Apple Album Coming In Weeks, Says Epic's L.A. Reid

   5:15 am 1/24/2012

   • by THR Staff

   The label chairman and "X Factor" judge revealed the news on Twitter, promising new music from the reclusive singer.Read more

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   L.A. Reid Staffs Up Epic Records With New No. 2 (Exclusive)

   5:05 am 1/18/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Longtime Turner head of music Mark Shimmel joins the label as chief operating officer. Read more

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   'X Factor's' Chris Rene Signs With Epic Records

   6:48 pm 1/17/2012

   • by THR Staff

   Label is also expected to ink deals with Marcus Canty and, perhaps, 15-year-old Astro.Read more

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   'X Factor's' Chris Rene: Epic Records Deal Imminent, Say Sources

   7:32 pm 1/3/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The Top 3 finalist, who's set to record his hit "Young Homie" for the label, is expected to announce his signing in the coming days. Read more

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    'X Factor' Winner Melanie Amaro Signs Deal With Epic Records, Claims $5 Million Prize

    10:56 am 1/3/2012

    • by Sofia M. Fernandez

    The singer will also star in a Pepsi commercial to air during the Super Bowl as part of the show's grand prize.Read more

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