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   Barbra Streisand in 'Heated' Talks for Columbia Records Deal Renewal (Exclusive)

   3:50 pm 7/13/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   With her contract set to expire after the release of August's "What Matters Most," could Sony's marquee artist walk just as her 50th anniversary at the label approaches? Read more

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   L.A. Reid at Epic: His First Week on the Job

   2:02 am 7/12/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The "X Factor" judge and seasoned music executive has yet to be formally announced as the new head of Epic Label Group, but he's already mulling big ideas, like what it would take to bring Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez back into the Sony fold. Read more

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   Can Doug Morris Lead Sony Past Universal Music Group to Be the No. 1 Label?

   11:23 am 6/24/2011

   • by Ed Christman

   With the new Sony Music CEO scheduled to step in July 1, how will the rest of the major label world shake out? Read more

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   'X Factor' Judge L.A. Reid to Run Epic Records (Exclusive)

   3:38 pm 6/15/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The newly restructured Epic Label Group will combine the rosters of Jive and Epic and reunite the executive with Usher and Pink, two artists he discovered and helped develop.Read more

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5. Is Sylvia Rhone Leaving Universal?

   6:48 pm 4/29/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Recent reports allege that the longtime Universal Motown President is being shown the door. THR investigates.Read more

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   Rodney Jerkins: The 'Idol Worship' Interview

   12:36 pm 4/4/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The veteran producer talks about 'American Idol,' working on new music with Kelly Clarkson and why Paula Abdul should be a judge on 'The X Factor.' Read more

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7. Barry Weiss Named Chairman and CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Motown Republic Group

   11:15 am 3/17/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The former RCA/Jive Label Group head steps into the position previously held by Antonio "L.A." Reid, who officially tendered his resignation today so that he can judge Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor.' Read more

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   Doug Morris Named CEO of Sony Music

   10:50 am 3/2/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Sony Corp. president Sir Howard Stringer officially announces what had been rumored for months: Morris will replace Sony Music chairman Rolf Schmidt-Holtz. Read more

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