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Cobain's daughter, Frances Bean, and widow, Courtney Love, brought in the Beverly Hills-based firm, which will oversee the name, likeness, artwork, digital and licensing for the singer-songwriter…
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Columbia’s Rob Stringer Named CEO of Sony Music
Current SME CEO Doug Morris will transition to the role of chairman in April.
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Lou Pearlman, Disgraced Backstreet Boys Impresario, Dies at 62
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Warner Music Group Eyeing Move to Los Angeles’ Downtown Arts District
Executives are considering leasing space in the Ford Factory at 7th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, say sources.
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Scott Igoe will have oversight of network specials, including the Billboard Music Awards.
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Axl Rose to Tour with AC/DC
The Guns N' Roses frontman will join the Rock Or Bust stadium tour when it resumes May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Kanye West’s New Co-Manager? Scooter Braun
The rapper-producer-fashion designer has been working with Braun for about a month.
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CAA Music Agent Jeffrey Azoff Exits to Form New Company
Longtime client Harry Styles of One Direction is expected to join the roster at Full Stop Management.
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