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*Days after the launch of a new sports agency arm of Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company has announced a worldwide deal with the Universal Music Group for its record releases, reports the New York Times. The deal, described as a multiyear partnership, will bring Roc Nation’s record label under Universal’s umbrella, moving it from Sony Music, [...]
*The-Dream (Terius Nash) has a new desk job at Def Jam. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The producer, who has created hits for Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Justin Bieber, among others, has been appointed Executive Vice President of A&R at Def Jam, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to a statement [...]
*Rihanna and Chris Brown have shared their first public embrace since Grammy Eve 2009 – the night he assaulted her and set in motion their breakup. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The moment took place last night at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, where both won Moonmen: he took Best Male Video and she [...]
*Rapper 2 Chainz was released from jail after being locked up Tuesday for possession of what airport security thought were brass knuckles. But actually it was a four-finger ring. He attempted to explain the piece of jewelry to police at La Guardia airport, but they detained him and confiscated his ring. “They tried to assassinate [...]
*Ne-Yo is kicking off the New Year with a new gig. The Grammy Award-winning singer (and co-star of the George Lucas-produced “Red Tails”) has not just moved from Def Jam to Motown Records, according to a statement sent to MTV News on Wednesday (Jan. 25), but he will also take over as the label’s senior [...]
*Kanye West has broken his month-long Twitter silence to announce the upcoming release of a new compilation from his GOOD Music record label, due next spring. The rapper, who is currently preparing for a US tour with Jay-Z in support of their joint album ‘Watch The Throne,” tweeted: “Goodmusic. The Album. Spring 2012.” The album [...]
*Def Jam is more than struggling lately. The record label recently told 20 staffers along with executives Jonathan McHugh and Chris Hicks, to bounce. But the pair will continue to do consulting work for the label. So on Tuesday, the label along with Universal Republic, announced they are expanding “their creative teams” with the addition [...]
*Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing legal action from the cousin of music executive Kevin Liles after he was injured during a shooting in the parking lot of the rap mogul’s Atlanta restaurant last year. Leroy “Tony” Austin filed suit in the U.S. District Court of Northern Georgia on Friday (July 15), accusing Diddy of failing [...]
*Corona, CA – Local tobacco company, New Image Global, Inc. manufacturers of Royal Blunts and Ballers Choice Cigarillos presents, Ballers Choice Cigarillos/Maybach Music Group/Def Jam V.I.P Party. A private, red carpet, exclusive celebrity event to celebrate the success of the only perforated cigarillo in the world, Ballers Choice. Rick Ross’s Maybach Music hot new group [...]
*If it wasn’t clear from “Birthday Sex” what’s on the mind of singer Jeremih, his follow up single “Down On Me” should leave absolutely no doubt. The 23-year-old Chicago native says there are other less lewd subjects he explores on his debut album “All About You,” but the two that have seen daylight so far [...]
*It appears singer Chrisette Michele is paying the cost of mixing business with pleasure. Michele and her label, Def Jam, along with her parents, Lynette and Lemuel Payne, are being sued for $20 million by Four Kings Productions, Inc. The suit claims that she engaged in unlawful activity to try to get out of her [...]
*Nas is not a quiet rapper who kind of holds his tongue to please the big time execs. Instead, he is known for his brash opinions and relentless criticism against the industry fakes. Recently, an email attributed to the New York based rapper got to the executives at Def Jam, including L.A. Reid. The message [...]
*So, does LA Reid still have a job with Def Jam or not? Well, if you believe some internet rumors and reports, he doesn’t. Oh yeah, the buzz was that his cohort, The Dream, was also cut loose. According to reports, Vin Vendi is reportedly behind the pink slips, saying the terminations are due to [...]
*Jive Records is cock blocking! Big Boi moved to Def Jam to promote a solo album, but the Jive won’t let him reunite with his ace boon coon Andre Benjamin for the Outkast reunion “Jive Records told me my album is a piece of art, and they didn’t know what to do with it,” Big [...]
*Now this is going to be interesting. A former kingpin, or boss drug dealer for those of you questioning the terminology, called “Freeway” Rick Ross is planning to file an injunction against guess who… heralded Miami rapper Rick Ross for guess why… stealing his name! The courts are so misused these days. If you haven’t [...]
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