British record label EMI has faced some unexpected challenges British record label EMI has faced some unexpected challenges executing the bold restructuring plan it announced in January, sources reported to Reuters.
EMI, now owned by private equity firm Terra Firma, wants to lay off 2,000 employees as part of a plan to tear down label walls and international boundaries, and focus more on finding new talent.
But sources say some obstacles have cropped more...
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Replacement for Scott Weiland from Velvet Revolver is made by Web site Velvet Revolver is considering creating a Web site to find a replacement for singer Scott Weiland, who was ousted from the rock band earlier this month, according to Reuters reports.
"The band is actually talking about building a Web site (and) doing some auditions via that, so that's been something that's developing at this point," guitarist Slash told Billboard, noting that it shou more...
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Anna Kournikova to hesitate about Enrigue Iglesias marriage proposal Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias says he has tried repeatedly to convince his girlfriend Anna Kournikova to marry him — with no luck, speaking to The Associated Press the star claims Kournikova keeps rebuffing marriage proposals.
Iglesias spoke to reporters Friday after arriving in the Dominican Republic for the first of nine concerts planned across Latin America.
Iglesias sa more...
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Ray Charles' children battle and accusing father manager Ray Charles' children are accusing his longtime manager of mismanaging his estate and trusts and tarnishing his legacy by releasing two posthumous CDs the late singer never would have approved, according to a published report.
In allegations outlined Sunday in the Los Angeles Times, several of Charles' 12 children accused Joe Adams of holding too much power over Ray Charles Enterprises and the more...
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Dolly Parton launches ambitious world tour It's only 8 a.m. at Camp Dolly, the expansive, Spanish villa-styled compound just off Music Row in Nashville, but Dolly Parton is most definitely put together, relates Reuters reports.
And on the cusp of an ambitious world tour, she has established a game plan to reach the box-office heights realized by her peers in the one-name iconic diva class. At the same time, the Parton brain trust endea more...
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After weeks along of lead Leona gives up to new entry Kooks and album Konk Kooks’ album "Konk" debuted at No. 1 on The BBC Radio Chart, even if it was a news entry for last week top. However, Lewis' "Spirit" (Syco/J) is down at No. 2 on The BBC Radio Top, after weeks along of leading Leona gives up.
Again new entry Mariah Carey E=mc2 album Def Jam. Carey’s album is likely to take the top spot next week with "E=MC2" (Island De more...
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Iglesias to marry sport star Anna Kournikova Enrique Iglesias has had his hopes of wedding long-term girlfriend Anna Kournikova dashed, after the tennis star proclaimed she would "never" marry.
The couple has been dating for six years, and in December was rumored to be engaged after Russian-born Kournikova was spotted sporting a large diamond ring on her wedding finger.
Iglesias and Kournikova have since refused to confirm or more...
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Filmaka and Edelman hoping to find talents inspired by American Idol New Web studio Filmaka and public relations firm Edelman — hope to find promising young talent by staging separate competitions for big-time contracts.
Filmaka will announce Monday that former Fox Television Entertainment Group chairman Sandy Grushow, part of the executive team that brought Idol to TV, has signed on as president.
Studio Filmmakers who pay a $10 entry fee submit brief more...
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First quarrel post wedding between Beyonce and Jay-Z After their secret wedding in New York on 4th of April, here is the first squabble between Beyonce and Jay-z
They had a fall out during the Hollywood Bowl's gig in Los Angeles Wednesday night, when Jay-Z told to the Dee Jay to stop playing her hit "Crazy In Love."
Sources report that he grabbed the microphone and jokingly said: "Fuck that. Sorry Bey but fuck that. Let's play s more...
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Foxy Brown released from jail US hip-hop artist Foxy Brown has been released from jail after serving eight months of her one-year sentence.
The punishment stemmed from an attack on two Manhattan nail salon stylists over a $20 (£10) manicure in 2004, which led to three years probation.
She was then jailed last September when she was accused of hitting a woman with a mobile phone and a judge ruled she was not takin more...
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