Atlantic Records U.K. Hires Former Apple Music Exec Austin Daboh

Gucci Mane recently did something unusual with his social media following. Hot New Hip Hop said today that Gucci Mane asked his fans what he should do regarding his record deal with Atlantic Records, following his recent declaration that he was going to leave.

Brian Wilson has been promoted to chief financial officer and senior vp at Sony Music’s Epic Records. He previously served as vp finance, a role he had held since 2014.During his eight-year run at the label, Wilson has played a heavy role in the financial analysis, deal-making and budgeting of projects for artists including Camila Cabello, DJ Khaled, Future, Meghan Trainor, Travis Scott and 21 Savage.

Is that Timothée Chalamet curled up with another one of Hollywood’s finest young actresses?

Of Mice & Men, has responded after he was accused of sexual assault by multiple women.In a lengthy post, Carlile opened up after he was accused of assault by several women last week.“In my younger years, I absolutely was not the best person, but I have never physically abused, preyed upon, forced myself upon, or drugged any woman.

Naman Ramachandran Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded its Middle East and North Africa operations by launching new divisions in Morocco and Israel.Universal Music Morocco will operate from Casablanca, led by business development executive Serena Safieddine, who will work alongside UMG’s regional headquarters in Dubai, and report into Patrick Boulos, CEO of Universal Music MENA.The Morocco team will develop projects with Universal Music France, where labels have previously achieved success

Naman Ramachandran Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded its Middle East and North Africa operations by launching new divisions in Morocco and Israel.Universal Music Morocco will operate from Casablanca, led by business development executive Serena Safieddine, who will work alongside UMG’s regional headquarters in Dubai, and report into Patrick Boulos, CEO of Universal Music MENA.The Morocco team will develop projects with Universal Music France, where labels have previously achieved success

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAmazon-owned Audible is continuing its effort to boost its entertainment quotient, hiring former PopTV president Brad Schwartz as chief content officer.He will start June 15 and report to CEO Bob Carrigan, who joined Audible last December.In addition to running Pop, the ViacomCBS cable network known for Schitt’s Creek, Schwartz also has held executive posts at MSG Media and Bell Media.

Big Loud Records has signed singer-songwriter Ben Burgess, who was recently featured on the track “Heartbreak” from Diplo’s new country album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley’s Chapter 1: Snake Oil.Born and raised in East Dallas, Texas, Burgess got his start performing at clubs on Sixth Street in Austin before landing his first big cut as a songwriter with the Jonas Brothers’ “Chillin’ In the Summertime.” After signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell in 2015, he began accumulating cuts across

APPOINTMENTSRyan Newman has been appointed Apple Music‘s new Head Of Editorial for the UK & Ireland. The previous holder of the role, Austin Daboh, was announced as Atlantic Records UK’s new EVP yesterday.

Austin Daboh joining Atlantic Records UK, Apple Music has briskly moved to fill the role of head of editorial in the key UK and Ireland markets. Replacing Daboh is Ryan Newman, who joined the music streaming giant in mid-2018 as a music manager before rising to head of artist relations in January 2019."MASSIVE congratulations to Ryan Newman who has been made Head of Editorial for Apple Music," tweeted Daboh on Tuesday.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorMGM has finalized a first look feature film production deal with producer Jennifer Todd and her company Jennifer Todd Pictures.The deal brings Todd back together with MGM Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca, the two having worked together back in the 1990s when she produced the Austin Powers franchise, Boiler Room, and Now and Then for New Line when De Luca was at the helm of the studio.

Austin Daboh is moving over to Atlantic Records UK as executive vp, parent company Warner Music UK (WMUK) announced Tuesday (June 9).As Apple Music's head of editorial for the UK and Ireland, Daboh oversaw the streaming platform's playlist ecosystem, developing the Agenda brand which built out playlists with live concerts and immersive marketing initiatives.

Longtime Kew Media Group exec Steven Katz has landed at Shout! Factory to head up its business and legal affairs. Named vp of business and legal affairs at Shout, based in Los Angeles, Katz will oversee dealmaking in film and TV acquisitions, development, production, distribution and other company divisions.

Former Love Island contestant and ex-cop Mike Boateng has published an angry tirade against his former employer Greater Manchester Police, accusing the force and individual officers he has named of being racist.

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