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Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicAton Ben-Horin is extending his tenure at Warner Music Group with a new title and just-announced publishing partnership. Although he’s been in the position for some time, it was made official today by Atlantic Records Group, which announced Ben-Horin’s promotion to executive VP, global A&R. Covering Atlantic, Elektra Music Group, Big Beat and other subsidiary labels, he’ll report to Atlantic chairman and CEO Craig Kallman and be based out of Los Angeles.In addition, Ben-Horin, who has long been a hitmaker executive, seasoned scout and producer, has launched a publishing partnership with Warner Chappell Music.
With the deal, members of his Atlantic A&R team also received promotions. They include senior directors of A&R Andrew Grant, Adam Grossman and Alex Soifer, as well as manager of A&R, Pam Charbit. Since arriving at WMG in 2012, Ben-Horin has worked on Flo Rida’s “My House” and “G.D.F.R.”; David Guetta’s “Bad” and “Hey Mama” feat.
Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack; Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” feat. 2 Chainz and “Wiggle” feat. Snoop Dogg.
More recently, his credits include Ava Max’s “Kings & Queens,” Cardi B’s “Ring” feat. Kehlani, Jason Derulo’s “Take You Dancing,” Tiësto & Karol G’s “Don’t Be Shy,” and the Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix collaboration, “Heartbreak Anthem.”Signings by Ben-Horin include WMG artists Alec Benjamin, Justin Quiles, Riton, Bhad Bhabie, Jax and Goody Grace, among others. As a manager, under his Plush Management firm, his clients include JVKE, Johnny Goldstein, Carl Falk, Jesse Saint John, The Monarch and Jakke Erixson.“Aton is one of the most gifted and inspired A&R people in our business,” said Kallman in making the announcement.
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The Sopranos actor Paul Herman has died at the age of 76.Michael Imperioli, who starred alongside Herman in the celebrated mob drama, broke the news that the actor had died on March 29, his 76th birthday.He wrote on Instagram: “Our friend and colleague PAUL HERMAN has passed away. Paulie was just a great dude.
Paul Herman, an actor known for starring in "The Sopranos," has died. He was 76. A representative for Herman confirmed the actor died on Tuesday, March 29, which was his 76th birthday.
Wilson Chapman editorPaul Herman, the character actor best known for his role as club owner Peter “Beansie” Gaeta in “The Sopranos,” died Tuesday. His “Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli confirmed the news in an Instagram. He was 76.
on Instagram.“Our friend and colleague Paul Herman has passed away,” Imperioli wrote. “Paulie was just a great dude. A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor.
Paul Herman, a Brooklyn-born actor who appeared in such classic mob movies as Goodfellas, Once Upon a Time in America and The Irishman but is probably best known for his portrayal of club owner Peter “Beansie” Gaeta in The Sopranos, died Tuesday. He was 76.
in an Instagram post as “just a great dude.”“A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor … Paulie lived around the corner from me the last few years and i am glad we got to spend some time together before he left us,” Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti in the hit HBO series, wrote in the touching tribute.“I’ll miss him. Lots of love to his family, friends and community of actors and filmmakers.”Herman was well-known for his portrayal of heroin dealer turned pizza shop and club owner Peter “Beansie” Gaeta in “The Sopranos.”Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony Soprano’s psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi in the iconic series, also paid tribute to her costar on Twitter. “The one & only.
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Spring has nearly sprung! There's blossom on the trees, and the sun is finally starting to peek from behind the clouds. And there are lots of beautiful spring-inspired baby names to match this lovely time of year, too. Knowing that choosing a moniker for your new bundle of joy isn't an easy feat, baby and nursery retailer Kiddies Kingdom have compiled a list of beautiful popular Spring-inspired names for baby girls and boys in the UK.
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