It’s going to be a different kind of birthday for Moroccan and Monroe Cannon. The twins of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrate their ninth birthday on April 30, right in the middle of the COVID-19 quarantine.
10.04.2020 - 16:07 / variety.com
By Shirley Halperin
Executive Editor, Music
Was the mysterious ski mask-wearing artist RMR (pronounced rumor) ahead of his time or is his arrival simply well-timed? Those just now experiencing the country-R&B crossover, who became a sensation when his jarring video to the song “Rascal” — featuring RMR dressed in designer-brand militia wear surrounded by gun-toting cronies and crooning an interpolation of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road”— took the media and music industry by storm in
It’s going to be a different kind of birthday for Moroccan and Monroe Cannon. The twins of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrate their ninth birthday on April 30, right in the middle of the COVID-19 quarantine.
By Patrick Frater
By Patrick Frater
Gloria Trevi has signed a management agreement with Great Talent Entertainment, directed by Armando Gómez, to represent her in all areas, Billboard has learned.Gómez, who has remained an integral part of Trevi’s team since 2005, has now taken over full management of the Mexican artist. Great Talent Entertainment was established in 2005.Additionally, Trevi, who’s signed to Universal Music Latino, has named Tamara Jiménez as assistant manager and Mónica Meza as marketing manager in the U.S.
By Mike Fleming Jr
By Andreas Wiseman
LONDON – Warner Music Group is aligning its senior leadership team in one of the world’s biggest music markets with the promotion of Andy Ma to the new role of CEO, Warner Music Greater China, responsible for the company’s operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Ma joined Warner in 2011 and has headed its China division since 2018, when h
By Rebecca Davis
Warner Records, in partnership with CMNTY RCRDS, has signed masked artist RMR, who last month scored a viral YouTube hit with the video for his song "Rascal," a reworking of Rascal Flatts’ 2000 track “Bless the Broken Road.” The deal was announced Friday (April 10).
By Dino-Ray Ramos
Rascal Flatts is coming together in isolation to honour the late, great Kenny Rogers.
Fast-rising K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE has signed with Republic Records in the U.S., beginning with the stateside release of their third EP, I Trust, out now.Republic says the EP, which is inspired by the theme of self-assurance, marks (G)I-DLE's official U.S. debut.
Third Side Music has signed Shakey Graves to a worldwide administration deal, it was announced Thursday (April 9).The deal covers Shaky Graves’ entire back catalog (with the exception of his 2014 album And The War Came), and all future releases.Third Side’s roster also includes SOFI TUKKER, Courtney Barnett, Flying Lotus, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Blonde Redhead and Kurt Vile. BMG has struck a global publishing deal with UK producer, DJ and songwriter 220 Kid, it was announced March 26.
By Andreas Wiseman
Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger share the screen for the first time in the utterly bonkers The Iron Mask.
Dua Lipa lands her first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as her second effort, Future Nostalgia, debuts at No. 4 (on the April 11-dated chart).
LONDON – Warner Records U.K., home to Dua Lipa, Liam Gallagher and Muse, is making a number of changes to its senior management team as the frontline label looks to grow its domestic and international business. Joining Warner Records U.K as general manager is Sukhraj Johal, previously general