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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorStrokes frontman Julian Casablancas has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing, covering his past and future solo works (including his 2013 song with Daft Punk, “Instand Crush”) and various projects including The Voidz. Casablancas won his first Grammy last weekend, for the Strokes’ album “The New Abnormal.”“We are beyond excited that Julian has joined Concord Music Publishing.

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Spirit Awards website, King launched his tenure in the job by revealing the winners of three cash grants worth a total of $75,000 to emerging filmmakers.“Farewell Amor” director Ekwa Msangi received the Someone to Watch Award, which, according to Film Independent, goes to “talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” The other nominees in the category were “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” director David Midell and “Bull” director Annie

It is truly beginning to feel like we’re in a time loop. It was only a year ago when the Cannes Film Festival announced that Spike Lee would be the Jury President for the film festival.

Julia Michaels says her boyfriend, JP Saxe, is one of the best songwriters she's ever worked with. ET's Kevin Frazier talked to Michaels at the 2021 GRAMMY Awards Sunday where she opened up about writing more songs with Saxe.«It's fun.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a special message to the next generation of leaders during the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards on Saturday. The Vice President, who was introduced by Jennifer Garner, appeared as part of the show’s Generation Change presentation, which recognizes kids’ strength and courage to create a better world for future generations.

Tonight, at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, Vice President Kamala Harris dedicated the Generation Change Award to all of the “young leaders” across the country who have handled troubled times with grace.

Vice President Kamala Harris is making an appearance during the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards!

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks during Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2021 on Saturday.

Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's longtime awards columnist and the host of THR's Awards Chatter podcast, will join Chapman University’s film school as a trustee professor in the fall. In his new part-time position, Feinberg (who will continue as a full-time staffer at THR) will take over the Chapman "Master Classes," a series of interviews with some of Hollywood’s best-known actors and filmmakers, held at the university's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

CAA is formalizing the creation of a department dedicated to the fast-growing podcast space and has put one of its veteran audio agents in charge of the group. Josh Lindgren has been named head of the agency's podcast department.

Deadline has made a pair of staff moves as it continues its editorial expansion. London-based reporter Diana Lodderhose is returning to the site’s fold as International Features Editor, while Alexandra Del Rosario, currently Associate Editor, Nights & Weekends, has shifted to TV Reporter.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony Music Publishing has signed Grammy-winning songwriter/ DJ/ producer J. White Did It, known for his collaborations with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, among others, to a worldwide deal.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhen it comes to Zoom backgrounds, Grammy Awards executive producer Ben Winston has one that’s tough to beat.

LiveXLive Media, owner of PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents and Custom Personalization Solutions, has tabbed Andy Vick as head of programming and EVP of StudioOne, LiveXLive’s’s newly-formed content division.

Antonio Ferme editorCreative Artists Agency has tapped Jeffrey Freedman to be its chief administrative officer. He was previously the agency’s general counsel, a role in which he will continue to serve.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has hired Ben Facey as executive vice president of global marketing & digital strategy, EVP and General Manager Jim Roppo announced Monday morning.  He is based in the Republic’s New York headquarters.According to the announcement, in this newly established post, Facey will architect, implement, and shepherd international marketing campaigns and digital initiatives for the label’s entire roster.

Dionne Harmon is moving from her role as Vice President of Development to Executive Vice President of Content & Strategy at Jesse Collins Entertainment. The announcement was made by JCE CEO Jesse Collins.