Republic Records Promotes Alex Coslov to Senior VP

Chris Willman Music WriterInitial casting is being revealed for the Pasadena Playhouse’s production of the Go-Go’s-scored musical comedy “Head Over Heels,” opening in a reconfigured, immersive setting within the storied theater Nov. 19.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s set during the 1979 all-star “No Nukes” concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden is legendary, but only one song from it had been released — until November of this year, when Sony Music Entertainment’s Premium Content Division in partnership with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release “The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts.”The film features ten never-before released Springsteen performances from the concerts, and

Doting on his daughters! Alex Rodriguez shares Natasha and Ella with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis — and the former professional baseball player loves sharing their special moments on social media.

Jamie Lang Spanish genre auteur Alex de la Iglesia has tweeted a photo of himself in the center of Pedraza, the small town where his HBO Original Series “30 Coins” is set, with the caption “Coming back,” seemingly confirming that a second season of the horror series is on the way.Coming back.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBTS spoke and gave a special performance at the United Nations in New York on Monday, addressing the assembly and then cutting to a video they filmed, in respectful suits, at the iconic building’s auditorium, lobby and front.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “My Least Favorite Year,” the Season 2 premiere of “The Morning Show,” streaming now on Apple TV Plus.It’s been almost two years since the first season of “The Morning Show” arrived on Apple TV Plus, starting its dramatic tale set the behind-the-scenes of a national morning news show with accusations of sexual misconduct against anchor Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell).

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a major overhaul of its Awards department that began in May with the elimination of the controversial “secret committees” that determined final Grammy nominations and continued with the departure of longtime awards chief Bill Freimuth last month, the Recording Academy has appointed Ruby Marchand to the position of chief awards & industry officer, with Joanna Chu elevated to vice president of awards.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records today formally launched Imperial Music, a new independent music company led by former Astralwerks executive Glenn Mendlinger that soft-launched last year.According to the announcement, the New York-based label is a new division of Republic and signs, develops and markets emerging independent artists and creators, and partners with Ingrooves Music Group for distribution services.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHilary Swank is set to star in a drama from Tom McCarthy that has been ordered to pilot at ABC, Variety has learned.In the untitled series, a star journalist (Swank) moves to Alaska for a fresh start after a career-killing misstep, and finds redemption personally and professionally joining a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage.McCarthy is writing and directing the pilot in addition to serving as executive producer under his Slow Pony banner.

Hilary Swank is to star in and exec produce a drama pilot for ABC that comes from Spotlight and Stillwater director Tom McCarthy.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRecorded music revenues in the U.S. grew 27% in the first half of 2021 over 2020, according to the RIAA’s mid-year report.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLive Nation has resumed its acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in Ocesa Entretenimiento, a leading promoter in Latin America and owner of Ticketmaster Mexico, for an aggregate purchase price of $8,835,000,000 in Mexican dollars, or approximately $444 million U.S.

Angelique Jackson Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed Comic Republic, Africa’s largest superhero franchise, for representation.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMusic and technology conference Mondo.NYC have announced that the keynote speakers for its Music & Tech Law Symposium will be the newly-appointed Recording Academy Co-Presidents Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIssa Rae wants to make it easier for consumers to find Black-owned businesses. The “Insecure” star is teaming up with American Express and U.S.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRising indie quartet Big Thief have surprise-released a new song called “Certainty” that was written and recorded directly to 4-track during a three-day power outage. The recorder was plugged into a cigarette lighter, according to the announcement.Guitarist Buck Meek explained the complicated jerry-rigged recording process.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s hard to think of any group of performers that got back together after 40 years apart, and ABBA has not half-stepped the announcement of their return.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRCA Records has announced the appointment of Carolyn Williams to the newly created role of executive vice president. According to the announcement, she will work with RCA’s executive team to oversee the company’s artist and label brand-management and marketing operations.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has signed singer-songwriter Kim Petras, who will drop a new single tonight called “Future Starts Now.” The track is the first release from her upcoming debut album and the first release from her newly inked partnership with the label.Kim comments on the new single, “I felt so anxious at the start of lockdown, because for me the most anxiety-inducing thing is not being able to work and do what I love, “Future Starts Now” came from trying to stay