Juan Alegria and Mark McKenzie.
11.12.2020 - 14:29 / completemusicupdate.com
Sony/ATV has signed dancehall artist Skillibeng to a worldwide publishing deal.“Skillibeng has established himself as one of Jamaica’s fastest rising stars”, say Sony/ATV UK A&R Analytics Executive Scott Gordon and A&R Manager Daniel Seal, seemingly in unison. “He is an incredible artist whose unique flows, delivery and wordplay have enabled him to become the leader of the next generation of dancehall.
Juan Alegria and Mark McKenzie.
Comedian, actor and writer Blaire Erskine, known for sharing viral videos on social media, has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas. She has also signed with Sweet 180 Management.
Ladywell, Livingston, has backed our campaign after figures released this week showed Scotland has worst death rate in the world, a figure up six per cent on the previous year. Statistics showed the total deaths rose from 1,187 in 2018 to 1,264 in 2019.
Settebello Entertainment will represent producer-filmmaker and former NFL player and broadcaster Ed Cunningham in all areas.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony/ATV Music Publishing has signed rising Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer Tate McRae to a worldwide publishing deal.McRae, 17, has scored hits with “Stupid” and “You Broke Me First,” which has racked up more than 500 million streams worldwide and peaked at No. 3 in the U.K.
EXCLUSIVE: Harry Lawtey, who stars in HBO/BBC drama Industry, has signed with UTA. The British actor has signed with the talent agency in all areas.
EXCLUSIVE: Playwright Will Eno, whose credits include Broadway’s The Realistic Joneses and the Pulitzer Prize finalist Thom Pain (Based on Nothing), has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas.
Sony/ATV has renewed its worldwide publishing deal with Becky Hill. So that’s nice.“I feel incredibly privileged to continue our partnership with the one and only Becky Hill”, says Sony/ATV UK President David Ventura.
Get ready for your new reality fix, as the star studded line-up for the very first The Celebrity Circle has been unveiled – and there’s lots of familiar faces taking part.The charity spin-off of the hit show will air early next year and will include the likes of Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby and TV star Denise Van Outen. Joining them will be Blue singer Duncan James, former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Saffron Barker, RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner-up Baga Chipz and Lady Leshurr.
We knew this couple was serious, but they’re REALLY prepared to take things to the next level.
EXCLUSIVE: Playwright and performer Hannah Benitez has signed with Verve in what was described as a competitive signing situation. The Cuban-Jewish playwright’s most recent play, GringoLandia, was included on the 2020 Kilroy List, an annual industry survey of notable new plays by women, trans, and non-binary playwrights.
EXCLUSIVE: Crowd Network, the UK podcast network and producer established by a group of former BBC Radio execs, has signed with CAA.