Sunrise Records Completes FYE Acquisition From Trans World Entertainment

By Dominic Patten

In a recent episode of Snoop Dogg’s GGN YouTube show, ScHoolboy Q reflected upon his former addiction to lean. The TDE rapper estimates that he recorded hundreds of songs during one of his darkest periods, to mostly “embarrassing” results. One exception is “Studio,” ScHoolboy’s highest-charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Twenty-eight-year-old Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen from Johannesburg was recently named Mr Gay World South Africa.

Sony’s Tom Hanks World War II movie “Greyhound” is jumping from its May 8 weekend to June 12, as a means to tee off before Father’s Day weekend, which is during the weekend of June 19-21. I hear the pic’s rescheduling has nothing to do with coronavirus fears which are weighing on many distribs’ minds, rather it’s an opportune time to capture sons and fathers, while also capitalizing on the Flag Day holiday, which falls on June 14.

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By Anthony D'Alessandro

Epic Records chair­­­woman and CEO Sylvia Rhone has announced a trio of promotions today (March 5).

Even a mild pandemic could kill 21,000 Australians and 15 million globally, he said.

All3Media-owned Little Dot Studios has acquired London-based production company Wing.

Daptone Records, the perennial champions of '60s and ‘70s era funk and soul, has gone sweet. After 20 years of putting out hard-hitting records with legendary singers Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley — as well as a dozen other groups — the Brooklyn-based independent label has launched Penrose Records, an imprint of contemporary bands dedicated to performing the ballads, sweet soul and midtempo tunes made famous in Southern California.

On Monday, the day that the Recording Academy officially terminated Deborah Dugan, interim boss Harvey Mason Jr. sat with the Los Angeles Times for his first interview since the organization’s former president/CEO was abruptly — and controversially — placed on administrative leave just 10 days before the Grammy Awards.

Deborah Dugan, who was placed on administrative leave from her post as chairman/CEO of the Recording Academy in January after accusations of “misconduct” toward a female employee sources say was her former assistant, has been terminated, the organization announced today in a letter to members.

Prince Harry (or as he now prefers to be called, just "Harry") is attending his final engagements before he officially steps down as a senior member of the royal family — and his latest appearance was an extremely British one.

Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen (Pic: Facebook)

Richard Russell, the producer and musician best known as the head of XL Recordings, has announced a new album from his Everything Is Recorded project. FRIDAY FOREVER is out April 3 via XL—one day after the release of his new memoir. He’s also shared a new song from the album. Listen to “03:15AM / CAVIAR,” which features Ghostface Killah and Infinite Coles, below.

It's been quite a while since iconic Entertainment Tonight hosts John Tesh and Mary Hart sat together behind the ET desk, so their reunion during Tuesday's episode was something truly memorable.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Wendy Goodman, a 20-year veteran of RCA Records (and formerly imprint J Records), is leaving the company. Currently senior vice president of promotion for the Sony Music label, her last day is Feb. 28.

Warner Records has promoted Norva Denton to senior vp of A&R, the recently-rebranded label announced today (Feb. 24). Denton will remain based at the label's Los Angeles headquarters, reporting to Warner Records co-chairman/CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.

Thanking the women, Nat broke down, admitting, 'It's so sad.