With a flagship management client in Dashboard Confessional and a five-strong U.S. team, Australian independent UNIFIED Music Group has successfully navigated the route from Melbourne into the world’s biggest market.
'This Is Us' Star Chrissy Metz Signs With Universal Music Group Nashville
14.01.2020 - 05:46 / billboard.com
Actress Chrissy Metz has signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. Star of NBC’s This Is Us and 20th Century Fox’s Breakthrough, Metz is expected to release her debut country album later this year.
“To say I am excited to fulfill a lifelong dream is an understatement,” Metz said in a statement. “Music has always been my first love and to be working alongside Cindy [Mabe] and the incomparable team at UMG is truly a gift!”
Previously, Metz collaborated with UMG for the
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29.01.2020 / 19:51
Rusty Gaston Appointed Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville CEO
Rusty Gaston has been appointed CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville effective immediately, Billboard has learned. As part of his new role, the music industry veteran will lead all creative and operations for the company’s Nashville division including the signing of new songwriters.“I’m completely overwhelmed and excited,” Gaston told Billboard over the phone Wednesday morning (Jan.
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27.01.2020 / 20:41
At Universal Music Group's Post-Grammys Party, Billie Eilish Was the Woman of the Hour
The arrival of five-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish -- who took home the night’s sought-after best album, record, song, and best new artist accolades of the night -- set flash bulbs ablaze in the VIP section of Universal Music Group’s post-event party.
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26.01.2020 / 22:21
Inside Universal Music Group's Exclusive Artist Showcase With Maggie Rogers, Billie Eilish & More
Universal Music Group’s annual Grammy week brunch and showcase (Saturday, Jan. 25) felt like a family gathering of sorts -- with executives and artists joining together to celebrate one another’s biggest accomplishments of the past year.
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24.01.2020 / 23:36
Chrissy Metz On Signing Her First Recording Contract: 'The Genuine Love Was Inspiring'
In late 2018, Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) president Cindy Mabe flew to Los Angeles to see a private screening of the April 2019 faith-drama Breakthrough, hoping to land her artist Carrie Underwood’s “Love Wins” a spot on the soundtrack.
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24.01.2020 / 01:21
Oscars: Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz, Randy Newman To Perform
By Patrick Hipes
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24.01.2020 / 01:01
Oscars: Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz and Randy Newman to Perform at Ceremony
All five of this year’s Oscar-nominated original songs will be performed during the awards telecast on Feb. 9, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday.
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24.01.2020 / 01:01
Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Sam Smith Toast Universal Music Group Chief Lucian Grainge
Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge brought the star power to his Hollywood Walk of Fame dedication ceremony.
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23.01.2020 / 01:01
'Bad Hair' Star Elle Lorraine Signs With WME
Elle Lorraine — the lead of Justin Simien's Sundance-bound Bad Hair— has signed with WME.Lorraine stars in Simien's sophomore feature, which will premiere in the fest's genre-focused Midnight section, and also stars Lena Waithe, Vanessa Williams and Laverne Cox.Her other onscreen credits include an appearance on Netflix series Dear White People, and an arch on the third season of Issa Rae's HBO seriesInsecure.
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17.01.2020 / 20:21
Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Lucian Grainge — chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company — will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Thursday (Jan. 23). Fittingly, the ceremony will take place in front of the historic Capitol Records building; Capitol is one of the several Universal-owned labels under Grainge’s domain.
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15.01.2020 / 01:46
‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Signs With ICM Partners
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14.01.2020 / 19:21
Chrissy Metz's Journey With "Weight Issues" Is About "Progress, Not Perfection"
2020 is Chrissy Metz's year.