Warner Records Names Karen Kwak Executive VP/Head of A&R (EXCLUSIVE)

Cardi B has confirmed that she has signed a new worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell.“I’ve always admired how the Warner Chappell team support their songwriters and artists and I look forward to a thriving and successful partnership with them”, says the rapper.Warner Chappell’s President of US A&R, Ryan Press, adds: “Cardi is a defining artist of our culture – a master lyricist and show-stopping performer who’s already racked up a deep collection of hits after just six years in the

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentContinuing its strong relationship with top-notch Australian drama series, London-based DCD Rights has acquired for international distribution the anticipated high-end series “Love Me,” starring Hugo Weaving (“Lord Of The Rings,” “The Matrix”).The first drama series to enter production for Warner Bros.

We’d never have guessed that watching people watching TV would be such a big thing, but can anyone now imagine a life without Gogglebox? We’ve come to know the original cast and popular faces from the Channel 4 hit show so well that it’s tricky to remember how they used to look when they first appeared on our screens.To jog your memory, we’ve rounded up some of the most-loved Goggleboxers of past and present to show just how different they look now after hair and makeup changes… Scarlett Moffatt

Paul Rowley has been named the new head coach of Salford Red Devils.

Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner never fail to be couple goals but they really had us swooning at the premiere of his new movie Belfast on Thursday night.

Clayton Davis Warner Records will issue the soundtrack for actress Halle Berry’s directorial debut film “Bruised” on Nov. 19.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFour-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell Music through a new joint venture, covering all future works.

Carole Horst Saban Films has nabbed North American rights to the thriller “Summit Fever,” starring Ryan Phillippe and directed by Julian Gilbey.Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley and producer Marc Goldberg brokered the deal.The story of an English climber who, along with his friends, sets out to conquer “the Big Three” – the Matterhorn, the Eiger and Mont Blanc — but they hit deadly challenges.  Freddie Thorp and Mathilde Warnier co-star.

Family first. Zayn Malik‘s sister Waliyha Malik showed him support amid reports of an alleged physical altercation with Yolanda Hadid.

Adele has announced two huge shows at London’s Hyde Park next summer.The singer is set to perform on July 1 and 2 for her first shows in the UK since 2017.“Oiii Oiiiiiiiii,” Adele wrote on Instagram announcing the dates.Fans can sign up here from 8am today (October 26) to access Adele’s pre-sale which begins at 10am on Thursday (October 28).

Florida-based Lil Joe Records has sued former 2 Live Crew members as part of a big old termination rights dispute. Several former members of the hip hop outfit reckon they can reclaim the rights in their 1980s and 1990s recordings by exercising that termination right.

Warner Chappell has signed Jhené Aiko to a new publishing deal, eighteen months on from the release of her third studio album ‘Chilombo’.“Jhené’s star power only continues to rise, and it’s been exciting to see her become one of the industry’s most influential acts”, says Warner Chappell’s President of A&R US, Ryan Press. “With each new release, she reveals a different side of her musical talent and captivates listeners with her artistry and lyrics.

Toddla T has signed a new publishing deal with Warner Chappell, just over a year after quitting his show on Radio 1 to focus more on production work.“The last few years for Toddla as a writer-producer have been fundamental to his career and now we are ready to step it up another gear with the brilliant team at Warner Chappell”, says his manager Helena Antoniades at Hale Artists.Warner Chappell UK’s Senior International A&R Manager, Sam Lowe, adds: “I’ve known T for many years in different

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs promised, the Recording Academy has released the first official inclusion rider for the Grammy Awards, a contract addendum “designed to be a robust tool to ensure equity and inclusion at every level during the production of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards,” which take place in Los Angeles on Jan.