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Warner Vet Ikin Dies
November 20, 2008
- Global
| Record Labels
Peter Ikin, a former high-ranking Warner Music International executive who was one of the chief architects of the major's Australian business, has died at the age of 62 from a suspected heart attack. » Full Story |
Vivendi Net Profit Up Sharply
November 13, 2008
- Record Labels
French media and telecommunications giant Vivendi SA said Thursday that net profit increased more than fourfold to 2.76 billion euros ($3.46 billion) in the third quarter from 578 million euros a year earlier, thanks to gains on Vivendi's stake in video game publisher Vivendi Games.
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 | Hans Zimmer Marching To His Own Tune
November 13, 2008
- Rock and Pop
Zimmer spoke during a Q&A on Day 1 of the Billboard/The Hollywood Reporter Film and TV Music Conference at the Sofitel hotel. The session was moderated by THR senior international features editor Kevin Cassidy after Zimmer was presented with the Maestro Award by THR editor Elizabeth Guider. » Full Story |
F&TV Panel Details Getting First Big Break
November 13, 2008
- Rock and Pop
Becoming a player in the world of TV and film isn't easy, but you've got to start somewhere. A group of managers and executives discussed how to get that first big break during the Master Panel at the Billboard/The Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music conference, which kicked off Thursday at the Sofitel hotel. » Full Story |
UMG Revenue Slips In Q3
November 13, 2008
- Record Labels
Universal Music Group's (UMG) revenue slipped to 1,098 million euros ($1,402 million) in the third quarter 2008 from 1,170 million euros ($1,493 million) registered in the same quarter in 2007. The change was down 6.2%, up 1.1% when compared at constant currency rate. » Full Story |
UMLE Cuts Six Staffers
November 12, 2008
- Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment cut six positions in its legal, promotion and administrative departments in the past week, Billboard has learned. » Full Story |
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