Universal Music Group News

THE GREAT GATSBY writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann and collaborators Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, an executive producer on the film, and Anton Monsted, its executive music supervisor, revealed the lineup for the movie's soundtrack today, which encompasses the broad spectrum of musical styles represented in this energetic re-telling of the classic text.

REPUBLIC RECORDS is proud to announce the promotion of Frank Arigo to Senior Vice President of Marketing as announced today by Executive Vice President of Marketing Jim Roppo . Since 2010, Mr. Arigo has served as the label's Vice President of Marketing and prior as the Senior Director of Marketing.

Actress and singer ARIANA GRANDEpremiered her anxiously awaited new single,'The Way'(FeaturingMac Miller), on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM morning show 'On-Air With Ryan Seacrest' on 3/25 th.

REPUBLIC RECORDS and AMC's 'The Walking Dead AMC Original Soundtrack Vol. 1' has officially invaded stores. The album is on iTunes and all digital outlets now and available at physical retailers everywhere March 19.

Universal Music Enterprises has entered into a worldwide arrangement to market and distribute Bing Crosby recordings that are overseen by HLC Properties, LTD, the administrator for the Crosby estate.

Leading A&R executive and Cherrytree Records chairman Martin Kierszenbaum has renewed his fruitful relationship with Interscope Geffen A&M. In addition Kierszenbaum, a Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter, will remain in the position of Sr. Executive of A&R for Interscope Records.

According to the New York Post, Tommy Mottola is diving headlong into the Broadway business with plans to produce a musical adaptation of SUPER FLY and a to-be-revealed 'celebrity' centered show, in addition to his previously announced production of A BRONX TALE, directed by Robert De Niro.

YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE has been named VH1's 'You Oughta Know Artist' for March 2013. Beginning March 5, it's a massive accolade for the buzzing Los Angeles quintet and another milestone for them as their first single 'We Come Running' continues to gain steam online and at radio.

Currently working in their studio in San Diego on their 14th studio album titled Super Collider, Mustaine, along with bassist Dave Ellefson, drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, are looking forward to its release in June 2013.

Singer, songwriter, composer and producer Blake Lewis has signed to Republic Records, it was announced today, simultaneously with the release of his newest single, 'Your Touch.'

With a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century, the timeless music of Motown continues to be embraced by every generation and will now be immortalized on Broadway.

Ron Spaulding has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Capitol Music Group, it was announced today by Greg Thompson, Executive Vice President of the company.

RDGLDGRN unleashed their debut EP RED GOLD GREEN today [Fairfax Recordings/Republic Records] on iTunes and all digital retailers.

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) further expands its A&R and creative initiatives with the appointment, effective immediately, of David Massey as President, Island Records, it was announced today by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of the East Coast Label Group.

Three–timeGrammy Award-Winning Motown Recording Artist Ne-Yo will headline the 2013 Soul Beach Music Festival being held May 22-27 in Aruba.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Parlophone Label Group (PLG) to Warner Music Group for £487 million.

Disney announced today that multiple GRAMMY Award–winning superstar Mariah Carey has recorded the song, “Almost Home,” for OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, the studio's highly anticipated fantastical adventure, directed by Sam Raimi, releasing in theaters nationwide on March 8, 2013.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, has signed new long-term agreements with Republic Records founders Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman as they become Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer

The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music! presents NOW That's What I Call Love Songs, a romantic audio valentine featuring major hit ballads by today's top artists. A special 40-track Deluxe Edition of NOW That's What I Call Love Songs is available starting today, exclusively on The iTunes Store (www.itunes.com).

Gathering 18 unforgettable love songs from today's top artists, NOW That's What I Call Love Songs is a romantic bouquet from the hugely successful NOW That's What I Call Music! series, which has collectively scanned more than 86 million CD and digital copies in the U.S. A perfect gift for Valentine's Day, NOW Love Songs will be released on CD and digitally today, January 22.