The “record men” were a fabled breed of almost entirely American males who, across the 20th century, became famous in their own rights due to their discovering, recording, promoting and sometimes fleecing of future legends. […]
It is usually the artists who are the household names in the music business, but there have been a handful of executives who became well known in their own right, such as Clive Davis at […]
Mo Ostin, the US record executive who signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix and presided over Warner/Reprise records for three decades, has died aged 95. “Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” said record executive […]
When interviewing record executives during my three decades as pop critic for The Times, I noticed that they were as eager for publicity as any of their artists. And, I must confess, I appreciated it […]
Mo Ostin, the music executive who helped transform Warner Bros. Records into one of the most admired music labels in the world and who earned respect and lasting allegiance from musicians from Los Angeles to […]
Clarence Avant, the 91-year-old music-industry titan feted by Barack Obama, Quincy Jones and Clive Davis in the documentary “The Black Godfather,” has thrown his support behind billionaire developer Rick Caruso in the L.A. mayoral race. […]
They’re two of the most popular singers of all time and share a number of musical connections, but Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick never got along. At the very least, Franklin didn’t have many positive […]
Thu, 07 April 2022 at 12:52 am Mark Ronson and wife Grace Gummer are enjoying a very rare night out! The 46-year-old producer/songwriter and the 35-year-old Dr. Death actress held hands as they arrived at […]
Joni Mitchell will be among the presenters at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, marking her first speaking appearance at an awards show since she had a brain aneurysm in 2015. Announced Friday, other presenters include current nominees […]
Allow us to reintroduce Dr. Taylor Swift. The “All Too Well” singer is set to receive an honorary doctorate of fine arts from New York University on May 18, the school announced on March 28. […]
Shared from www.latimes.com When Mary J. Blige turned 50 last year, the best birthday present she received didn’t come from a friend or a colleague or a member of her family. “Man, the best present […]