DEALSManagement firm Three Six Zero has announced an alliance with Japanese entertainment company LDH Japan Inc to co-manage SG5, a new J-pop outfit created in collaboration with the manga franchise ‘Sailor Moon’. “SG5 is an intergalactic pop supergroup that protects the universe from evil, injustice and negativity”, says the official announcement.Utopia Music has announced a deal with Red Bee Media as part of a product that will monitor what music is being used on TV channels and radio stations, to aid with the reporting of that usage and payment of royalties.
Under the deal Red Bee will provide Utopia with 24/7 audio feeds of over 9000 TV and radio channels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSCross-sector trade group UK Music has appointed Stephanie Haughton-Campbell as its new Director Of Operations.
She joins from First Draft, a not-for-profit that protects communities from harmful misinformation, though she started her career at East West Records, and has worked in various music, media, skills development and PR roles.————————————————–RELEASESCardi B has released new single ‘Hot Shit’, featuring Kanye West and Lil Durk.BTS’s J-Hope has released new solo single ‘More’ from his upcoming solo album ‘Jack In The Box’.
That’s out on 15 Jul.Yard Act have released their new version of ‘100% Endurance’ featuring the actual Ti. “From the first moment I heard Yard Act, I fell in love with [frontman] James [Smith’s] lyrics, and the way he’s delivered the song”, says John. “Their sound is such a breath of fresh air.
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