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December 11, 2018

James Corden Isn't Hosting 2019 Grammys, but CBS Is Eyeing His Producer, Ben Winston (EXCLUSIVE)

James Corden will not be hosting the 2019 Grammy Awards, although the show is bringing on his producer Ben Winston in an expanded rol …

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Selena Quintanilla Scripted Series Gets Greenlight at Netflix

Netflix has ordered a scripted drama series based on the life of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla.

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Is Sony/ATV's Guy Moot Headed for Top Job at Warner/Chappell?

Sources tell Variety that Sony/ATV vet Guy Moot is in talks to become CEO of Warner/Chappell, sharing power with COO Carianne Marshal …

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XXXTentacion's 'Skins' and the Game: The Players Behind the Posthumous Album

"Skins," the posthumous album by XXXTentacion, is poised to do big numbers out the gate.

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Rashida Jones, Lili Zanuck Talk Grammy Nominations and the Music-Documentary Gold Rush

Rashida Jones ("Quincy") and Lili Fini Zanuck ("Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars") talk Grammy nominations and the music-documentary gol …

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Tom Petty Manager Steps Into Consultant Role After 42 Years as Protege Launches New Firm (EXCLUSIVE)

Tony Dimitriades, who managed Petty for 42 years, will segue to consultant as colleague Laurence Freedman launches new Telegraph Road …

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A Female Perspective on Music Production: 'Change Takes Time,' Says Ex-Matrix Member

In Grammy terms, Lauren Christy preceded Producer of the Year nominee Linda Perry by 14 years. Why so few women in music production? …

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Varèse Sarabande, King of the Soundtrack Labels, Still Keeping Score at 40

Varèse Sarabande, renowned as Hollywood’s preeminent soundtrack label, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

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From the Critics

Yoshiki Picks Secluded Spread in Foothills Above Studio City

Japanese rock star Yoshiki has added to his SoCal real estate holdings with $3.4 million purchase of a 1.6-acre spread above Studio C …