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Ed Wright, ‘Forward Thinker’ Who Helped Shape the Modern Music Industry, Dies at 82

Ed Wright, a trailblazing entertainment industry executive whose multi-faceted career encompassed radio programming, music promotion, artist management and private consulting for film and TV, died of natural causes in Cincinnati on Monday (Sept. 11). Wright, who also played a pivotal role in initiating June as Black Music Month, was 82 years old. Calling Wright a […]

23 PR Expands U.S. Office: Exclusive

23 PR (or Twnty Three) expands its presence in the United States with the appointment of James Rainis as head of U.S. public relations, Billboard can exclusively reveal. The independent comms and artist management firm recruits Rainis from Shore Fire Media, where he worked on campaigns for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Iver, Ghostface […]

‘You’re All I Ever Wanted’: Fisher-Price Drops *NSYNC Little People Collector Set — Get While It’s Still in Stock

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. *NSYNC is on a winning streak. After announcing a new song, “Better Place,” from the upcoming Trolls Band Together soundtrack, reuniting […]

UMG Nashville Launches Comedy Label, With Nate Bargatze’s New Album as Its First Release

Universal Music Group Nashville has launched a comedy label, with the first release coming from Nashville-based comedian Nate Bargatze. Capitol Comedy Nashville will kick off with Bargatze’s Hello, World, out Friday (Sept. 15) on digital service providers (DSPs). The Grammy-nominated Bargatze has released several specials on streaming outlets, including Hello, World, which premiered on Amazon’s Prime Video earlier this […]