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Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— In the satirical comedy "Emergency," college seniors Kunle…

Natina Nimene has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Promotion & Artist Relations, at Def Jam Recordings.In her ongoing role, Nimene will continue to lead the strategy, execution and management of Def Jam’s promotion campaigns,…

Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae artist Stonebwoy has signed a global deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) label divisions Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa.Def Jam Africa, which launched in 2020, will represent his…

Lynn Gonzalez has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Head of Business Affairs and Business Development, at Def Jam Recordings.In her ongoing leadership role at Def Jam, Gonzalez will continue to manage the business and legal affairs…

Reading Time: 2 minutes  ICE London is now only a few days away. One of the largest events for the global gaming community, it returns as a live activity following a hiatus due to COVID-19. Betcris, Latin America’s leading…

Muni Long (Priscilla Renea), who has been reported to be one of 2022’s most hotly-sought-after artists amongst major record companies in the United States, has partnered with Def Jam Recordings through her Supergiant Records label.The…

Silver Ferns' assistant coach Deb Fuller says January's Quad Series highlighted the gap between the ANZ Premiership and what's needed at the international level. And she's working closely with specialist coaches to try to bridge that…

Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded the Def Jam brand into India and South Asia, with the launch of Def Jam India.The new label division is dedicated to representing what UMG says is “the best hip-hop and rap talent from the…

Widely respected music executive LaTrice Burnette has been appointed Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings / President, 4TH & Broadway.The news was announced today (February 8) by Tunji Balogun, Chairman & CEO, Def Jam…

Primary Wave Music has acquired what it says is an “additional” stake in Def Leppard’s music publishing catalog, as well as the band’s master royalty income stream.The relationship between Primary Wave and British rock and roll legends Def…