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Convergence pays off for ‘American Idol’ creator
Music, 12 May 2010

Los Angeles, California – “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller marked a digital music milestone recently when his roster of singers sold 160 million songs on iTunes, according to his artist management company 19 entertainment. In a rare interview, “Idol” creator Simon Fuller [...]

Finding emo
Music, 1 August 2009

Interviewing FremantleMedia Asia’s CEO Patrick Schult recently, he mentioned a show called ‘Songs that Make you Cry’, best described as a “unique fusion of emotional storytelling and music.” Licensed by FremantleMedia for all Asia from Japan’s Nippon TV (NTV), the show features [...]

Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Music, 12 December 2008

Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across [...]

Mobile matters
Music, 1 December 2008

due to an apparent lack of sources that summarize the various digital music forms into a digestible format and are standardized in terms of retail spend, a few years ago Soundbuzz took it upon themselves to compile such data. Soundbuzz now provide annual analysis, based on data [...]

MTV rebuffs restructure rumours
Music, 23 September 2008

Singapore – A spokesperson for MTV Asia has stated that the company is not going through a restructure exercise, and that “apart from (SVP) Ian Stewart’s plans to leave there are no other exits planned.” “On the contrary, we are building the business,” she continued. “Viacom [...]

The Pussycat Dolls to open, Karen Mok to co-host the MTV Asia Awards 2008
Music, 10 July 2008

Kuala Lumpur - The Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed as the opening act of the MTV Asia Awards 2008, being held August 2 at the Arena of Stars, Genting - City of Entertainment, Malaysia. And popular Hong Kong actress and singer Karen Mok will join Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to [...]

Music Matters ends on high note
Music, 10 June 2008

Hong Kong – The third annual Music Matters Asia-Pacific forum at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong concluded June 5 on a high note, following some heated comments that telecommunication firms are making huge profits at the expense of musical artists and record companies. “The problems [...]

MTV Asia Awards makes Malaysia return
Music, 28 May 2008

Kuala Lumpur – MTV Networks Asia is bringing back its MTV Asia Awards (MTVAA) – set to take place at the Arena of Stars in Genting - City of Entertainment, Malaysia on 2 August 2008, to be hosted by 30 Seconds to Mars’ Jared Leto. Confirmed regional partners include edc by Esprit, [...]

Asia tunes to Music Matters
Music, 26 May 2008

Hong Kong – Principle Management CEO and manager of rock band U2, Paul McGuinness heads a lineup of senior music industry executives scheduled to speak at the third annual Music Matters forum to be held from June 3-5, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Hong Kong. Concert promoter [...]

AMAZIA set for axe
Music, 23 May 2008

Speculation is mounting that REED MIDEM's cross-platform content show AMAZIA is to be cancelled. Scheduled for 17-20 November 2008, at the HKCEC in Hong Kong, many exhibitors were confused at AMAZIA's timing so soon after MIPCOM, just before the CASBAA Conference, and in apparent [...]