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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Sarah Geronimo Launches Her Own Record Label, G-Music
Sarah Geronimo is done just being the voice—she's now the boss. The pop superstar just launched her own record label, G-Music, as revealed by husband Matteo Guidicelli on Instagram. According to Matteo, this move has been a long time coming. 'After years of dreaming, planning, and learning,' Sarah finally takes control of her sound, her art, and her legacy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matteo Guidicelli (@matteog) First Drop? SB19 Collab! G-Music's debut release is already making noise: 'Umaaligid,' a collab between Sarah G and P-pop kings SB19. Yup, she's starting strong. More Than Music This new label isn't just about Sarah. Matteo says G-Music was built on collaboration and growth, with hopes of supporting other artists in the future. The couple is already juggling multiple projects with G Productions and G Studios. And to top it off, they just celebrated Sarah's 37th birthday. Iconic much?
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola (KO) Expands Into Music With UMG Deal, Reports Solid Q1 Growth
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) ranks among the . The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) announced on June 11 that it would be expanding its long-standing involvement in the music industry by partnering with Universal Music Group to start a new record label. The 'genre-agnostic' label, dubbed real thing records, will prioritize fostering stronger ties between musicians and fans and promoting up-and-coming talent from around the globe. Coca-Cola and UMG had collaborated for a while, most notably on Coke Studio, a platform that showcased up-and-coming talent and debuted globally in 2022. In terms of finances, the beverage manufacturer experienced an uptick, having reported first-quarter financial results for 2025 back in April, with global unit case volume increasing 2% year-over-year due to countries like China. During the same quarter, the company's organic revenue (non-GAAP) grew by 6% to $11.13 billion in total revenue. Its consolidated net income increased by 5% year-over-year to $3.34 billion, and its comparable earnings per share rose by 1% to $0.73. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is a multinational beverage company that produces, develops, and sells a broad variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Coca-Cola's brands include Fanta, Fresca, Schweppes, Sprite, and others. While we acknowledge the potential of KO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Rosa's Lounge in Logan Square launches record label, with Billy Branch as first signed artist
Legendary Chicago blues bar Rosa's Lounge in Logan Square is launching its very own record label. Rosa's Lounge has been in business for more than 40 years, and hope their new record label will help even more people enjoy soulful music. And the first artist they signed has a strong connection to the nightclub. "When you got a good crowd and you're reaching the crowd, and you can tell when they're with you, it's a wonderful feeling," said musician Billy Branch "It's a connection between you and the audience." The blues legend has felt that connection many times at Rosa's Lounge; in fact, he was the first act the day the nightclub opened more than 40 years ago. Now he's the first artist signed to Rosa's new record label and is their first single "Begging for Change." "It's a metaphor. Literally, you can't go outside without someone begging for money, but people are also begging for change because they're not happy with their current situation," he said. Tony Mangiullo owns the lounge and, now, the record label. He fell in love with the blues as a young musician in Italy, and opened Rosa's, named for his mother, in 1984. "We always kept some sort of record of what we've done through the years, because we believed we had something valuable," he said. Those records include pictures, videos and – during COVID - live streams. For him, the record label is the next logical step and Branch is the perfect person to help launch it. "It's definitely the most natural because of our long partnership," Mangiullo said. "He represented the new generation of the Chicago blues and I wanted him to put us on that path." "It's new, it's united, it's unproven, but every label has to start somewhere and given the long history that I have with Rosa's, it seemed to make sense," Branch said. Branch's new single comes out on vinyl Aug. 1, with launch parties on Aug. 1 and 2 at Rosa's Lounge. "Begging for Change" is already available through streaming, and Branch's next full album comes out Nov. 7.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hopeless Records Acquires Fat Wreck Chords Catalog in New Partnership
Punk rock record label Hopeless Records has closed on a deal to acquire the catalog of Fat Wreck Chords — the label co-founded by NOFX's Fat Mike and Erin Kelly-Burkett — the two companies announced on Wednesday. The companies didn't disclose financial details of the purchase. As part of the deal, Hopeless and Fat Wreck Chords said that all the unrecouped balances for Fat Wreck's roster will be cleared. Also as part of the deal, Hopeless has agreed to a 'no-new-signings policy' that the companies said would ensure all focus and resources stay on FAT's existing roster. Fat Mike (real name Michael John Burkett) and Kelly-Burkett will retain ownership of Fat Wreck Chords' name, logo and trademark. More from The Hollywood Reporter ATEEZ's In Your Fantasy Tour Is Starting This Week - Here's How to Get Tickets Oasis' A-List Guests: Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Sony Music's Rob Stringer Among Industry Notables at Tour Opening John Summit Is Bringing EDM Festival Scene Back to New York With Experts Only Fest Hopeless Records is particularly known in the punk and metal scenes, having released records for artists including Avenged Sevenfold, All Time Low, Taking Back Sunday, YSum 41 and Destroy Boys among others since Louis Posen founded the label in 1993. Fat Wreck Chords, meanwhile, has been home for artists including NOFX and Rise Against since its launch in 1990. In their announcement, Posen, Fat Mike and Kelly-Burkett describe the new partnership as a 'full-circle moment' given their nearly 30 years of friendship. Posen, originally a music video director, first met Fat Mike after reaching out to direct a video for the NOFX song 'Bob,' and Mike and Kelly-Burkett later gave Posen guidance on running an indie label. '\Without Fat Wreck Chords, there would be no Hopeless,' the companies said in their announcement. 'The opportunity to lead the history, catalog, and roster of Fat Wreck Chords into the future, alongside Mike and Erin, is the honor and privilege of my 30-year career,' Posen said in a statement. 'We are incredibly grateful that Mike and Erin have entrusted the Hopeless team to care for their 35 years of passion and hard work. 'I don't know when it will fully sink in, but we are deeply committed to honoring and continuing the remarkable history of Fat Wreck Chords.' Fat Mike said that his label had been in touch with several other companies about a potential deal over the past three years, but that after looking around 'Erin and I realized that Hopeless was the only choice.' 'We've been friends with Louis for over 30 years and he is someone who always seems to doing things for the greater good,' he said. 'I completely trust his ethics and acumen with the legacy of Fat Wreck Chords.' Kelly-Burkett called the deal 'one of the biggest decisions I've ever made,' but also 'one of the most exciting.' 'FAT has been my baby for 35 years,' she said. 'To me, it's more than a label; it's a community, a home, and a legacy built from the ground up. Louis understands that, and I can't think of anyone better than Hopeless to carry FAT forward. As a true fan, Louis knows firsthand what FAT is all about, and will build on the foundation Mike and I laid with care and respect. These bands are my family, and I know they're in good hands with the Hopeless family.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
Wall Street Journal
01-07-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Warner Music to Cut Jobs as Part of Effort to Slash Costs by $300 Million
Warner Music WMG 2.17%increase; green up pointing triangle Group plans to cut jobs and reimagine its organizational design as part of a restructuring plan aimed at lowering costs by $300 million a year. The entertainment and record-label conglomerate said Tuesday the headcount reductions should cut about $170 million in costs, along with another $30 million in overhead expenses.
