Music Business News: United States

Imagem Music opens LA office, Shari Reich in as Director of A&R

West Hollywood office opened

BMG and Big Deal Music sign admin deal

Duo can now sign writers collaboratively

Craig David launches publishing company with UMPG

"Universal Music Group is the best in the business"

Jay Z and Roc Nation agree Warner/Chappell deal

Shawn Carter signs with his friend Jon Platt

Warner will divest PLG assets to indies

Merlin strikes promising deal with IMPALA and major label

Universal Music Publishing inks licensing deal with YouTube MCN giants

MCNs command higher advertising revenues that usual YouTube videos

BMG and Bella Union team up in the US

"Simon Raymonde is one of the industry's A&R greats"

Republic Records founders re-sign with Universal

Republic's recent successes include Gotye and Psy