U.K.-based Global, Ashley Tabor’s music and entertainment group, has launched its U.S. division and worldwide content arm, Global Entertainment, and installed former Aeg Live chief Randy Phillips as CEO, the company announced Friday. “This is a defining moment for Global as we open our first office in the U.S. and create a new type of content company,” Tabor said in a statement. “Our goal is to redefine the possibilities for a 21st century music and entertainment company and I am thrilled to have Randy and the team on board.” Also Read: Aeg Live Shakeup: CEO Randy Phillips Exits Phillips,...
- 2/20/2015
- by L.A. Ross
- The Wrap
Annual event to be held on June 18 on the topic of Great British Film, Television and Games Event - Striving for Diversity Nirvana.
Lenny Henry is to introduce this year’s National Film and Television School’s (Nfts) Gala.
The Great British Film, Television and Games Event - Striving for Diversity Nirvana will take place on June 18 at Old Billingsgate.
Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE, is chairing the Gala committee, which includes Paralympic medalist Ade Adepitan, director Alrick Riley, Fujitsu UK and Ireland chairman Simon Blagden, MBE, Ingenious Investments CEO James Clayton, Wall to Wall TV founder Alex Graham, Coutts & Co’s media banking division director Judith Chan, Global Group executive president and founder Ashley Tabor and Nfts director Nik Powell.
Henry recently launched a nationwide campaign to increase diversity on our screens by calling for a change in the law to boost the number of Black and Minority Ethnic workers in British broadcast media.
The Gala aims...
Lenny Henry is to introduce this year’s National Film and Television School’s (Nfts) Gala.
The Great British Film, Television and Games Event - Striving for Diversity Nirvana will take place on June 18 at Old Billingsgate.
Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE, is chairing the Gala committee, which includes Paralympic medalist Ade Adepitan, director Alrick Riley, Fujitsu UK and Ireland chairman Simon Blagden, MBE, Ingenious Investments CEO James Clayton, Wall to Wall TV founder Alex Graham, Coutts & Co’s media banking division director Judith Chan, Global Group executive president and founder Ashley Tabor and Nfts director Nik Powell.
Henry recently launched a nationwide campaign to increase diversity on our screens by calling for a change in the law to boost the number of Black and Minority Ethnic workers in British broadcast media.
The Gala aims...
- 6/11/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Baroness Floella Benjamin [pictured] will chair the event, which is about improving diversity.
Screen International and its sister publication Broadcast have been confirmed as media partners for the National Film and Television School’s 2014 Gala.
Baroness Floella Benjamin is to chair Gala, which aims to improve diversity in the film, television and games industries.
The Nfts 2014 Gala will be held at Old Billingsgate on June 18, 2014 and includes live entertainment, a quiz and live and silent auctions.
Joining Benjamin on the Gala Committee are Simon Blagden (Chairman, Fujitsu, UK and Ireland); James Clayton (CEO, Ingenious Investments); Alex Graham (founder of Wall to Wall TV); Judith Chan (Director, Media Banking Division, Coutts & Co); Ashley Tabor (Executive President and Founder, Global Group); Alrick Riley (Nfts graduate, BAFTA-winning director of Hustle, Hotel Babylon and Spooks), Ade Adepitan, (Paralympic gold medalist and television broadcaster) and Nik Powell (Director Nfts).
Benjamin, who is also on the school’s Board of Governors, encouraged the industry...
Screen International and its sister publication Broadcast have been confirmed as media partners for the National Film and Television School’s 2014 Gala.
Baroness Floella Benjamin is to chair Gala, which aims to improve diversity in the film, television and games industries.
The Nfts 2014 Gala will be held at Old Billingsgate on June 18, 2014 and includes live entertainment, a quiz and live and silent auctions.
Joining Benjamin on the Gala Committee are Simon Blagden (Chairman, Fujitsu, UK and Ireland); James Clayton (CEO, Ingenious Investments); Alex Graham (founder of Wall to Wall TV); Judith Chan (Director, Media Banking Division, Coutts & Co); Ashley Tabor (Executive President and Founder, Global Group); Alrick Riley (Nfts graduate, BAFTA-winning director of Hustle, Hotel Babylon and Spooks), Ade Adepitan, (Paralympic gold medalist and television broadcaster) and Nik Powell (Director Nfts).
Benjamin, who is also on the school’s Board of Governors, encouraged the industry...
- 12/18/2013
- ScreenDaily
Well this is an all-time low. The Wanted's Nathan Sykes will undergo specialized throat surgery Thursday in L.A. This means, unfortunately, the boy-bander "will be taking unforeseen hiatus from band." In a statement Wednesday, the group pointed out that "the priority for Nathan, his label and management is that he is given time to recover and receive the best treatment possible." The remaining four members of The Wanted—Siva Kaneswaran, Max George, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker—will continue fulfilling the promotional commitments across the world. On Tuesday, Nathan tweeted simply, "gutted." He also thanked Global Media's Ashley Tabor for his support,...
- 4/17/2013
- E! Online
Keeping Up With the Kardashians might need to get guitars because there’s some new kids on the block. E! announced today that it has another reality series from Ryan Seacrest coming – this one following UK pop band The Wanted. Tentatively entitled The Wanted Life, the series will premiere in June. The Wanted Life will chronicle the band’s move to La to record their third album and all the ups and downs that entails for them, their girlfriends and their entourage. The series is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions, Sb Productions and Global TV UK. Executive producers are Ryan Seacrest, Adam Sher, Scooter Braun, Ashley Tabor and Danny Rose.
- 2/6/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
Rihanna and company will have a fabulous Christmas, as the pop star rented out a $21.8 million beachfront penthouse in Barbados for her family and friends. Keep reading for all the details! Rihanna clearly knows how to live lavishly, and this Christmas will be no exception as the Bajan princess rented out a massive beachfront penthouse for her family and friends this holiday season! RiRi, her mother Monica Braithwaite, and younger brother, Rajad, along with her entourage, will lounge at the uber-chic One Sandy Lane in her native Barbados, according to the DailyMail.com. The Unapologetic artist, whose wealth has afforded her a pimped-out $12 million home in the Pacific Palisades enclave of Los Angeles, will hob-knob with other A-List celebs on the island, including X-Factor creator Simon Cowell, Top Shop billionaire Sir Philip Green and other Hollywood elites. Back in 2011, the "Birthday Cake" girl was paid $2 million to perform at a...
- 12/18/2012
- by Sandra Clark
- HollywoodLife
One Direction have reportedly upset Capital FM following their Brit Awards acceptance speech last night. The group won the ceremony's 'British Single' gong, which was voted for by listeners of Global Radio's Capital FM and iTunes users. However, band member Harry Styles thanked BBC Radio 1 when collecting the award, which was broadcast to over 6 million people on ITV1. Global Radio boss Ashley Tabor and director of programming Richard Park, who were both at the ceremony, were said to be upset by the slip, reports The Guardian. A planned appearance from One Direction at the Capital FM studios was allegedly dropped instantly and the report suggests that the boyband have been bumped down the (more)...
- 2/22/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Rihanna has been booked to perform at an intimate New Year's Eve gig for VIP guests including Simon Cowell. The singer will be joined by The Wanted on the lineup for an exclusive show to be held at Barbados's Sandy Lane hotel. The concert has been organised by Global Radio boss Ashley Tabor. A source told the Daily Star: "The government paid Rihanna £1.25 million to perform at Barbados Carnival in August as she is obviously their biggest export. "Everyone is very excited to hear that she'll be back again so soon and plenty of the islanders are (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Former X Factor star Johnny Lloyd has reportedly returned to the show four years after being axed for rule-breaking. Lloyd, 29, was once part of the boyband Avenue, who were kicked off by programme bosses in 2006 after failing to tell producers that they already had a management deal with pop mogul Ashley Tabor. According to The Sun, the budding star re-auditioned in London this week as part of a new band called Princes and Rogues. Following a performance of Saturdays hit 'Forever Is Over', the (more)...
- 6/24/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
It has been announced that the "X Factor" judge Louis Walsh has signed a deal with his former contestants John and Edward Grimes. After having a dramatic time on the show the duo aren't meant to become the next big thing.
Louis Walsh was the mentor for the twins during their run on the ITV1 show. He will now mentor them in the real world by managing their career and is currently looking in to record deals and TV possibilities. Louis is said to be delighted with the arrangement.
"Despite all the doubters, John and Edward proved themselves on The X Factor and I've always been convinced that they have a great career ahead of them," Louis Walsh said who has always been rooting for the boys during their time on the show. "I'm delighted that I'll be able to continue to work with the pair. We're looking into music...
Louis Walsh was the mentor for the twins during their run on the ITV1 show. He will now mentor them in the real world by managing their career and is currently looking in to record deals and TV possibilities. Louis is said to be delighted with the arrangement.
"Despite all the doubters, John and Edward proved themselves on The X Factor and I've always been convinced that they have a great career ahead of them," Louis Walsh said who has always been rooting for the boys during their time on the show. "I'm delighted that I'll be able to continue to work with the pair. We're looking into music...
- 12/4/2009
- icelebz.com
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