The former co-head of U.S. A&R succeeds Mike McCormack in the London-based role.
The EMI Records Japan veteran replaces Kaz Kobayashi in the role.
Police allege he assaulted a woman in a hotel room after he performed in a Perth nightclub.
Also this week: Three Days Grace reunites with its original singer and Sum 41's Deryck Whibley accuses the band's former manager of sexual abuse.
The festival held in Somerset, England will take place next June and frequently attract global superstars.
His 1969 composition “O Dromos” remains one of the highest-selling albums in Greek history.
Also this week: Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, and Blue Rodeo songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor join the Canadian Hall of Fame.
"There was no thought of nationality, and in music there never should be."
The Canadian increase comes after the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which mandates companies like Spotify to pay 5% of its revenues into Canadian content funds.
In celebration of the 94th Saudi National Day, Billboard Arabia’s video series brings Etab’s timeless song back to life using AI technology.
