NEW YORK, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced its appointment of Joie Manda to President of Def Jam Recordings.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown, divisions of Universal Music Group, have further expanded their creative teams with the addition of prominent artist manager and artist & repertoire (A&R) executive Brandon Creed.

NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), and one of the world's leading creators of television and digital entertainment, and Warner Music Group Corp.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" shook up Brooklyn, New York as some of the biggest names in entertainment gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records - one of the most celebrated hip hop labels in the music industry.