Also this week: UMG faces a class action over its stake in Spotify, Cage The Elephant's lead singer is arrested for gun possession and much more.
The move becomes official one day after current chairman/CEO Mike Dungan retires.
The artists are among the latest batch of speakers for SXSW, taking place March 10 - 19 in Austin.
"One might expect that, as a member of Congress, you would have a passing familiarity with the laws of our country," Dre's lawyers wrote.
The revered executive will leave the label in March but continue to serve as an advisor to UMG chairman Lucian Grainge. President Cindy Mabe is expected to head the label.
The "Don't Play With It" rapper is ready to take her career to the next level.
The 130-room hotel is located inside the historic Albéniz Theater building, where Antonio Banderas' take on the musical Company is currently playing.
Industry veteran Lee L’Heureux will lead the company and take on a newly created role at Moscowitz's Alamo Records.
"I want to be a source for young writers who haven’t gotten a chance yet to play ball,” the "Flower Shops" singer-songwriter says.
Even before the pandemic, permitting rules kept Western acts away from China — The Chainsmokers and Westlife were among the last to play there — and the trend is expected to continue.
