This is usually the time of year for changes at record labels, so I'll begin with the early rumblings from the music biz. I'll speak in code to protect the innocent.
*We hear that Universial is so upset with Motown that they canceled their Christmas party. This comes on the heels of a mass exodus by VP, Barbara Seltzer and her promotion staff. Is a Kedar Massenburg exit a possibility???
*The LA Reid takeover of Arista looks imminent. Does this mean that LaFace staffers Shanti Das, Mark Shimmell, Dorsey James, and Lisa Cambridge will be moving to NYC?? Please don't!!!! I would hate to see what Atlanta would be like without a LaFace presence.
*Arista, RCA and others are quietly pursuing a certain seasoned Black Music marketing/promotion VP for big things. Will he pursue or stay on the "track"?
* GINUWINE ENTERS FASHION GAME W/ FRAGRANCES Ginuwine will launch his own line of fragrances in February. The women's (G-Spot) and the men's (100% Ginuwine) fragrances will retail from $30-$45. The R&B singer plans to follow this up with bath and body products as well as incense and candles.