Rob Stringer

Definitive Multi-Part Barbra Streisand Documentary in the Works
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Sony Music Vision, in partnership with Columbia Records, Jigsaw Productions and The Kennedy/Marshall Company, has announced the start of production for the definitive multi-part documentary on living legend Barbra Streisand, directed by Frank Marshall.

Celebrating Billy Joel - A Tribute Returns to BBMAN in November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023

Celebrating Billy Joel America's Piano Man – A Tribute returns to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Friday, November 10 at 8PM.

PPAC's COOL SUMMER NIGHTS Concerts Are Around The Corner At The Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2023

Summer officially starts on Wednesday, June 21, but COOL SUMMER NIGHTS, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s line-up of summer concerts, kick off on June 9. COOL SUMMER NIGHTS concerts are made possible in part by The Providence Tourism Council (PTC). B101 is the media sponsor of the COOL SUMMER NIGHTS concerts.

The Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2023 Summer Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that the theatre's  “Cool Summer Nights” concert series returns in June and July 2023. It's a “cool,” affordable way to have a fun night out; tickets for “Cool Summer Nights” start at just $10! 

AMERICA'S PIANO MAN �" A TRIBUTE Comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

Celebrating Billy Joel America's Piano Man – A Tribute comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Saturday, November 12 at 8PM.

Pete Tong MBE to be Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award 2021
by TV News Desk - Jul 21, 2021

There are few individuals in the world of dance music who can claim the kind of influence Pete Tong MBE has had over the last three decades, publicly and behind the scenes: revered as an arena-selling artist, DJ, music producer, A&R, and the voice of Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming.

Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records With Hitmaker David Massey
by Macon Prickett - Jul 9, 2018

Sony Music Entertainment CEO Rob Stringer today announced the relaunch of Arista Records under the leadership of highly regarded music industry executive David Massey.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is 1st Album Certified 33x Million; 'Bad' Certified 10 Million
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 16, 2017

Michael Jackson's Thriller has become the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 33x Diamond for United States sales and streams

Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2016

Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Entertainment, today announced that Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris will transition from the operational management of Sony Music Entertainment and assume the role of Chairman in April 2017.  Rob Stringer, currently Chairman and CEO of Columbia Records, will become CEO of Sony Music Entertainment.  He will have overall operational responsibility for Sony Music Entertainment globally. He will report directly to Lynton.

Barbra Streisand Shares 'Overwhelming Feeling of Joy' at PARTNERS Historic Debut
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2014

Following the news of Barbra Streisand's new album PARTNERS making music history with its No. 1 debut, the legendary singer, actress, director and more posted the following note on Facebook thanking her fans, her duet partners and her team.

Leonard Cohen Releases Album of New Songs 'Popular Problems' Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014

In Popular Problems, his thrilling new studio album, Leonard Cohen gets down into the avenues of our dreams and sets a new tone and speed of hope and despair, grief and joy.

Leonard Cohen to Release Album of New Songs 'Popular Problems', 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2014

In Popular Problems, his thrilling new studio album, Leonard Cohen gets down into the avenues of our dreams and sets a new tone and speed of hope and despair, grief and joy.

President/CEO of Recording Academy Neil Portnow to Be Honored as UJA-Federation
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2014

UJA-Federation of New York will honor Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, at its Music Visionary of the Year Award Luncheon on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at The Pierre in Manhattan.

GRAMMY' Award-Winner Pharrell Williams Signs with Columbia Records
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013

Columbia Records is thrilled to announce a new partnership with GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Pharrell Williams.

Multi- GRAMMY' Award Winner T.I. & Grand Hustle Partner with Columbia Records
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2013

Columbia Records is proud to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Multi-Platinum GRAMMY Award winning recording artist T.I. and his label Grand Hustle to release his highly anticipated new studio album.

Bah, Humbug! GLEE Will Not Release 2013 Christmas Album
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2013

In an interview with Billboard.com, Columbia Records CEO Rob Stringer revealed that there will not be a GLEE 2013 Christmas album this year.

Nine Inch Nails Sign with Columbia Records, to Release New Album this Year
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013

Columbia Records has signed Nine Inch Nails. The band will release a new studio album later this year.

Photo Flash: GLEE Celebrates 300 Musical Performances!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 27, 2011

From the anthem hit 'Don't Stop Believin' to the iconic rendition of 'Vogue' to the pop phenomenon 'Teenage Dream,' GLEE has sold more than 36 million songs. Now GLEE has reached another impressive milestone: 300 musical performances. The 300th performance, a momentous mash-up of 'Rumor Has It - Someone Like You,' will debut in the upcoming all-new episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Nov. 15 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Adele Mashup to Mark 300th Musical Performance on GLEE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2011

According to the Hollywood Reporter, GLEE will celebrate its 300th musical performance on the November 15th episode when Amber Riley, Naya Rivera and Heather Morris, and other stars of the show perform Adele's 'Rumor Has It'/'Someone Like You'.

Columbia Records/Nickelodeon Reveals Tracklisting for Victorious Soundtrack
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011

Columbia Records/Nickelodeon will release Victorious: Music From The Hit TV Show, the first-ever soundtrack album from Nickelodeon's hit comedy starring Victoria Justice, on Tuesday, August 2.