Lisa Cortes knows a thing or two about switching careers. The film producer, who produced dynamic films like “Shadowboxer,” “The Woodsman” and “Precious,” originally started in the music business as a manager at Def Jam Records. She helped shape the careers of several artists, including Run DMC, Public Enemy and LL Cool J, during her tenure, but realized after […]

Rihanna is known for making some surprising moves that keeps her fans guessing. In her latest move, the Bajan superstar has reportedly moved on from her label Def Jam. MUST READ: GET THE LOOK: Rihanna’s Sexy Crop Top & Skirt Set Def Jam has released all seven of Rihanna’s albums — from her debut, “Music of the […]

The-Dream and L.A. Reid have been fired from Def Jam, according to Gyant Unplugged. Vin Vivendi, a french international media conglomerate, with activities in music, television, film, and telecommunications, is reportedly behind the firing, claiming The-Dream as well as LA Reid are out due to disappointing sales figures and exuberant spending. This comes as a […]

Bu Thiam, Vice President of Def Jam and Akon's little brother had this to say about the label's latest money-making machine of an artist.

After months of not-so-discrete negotiations, Jennifer Lopez has finally confirmed that she has signed with LA. Reid’s Island Def Jam. The news comes via an upfront reporter who quizzed Lopez, 40, on the topic while she was promoting her latest movie ‘The Back Up Plan’. Via Hitfix: Hitfix’s Greg Ellwood asked Lopez point blank “Are […]

L.A. Reid was scheduled to give a speech at a music event this week but canceled.  He says his son was sick but sources say he wanted to avoid questions about his future at the label.