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crimesofparis

L. Londell McMillan & Charles Koppelman make the Billboard Power 100

L. Londell McMillan & Charles Koppelman were ranked 86 by Billboard in their annual Billboard Power 100. It's their self-described "annual ranking of executive excellence." They were not ranked last year and were one of 41 newcomers to this year's list.

When Prince died on April 21, 2016, he left no apparent will and an estate in disarray. Since Charles Koppelman and L. Londell McMillan were appointed advisers to the estate in June, they have begun to create order -- and revenue -- from the chaos. They’re well-suited for the job: Koppelman, who has held top positions at CBS Records and EMI, signed Prince to the latter in 1996 and now heads his own firm, C.A.K. Entertainment; McMillan worked as Prince’s attorney and later managed him. What’s at stake? A lot. Posthumously, Prince has sold more than 2.1 million albums and 5 million digital downloads in the United States.

Why Prince Left No Will: McMillan: "Many who worked with Prince advised him to have a will. But those who really knew him are not surprised. He would ask, 'Who wants to kill me?'"

That's the whole thing, but you can see the full article here.

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crimesofparis said:

L. Londell McMillan & Charles Koppelman were ranked 86 by Billboard in their annual Billboard Power 100. It's their self-described "annual ranking of executive excellence." They were not ranked last year and were one of 41 newcomers to this year's list.




When Prince died on April 21, 2016, he left no apparent will and an estate in disarray. Since Charles Koppelman and L. Londell McMillan were appointed advisers to the estate in June, they have begun to create order -- and revenue -- from the chaos. They’re well-suited for the job: Koppelman, who has held top positions at CBS Records and EMI, signed Prince to the latter in 1996 and now heads his own firm, C.A.K. Entertainment; McMillan worked as Prince’s attorney and later managed him. What’s at stake? A lot. Posthumously, Prince has sold more than 2.1 million albums and 5 million digital downloads in the United States.



Why Prince Left No Will: McMillan: "Many who worked with Prince advised him to have a will. But those who really knew him are not surprised. He would ask, 'Who wants to kill me?'"




That's the whole thing, but you can see the full article here.


--These two cannot stop pattying themselves on the back. It is not about Prince or the music it is about them. I hope as soon as the probate is over the family gives them the boot.
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