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Ole Obermann & Rachel Newman Named Apple Music Co-Heads

Apple Music has named Ole Obermann and Rachel Newman as co-heads of the streaming platform.

It also went through a tense period with the record labels, including a prolonged standoff with Universal Music Group that ended when the two companies struck a licensing deal last May. Newman, meanwhile, is an Apple Music veteran, having been with the streaming platform for more than 16 years, most recently as global head of content and editorial. Along with its continued role as the sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show, Apple Music’s recent initiatives include its 100 Best Albums editorial initiative and its Apple Music Live series, through which it has produced live performances for artists including Björk, SZA, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez and Kacey Musgraves.

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