Edgar Bronfman

PARIS (Reuters) - Former Vivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier and the head of Warner Music Group Edgar Bronfman Jr have been told to stand trial on various charges of financial wrong doing, according to a court document obtained by Reuters. The charges include divulging misleading information, stock price manipulation and misuse of corporate funds. The decision was made earlier this month by investigating magistrate Jean-Marie d'Huy. The case dates back to Messier's spell at the helm of the French media group at the start of the decade. Under his tenure, Vivendi embarked on an acquisition spree but ended up racking up massive debts and started ... Read Full Story

Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam aka M.I.A. has revealed the name of her baby boy as, Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman. Read Full Story

Review “The most fascinating reading comes when Kolber pulls back the curtains on the private world of the Bronfmans, especially the fall of the business empire that made the family, in the words of Peter C. Newman, the Rothschilds of the New World.” The Montreal Gazette “Kolber shares insights into the Bronfman family and the intertwined corporate history of one of Canada’s most storied businesses and is unusually indiscreet for a member of the establishment.” Financial Post “The best business memoir I’ve ever read.” Rod McQueen, author of The Icarus Factor: The Rise and Fall of Edgar Bronfman Jr. “Leo Kolber’s surprisingly candid and ... Read Full Story

The Bronfman family is one of the most influential Jewish families in the world. It owes its initial fame to Samuel Bronfman (1889-1971), who made a fortune in the alcoholic distilled beverage business during the 20th century through the family's Seagram Company. The family is of Russian Jewish heritage. Most of its members are Canadian subjects, most of whom are based in Montreal and New York City. Members of the Bronfman family * Ekiel Bronfman o Abe Bronfman (1882–1968) o Harry Bronfman (1886–1963) o Laura Bronfman o Samuel Bronfman (1891–1971); married to Saidye Rosner Bronfman (1896–1995) + Aileen Mindel "Minda" Bronfman de Gunzburg (b.1925 ... Read Full Story

Warner Music Group head Edgar Bronfman Jr. told attendees at last week's Web 2.0 Summit that all new artist contracts at WMG will be 360 deals. Silicon Valley blog TechCrunch went on to report that 1/3 of the artists currently signed to the label were already working under this kind of comprehensive arrangement which can involve label control of revenue from publishing, web sites, merchandise, touring and all other aspects of the artist's career. Wmg But many questions about WMG's 360 plans remain unclear. Is the 1/3 of the roster claim accurate? It seems high for a concept that is at most two years ... Read Full Story