Will LA Reid to start his own entertainment company? Kevin Fleming August 25, 2017 Entertainment, Music News The word around campus has it that L.A. Reid is joining the entrepreneur world. Reportedly, the 61-year-old music executive is planning to launch his own entertainment company. This news comes on the heels of him allegedly being fired in May, as the chairman/CEO of Epic Records. We hear that he’s already starting to try to sign talent and secure a staff for the new venture. The name of the company has not been announced, but reportedly it will include a record label and publishing unit, and will also represent producers. Related