Kierszenbaum Exits Interscope

CHERRYTREE UPROOTED? Vet A&R exec Martin Kierszenbaum, who has signed many successful acts at Interscope through his Cherrytree imprint, including Feist, Far East Movement and Robyn, will be leaving the label. According to informed sources, Kierszenbaum packed up his office yesterday and left the building. While talks continued into the night, Interscope ultimately pulled the deal off the table, with sources at the label describing him as "liked and respected... We wish him well." "K" is considered a major A&R guru and becomes one of the hottest free agents on the market. (6/22p)