THE HYPHEN & THE SLASH: Warner/Chappell has extended its worldwide publishing deal with The-Dream (aka Terius Nash). That’s a big deal because this guy writes chart-toppers, including Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” and Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” The-Dream is also an artist; he recently announced the release of an EP, Royalty: The Prequel, the first on his new label, Contra-Paris. Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell Music will continue to publish The-Dream’s entire catalog of music. In the release, he thanked “Big Jon [Platt] for showing up like a Lord, as well as my team: Mark Stewart, Chaka Pilgrim and Merck ‘MM’ Mercuriadis.” Platt, meanwhile, described The-Dream as “that rarity in our business—a genuine triple-threat: a brilliant songwriter, an ace producer and a compelling artist in his own right. We’re very happy to continue working with such a gifted and prolific talent, and look forward to the next chapter in his career.” (8/5a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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