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YOUR NEW RELEASES: Drake kicks off Q4 in earnest with what will be the second-biggest debut of the year so far. Although the hip-hop megastar's first-week number will be massive, we're duty-bound to note that Kings of Leon will also make some noise next week, and Cher's new batch of EDM anthems is looking at a strong bow, as is another veteran superstar, Elton John, whose new one is earning some stellar reviews. Here are this week's key new releases:

Drake (YM/CM/Republic) 675-725k
Kings of Leon (RCA) 115-125k
Cher (Warner Bros.) 60-70k
Elton John (Capitol) 40-50k
Dream Theater (Roadrunner) 30-35k
Krewella (Columbia) 20-23k
Sting (Interscope) 19-22k
Metallica (Blackened/Rhino) 19-22k
Alan Jackson (Capitol Nashville) 15-17k
R5 (Hollywood) 15-17k
Gov't Mule (Blue Note) 14-16k
Icona Pop (Atlantic) 13-15k
Chvrches (Glassnote) 13-15k
Sammy Hagar (Frontiers) 13-15k
Glee Cast (Columbia) 12-14k

Speaking of Drake, read on for news about a cool sports/gaming tie-in. Oh, and the man also graces the cover of the newest issue of our print mag. But we're sure he'll find a way to live that down. (9/25p)

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
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A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
London calling (5/2a)
TOP 20: IT’S STILL TAYLOR’S WORLD
Large and in charge (5/2a)
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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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