FOX ON THE RUN: While the decline of Idol’s musical clout has been gradual—and though a guest appearance can still spike sales for certain high-profile acts, as happened just last week with Lady Gaga—the show has failed to throw off a career artist since 2006 contestant Chris Daughtry. Kris Allen, last year’s winner, has sold just 300k, though runner-up Adam Lambert has moved 625k, thanks primarily to the Gaga-esque imaging of the androgynous tabloid magnet. The shift adds up to a glass-half-full situation for Sony Music, which releases product pulled from both shows. SME will also release music associated with departing Idol judge Simon Cowell’s X Factor, which makes its U.S. debut next year. (5/13a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/18a)
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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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