Reaction to NYT Azoff profile
LIFE’S BEEN GOOD TO HIM SO FAR: The colorful in-depth profile of Irving Azoff and Michael Rapino (but mostly Irving) that appeared in Monday’s N.Y. Times (see our 4/26 item) continues to have industry tongues wagging, with some asserting that “Swerving Irving” managed to work his legendary charm on reporter David Segal, resulting in a puff piece, while others opine that the piece captures the spirit of the irrepressible Azoff as well as anything ever written about him. The line that has inspired the most discussion is Segal’s statement that Azoff is “arguably the most powerful man in the history of pop music.” While this assertion may be historically hyperbolic (with the “arguable” softening it just a teense), many in the industry consider him to be the most powerful right now. (4/28a)
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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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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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
