I.B. BAD'S NAMES IN THE RUMOR MILL

Our industry whisperer’s latest look behind the scenes delves into the phenomenon of marketshare mania, the actual value of that slice of the pie in the scheme of things and the coinage of the colorful adjectives “bolt-on” and “strap-on.” How any of this plays into the list of names that comprises the coda of I.B’s column is known only to him: John Amato, Howard Appelbaum, Daniel Ek, Rob Wells, Ashley Tabor, Sonny Takhar and Jason Flom.

PRE-GRAMMY GALA GOES GAGA FOR GERSON
Jody will be the center of attention at Clive's shindig. (12/18a)
ON THE COVER:
BILLIE EILISH
A star upon the highest bough (12/19a)
NOISEMAKERS:
A HOLIDAY TREAT
Something for their stockings (12/18a)
SUPREME COURT SETS 1/10 HEARING ON TIKTOK BAN
How will SCOTUS rule? (12/19a)
THE HIP-HOP CONUNDRUM
Grammy being Grammy (12/19a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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