WEEKND READING
The New York Times Magazine's cover story on The Weeknd is a fascinating read, tracing the breakout star's trajectory from his aimless, druggy, impoverished teen years in Toronto to the top of the charts. It all comes just before the release of what author Jon Caramanica calls "one of the most sonically ambitious pop albums of the year," Beauty Behind the Mask (XO/Republic).
Among the biz folk cited are Republic chief Monte Lipman, A&R exec Wendy Goldstein and SONGS Music prexy Ron Perry; the latter appears in an anecdote about a key track on the album, about which he exclaimed, "It's Billie Jean! It's Billie [expletive] Jean!"
Interestingly, the story leaves out A&R SVP Nate Albert, who signed The Weeknd and was instrumental in nurturing his career.
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
