MERRY DEFCEMBER

Steve Bartels and Team Def Jam are enjoying a strong close to 2015, as the Justin Bieber phenomenon continues on both the album and singles sides, Rick Ross bows Top 10 and both August Alsina and Pusha T street this week as part of the label's "Defcember" assault.

Meanwhile, breakout Alessia Cara is #1 at Rhythm radio, trending Top 5 at Pop and #1 on the Shazam USA Top 100.

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT
With extra relish (5/3a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR
A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a)
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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