HITS HIGH 5: WE DRIBBLE SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO

Half the HITS staff can discuss draining threes, points in the paint and having a foul to give for hours on end as they proclaim “Michigan’s a mortal lock!” The other half of the staff mindlessly pours shots of cheap whiskey and beer offering the occasional shout of “go, Purdue.” Then they pick the week’s best stories…

The RIAA released its numbers for 2017. The big eye-opener? Streaming accounted for a whopping 65% of recorded music revenue.

The drama is building in advance of 4/3, when Spotify pulls the trigger on its direct listing.

Come Labor Day, Jimmy Iovine will be counting his millions from the sidelines of Apple Music. Who’s in line to take over?

Rumors are swirling that Doug Morris is taking his 12 Tone imprint to Warner Music Group.

Def Jam made a major realignment of its promotion department with three significant promotions.