HITS HIGH 5: SMOOTH SAILING

Another NBA season is in the books, we have a tie picked out for a Father’s Day gift and gentle coastal winds this weekend should mean no issues getting the bong lit at Zuma. What more could you ask for? Why a HITS High 5…

As we prepare to unveil our Black Music Month special (on desks next week), here's a look at the censorship of rap music followed the PMRC's actions in 1985. The National Museum of African American Music is due to open in Nashville in early 2020. Ever wondered how Black Music Month got started? Credit Kenny Gamble and Dyana Williams.

It was a big week for superstars. Taylor Swift dropped a new single; Bruce Springsteen visited the troops at Columbia prior to the release of Western Skies; and Madonna took the early lead coming out of the starting gates.

Another week, another problem for Woodstock 50 organizers.

Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" is not only a viral streaming sensation, it's dominating the sales marketplace and very well could be the last song to reach 1m in pure sales.

UCLA honored Mo Ostin with the Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year Award. He still swears he could have played center for the Bruins.

SPRING BREAKOUTS: THESE HEATERS ARE STILL HOT
Who's Boomin who. (4/25a)
SONG REVENUE: “SWEET” SMELLS OF SUCCESS
Life after "Church" (4/25a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/25a)
THE ODDS ON TUCKER WETMORE
Who's gonna get him? (4/25a)
GONE COUNTRY: HOUSE LIPMAN INVESTS IN WESTERN WEAR
The full Monte (4/25a)
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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