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CORNELL'S MUSIC ALL OVER iTUNES CHARTS
Devoted fans remember the voice of their generation. (5/19a)
 LIAM PAYNE LAUNCHES SOLO CAREER...with a little help from Migos hitmaker Quavo. (5/19a)
SAY NARM! ER...CHEESE: MUSIC BIZ '17 PICS
The photo ops you've been waiting for! (5/19a)
KATY PERRY & NICKI MINAJ TEAM UP FOR A "SWISH"
Nothin' but net, so to speak... (5/19a)
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A&R IN THE AGE OF STREAMING
You know you were wondering.
LORDE'S NEXT LEVEL
How Melodrama took shape.
NASHVILLE BIG CAT
His last album made him a star. Will this one explode?
APPLE'S NEXT MOVE
The plan for domination.
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For 27 years, President Karen Glauber has been an integral member of the HITS team and part of our family—and her writing has been key to our collective voice ever since she came aboard. A leader in the music community, Karen has taught us a lot about gender politics in the industry. In light of the week’s events at Epic, we wanted to share her perspective. – Lavinthal and Beer
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Last night, Columbia heartthrob Harry Styles celebrated the release of his album with an explosive, 14-song show at L.A.’s iconic (and quite intimate) Troubadour. And guess what? He brought out Stevie Nicks.
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That’s right. Harry Styles—the debut, eponymous effort from the former One Direction member, which opened to rave reviews—has topped the HITS Sales Plus Streaming (SPS) Chart with a snazzy 240k. Zac Brown Band’s Welcome Home (Southern Ground/Atlantic) bows at #2 with 152k.
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Harry-mania overtakes West Hollywood tonight, with a just-announced show at the legendary Troubadour.
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The death of singer Chris Cornell continues to impact iTunes on Friday, a day after the news broke, as numerous Cornell-associated songs and albums remain high on the charts even after the store’s weekly turnover.
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In the latest instance of apparent fallout from last week’s firing of Epic chief L.A. Reid following allegations of sexual misconduct, his longtime associate, EVP of Media & Strategic Development Laura Swanson, has left the company as well, Variety reported late Thursday.
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There is a new #1 song at T40 as The Chainsmokers land another pop smash with their Coldplay collab, while at Rhythm Kendrick Lamar stays "HUMBLE" at #1 and at Modern Rock, Imagine Dragons go for an eighth week on top...
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The Bieber-enhanced "Despacito" from Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (UMLE/RBMG/Def Jam/Republic) tops this week's Streaming Songs Chart, up 24% with 25.5m+ streams. Meanwhile, RCA's Miley Cyrus is the biggest debut by far, bowing at #7 with "Malibu," which garners 13.2m+.
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The main event of Harry Styles' week on James Corden's show came with a spirited Carpool Karaoke session. It began with the Columbia star's "Sign of the Times," the lead single from his #1 album (replete with killer falsetto and much air drumming). The pair also harmonize on the ballad "Sweet Creature" and shout rocker "Kiwi" from Styles' set. They then cement their bond by...
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For the fourth time in five years, Marty Bandier’s Sony/ATV won Publisher of the Year honors at Thursday night’s ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Marty is seen here, flanked by Co-Presidents Danny Strick and Rick Krim, just before meeting the Cuban delegation for the ceremonial Rolling of the Montecristo...
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