1 UMG: Valuation is through the roof as 2020 earnings approach $9 billion and Sir Lucian and team make aggressive moves as IPO nears, to Universal acclaim. | |
|
2 IRVING AZOFF: As catalog deals proliferate, he Swirvs into the copyright game bigtime with multifaceted Crosby, Beach Boys pacts. He's feeling Eight Miles High. | |
|
3 BEN WINSTON: Grammy’s new producer has his Eye on the prize ahead of one-of-a-kind presentation for Music’s Biggest Night. How will he push the envelope? | |
|
4 DRAKE: OVO/Republic star returns with EP, signaling his new full-length is on the horizon at last. It’s Scary how much we missed him. | |
|
5 ETHIOPIA HABTEMARIAM: Motown boss upped to Chairman and direct report to Sir Grainge. You can’t spell CEO without E. | |
|
6 BRENDA ROMANO: IGA promo chief has a “license” to kill as she drives Olivia to #1 in just seven weeks. Pedal to the metal. | |
|
7 RYAN PRESS: Warner Chappell A&R head feeling MAG-nificent after inking Bad Bunny collaborator, R&B trailblazers LVRN and more. Talk about good Press. | |
|
8 SZA: “Good” looking great as TDE/RCA star has a SZA-ling run at DSPs, makes moves at radio. Edge, Pitts, Fleck and team say this one’s got vibe for “Days.” | |
|
9 ANDRA DAY: Warner star earns Golden Globe with her acting debut as she transforms into Billie Holiday. She’s gotta be feeling pretty jazzed. | |
|
10 HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES: Headhunting firm helping Grammyland narrow its search for new chief—kindly ignore what happened to the heads of the last two. The Struggles continue. | |
