1 JUSTIN ESHAK AND IMRAN MAJID: Islanders wrap up a banner year as chart champs Sabrina, Chappell vie for Big 4 Grammys, Gigi grows and U.K. signing Lola Young’s “Messy” is off to a neat start. Good job, Babes. | |
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2 ELLIOT GRAINGE: New Atlantic boss (and newsmaker) is in a ROSÉ mood as “APT.” rules on, Charli contends for top Grammys, Bruno rules DSPs. If only he didn’t have to deal with brats like us. | |
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3 ROSÉ: Breakout star’s streaming smash drives strong first week for full-length Atlantic set in wake of Warner Chappell pub deal. Her career’s definitely in the PINK. | |
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4 TWICE: Whatever the K-pop group’s Strategy is, it seems to be working—resulting in Top 5 chart bow, which the folks at JYP/Virgin/Imperial/Republic find to be Twice as nice. | |
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5 DANIEL NIGRO: Ace writer-producer, hot off chartbusting projects with Chappell and Olivia, could now be set to collaborate closely with Grammy. | |
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6 BEN WINSTON: As Grammy producer books the lineup for Music’s Biggest Night, he has a killer field of nominees to choose from. We hope he’s enjoying the moment. | |
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7 BEABADOOBEE: “Beaches” helps build a wave for Alternative-pop darling, who really holds a “perfect pair” as earlier track streams impressively. Jamie Oborne and Dirty Hit team say: Glory ’bee. | |
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8 DRAKE: His suit may be ill-fitting, but OVO/Republic star remains a top swimmer in the streaming standings. Next up: dates down under. | |
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9 TIKTOK: Pop culture’s 900-lb. gorilla faces a crossroads as federal court rules it must be sold to non-Chinese company. Will incoming U.S. regime dance around this roadblock? | |
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10 TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET: Plaudits are Rolling in for star’s portrayal of Dylan in Complete Unknown biopic. Is an Oscar nom blowin’ in the wind? | |
