1 JACK SUSSMAN: CBS exec prays the Academy doesn’t kneecap him any further by alienating more top artists, as he and team plan Grammy telecast. These are “moments” he could do without. | |
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2 CLIVE DAVIS: Legendary impresario can still put some shine on Grammy week, even as Academy loses its luster. The biz is ready to put on the Doug for the party of the year. | |
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3 SYLVIA RHONE: Biz icon in the spotlight for a dazzling career as BMC bestow honors and Epic stands in the center of the hip-hop world. All hail the Queen. | |
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4 SCOOTER BRAUN: Newly crowned sole CEO of HYBE America feeling pretty hyped about fat Bieber catalog deal. Put some caviar in that kimchi. | |
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5 MERCK MERCURIADIS: Hipgnosis topper and team are true Beliebers, as latest huge acquisition with Blackstone silences the naysayers. “Peaches” all around. | |
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6 MUNI LONG: Def Jam breakout is definitely no Long shot for BNA, as buzz grows and insiders feel Affection. Smart Muni’s on her. | |
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7 SABRINA CARPENTER: Island thrush (and erstwhile Disney girl) proves “Nonsense” can be persuasive, as TikTok-boosted track makes noise at DSPs. Justin, Imran, Jackie and company have sped up the process. | |
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8 LARRY MESTEL: Primary Wave boss kicks the Doors open with Krieger, Manzarek Estate rights deal. Can we start calling him the Lizard King? | |
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9 HARDY: Country-rock disruptor buzzing hugely with new Big Loud set, splashy L.A. shows. Seth England has a lot to CROW about. | |
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10 DJ KHALED: Producer/party host with the most lands big new label deal and major Grammy look, as We the Best just gets better. | |
