1 ROSÉ: The new Atlantic meets Atlantic G (for Gelareh) as BLACKPINK star’s propulsive duet with Bruno streams through the roof. How “APT.” | |
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2 LADY GAGA: Interscope megastar, whose “Smile” lingers in upper reaches of DSP charts, prepares to unleash Watt/Cirkut-helmed “Disease.” Sounds infectious. | |
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3 BRUNO MARS: Atlantic giant is the year’s MVP collaborator as his ROSÉ, Gaga duets rule the streaming charts. Who else has a mission to Mars? | |
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4 TYLER, THE CREATOR: Columbia (WME) rap innovator drops new CHROMAKOPIA set ahead of AEG-promoted tour as Camp Flog Gnaw sells out. If you miss out, you’ll be a-“NOID.” | |
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5 JIM ROPPO: REPUBLIC Corps Collective general must be a Yankees fan as he calls the pitches in an undefeated season. Of course, a killer lineup doesn’t hurt. | |
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6 COLUMBIA: Ron, Jen and team generating heat with Tyler, JENNIE, Addison Rae, Halsey, more. Big Red is cooking. | |
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7 YEAT: Field Trip/Capitol rapper on the March to #1 as Tower-Interscope team savors a pleasing LYFESTYLE. | |
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8 GRATEFUL DEAD: Legendary Activist-repped band will be MusiCares 2025 Person of the Year. Nice to see them getting their flowers, which may be Scarlet Begonias. | |
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9 CARLOS VIVES: Latin Grammy Person of the Year honor is a fabulous milestone in star’s decades-long career—and a full-circle moment for WK boss Walter Kolm, who launched his management career with Vives as his first client. ¡Viva Vives! | |
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10 DAVID STROMBERG: With Travis’ triumphant cycle winding down, wily manager now said to be in Kanye’s ear—possibly putting Unmanageable’s name to the test. | |
