UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
London calling (5/2a)
TOP 20: IT’S STILL TAYLOR’S WORLD
Large and in charge (5/2a)
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
1
TAYLOR SWIFT: POETS and prognosticators agree: Tay’s new one is massive, scoring second-biggest bow of the last decade. You could do a lot verse.
2
STAGECOACH: With country a bigger chart force than ever, AEG/ Goldenvoice’s desert fest—with Morgan, Miranda, Eric Church, Posty and a fierce undercard—expands its already sizable boot print. Stacy Vee takes the W.
3
HOZIER: Columbia troubadour’s ginormous single definitely hitting the “Sweet” spot, giving fans an extended sugar high. Ron and Jen are like kids in a candy store.
4
BRUCE GILLMER: Busy Paramount exec, who’s added CBS music specials to his remit, hails MTV VMAs’ return to NYC. He’s over the moon, man.
5
SETH ENGLAND: With Morgan headlining Stagecoach and six other acts on the bill—plus new Miranda label deal—he’s Bigger and Louder than ever.
6
ARTEMAS: 10K streaming sensation’s “kiss” proves lingering, earning a big ol’ buss from fans—not to mention Elliot’s crew and Team ADA. Pucker up.
7
JIM ROPPO: Republic Corpsman is a regular Longfellow as he helps guide Tay’s TORTURED POETS to the kind of bow that deserves its own saga.
8
HIPGNOSIS: The bids keep rolling in as Blackstone, Concord, more play dueling checkbooks. Given the options, who you gonna call?
9
MYKE TOWERS: Warner Latina star ready to extend his hot streak with another big Myke drop. Will Bunny collab prove the Towering breakthrough he’s been waiting for?
10
NICKELBACK: Core-repped veteran rock troupe—a major influence on current generation of country stars—about to do a well-deserved victory lap at Stagecoach. Simon, Chief and crew are happy to “Remind” you.