1 TYLER ARNOLD: Mercury co-boss Posting more big gains as Malone’s country pivot proves a goldmine—with second single Blake-ing big in wake of smash Wallen duet. Managers Austin Rosen and Dre London say the Bud Lites are on them. | |
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2 SABRINA CARPENTER: We’ll keep it Short n’ Sweet: Island (CAA) superstar just keeps getting hotter, with monster streams and colossal ticket sales. Agents Tirado and Tsuchii and team are very “Pleased.” | |
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3 CREATE MUSIC: $165m private-equity commitment fuels music disruptor’s $1b valuation as Jonathan Strauss and company waltz into a new era. One thing they can definitely Create? Wealth. | |
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4 VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP: Nat Pastor and JT Myers say Carín is sharin’ as they partner with red-hot Island on huge new deal. That’s putting your money where your Boca is. | |
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5 ALEX DEPERSIA: Gracie Abrams manager in the spotlight as Interscope artist’s Secret is out—and earns a strong #2 bow. Say “good week,” Gracie. | |
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6 CHERYL PAGLIERANI: Esteemed agent returns to CAA in triumph with Post, 21 Savage in tow as new music leadership team makes its first big move. Rick Roskin is ready to drop a few bars about her. | |
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7 TIM HINSHAW: In wake of big Kendrick show, well-respected music exec pacts with AEG on hip-hop, R&B and other tours. Who says there’s no such thing as a Free Lunch? | |
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8 KELLY BOLTON: Music City veteran named Warner A&R VP based in Nashville. We’re told Aaron and Tom have arranged to ship sushi to her directly. | |
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9 GLASTONBURY: British mega-fest ready to get some mud on your boots with Dua, SZA, Coldplay, Shania, plenty more. Team Eavis is in fine farm, er, form. | |
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10 BAD BLOOD: Max doc on the Taylor-Scooter feud occasions huge chatter from biz watchers. But will it be available on multicolored vinyl? | |
