1FIREAID All-star benefit for fire-ravaged L.A. has raised $80m and counting, as Irving the GOAT steers the ship and Steve Ballmer emerges as a major player in the music community. Standing Os all around.
2The Davises Legendary impresario Clive celebrates 50 years of his Grammy gathering with Doug as the man behind the curtain, while Fred turns Raine benefit into an SRO event. They’re the men of the week.
3The Weeknd Tomorrow is finally here as XO/Republic superstar looks at a strong first-week finish and House Lipman’s Weeknd warriors continue their assault on the charts. They’re ready, willing and Abel.
4Warner Records Aaron and Tom start 2025 off with big momentum as they ink Jisoo and BNA nominee Teddy Swims heads for Top 5 bow. Meanwhile, Mike Chester’s well-deserved new GM stripes won’t shield him from Hensley’s calls.
5Bruno Mars Atlantic marvel and king of collabs, now the first artist to hit 150m monthly Spotify users, is bigger than ever as “APT.” and “Die With a Smile” remain Top 3 on Spotify global and “Fat, Juicy & Wet,” his duet with Gamma sensation Sexyy Red, picks up velocity. Meanwhile, Bruno, WME’s John Marx and teams gear up for Vegas residency. When’s he gonna deal us a new album?
6Chappell Roan Island breakout (who’s repped by Jackie Nalpant and Kiely Mosiman at Wasserman) prepares to make one of the most highly anticipated appearances in Grammy history as her hunt for new management continues—and those in the know say to expect the unexpected. To all the contenders: Good luck, babes.
7Tate McRae RCA pop phenom’s “Sports Car” speeds into Spotify Top 10, hits high gear at radio. Peter Edge and company are liking this mileage.
8Def Jam Team Balogun is storming down the court as GELO’s “Tweaker” takes off, putting points on the board at Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, more. That’s some expert Ball handling.
9Val Blavatnik WMG board member no longer just behind the scenes. When we were his age, we were trying to make a pipe out of an apple.
10MusiCares How much will Academy charity’s fire-relief efforts raise? Wonderers wonder how transparent the process will be.
