With six weeks left in 2024, the signs of good cheer are popping up all over. Wicked is shaping up as the holiday movie; upbeat earnings reports bring visions of sugarplums to Live Nation, Sony and Spotify; Grammy noms and Latin Grammys conjure shiny objects; and Linkin Park has just the gift for rock fans. Plug into HITS List.  

Vocal marvels Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are earning major props for their performances in the long-anticipated movie musical Wicked, and we fully expect the Verve/Republic soundtrack to catapult composer Stephen Schwartz’s beloved songs to the forefront of the zeitgeist.

For Netflix's first NFL broadcast slate, the streaming giant has booked Beyoncé to perform at halftime on Christmas Day when the Baltimore Ravens face the Texans in Houston, Bey's hometown.

I.B. assesses the aftermath of the Grammy noms and how they reflect the biggest biz and music stories of 2024.

I.B. Bad addresses the outcome of the election and its possible implications for the biz and beyond. 

This time out, Grammy accomplished its most important task: It rewarded some of the most essential artists and recordings of the last year in the top categories. By our reckoning, they were about 80% on the money.

Craig Marks takes a front-row seat for the six-time Grammy nominee’s intimate performance and chat with collaborator Dan Nigro and interviewer Brandi Carlile in DTLA. 

As far as the top nominations are concerned, Grammy got a lot right this time around, acknowledging an exceptionally strong field of artists and releases and properly reflecting the culture and marketplace.