R.I.P. BHAKSAR MENON Word is spreading through the socials that legendary music exec Bhaskar Menon has died at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 86. The Indian-born exec transformed EMI... …Read moreCHART FINAL: EIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH Morgan Wallen's eighth week at #1 will likely be followed by a ninth. Meanwhile, The Weeknd's Highlights reel rushes to #2... SURF’S UP FOR HITS LIST Everybody’s talking about UMG’s oceanic valuation, Irving Azoff’s surprise pickup of two Iconic catalogs, SZA and Andra Day's catching waves, Drake's prepping his next set and Ben Winston about to get tubular in prime time. Time to hang 10... NEAR TRUTHS: UNCORKED I.B. Bad on hip-hop branding, breaking acts and yet more Grammy intrigue. …Read moreUMG PULLS IN NEARLY $9B IN 2020 Universal Music Group’s revenues approached $9b in 2020, a 3.8% spike over 2019. Streaming revenues were up 16.2% from 2019. …Read moreMAYBE, JUST MAYBE: SHUTDOWN TAKEAWAYS Things are different these days, but we’re figuring it out. …Read moreGRAMMY CHEW: THE PRE-GRAMMY BOUNCE Lenny and Simon ponder whose careers have gotten a boost from the most recent noms. …Read more"THEY KNOW YOUR HEART": A CONVERSATION WITH MARK PITTS Newly tapped as RCA President, Mark Pitts has been part of the label's fabric for a decade. He's worked with artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, J. Cole and Miguel in his capacities as... …Read moreNEAR TRUTHS: PIE IN THE SKY I.B. Bad looks at the skyrocketing valuation of music companies as streaming grows. …Read moreMILEY JOINS COLUMBIA Ron Perry has signed Miley Cyrus to Columbia Records on the heels of her deal's ending at RCA. …Read more |
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NEAR TRUTHS: UNCORKED
Jay-Z's blingy mountain of cash keeps gaining altitude. (3/5a)
GRAMMY CHEW: THE
PRE-GRAMMY BOUNCE Let's hear it for ironic guitar-smashing. (3/5a)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A jazz chronicle of fighting the power.
GRAMMYS: WHERE TO FROM HERE?
After the snubs, the show.
ACQUITTED
In a phenomenal display of cowardice.
MOVING THE NEEDLE
When vaccination schedules and touring schedules meet.
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NEAR TRUTHS: UNCORKED
Jay-Z's blingy mountain of cash keeps gaining altitude. (3/5a)
GRAMMY CHEW: THE
PRE-GRAMMY BOUNCE Let's hear it for ironic guitar-smashing. (3/5a)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A jazz chronicle of fighting the power.
GRAMMYS: WHERE TO FROM HERE?
After the snubs, the show.
ACQUITTED
In a phenomenal display of cowardice.
MOVING THE NEEDLE
When vaccination schedules and touring schedules meet.
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As the biz maneuvers around Drake's Certified Lover Boy, his three-pack EP Scary Hours 2 (OVO/Republic) is putting more points on the scoreboard for House Lipman. Its opening week, the three tracks could combine for...
CBS and The Recording Academy have said the performers for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will be revealed Sunday, 3/7.
Word is spreading through the socials that legendary music exec Bhaskar Menon has died at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 86. The Indian-born exec transformed EMI...
Morgan Wallen's eighth week at #1 will likely be followed by a ninth. Meanwhile, The Weeknd's Highlights reel rushes to #2...
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Everybody’s talking about UMG’s oceanic valuation, Irving Azoff’s surprise pickup of two Iconic catalogs, SZA and Andra Day's catching waves, Drake's prepping his next set and Ben Winston about to get tubular in prime time. Time to hang 10...
Universal Music Group’s revenues approached $9b in 2020, a 3.8% spike over 2019. Streaming revenues were up 16.2% from 2019.
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The latest single and video from RBMG/Def Jam superstar Justin Bieber, "Hold On," finds him...
Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license" sits firmly atop the Top 40 chart, while CJ's "Whoopty" holds at #1 at Rhythm and Machine Gun Kelly's "my ex's best friend" f/blackbear will be the new #1 at Modern Rock...
In recognition of International Women’s Day (3/8), Justice for Migrant Women (J4MW), Mercado Global, This Is About Humanity (TIAH) and Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) are teaming up to launch #Masks4Migrants.
RCA Inspiration and Provident Entertainment are teaming up to recognize Women’s History Month with a slate of releases supporting female artists.
The Recording Academy, Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University will conduct a study on women's representation in the American music industry, building on studies conducted two years ago.
Architects squeak past Maximo Park to claim the top spot on the Official Albums Chart with For Those That Wish to Exist (Epitaph). Olivia Rodrigo isn’t budging at singles.
For the second week in a row, Lil Tjay f/6LACK’s “Calling My Phone” tops our Song Revenue Chart, Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” remains #2 and Cardi B’s “Up” stays at #3. They’re the only tracks to hit six figures. The biggest debut, “No More Parties” from Republic’s Coi Leray, pulls in $61k, landing at #11.
It’s a superstar-packed Top 15 songs at iTunes this Flipover Friday as new arrivals from Drake, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and Justin Bieber fly up the chart.
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