Merriam-Webster defines the adjectival form of “august” (emphasis on the “gust”) as “marked by majestic dignity or grandeur.” That applies to imperial leaders Michael Rapino and Sir Lucian Grainge and to several other figures before whom the industry genuflects as the calendar flips to the month of the same spelling. It’s midsummer; let the bronzing begin.

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Like a Vespa joyride over the ancient cobblestones of Rome, the rip-roaring chart odyssey of Italian rock quartet Måneskin has been an exhilarating, high-octane surprise.

The kids have taken over our Song Revenue Chart. The Kid LAROI (17) and Olivia Rodrigo (18) are #1-2, BTS (average age 25.5) and Doja Cat (25) have two Top 10 entries apiece and Dua Lipa (25) returns to the Top 5, while Normani (25) hits the leaderboard at #8. At 41, #6 Walker Hayes must feel ancient alongside this peanut gallery.

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Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett are among the performers featured on CMA's Summer Jam, airing on ABC Thursday, 9/2, at 8pm ET/PT.

McDonald's will introduce The Saweetie Meal on 8/9. The ICY/Warner artist's custom Mickey D's offering includes...

Vydia and Audiomack have expanded their partnership with integration features that allow Vydia members to distribute their music directly through Audiomack.

Post Malone's Posty Fest has announced its return after taking a year off. The 2021 iteration expands to a two-day event outdoors in the space surrounding AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The U.K. has announced that travelers from the U.S. and most of Europe who have been vaccinated will be able to avoid quarantine when arriving in England. The new rule goes into force Monday (8/2) at 4am.

Primary Wave has snapped up the publishing catalog of Steve Kipner, who has written hits for Olivia Newton-John, Christina Aguilera, Camila Cabello, Chicago and more.