CAPITOL FLYING HIGH: As the rest of the U.S. labels were trying to decide when to fly to Australia to see the latest bidding-derby rock sensation, Airbourne, Andy Slater’s Capitol players, SVP Ron Laffitte and A&R whiz Louie Bandak, closed the deal before other U.S. suitors could come in and get in the game. Since most, if not all, the Australian labels were trying to sign the act, it was just a matter of time before this one got nutty on our home turf. A wise old martial arts master once told us that “One who goes to bed with an itchy butt wakes up with a smelly finger…” Actually, he said the key to beating your opponent in Kung Fu is speed. And in this case, moving quickly and early not only won the prize but also probably saved some time and money. Barrister Craig Averill mediated the deal stateside, while Aussie legal eagle David Vodicka reps the band Down Under. Meanwhile, we hear
MALONE, WALLEN APPEAR NOT TO NEED "HELP" ACHIEVING MILESTONE
A genre-obliterating collab (5/13a)
RAJ KAPOOR: STACKING THE STARS, MAKING THE ACMs SHINE
Producer putting the finishing touches on Thursday's show. (5/13a)
WHAT'S NOT TO "LIKE?" HUGE STREAMS FOR KING KENDRICK
No longer keeping his diss-tance. (5/13a)
NEW RELEASES: "HELP" ARRIVES, SWIFT EXTENDS STREAK
Post, Morgan and the ever-popular POETS (5/13a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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