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DOWNLOAD THIS: The first thing we note, on this turnover Tuesday, is the appropriately explosive #1 bow of "Bang Bang" (Lava/Republic), the Jessie+Ariana+Nicki bombshell that's invited multiple comparisons to "Lady Marmalade" and is slated to light up the VMAs in less than a month. Epic's Meghan Trainor continues to gather momentum with the sassy "All About That Bass." On the album side, Island's Shawn Mendes holds off two classic-rock icons, EPC's Eric Clapton (whose J.J. Cale tribute boasts guests like Tom Petty and Willie Nelson), and the latest from Warner Bros.' Petty himself, which is set for a big chart debut next week. Rock is also repped by metal mongers Theory of a Deadman (who snag another classic-rock luminary, Alice Cooper, to guest on one track). Capitol's 5 Seconds of Summer remains on the leaderboard mere hours from their huge #1 album chart bow. OVO/WB's EDM/hip-hop project PARTYNEXTDOOR, meanwhile. also makes a strong entrance on the album side, powered by a single featuring Drake. (7/29a)

PRE-GRAMMY GALA GOES GAGA FOR GERSON
Jody will be the center of attention at Clive's shindig. (12/18a)
ON THE COVER:
BILLIE EILISH
A star upon the highest bough (12/19a)
NOISEMAKERS:
A HOLIDAY TREAT
Something for their stockings (12/18a)
SUPREME COURT SETS 1/10 HEARING ON TIKTOK BAN
How will SCOTUS rule? (12/19a)
THE HIP-HOP CONUNDRUM
Grammy being Grammy (12/19a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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