RISING TOWARD FALL: From Tuesday's chart battle between two distinct forms of Urban, through Wednesday's launch of iTunes Radio, to the iHeartRadio Fest on Friday and Saturday, the biz appears to have shaken off its summer doldrums. You'll find a handy checklist of the week's highlights in HITS List, as always. You're welcome. Like the dude in the Honda commercials, we're here to help. (9/19a)
FIREAID SETS SUPERSTAR LINEUP, EXPANDS TO FORUM
Everybody who's anybody will be performing. (1/16a)
SPOTIFY CANCELS GRAMMY-WEEK EVENTS, DONATES TO FIREAID, MUSICARES, MORE
Yet another shoe drops. (1/16a)
PERSHING SQUARE PUSHES TO SET UP U.S. LISTING FOR UMG
Ackman won't take no for an answer. (1/16a)
ACADEMY TELESCOPES GRAMMY WEEK EVENTS
The show must go on, with modifications. (1/15a)
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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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