YOUR NEW RELEASES: In an unusually strong release week following Labor Day, a battle could be brewing for the top of next week's chart among the top three new releases. Here are this week's key debuts:
Ariana Grande (Republic) 110-115k
Tamar Braxton (Epic) 105-110k
Nine Inch Nails (Columbia) 100-105k
John Legend (Columbia) 50-55k
Jaheim (Atlantic) 40-45k
Bastille (Virgin) 27-30k
Neko Case (Anti) 24-27k
Keep it here for further forecasts as the week winds on, not to mention our assessment of the big Q4 releases and how single sales and pre-orders presage future chart stats. And if you don't care about that stuff, stay tuned for a lot of pot jokes. (9/4p)
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Yet another shoe drops. (1/16a)
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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.
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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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