“BENEATH”/ABOVE: Two days after presenting a plaque to legendary bluesman Buddy Guy, RCA’s three amigos teamed up to hand out another one, the latest recipient being the label’s rapidly rising star Labrinth. Said plaque celebrates a milestone in the life of the London-based singer/writer/producer’s smash single “Beneath Your Beautiful” (you know, the one on which he’s joined by Emeli Sandé) as it passes sales of 2 million units worldwide. Shown congratulating Labrinth and wondering who stole the missing “y” in his name are (l-r) stateside manager Marc Jordan of Rebel One, his U.K. counterpart Marc Williams of Milmark Music, Nipper President/COO Tom Corson, label CEO Peter Edge and EVP/GM of Pop Promotion Joe Riccitelli. (8/2a)
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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