THE DOCTOR IS IN: Although we’ve been teasing the Dr. Luke-to-Sony stories for awhile, the news became public in the Doug Morris N.Y. Times interview, where he positioned the star maker’s exclusive deal with the company as similar to the ones he forged with Jimmy Iovine at Warner Music Group and then UMG. And while Luke’s Kemosabe was referred to in the story as a “stand-alone” label, the hit producer/songwriter hasn’t yet decided on his infrastructure, but has the option of using the resources of Peter Edge and Tom Corson’s RCA Records which, along with Columbia and Epic, now comprise the foundation of Sony Music. (11/9p)
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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