TODAY’S READING ASSIGNMENT: Terrific profile of Doug Morris in today’s N.Y. Times by Ben Sisario. It’s loaded with quotes from some of your favorite boldface dudes. Like this bit from Jon Landau: “He is a master at attracting and developing executive talent. No one is better at picking the people who pick the hit artists.” And this one from Jimmy Iovine: “If we played on the Lakers and he got traded to the Knicks, I would still love him. But when we get on the game floor, we still compete.” The headline is “At Sony Music, a Plan to Dominate the Industry.” Read it. (11/8a)
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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