RUMOR MILL
Monday, January 31, 2011
Why Doug took the gig
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "For people who know [Morris] this is not really a surprise. He has the ability to reinvent himself and he does it very well. I think [Howard] Stringer was looking for someone who can think outside of the box as well as speak artists' lingo. That kind of role needs someone with a kind of gravitas, and that is what Doug has." —an executive who knows Morris explaining the legendary music man’s motivation for accepting Stringer’s offer to run Sony Music, from the Guardian. (1/31a)
HIPGNOSIS BOARD APPROVES UPPED BLACKSTONE BID
But it ain't over till it's over. (4/29a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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