April Fools’ Day is upon us this weekend, but the latest edition of HITS List contains no fake news, alternative facts…or Easter eggs, for that matter. Rob Stringer’s official start date as Sony Music CEO lands on April 1, the very date in question, but there’s no doubt that his ascension to CEO is for real. Indeed, this entire assemblage is on the rise, from WMG chosen one Max Lousada to starman Harry Styles, from Kendrick Lamar’s pumping “Heart” to The Chainsmokers’ Open lungs. Seriously.
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
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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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