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Friday, February 23, 2018
HITS LIST: HEAT CHECK
Our latest assemblage of virtual-watercooler topics—led, of course, by The BRITs, the awards show that got it right—is on the money, literally and figuratively. There’s an estimated $17-18b in Spotify alone, and Sir Lucian’s operation took in nearly $7b last year, while Drake and Kendrick Lamar are collectively worth more than numerous Fortune 500 companies. Sony/ATV West Coast topper Jennifer Knoepfle should see a nice bump in her next paycheck, and Republic promo domo Gary Spangler is looking at a handsome bonus if he continues hogging all the spins. As for Dan McCarroll, those Amazon shares he just picked up make him feel as cozy as a comforter stuffed with Benjamins.
 FIREAID UPDATE: ALANIS, BLACK CROWES AMONG NEWEST ADDITIONSEverybody who's anybody will be performing. (1/20a)
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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