HITS ' HIGH 5: BRING ON THE HEAT

Today is the official start of summer so while you mix that Aperol spritz, roll a few bones for the beach or inflate the floating pool lounger, take a gander at the highlights of the week.

Amid the flurry of activity from superstars, Columbia’s Lil Nas X continued to dominate with his first single, served up a second single and had an early lead at Apple Music with his debut EP.

New music arrived from Drake and the teaming of Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, while Taylor Swift and Madonna had issues to raise in new videos.

We celebrate Black Music Month with a special issue and a playlist from the early ‘70s to the end of the 20th century.

Woodstock 50 might have a new home, but before a note is heard, promoter Michael Lang has a considerable number of hurdles to clear.

Sir Lucian Grainge responded to the NYT story investigating the 2008 fire that resulted in the loss of countless masters. "Let me be clear: we owe our artists transparency," he stated. "We owe them answers."

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
London calling (5/2a)
TOP 20: IT’S STILL TAYLOR’S WORLD
Large and in charge (5/2a)
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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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