HITS ' HIGH 5: POINT, COUNTERPOINT

Healthcare, immigration, why Marianne Williamson thinks she belongs in political office —these things are still up for debate. What’s not, however, is this week’s HITS High 5.

The City of Hope had its biggest turnout yet for a Spirit of Life kickoff breakfast, this time honoring Epic Chairman/CEO Sylvia Rhone. At her label, look for Rick Sackheim to be given broader management duties soon.

In wrapping up Black Music Month, we look at the evolution of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin’ On” and create a ‘70s playlist.

Yet another race for the week’s #1 album will come down to the effect of bundling.

“Spotify’s so-called ‘overpayment’ is simply the latest example of a company seeking to pay as little as possible for the music that drives its business,” says the Recording Academy.

While Trump is definitely on a crazy train, there's no room for him on Ozzy’s.

TOP 20: IT’S STILL TAYLOR’S WORLD
What did you expect? (5/1a)
KENDRICK TAKES AIM AT DRAKE WITH "EUPHORIA"
K. Dot is back in a big way. (5/1a)
JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
London calling (5/1a)
BILLIE'S BACK WITH BIG WORLD TOUR
Promises to be a Hard ticket to score. (4/30a)
HIPGNOSIS BOARD APPROVES UPPED BLACKSTONE BID
But it ain't over till it's over. (4/29a)
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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