ANITTA BREAK

Prior to her 12/15 performance on the Amazon Music Live stage in L.A., Warner breakout and Grammy Best New Artist contender Anitta figured there must be an English phrase to describe being stuck in a photo op with a music-trade hack who natters incessantly about her tiny dog; the Portuguese expression, of course, is preso com um chorão irritante. Meanwhile, HITS' Nicole Ghapgharan made a mental note to pick up more of those little liver-flavored treats, and also something for the dog. Seen thinking no samba was ever more one-note are (l-r) Ghapgharan, S10 Chief Brandon Silverstein, Anitta and Amazon Music VP Steve Boom and Principal, Label Relations Andrew Sexton.

Anitta's 20-song AML set—which included fan favorites and numbers from her latest album, Versions of Me, including “Envolver,” “Gata,” “Maria Elegante” and “Boys Don’t Cry”—saw her accompanied by an energetic troupe of dancers. The weekly livestreamed series, which previously welcomed Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Anuel AA and A$AP Rocky, will wrap on 12/29 with 21 Savage. The shows are available on demand for a limited time. Peep them here.

THE HITS LIST TURKEY TROT
...with all the trimmings (11/22a)
AN AWARD-WINNING CMA GALLERY
Cowboy hats and funny caps (11/21a)
NEAR TRUTHS: WITCHING HOUR
It's not easy being green. (11/21a)
NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
Underscoring the year's biggest stories (11/19a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
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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