HITS PHOTO GALLERY: LEGENDS OF THE FALL

We keep hearing that summer is over, although it’s currently hot enough in L.A. to melt your freaking windshield. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get into an autumnal state of mind. So, as we lie here schvitzing on the floor next to an overtaxed air conditioner, we’re conjuring thoughts of swirling leaves and pumpkin-spice beverages. And no matter the weather, it’s always a winning season for the industry professionals depicted in this stylish photographic array.

XO baller The Weeknd, who's preparing a new album, flanked by Republic playcallers Avery and Monte Lipman at Super Bowl LV.

Planets aligned perfectly for this Epic trade photo, featuring Chairwoman/CEO Sylvia Rhone, Mixtape Pluto-teasing Future, RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne, Epic President Ezekiel Lewis and GM Rick Sackheim.

Warner took over the Hollywood Bowl during an August summer night to support Grammy-winning rocker Gary Clark Jr. at another headlining gig at the iconic venue. Pictured boldly unafraid of stacked parking are Warner's Karen Kwak, Laura Swanson, Michele Nadelman, Billy Smith and Rick Gershon, manager Scooter Weintraub, Warner Co-Chairman/COO Tom Corson, Gary Clark Jr. and Warner's Peter Standish, Jesse Ervin, Julia Betley and Dalia Ganz.

Contenders for just about any 2024 awards Short-list, producer Jack Antonoff with Short n' Sweet star Sabrina Carpenter.

CCMG/UMG Nashville's Anne Wilson served ACM headquarters in Nashville a performance of "Songs About Whiskey." Pictured in a trade photo about a song about whiskey are ACM's Haley Montgomery, CCMG's Hudson Plachy and Brad O’Donnell, Wilson, UMGN CEO Cindy Mabe and ACM CEO Damon Whiteside and Chief of Staff & VP, Industry Relations & Awards Tommy Moore.

We heart them. They're okay with us. iHeart's Alissa Pollack with promo hitter Dave Dyer in The Big Apple.

In case you somehow weren't aware: it's officially football season. NFL's newest superfan Taylor Swift kicks off the 2024-25 campaign at Arrowhead Stadium.

Stagecoach curator Stacy Vee just rolled out a killer lineup for 2025. Pictured here at a previous rodeo in the desert are Warner's Sam Riddle and Rick Gershon, tour manager Jared Platt, CAA's Jeff Krones, Goldenvoice's Stacy Vee, Warren Zeiders, AEG's Rich Schaefer, underscore works' Jamie Ernst, Charly Salvatore and Jordin Wentworth and Warner's Will Morrow.

Nominations for Music's Biggest Noche will be announced in less than two weeks. Pictured in Argentina for a Latin Grammy Best New Artist showcase are Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud, Sony Latin's Nicki Nicole and 2023 BNA winner Joaquina.