ROSÉ’s “APT.” f/Bruno Mars is simply massive. The Atlantic rocket, now sitting at #1 on Spotify's global and USA charts, keeps gaining altitude.
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Elton John played, Celine Dion made a surprise appearance and David Blaine worked his magic at the City of Hope gala honoring AEG Presents topper Jay Marciano on...
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Universal Music Publishing Group EVP Jennifer Knoepfle—one of the publishing sector’s most successful and well-liked executives—has been promoted to head of U.S. A&R.
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Field Trip/Capitol’s Yeat is headed for #1 at midweek as Pledis/Geffen’s SEVENTEEN likely debuts in the Top 5.
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In our latest roundup, we present a batch of stars from the live side of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good.
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A dazzling shot of Travis Scott onstage during his UTOPIA: Circus Maximus Tour adorns the cover of HITS’ inaugural special issue devoted to the live sector of the music industry.
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The Grateful Dead’s long, strange trip will take a happy turn on 1/31 when the band is honored as MusiCares Persons of the Year for 2025.
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After successful A&R stints at Interscope and RCA, Tunji Balogun is tasked with honoring the legacy of iconic hip-hop label Def Jam, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, while moving the label forward via breakout R&B artists like...
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HITS' 2024 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE: THE WARM-UP ACTBefore streaming, before records, before radio and player-piano rolls—even before sheet music—live performance was the O.G. music-delivery system. And to this day it remains...
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Eminem endorsed Kamala Harris at a Detroit rally on 10/22 and introduced former president Barack Obama, who rapped a few key lines from "Lose Yourself."
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Tyler, the Creator will support his new Columbia album, CHROMAKOPIA, with a 2025 AEG-promoted world tour, beginning 2/4 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Linkin Park, Korn and Metallica will anchor the 2025 edition of Danny Wimmer Presents' Sonic Temple festival, 5/8-11 in Columbus, Ohio. Metallica will play two distinct sets during the weekend, with no songs repeated.
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Contests for #1 on the album chart are becoming a regular occurrence as the ability to make moves late in the week by...
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Morgan Wallen released his latest single, "Love Somebody," mere days ago, but it's already Shazam's Biggest Mover.
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Lady Gaga can currently be heard on one of the hottest songs in the world, "Die With a Smile" featuring Bruno Mars, but that won't stop her from releasing another new single, "Disease," on Friday.
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When AEG Presents Chairman and CEO Jay Marciano was asked by the cancer treatment and research organization City of Hope to be this year’s Spirit of Life honoree, his first reaction was that they’d made a huge mistake.
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The Dodgers-Yankees World Series, which starts Friday, is a dream come true for trending individuals like L.A.-based Swirv, Bruno and Jay as they make friendly wagers with NYC’s own Lady Gaga and Dan Nigro. L.A. native Tyler is doubling down, booking two dates at Dodger Stadium. Take a swing at HITS List.
Digital-promo and viral-marketing company The Trenches has entered into an exclusive agreement with REPUBLIC Corps Collective to work on campaigns for artists signed to Republic, Mercury, Island and Def Jam.
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