At NYC eatery Harry Cipriani, two industry legends hoisted digital devices to tout high-profile appearances in various media. Rock megastar Bono's tablet showcased the cover of his new book, SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story, while ultra-executive Clive Davis' phone offered David Hockney's painting of him in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The pair then wondered what else they might do with their gizmos; Bono suggested they review the headlines on our website. They both then enjoyed a hearty guffaw, as well as the remaining breadsticks.
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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE: MANAGERSDespite being hit by the triple whammy of Brexit, a spike in the cost of living and an industry recovering from the effects of a global pandemic, the managers we spoke to appear to be thriving. They tell us how.
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Boominati Worldwide/Republic's Metro Boomin leads new releases this week with his second solo album, Heroes & Villains, on pace for the super-producer's biggest bow yet.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers are following up their massive—and massively successful—40-date 2022 stadium tour with a 2023 outing that will take them to 23 cities in the U.S. and Europe.
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During her performance on SNL, TDE/RCA's SZA revealed the official date for the arrival of SOS, her sophomore set: 12/9. The R&B sensation performed "Shirt" and the unreleased track "Blind."
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A dozen seasonal chestnuts have hit our Song Revenue Chart, ringing up a combined $667k. Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” is the biggest mover, but Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is coming on strong. Now, pass the eggnog.
BBC Radio 1 has unveiled its Sound of 2023 longlist, tipping FLO, Asake, Cat Burns, Nia Archives and...
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Jill Scott will revive her 20th anniversary tour of Who Is Jill Scott? in 2023, three years after COVID-19 ended the run prematurely.
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Rising regional Mexican singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo has announced his first U.S. tour hot off the release of the deluxe edition of Dañado, which has reached the Top 3 of Apple Music's album chart.
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Olly Murs is on course to claim his fifth U.K. #1 album with Marry Me (EMI). Over on singles, Mariah Carey leads this week’s race by a hair.
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