 | Date: 01/09/2025 Section: Rumor Mill I was in the midst of informing friends that we were fine when my nephew messaged me that Runyon was burning. Had I been looking out the window instead of at my phone, I wouldn't have required the notification. California fires |
 | Date: 12/20/2024 Section: Rumor Mill For Wasserman Music, the instantly classic drone shot of 110k people rocking out to Chappell Roan at Lollapalooza summed up a year of massive artist development, continued global growth and festival flexes that were the envy of the biz. Wasserman Music, Chappell Roan, Drake, Fred again.., Noah Kahan, Tyler Childers, John Summit, Lee Anderson, Kenny Chesney, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Tyler the Creator, Future |
 | Date: 12/19/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Shaboozey, who's received four Grammy nominations of his own and two shared nods, chats with Holly Gleason about his back story, influences and musical/cultural impact. Grammys, Shaboozey |
 | Date: 12/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Historically, 27 can be a fraught age for a musician. For Finneas O’Connell, it’s been a triumph. Craig Marks talks to the multihyphenate about his various artistic exploits. Finneas O’Connell, Billie Eilish, For Cryin’ Out Loud!, Disclaimer, Laid |
 | Date: 12/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Presenting an in-depth conversation with the producer-songwriter whose contributions have been the secret ingredient in smashes for Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo. Daniel Nigro, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Joel, Paul Williams, Queen, As Tall as Lions, Joel Flatow, Donna Caseine, Barbara Cane, Blake Slatkin, Theron Thomas, Amy Allen, Mary Jo Mennella, Rita George, Rich Cohen, Kaylie Jacobs, Matt LaMotte, Stephen Sanchez, Nate Albert, Cecille Crisostomo, Henry Brown |
 | Date: 12/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill St. Vincent will vie for a career hat trick at the Grammy Awards in February when she seeks to join Beck, Radiohead and The White Stripes as the only three-time winners in the Alternative Music Album category. The album bringing her back to the show is… St. Vincent, Grammy Awards, Virgin, John Silva, Beck, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dua Lipa, Nick Cave, Olivia Rodrigo, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, Wilco Pavement, MJ Lenderman, Kim Gordon |
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 | Date: 11/21/2024 Section: Music City by Holly Gleason Records were broken, startling returns were delivered and first-time Country Music Association winners emerged at the 58th Annual CMA Awards show last night. But even more significantly, Morgan Wallen not only appeared on that first-time winners list but came home with the eve... Holly Gleason, CMA Awards |
| Date: 11/21/2024 Section: Blighty Beat Global is the most popular commercial radio group in the U.K., tallying 29.2m listeners each week, according to Q3’s RAJAR figures, which were its highest ever. |
 | Date: 11/19/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Snoop Dogg, Larry Jackson's gamma. and Metal Alchemist have joined forces for a new line of fine jewelry, Lovechild. Snoop Dogg, gamma., Larry Jackson, Metal Alchemist |
 | Date: 11/15/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Elton John and Brandi Carlile extend their musical partnership with the 11/15 release of “Never Too Late,” a collaboration that came to be the theme and title track to the Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Disney Plus, Andrew Watt, |
 | Date: 11/11/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Angie Rho has been named SVP of Global Touring at AEG Presents, where she'll report to President Global Touring Rich Schaefer. Angie Rho, AEG, Rich Schaefer |
 | Date: 11/04/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Quincy Jones, one of the most important figures in modern music, died 11/3 at the age of 91 at his home in Los Angeles. No cause was provided. Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles |
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 | Date: 10/26/2024 Section: Rumor Mill You can’t spell “Taylor” or “touring” without the letter T, one of many reasons why they’ve been synonymous with the overall health of the live-music industry for the better part of the last two years. Taylor Swift, Paramore, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Coldplay, Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Adele, Sphere, Terrapin Station, Danny Wimmer Presents, Oasis, Linkin Park |
 | Date: 10/22/2024 Section: Rumor Mill “As far as I am concerned,” says UMPG Chairperson/CEO Jody Gerson, “Jenn Knoepfle is one of the best music executives I have ever known. She has impeccable taste in music and deep belief in the songwriters and artists she signs... She is also a tremendous leader, mentor and role model.” Jennifer Knoepfle | Jody Gerson | Jack Antonoff, Universal Music Publishing Group |
 | Date: 10/21/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Veteran executive Peter Rudge—who's worked with The Who, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Marc Bolan, among others—is stepping aside from management to pursue other music-centric projects. Peter Rudge, James, Frank Barsalona, Track Records, Tileyard |
 | Date: 10/21/2024 Section: Rumor Mill As Live Nation’s SVP of Global Touring, Hans Schafer continues to drive its mission to connect artists with their fans worldwide, solidifying his status as a key influencer in the live-music sector. Hans Schafer, Live Nation, |
 | Date: 10/17/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Through his relationships in the Mexican music community, George Prajin met, began managing and partnered with Peso Pluma, perhaps the most groundbreaking Mexican artist of this century. Here, Prajin recounts his winding path to becoming a Mexican-music mogul and someone both artists and fighters want in their corner. George Prajin, Peso Pluma, Double P Records |
 | Date: 10/14/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith’s journey from street hustler to music mogul as the founder and owner of SZA’s recording home, Top Dawg Entertainment, is the stuff of legend. Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, SZA, Top Dawg Entertainment, Kendrick Lamar |
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 | Date: 10/13/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Toronto native Omar Al-joulani has spent the past 14 years at Live Nation, where he’s currently president, Touring, and has overseen massive outings by everyone from JAY-Z and Beyoncé to Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd. Artists and managers frequently salute his ability to help grow their businesses without sacrificing their creativity or independence. Omar Al-joulani, Live Nation, Michael Rapino, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd |
 | Date: 10/11/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Over the last two-plus decades, Nir Seroussi has been one of Latin music’s most influential executives. In his current role as EVP, Interscope Capitol Labels Group, Seroussi has redefined how Latin music is developed and marketed in the U.S., creating an innovative organizational and operational business model within the major-label ecosystem. Nir Seroussi | Interscope Capitol Labels Group | Ivan Cornejo | J Balvin | Kali | KAROL G | Romeo Santos | KHEA | Xavi | Judeline | st. Pedro | Claudia Brant | Miguel Trujillo | Frank Welzer | Manny Prado | Karina Puente | Afo Verde | Jorge Fonseca | Steve Berman | Annie Lee | Jason Kawejsza | Gary Kelly | Jose Cedeno | Andrea Rodriguez | Ray Velez | Tom March | |
 | Date: 10/10/2024 Section: Rumor Mill When Jon Loba made the move to Broken Bow, independent labels weren’t considered “in the game.” But through his passion for music and work ethic, Loba created a label group that stands toe-to-toe with any of the majors, leading to his being named BMG president of Frontline Recordings, North America. Jon Loba, Broken Bow Records, BMG, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, |
 | Date: 10/09/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Given her longtime role as Adele’s agent, WME’s Lucy Dickins already had a sizable profile before she was upped to global head of contemporary music and touring at the agency. Since the ridiculously charming Brit stepped into the post in 2022 and moved her family across the pond to L.A., however, she’s made a massive impression on the biz. Lucy Dickins, WME, Adele, Jonathan Dickins |
 | Date: 09/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Jane's Addiction has canceled the rest of its Live Nation-promoted North American tour after frontman Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro during an onstage outburst 9/13 in Boston. Jane's Addiction, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro |
 | Date: 09/13/2024 Section: Rumor Mill SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton is very much in the process of transforming the highly influential DSP, which was a key factor in music discovery during the dawning days of the streaming revolution, for the present ecosystem. Eliah Seton, Soundcloud, Rohit Agarwal |
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 | Date: 09/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Given her longtime role as Adele’s agent, WME’s Lucy Dickins already had a sizable profile before she was upped to global head of contemporary music and touring at the agency. Since the ridiculously charming Brit stepped into the post in 2022 and moved her family across the pond to L.A., however, she’s made a massive impression on the biz. Lucy Dickins, WME, Adele |
