RIHANNA, GAGA LEAD OSCAR SONG NOMS
David Byrne and Diane Warren have noms as well. (1/24a)
HITS' BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: NOT EVERY WOMAN, BUT SEVERAL
Sisters doin' it for themselves (1/24a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
THE NEXT BIG PLAYER
in the catalog game is...
INDIE BREAKOUTS
More independent music rises at the DSPs.
THE GOP CONGRESS
At last, America can focus 24/7 on Hunter Biden's laptop.
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Eesean Bolden started this week as VP of A&R at Epic, reporting to EVP A&R Joey Arbagey and label chief L.A. Reid out of the label’s West Coast offices. Bolden formerly served at Capitol, where he brought in viral breakout Silento as well as singer/songwriter Mary Lambert; several labels are said to have pursued him but Reid moved aggressively to secure the well-liked young exec. Look for an official announcement shortly.