HITS LIST ENTERS SPOOKY SEASON You can tell Halloween is looming: Ghosts and skeletons have invaded front yards and candy is enticingly displayed in markets. Similarly, the industry is salivating over tasty new treats by Coldplay, Jelly, Rod and Charli as artists dominate our latest gathering of trending topics. Take a nibble of HITS List. A TASTE OF RAINMAKERS 2024: CAA’S EATON, BANKS AND ROSKIN This Rainmakers excerpt doubles as a reminder that HITS will publish its first-ever live issue—in which CAA will be well represented—next week. …Read moreON THE COVER: JAY MARCIANO (AND FRIEND) When AEG Presents boss Jay Marciano receives the Spirit of Life award at City of Hope’s annual gala on 10/22, he’ll be serenaded by his pal Sir Elton John, who joins him in this charming cover shot. …Read moreGRAMMY CHEW: CHEWING ON LATIN Last year the Recording Academy didn’t nominate any Latin artists in the Big Four categories. Could that change this year? We also speculate about contenders in the Best Latin Pop, Urbana and Mexicana Album categories. …Read moreTAYLOR'S THANKSGIVING: POETS ANTHOLOGY, ERAS TOUR BOOK Taylor Swift will memorialize her record-setting two-year trek with The Eras Tour Book and first vinyl and CD releases of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: The Anthology. Both are Target exclusives due on Black Friday. …Read moreUMPG UPS GRAY TO U.K. MANAGING DIRECTOR Universal Music Publishing Group has upped David Gray to U.K. managing director, a position he’ll inherit from Mike McCormack, who’s stepping down after eight years in the role. …Read moreHOT TO GO: CHAPPELL ROAN Chappell Roan is arguably the year’s ultimate breakout story and the subject of deafening Grammy chatter as her album and tracks continue to dominate the landscape. Now, she’s shaking up her management team and making headlines with her statements about fame and politics. …Read moreTHE FIRST-EVER HITS LIVE SPECIAL: CONSIDER THIS THE SOUNDCHECK HITS' first-ever special issue dedicated entirely to the live business will be making a tour stop on your doorstep next week. …Read more |
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