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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE HITS LIST

The biz decks the halls with bows to Metro Boomin, SZA, Gaga, Peter Gray, Merck and Swirv & Dino, all shining brightly as we skate into the holidays.

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MEDIABASE ’22: THE BIG RED #1

The Peter Gray-led Columbia squadron scores the #1 overall label share (15.3) on the year-end Mediabase chart. Also fired up: Keith Rothschild, Sam Selolwane and the RCA promo fam, Gary Spangler’s Republic crew and Mike Chester’s Warner litter…

U.K. CEOs SPEAK: TONY HARLOW

Rhian Jones gets the scoop from WMG U.K.'s ranking exec.

U.K. CEOs SPEAK: JASON ILEY

Rhian Jones talks with Sony Music U.K.'s top dog about the company's new digs and new era.

U.K. CEOs SPEAK: DAVID JOSEPH

Rhian Jones gets the lay of the land from UMG U.K.'s reigning monarch.

SONG REVENUE: ’TIS THE SEASON

Our Song Revenue Chart is decked with 26 Christmas songs, earning nearly $1.7m, as Mariah Carey edges Brenda Lee for #1 by just $72. Of the 15 re-entries, 14 are seasonal, with Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” leading the pack at #18.

HIPGNOSIS' LATEST NUMBERS ARE REMERCKABLE

Merck Mercuriadis points to "exciting indicators for further growth” in reporting six-month results for Hipgnosis Songs, with net revenue up over 2021. All the numbers, he notes, underscore the strength of the company's portfolio.

GRAMMY NOMS: THE LIST

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Rumor Mill

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE HITS LIST

12/9/22

The biz decks the halls with bows to Metro Boomin, SZA, Gaga, Peter Gray, Merck and Swirv & Dino, all shining brightly as we skate into the holidays. Open HITS List

MEDIABASE ’22:
THE BIG RED #1

12/9/22

The Peter Gray-led Columbia squadron scores the #1 overall label share (15.3) on the year-end Mediabase chart. Also fired up: Keith Rothschild, Sam Selolwane and the RCA promo fam, Gary Spangler’s Republic crew and Mike Chester’s Warner litter…
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U.K. CEOs SPEAK: TONY HARLOW

12/9/22

Rhian Jones gets the scoop from WMG U.K.'s ranking exec.
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SONG REVENUE:
’TIS THE SEASON

12/9/22

Our Song Revenue Chart is decked with 26 Christmas songs, earning nearly $1.7m, as Mariah Carey edges Brenda Lee for #1 by just $72. Of the 15 re-entries, 14 are seasonal, with Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” leading the pack at #18.

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SZA, "Nobody Gets Me"

This cut from the TDE/RCA star's new album SOS is bigger, deeper and more intimate than ever. With strummy troubadour vibes (and some of her boldest, most beautiful singing yet) offset by her accustomed lyrical frankness, the song is accompanied by an exquisitely cinematic black-and-white video (courtesy of director Bradley Calder). She's back to conquer.

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U.K. CHARTS: MURS, MARRY & MARIAH

12/9/22

Olly Murs’ Marry Me (EMI) becomes his fifth set to top the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart, while Mariah Carey returns to her throne as the Queen of Christmas.
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REPUBLIC PUTS ONE IN THE BACK OF THE NET

12/9/22

Just in time for the World Cup quarterfinals (and for Americans to get accustomed to using the word "nil"), Republic Records, Universal Arabic Music and Universal Music Group release the first FIFA World Cup Official Soundtrack.
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HISTORIC BRITS WIN FOR FLO

12/9/22

Island-signed R&B trio FLO is the first group to win the BRITs Rising Star award.
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FLIPOVER FRIDAY: NEW ARRIVALS AT iTUNES & APPLE MUSIC

12/9/22

The much-anticipated second album from SZA is already making its mark at iTunes and Apple Music this Flipover Friday, leading a Top 4 of all new arrivals.
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BBC RADIO 1 ADDS

12/9/22

Additions at BBC Radio 1 this week include Clavish f/D-Block Europe’s “Rocket Science,” FLO’s “Cardboard Box,” Gretel Hänlyn’s “Drive,” Lizzy McAlpine's “orange show speedway” and…
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HIPGNOSIS' LATEST NUMBERS ARE REMERCKABLE

12/8/22

Merck Mercuriadis points to "exciting indicators for further growth” in reporting six-month results for Hipgnosis Songs, with net revenue up over 2021. All the numbers, he notes, underscore the strength of the company's portfolio.
…Read More

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