HITS HIGH FIVE: GARDEN PARTY EDITION

Now that rain is out of the weather forecast, you can put away the umbrella. As for other items on the Grammy weekend checklist: Tux? Gown? Tickets? Lyric sheet for “Despacito”? Edibles? A white rose? One final glance at the top stories of the week, aka HITS High 5?

The Recording Academy’s Secret Committee has demonstrated that it’s way out of touch—and has alienated labels and much of the rest of the business, reports I.B. Bad.

In his Grammy predictions, Editor in Chief Lenny Beer is putting his money on “Despacito” and …

Drake sets yet another streaming record, this time with "God’s Plan.”

Time’s Up will be represented by white roses at the Grammys. The harassment/gender imbalance in the music business may be bigger than you think.

Clive Davis was willing to speak with us about his history, his party and his documentary.