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A HOLLY, JOLLY PHOTO GALLERY? BAH, HUMBUG

12/13/24

This December, we will watch rich misanthropes turn into good Samaritans thanks to the intervention of a few ghosts. And in January, we're betting, the process will reverse itself with a vengeance. In any case, dig these holiday pics.
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NEW RELEASES: STRAY KIDS HOP TOWARD #1

12/14/24

JYP/Virgin/Imperial/Republic’s Stray Kids are on track to open at #1 with HOP. The 12-track set is projected to do...
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TOP 50: A CHART CAROL

12/13/24

Taylor puts another #1 in her stocking, Kendrick continues to get great mileage and ROSÉ has a strong debut on the HITS Top 50 chart.
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NEAR TRUTHS: A TOUR OF '24 (PART THREE)

12/13/24

I.B. surveys the live space in this, the third installment of his 2024 retrospective. Tickets are going fast.
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HITS LIST FOR THE HOLIDAYS

12/13/24

’Twas just before the holiday break and industry luminaries including Justin, Imran, Elliot and Ben were dreaming of a green Christmas and a bountiful new year, while ROSÉ, Daniel and beabadoobee got in line to sit on Santa’s lap. Time to open a gift-wrapped HITS List.

MEDIABASE YEAR-END CHARTS, SHARES

12/13/24

There’s no shortage of holiday cheer at REPUBLIC Corps as Spangler and Lucas’ squad reigns supreme, taking the Mediabase crown yet again.
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TIME FOR FINAL-ROUND GRAMMY VOTING

12/13/24

Hear ye! Hear ye! Final-round voting for the 67th Grammy Awards is now open. Ballots can be found on the Recording Academy member dashboard.
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U.S. COURT DENIES TIKTOK’S FREEZE REQUEST

12/14/24

On 12/13, a federal appeals court denied TikTok's request to pause enforcement of a law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a U.S. ban starting 1/19. The decision leaves TikTok's fate uncertain as it prepares to take the case to the Supreme Court.
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A YEAR WITH PULSE

12/14/24

PULSE Music Group is toasting a banner year of triumphs. Co-CEOs Josh Abraham and Scott Cutler added an auspicious debut for their record label to their pubco's ongoing success...
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DYLAN BIOPIC GOES ELECTRIC

12/13/24

The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is one of the most highly anticipated music flicks in recent memory, and both critics and audiences are saying it’s worth the wait—particularly Timothée Chalamet’s performance in the lead role.
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TAYLOR, COLDPLAY SHATTER POLLSTAR RECORDS

12/13/24

Pollstar has confirmed something with its year-end figures that fans learned on their own in 2024: Taylor Swift and Coldplay rule the live-music biz.
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WHAM TIKTOK 40 YEARS RIDGELY PEPSI SHIRLIE RESIZED

TIKTOK, SONY, WCM HONOR 40 YEARS OF WHAM!'S "LAST CHRISTMAS"

12/13/24

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of WHAM!'s holiday classic "Last Christmas," Warner Chappell Music, Sony and TikTok partnered to create a "Last Christmas" in-person experience in London's Coal Drops Yard, with Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi and Shirlie in attendance.
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FINNEAS, FRONT AND CENTER

12/12/24

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.
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NEAR TRUTHS: A TOUR OF '24 (PART TWO)

12/12/24

In the second installment of this sprawling assessment of the year, I.B. looks at indie successes, pubbery gains, DSP evolution and Nashville changes.
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U.K. CHARTS: TAYLOR TIMES 10

12/13/24

Taylor Swift has scored a rare feat by claiming 10 weeks at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart with THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. On the singles tally, WHAM! returns to the top.
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DANIEL NIGRO:
CRACKING THE CODE

12/12/24

Presenting an in-depth conversation with the producer-songwriter whose contributions have been the secret ingredient in smashes for Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo.
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SPOTIFY EDITORS DROP THEIR PICKS

12/12/24

Spotify has revealed its Editors’ Picks: Best Songs of 2024, an 85-track genre-spanning playlist with selections based on songwriting, musicality, uniqueness and cultural impact.
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WICKED CASTS SPELL OVER CRITICS CHOICE

12/12/24

Wicked has cast its spell yet again, bewitching Critics Choice Awards voters into bestowing upon it 11 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. The cast also earned a nod for Best Acting Ensemble.
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NEAR TRUTHS: A TOUR OF '24 (PART ONE)

12/10/24

I.B. Bad on big changes at the labels, breakthrough acts, Grammy favorites and more.
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CREATE TAKES 50% STAKE IN ENHANCED MUSIC

12/12/24

The dance floor has gotten a little more crowded at Create Music Group, thanks to its taking a 50% stake in London-based Enhanced Music.
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