Matches: 1006 Page 1 of 11 [Next]
|
|
| Date: 11/11/2024 Section: Rumor Mill With the nominations sucking all the oxygen out of the room, we present some Grammy-adjacent photos for your viewing pleasure. We apologize in advance for the captions. Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, Rob Zombie, Wyclef Jean, Mike Greene, The Kinleys, Natalie Imbruglia, Monica and Diana Krall, Dre London, Jody Gerson, Sir Lucian Grainge, Post Malone, Rob Stevenson, Tyler Arnold, Adele, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Berry Gordy, Sylvia Rhone, L.A. Reid, Sara Bareilles, Doug Morris, Imran Majid, Justin Eshak, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, V, SZA, Taylor Swift, Doechii |
|
| Byline: Craig Marks Date: 11/08/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Three of the era’s most successful and decorated artists, our own Craig Marks notes, will face off against a trio of insurgent pop stars at the 67th Grammy Awards. |
|
| Byline: Craig Marks Date: 10/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill After successful A&R stints at Interscope and RCA, Tunji Balogun is tasked with honoring the legacy of iconic hip-hop label Def Jam, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, while moving the label forward via breakout R&B artists like... Tunji Balogun, Def Jam Recordings, Muni Long, Coco Jones, Fridayy, Elmiene, ODUMODUBLVCK |
|
| Date: 10/22/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Stevie Wonder is encouraging members of Gen Z and millennials to get to the polls as part of the #SpeakYourVote initiative. Stevie Wonder |
|
| Byline: Michael Dominguez Date: 10/17/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Through his relationships in the Mexican music community, George Prajin met, began managing and partnered with Peso Pluma, perhaps the most groundbreaking Mexican artist of this century. Here, Prajin recounts his winding path to becoming a Mexican-music mogul and someone both artists and fighters want in their corner. George Prajin, Peso Pluma, Double P Records |
|
| Date: 10/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Sony Music Publishing Latin has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Fuerza Regida frontman Jesús “JOP” Ortíz Paz and his música Mexicana label Street Mob Records. Sony Music Publishing Latin, Street Mob Records |
|
|
|
| Date: 10/16/2024 Section: Pub Crawling Sony Music Publishing Latin has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Fuerza Regida frontman Jesús “JOP” Ortíz Paz and his música mexicana label, Street Mob Records. Its roster boasts more than... |
|
| Date: 10/11/2024 Section: Rumor Mill This week's stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz will also find their faces in our latest magazine, which makes an excellent coaster. Dwight Lazarus, Spotify, Paige Maloney, Wasserman Music, Jeff “Gitty Gitelman, Playground Media, Gracie Reichel, The Trenches, James Armstrong, Sony Music Publishing, Emmie Chambers, Primary Wave Music, Mark Taylor, Facet House, Jessie Richard, RIAA |
|
| Date: 10/02/2024 Section: Blighty Beat A new London-based label, Heatwave Records, has arrived, helmed by former Syco Music MD Tyler Brown and Harold Serero, who until recently held a senior A&R role at Ultra Music Publishing and Payday Records. |
|
| Date: 10/01/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Sony Music Latin has signed singer-songwriter Oscar Ortiz, who, at 22, has already earned a stellar reputation among his peers in the regional Mexican music community. Oscar Ortiz, Sony Music Latin, Alex Gallardo |
|
| Byline: Craig Marks Date: 09/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill After successful A&R stints at Interscope and RCA, Tunji Balogun has been tasked with honoring the legacy of Def Jam Recordings, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Tunji Balogun, Def Jam, Lucian Grainge, Monte Lipman, Avery Lipman, Imran Majid, Justin Eshak, Tyler Arnold, Ben Adelson, Natina Nimene, Muni Long, Fridayy, Coco Jones, LL Cool J, Big Sean, Alessia Cara |
|
| Date: 09/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards went down at New York’s UBS Arena on Wednesday night, with performances by Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and many more. MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, Chappell Roan, Post Malone, LL COOL J, KAROL G, Anitta |
|
|
|
| Date: 09/09/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Kendrick Lamar's victory lap continues. Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Apple Music, Apple Music Super LIX Bowl Halftime Show, pgLang, Interscope Records, Roc Nation, JAY-Z, Jesse Collins |
|
| Byline: Jonathan Cohen Date: 08/26/2024 Section: Rumor Mill HITS goes deep with Island heads Justin Eshak and Imran Majid on the subject of Sabrina Carpenter's hotly anticipated new album, Short n' Sweet. Pour yourself a fresh shot of a certain brown liquid and read along, won't you? Sabrina Carpenter, Island Records, Justin Eshak, Imran Majid, Volara Management, Janelle Lopez Genzink, Merce Jessor, Amy Davidson, Mike Alexander, Marshall Nolan, Natasha Kilibarda, AEG |
|
| Date: 08/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Amy Collins, Columbia, Marc Geylman, The Zia Firm, Bella Smith, Interscope, Alex Ciasnocha, Warner Music Nashville, Alex John, RCA, Tony Tuesday, ONErpm, Macie Camp, The CORE Entertainment, Joe Wiseman, Insomniac Music Group |
|
| Date: 07/26/2024 Section: Rumor Mill 10K/Capitol's Ice Spice takes the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday upon the release of her debut album, Y2K! “Oh Shhh…” w/Travis Scott sits atop the list. Also, new cuts by Post Malone, Luke Combs, mgk... |
|
| Date: 07/17/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The Bear and Shōgun scooped up 48 Emmy noms between them Wednesday morning—the former series setting a record—while moonlighting musical artists Selena Gomez and Donald Glover were selected for lead roles. 2024 Emmy nominations, The Bear, Shgun, Selena Gomez, Donald Glover, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, USHER, JAY-Z, Jesse Collins, Ben Winston |
|
| Byline: Craig Marks Date: 07/15/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Before we begin bloviating in earnest about the Grammys, our own Craig Marks offers his overview of how the general-field categories are shaping up and who really has a legitimate shot to win. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, JAY-Z, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Childish Gambino, FINNEAS, Silk Sonic, Esperanza Spalding, Victoria Monét, H.E.R., Bonnie Raitt, SZA, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Lenny Beer, Simon Glickman |
|
|
|
| Byline: Keith Murphy Date: 07/03/2024 Section: Rumor Mill An in-depth conversation with the exec-entrepreneur who's nurtured the success of SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, ScHoolboy Q and more. Top Dawg, Anthony Tiffith, TDE, Top Dawg Entertainment, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, SZA, SiR, Ray Vaughn, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Anthony "Moose" Tiffith, Josh Binder, Manny Smith, Keaton Smith, Brandon Tiffith, Matt Miller |
|
| Byline: Michael Dominguez Date: 07/02/2024 Section: Rumor Mill There are plenty of reasons fighters and artists like Peso Pluma want veteran sports and music entrepreneur George Prajin in their corner. The manager, label boss and música Mexicana champion recounts his winding path to becoming an independent music mogul. George Prajin, Peso Pluma, Prajin Parlay, Double P, musica Mexicana, Latin, regional Mexican, Herminio Morales, Tito Double P, Santa Fe Klan, Jasiel Nunez, Jorge Garcia, Live Nation, CAA, EXODO, GENESIS, Codigo FN, Tito Ortiz, UFC, MMA, Jessie Morales, Junior H, Z Records, Grand Records |
|
| Byline: Simon Glickman Date: 06/28/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Once upon a time, distribution wasn’t even remotely sexy. But times have changed. It’s hard to think of two players who exemplify the dynamic new phase of the sector more than Stem CEO Milana Lewis and President Kristin Graziani, who told us how Stem is "unfucking" the music industry. Milana Lewis, Kristin Graziani, Stem, Seth Faber, Matt Stroud, Didi Purcell, Nima Khalilian, Natalie Sellers, Kylie Everitt, Robert Davin, Jeremy Rice |
|
| Byline: Kyle Eustice Date: 06/24/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Chaka Zulu, Ludacris' longtime manager, surprisingly agreed to do an interview with HITS for our Black Music Month special issue. We were shocked, too. Chaka Zulu, Ludacris, Disturbing Tha Peace, Black Music Month |
|
| Date: 06/18/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Terese Joseph has joined Warner Records as SVP of A&R Administration. Terese Joseph, Karen Kwak, Julian Petty, Warner Records, Island Def Jam |
|
| Date: 05/13/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Here's a gently curated array of trade photos highlighting some of the moment's biggest movers and shakers. |
|
|
|
| Date: 04/30/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Island Records has upped Jenny Gorotiza to VP of marketing, in which capacity she'll continue to lead campaigns for acts such as Shawn Mendes, keshi, Jessie Reyez, Lauren Spencer Smith and SleazyWorld Go. Jenny Gorotiza, Island Records |
|
| Date: 04/25/2024 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Dr. Charlene Thomas, Def Jam, Jentry Salvatore, EMPIRE, HIGH IQ, Camila Homberger, Warner Music Group, Joseph Pepin, Primary Wave, Pepin.Works MGMT, Livia Piomelli, Maison Arts, Motion Creative, Joe Wohlfeld, UTA, Liam Davenport, SiriusXM, Kate Arenson, CAA |
|
| Byline: Miles Marshall Lewis Date: 02/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Consider this a bonus track: Though it doesn't appear in our recently published Black History Month special dedicated to producers, writer Miles Marshall Lewis' portrait of Isaac Hayes as a sonic architect definitely belongs in the mix. |
|
| Byline: Keith Murphy Date: 02/22/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Prince's one-man-band compulsion established an archetype―the lone-wolf super-producer―that would inspire solo studio wizards like Teddy Riley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Timbaland. Keith Murphy brings up all the faders in this selection from our Black History Month special issue. Prince, Warner Brothers, Black History Month |
|
| Date: 02/14/2024 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Alena Jackson, SALXCO, Matthew Maysonet, EMPIRE, Michelle Hockett, Epic, Jorge Ovalle, Warner Music Latina, Sofia Caputo, Stent Music Group, Glenn “Guccio” Teague, OneRPM, Brittney Boston, Supreme Republic Entertainment, Chad Cohen, UTA |
|
| Date: 02/13/2024 Section: Rumor Mill To understand UMG's war with TikTok, it's helpful to review a bit of history. Lucian Grainge, Robert Kyncl, Daniel Ek, Eddy Cue, Bob Pittman, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, SZA, Top Dawg, Jack Sussman, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Joni Mitchell, Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Harvey Mason Jr. |
|
|
|
| Byline: I.B. Bad Date: 02/07/2024 Section: Rumor Mill UMG is in a full-on war against TikTok. Relations quickly transitioned from contentious negotiations to what some insiders call... Lucian Grainge, Robert Kyncl, Daniel Ek, Eddy Cue, Bob Pittman, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, SZA, Top Dawg, Jack Sussman, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Joni Mitchell, Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Harvey Mason Jr. |
|
| Date: 02/05/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Taylor takes AOTY, Miley wins ROTY, Victoria is BNA and... 66th Grammy Awards |
|
| Date: 02/04/2024 Section: Rumor Mill We compiled reactions from social media as the Grammys unfolded. Faves within. |
|
| Byline: Simon Glickman Date: 02/04/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The biz once again donned its formalwear and set the controls for "full schmooze" at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala. Clive Davis, Nancy Pelosi, George Clinton, Meryl Streep, JAY-Z, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jon Platt, Clarence Avant, Jheryl Busby, Jody Gerson, Green Day, Josh Groban, The War and Treaty, Michael Trotter Jr., Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monet, Ice Spice, The Isley Brothers, Public Enemy, Harvey Mason Jr. |
|
| Byline: Simon Glickman Date: 02/02/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Clive Davis was in fine form as he granted audiences to assorted reporters just two days before his yearly pre-Grammy gala. He’s happy to wax eloquent about… Clive Davis, Beyonce JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Scottie Pippen, Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, Dion, Frankie Valli, Sir Lucian Grainge, Rob Stringer, Doug Davis, Top Dawg, Punch |
|
| Byline: Bud Scoppa Date: 01/30/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Before he launched indie label Mom+Pop Music in 2008, Michael Goldstone made a name for himself as an A&R exec at Epic, DreamWorks and Sire. He's best known for discovering and developing grunge standard-bearer Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine. Goldie also oversaw the double-platinum soundtrack to Cameron Crowe’s 1992 film Singles, which kicked the Seattle scene into commercial overdrive, and later inked critical darling Regina Spektor. Michael Goldstone, Mom+Pop |
|
|
|
| Date: 12/15/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith now sits comfortably among the savviest entrepreneurs in hip-hop. Roughly 20 years since its launch, his TDE is still dominating awards shows, the charts and the culture. The next chapter of the powerhouse indie will undoubtedly be led by generational talent SZA. Top Dawg | TDE | Top Dawg Entertainment | Anthony Tiffith | SZA | Kendrick Lamar | SOS | Punch | Terrence Henderson | RCA | Interscope | Aftermath | Eminem | 50 Cent | Jay-Z | Steve Berman | Jimmy Iovine | Jay Rock | Doechii | Peter Edge | Capitol | Michelle Jubelirer |
|
| Date: 12/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill SoundCloud has announced a partnership that will expand artist services for Patrick Moxey's EDM label Helix Records and hip-hop/R&B hub PayDay Records. SoundCloud, Eliah Seton, PayDay Records, Helix Records, Patrick Moxey, Ultra, EDM, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Jeru The Damaja, Snakehips, Ten City, San Holo |
|
| Byline: Rhian Jones Date: 11/27/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Rhian Jones takes a look at some British hip-hop acts to keep an eye on, including Stormzy, Little Simz, J Hus, Headie One, Digga D and Knucks. UMG U.K., Sony Music U.K., Clavish, Stormzy, J Hus, Headie One, Knucks, Youngs Teflon, Digga D, Little Simz, Ceechynaa |
|
| Byline: Rhian Jones Date: 11/23/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Sony Music U.K. Director of Artist Development DJ Semtex has enjoyed a storied career in music, collaborating with artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, Iggy Azalea, Maverick Sabre and Chase & Status. He’s also a podcaster, author and titan of all things British hip-hop, as demonstrated by this Q&A. DJ Semtex, Sony Music U.K., Black Butter, J Hus, Mugzz, WEAREBLK, Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Hijack, Demon Boyz, Cookie Crew, The Orchard, Dave, Stormzy, Little Simz, D-Block Europe, Central Cee, Skepta, RCA, Columbia, Relentless, 5K, Drake, A$AP Rocky, Lancey Foux, Ms. Dynamite |
|
| Date: 11/08/2023 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Andrew Sexton, Amazon Music, Mallory Smith, Wasserman Music, Nima Nasseri, UMG, Elizabeth Rivera Sosa, Warner Music Latina, Justin Luffman, Warner Music Nashville, Stephanie Gaber, AWAL, Joel Beaver, Sony Music Publishing, Emma Burns, 740 Project, Blac Noize! Recordings |
|
| Date: 10/19/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Mark The 45 King, who produced songs for Eminem, Jay-Z and Queen Latifah, among others, died Wednesday. He was 62. Mark The 45 King, Obituary, Eminem, JAY-Z, Queen Latifah, Tommy Boy Records |
|
|
|
| Byline: I.B. Bad Date: 10/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill I.B. on NFL synergy, how MSG's Sphere is transforming the landscape and more. Usher, Jay-Z, Des Perez, Kenny Meiselas, Larry Jackson, L.A. Reid, Ron Laffitte, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, Sir Paul McCartney, Dr. Dre and Snoop, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Jim Dolan, Irving Azoff, Michael Rapino |
|
| Byline: I.B. Bad Date: 09/27/2023 Section: Rumor Mill I.B. on Usher's TD, the Rock Hall's impressive rushing, the Stones' sparkling offense, Scooter's forthcoming plays and more. Larry Jackson, L.A. Reid, Usher, Travis Scott, Sexyy Red, juju<3, VYDIA, JAY Z, Ron Laffitte, Kim Kardashian, Coach Prime, Jann Wenner, Jon Platt, Troy Carter, Irving Azoff, Jody Gerson, Michele Anthony, Rob Light, John Sykes, Allen Grubman, Ahmet Ertegun, The Rolling Stones, Andrew Watt, Scooter Braun, BTS, Jung Kook, Latto, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande |
|
| Date: 09/27/2023 Section: Rumor Mill John Janick’s IGA and Monte Lipman’s Republic have been slinging deep bombs like Mahomes and Hurts, and the lead in the YTD overall marketshare standings has been changing from week to week as a result. As of week 37, it’s... UMG, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Interscope Geffen A&M, Republic Records |
|
| Date: 08/30/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Gabrielle Peluso has joined Hitmaker Distro/Hitmaker Music Group as GM. |
|
| Date: 08/15/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Clarence Avant, the executive whose leadership earned him the sobriquet "The Black Godfather," died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 92. Sir Lucian Grainge, President Clinton and Clive Davis are among those who have expressed their admiration for him. Clarence Avant, obits |
|
| Byline: Kyle Eustice Date: 08/09/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Grandmaster Flash's contributions to hip-hop can't be overstated. Part of the first rap group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Bronx-raised turntablist is a bona fide pillar of the culture. Grandmaster Flash, Hip-Hop 50, Black Music Month, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joseph Saddler, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five |
|
|
|
| Date: 08/01/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Olivia Rodrigo possesses a rare combination of star power, authenticity and elevated songwriting chops—all fully on display on “vampire,” the first taste of the Gen Z superstar’s ravenously anticipated sophomore album, GUTS. Olivia Rodrigo, "vampire", GUTS, Geffen Records |
|
| Byline: Michael Dominguez Date: 07/13/2023 Section: Rumor Mill On the heels of a first half filled with Latin music milestones, we caught up with Spotify Head of U.S. Latin Editorial Antonio Vázquez to discuss data, trends, música Mexicana and what's next. Spotify, Viva Latino, Latin, musica Mexicana, Antonio Vazquez, Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Eslabon Armado, Bizarrap, Ivan Cornejo, Natanael Cano, Fuerza Regida, Feid |
|
| Byline: Holly Gleason Date: 07/11/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Kane Brown became the first Black artist to single-handedly headline Fenway Park on 6/23. Having picked up a 2023 ACM Entertainer of the Year nomination, the 29-year-old, who was the first country artist to tour―let alone sell out―all the NBA arenas, nonetheless seems almost nonchalant about the history being made. Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Fenway Park |
|
| Byline: Kyle Eustice Date: 06/29/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Rick Rubin was a 20-year-old art student at New York University when he famously laid the foundation for Def Jam Recordings. In our interview with former president Bill Stephney and the label's first director of publicity, Bill Adler, we learn why Def Jam isn't just a label—it's a lifestyle. Def Jam Recordings, Bill Adler, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, Tunji Balogun, Bill Stephney, Chuck D, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Kurtis Blow, Hip-Hop 50, Black Music Month |
|
| Byline: Miles Marshall Lewis Date: 06/27/2023 Section: Rumor Mill "The first time I heard Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), I failed to grasp that it was the debut of what would become one of the greatest, most influential groups in hip-hop history." Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, ODB, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, GZA, U-God, Masta Killa |
|
| Byline: Simon Glickman Date: 06/22/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Amazon Music Head of Hip-Hop and R&B Tim Hinshaw sat down with us to discuss developing a voice for Amazon, falling in love with hip-hop and the art form's 50th anniversary. Tim Hinshaw, Amazon Music |
|
|
|
| Byline: Keith Murphy Date: 06/20/2023 Section: Rumor Mill As part of our Black Music Month celebration, Keith Murphy illustrates how Drake, Future and Kendrick Lamar became the three most vital hip-hop artists of their time. Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, Top Dawg Entertainment, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, OVO Sound, Noah "40" Shebib |
|
| Date: 06/20/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Dr. Dre will receive ASCAP's inaugural Hip-Hop Icon Award during its Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop Thursday. Dr. Dre, ASCAP, Kid Capri, Aftermath Entertainment, DJ Drama |
|
| Byline: Michelle Santosuosso Date: 06/16/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Michelle Visage is best known as the longest-serving judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race aside from Ru herself—and that also includes... Michelle Visage, RuPaul's Drag Race |
|
| Date: 05/23/2023 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Tina Dunca, UTA, Ryan Stevens, Republic, Adele Sakey, Arista, Daniel Gonzalez, Universal Music Latino, Gina Messeri, RCA, Pavan Vasdev, Merlin, Génesis Ahtty, Independent Co., Scott Maness, FORWARD GROUP NYC |
|
| Date: 05/18/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Island Records has tapped Shahendra Ohneswere for the newly created position of head of Creative Strategy. Shahendra Ohneswere, Imran Majid, Justin Eshak, Island Records |
|
| Byline: Miles Marshall Lewis Date: 05/11/2023 Section: Rumor Mill "As the decade unfolded, it became clear that there was room at the top for a range of female styles, from girl-power MCs to bling-dripping provocateuses to boundary-pushing eclecticists," writes Miles Marshall Lewis. As we prepare our salute to hip-hop's 50th anniversary, here's another history lesson. Queen Latifah, Salt-n-Pepa, Yo-Yo, Lady of Rage, N.W.A, Ice Cube, Lauryn Hill, Fab 5 Freddy, Monie Love, Trina, MC Lyte, Mary J. Blige, Eminen, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Too Short, The Fugees, Suge Knight, Newton Minnow, Hurby Azor, Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, Eve |
|
|
|
| Date: 05/03/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Kool & The Gang are back in the saddle with a new album, People Just Wanna Have Fun, out 7/14 on Astana Music Inc. with distribution by BFD/The Orchard. Kool & The Gang, Robert "Kool" Bell, George "Funky" Brown, The Orchard, BFD, Asanta Music Inc. |
|
| Byline: Miles Marshall Lewis Date: 04/26/2023 Section: Rumor Mill As we prepare our Black Music Month special dedicated to hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we revisit this bit of modern musical history; writer Miles Marshall Lewis explores the decade in which "young Black America forced white listeners to cross over to them, on their own terms." |
|
| Date: 04/17/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Ahmad Jamal, the jazz pianist whose spare and hushed style would influence Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett and countless others, died Sunday at his home in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts. He was 92. |
|
| Date: 04/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill From Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five and Kurtis Blow to Migos and Travis Scott, Discogs has defined 10 different eras of hip-hop with 50 essential listens. Hip Hop, Hip Hop 50, Discogs, De La Soul, Afrika Bambaataa, Geto Boys, Missy Elliott, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Lupe Fiasco, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Migos, Public Enemy, Common, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Wu-Tang Clan, JAY-Z, KRS-One |
|
| Date: 03/28/2023 Section: Rumor Mill In observance of Women's History Month, our latest roundup features eight women from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Leah Bublis, Range Media Partners, Adrienne Fitzpatrick, Warner Records, Allegra Chautin, Republic, Jaime Finkel, Quest Artist Management, Maverick, Caroline Ellis, Island Records, Dionna Johnson, EMPIRE, Kate Richardson, Crush Music, Nina Nwofia, Ingrooves |
|
| Date: 03/14/2023 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Samantha Sonkin, Columbia, Saint Harraway, Republic, Uptown Records, Anjae Rayford, BreadGang the Label, Lloyd Aur Norman, Big Loud Rock, Big Loud Management, Marnie Dunstan, MD Management, Jeffrey Jacques, Capitol Music Group, Nicole Plantin, Khalabo Music, Ky Zaretsky, 2wenty 2wenty Music Group |
|
|
|
| Date: 02/27/2023 Section: Post Toasted My kid has COVID and I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop on my single-vaxxed head. They’ve taken over the house and I’m in my room—masked, isolated and grateful for the distraction of work. Whatever happens, happens. |
|
| Date: 02/24/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Lil Wayne has returned with a new single and video called "Kant Nobody" (Republic/Young Money) featuring a sample from DMX's 1998 "N----z Done Started Something." Lil Wayne, Republic Records, Young Money Records, DMX, Swizz Beatz, Apple Music |
|
| Byline: I.B. Bad Date: 02/16/2023 Section: Rumor Mill On Sony's Grammy night, Verve, Full Stop, Grammy parties and more. Rob Stringer, Adele, Beyonce, Harry Styles, Jason Iley, Jamie Krents, Samara Joy, Jon Batiste, Jeffrey Azoff, Kevin Beisler, Lizzo, Des Perez, JAY-Z, Sir Lucian Grainge |
|
| Byline: Simon Glickman Date: 02/16/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Like many of her predecessors and more than a few contemporaries in the biz, IGA EVP Co-Head of A&R Nicole Wyskoarko began in the legal trenches before making the move to the creative side, as she explains to Simon Glickman. Nicole Wyskoarko, Interscope Geffen A&M, John Janick, Island Def Jam, Carroll Guido Groffman Cohen Barr and Karalian LLP |
|
| Date: 02/10/2023 Section: Rumor Mill DJ Khaled is returning to UMG. He and his We the Best imprint have inked a deal with Def Jam... Def Jam, DJ Khaled, We the Best, Tunji Balogun, Sir Lucian Grainge, JAY-Z, Universal Music Group |
|
| Byline: Lenny Beer and Simon Glickman Date: 02/07/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Here's the long and short of it. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Adele, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, Future, Muni Long, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Ozzy Osbourne, ROSALIA, Rob Stringer, Jeffrey Azoff, Samara Joy, Norah Jones, Trevor Noah, JAY-Z, DJ Khaled, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Chris Stapleton, De La Soul, Shervin Hajipour, Alicia Keys, LL COOL J |
|
|
|
| Date: 02/06/2023 Section: Rumor Mill From #OMG to #wtf, the socials were alive with hot takes on Grammy wins, losses, performances, outfits and more. Quick question: How many syllables in WHATTTTTTTT? |
|
| Date: 02/06/2023 Section: Rumor Mill What happened on the Grammys? Let's ask the superfans. Then again, let's not. |
|
| Date: 01/26/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy and Sam Smith are among the first performers announced for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult for Jack Sussman and his team to produce a great show as the Recording Academy continues to place enormous hurdles in their way. Jack Sussman, Harry Styles, Jay Z, Bad Bunny, Beyonce, Adele, Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Dave Grohl, David Crosby, Jeff Beck, Chrstine McVie |
|
| Date: 01/17/2023 Section: Rumor Mill I.B. on hip-hop's 50th, the changing of the guard in Nashville and the forthcoming U2 extravaganza(s). Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., DJ Kool Herc, Sylvia Robinson, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mike Dungan, Cindy Mabe, Irving Azoff, U2, Michael Rapino |
|
| Date: 01/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill L.A.'s KDAY has a rich history built on trailblazing moments. After hitting the airwaves in 1948, it evolved into the first radio station to host a hip-hop show, a clear signal that... KDAY, Greg Mack, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Sugarhill Gang, Snoop Dogg, N.W.A |
|
| Date: 01/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill The decades between the first glimmer of breakbeat ingenuity and the present dominance of hip-hop art and culture offer a staggering odyssey of creative evolution, verbal and technical dexterity, political resistance, poolside bling, stylistic bravado, cannabis clouds, technological leaps and bounds, tragedy and triumph. Writer Miles Marshall Lewis drops the needle. |
|
|
|
| Byline: Kyle Eustice & Michael Dominguez Date: 12/28/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Will anyone be able to beat Kendrick Lamar? Pusha T, Latto, Future and DJ Khaled are among those who have a shot at snagging some hardware. Def Jam, RCA, Freebandz, G.O.O.D. Music, Interscope, CMG, We The Best, Epic, Aftermath Entertainment, pgLang, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Latto, Jack Harlow, Future |
|
| Date: 12/07/2022 Section: Blighty Beat Gen Z singer and songwriter piri infuses dance, drum and bass, house and pop music into her work. Her breakout hit, “Soft Spot,” which was created in partnership with producer Tommy Villiers, blew up on TikTok last summer; that’s how she caught the attention of Warner Chappell. Dar... |
|
| Date: 11/30/2022 Section: Rumor Mill John Janick’s Interscope Geffen A&M will spend a third consecutive year as the overall marketshare leader, while Monte and Avery Lipman’s Republic rises to #1 in current share. John Janick, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Monte and Avery Lipman, Republic Records, Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group, Rob Stringer, Sony Music Entertainment, Ron Perry, Columbia Records, Brad Navin, The Orchard, Steve Cooper, Warner Music Group, Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson, Warner Records, Angel Kaminsky, UMLE |
|
| Date: 11/28/2022 Section: Rumor Mill We’ll keep this info readily accessible throughout the voting process for your reference. Take two Ibuprofen every four hours and scroll as needed. 65th Grammy Awards nominations |
|
| Date: 11/22/2022 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Becky Sake, Capitol Music Group, Kendell "Sav" Freeman, Arista, Lauren Holman, Virgin MusicRicky Laubenstein, 237 Global, Darlene Hall, Create Music Group, Rohan Kohli, Warner Music Nashville, Ann Markwell, This Fiction Management, Peter Rugo, Keel, Thirty Knots |
|
| Byline: Holly Gleason Date: 11/18/2022 Section: Rumor Mill After years of glaring omissions in the Grammys' country nominations, it seems the Academy has drawn closer to Nashville’s actual creative community. Grammys, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, CMAs, ACMs, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill, Rodney Crowell, Chris Stapleton, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Reba, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Lori McKenna, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce |
|
|
|
| Byline: Kyle Eustice Date: 11/18/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Kendrick Lamar didn’t just dominate the Rap categories of the 2023 Grammy nominations, he owned the Big 3 as well, scoring an AOTY nod for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and R/SOTY for “The Heart Pt. 5.” Grammy Awards, Recording Academy, Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, Future, Glorilla, DJ Khaled, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Rap, Hip Hop, Kyle Eustice |
|
| Date: 11/10/2022 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Jenny Gorotiza, Island, Sam Lockhart, Disruptor Records, Victoria Gutierrez, UTA, Noah Rosenberg, Electric Feel Entertainment, Ashley Lewis, Wasserman Music, Norva Denton, Warner Records, Michelle Locke, °1824, Chris Fabiani, Warner Music Nashville |
|
| Byline: Bud Scoppa Date: 11/02/2022 Section: Rumor Mill The chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Sykes, is a study in perpetual motion, but he jogged in place long enough to field Bud Scoppa’s questions about the state of the institution he oversees—while confirming a major change in the Rock Hall’s hierarchy. John Sykes, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, iHeartMedia, Jon Landau, Rick Krim, Jann Wenner, Bob Pittman, MTV, VH1 |
|
| Date: 09/29/2022 Section: Rumor Mill It’s time to focus on the hip-hop categories as we inch closer to the opening of the voting period for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Word is strategic maneuvering is already going on in the genre committees. Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Rod Wave, Lil Durk, Yeat, JID, Kid Cudi, Vince Staples, Babyface Ray, Polo G, Blxst, Coi Leray, Bleu, Nav, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Latto, Lil Tjay, Yung Gravy, HitKid, Landstrip Chip, Glorilla, Jack Harlow |
|
| Date: 09/28/2022 Section: Rumor Mill The star and the NFL have both confirmed the news. Apple Music, Rihanna, NFL, JAY-Z, Roc Nation |
|
| Date: 09/22/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Visual media is once again getting Shazam users to drop the remote and point the phone at the TV. This week’s biggest movers provide soundtracks to a TV show, a commercial, film and a dance routine. Tove Styrke, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Walker, Billie Eilish, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Shazam |
|
|
|
| Date: 08/31/2022 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Megan Joyce, BMLG, Danny Jacobson, Hallwood Media, Sheila Mohebpour, Range Media Partners, Milo Mitchum, Three Six Zero, Tiffany Nicole Ramirez, Warner Music Latina, Mario Morales, mau5trap, hau5trap, Shana Sherman, Def Jam, JP Morray, Interlude Studios |
|
| Date: 07/28/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE—which rocketed to #1 at Apple Music and iTunes on release—is her liveliest, most dancefloor-ready set in ages. It includes contributions from... Beyonce, Parkwood, Columbia, Sony, Renaissance, act i, Jay-Z |
|
| Date: 07/19/2022 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight more industry stars of tomorrow whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Taylor Forbes, Warner Records, Cameron Lutz, Range Media Partners, Kiely Mosiman, Wasserman Music, Austin Barmak, Electric Feel Entertainment, Reza Sarrafieh, Roc Nation, Kelsey Ohara, Virgin Music, Danny Herrle, Milk & Honey, Katrin Weber, RCA |
|
| Date: 07/12/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Soul breakout Steve Lacy has signed with RCA ahead of the 7/15 arrival of his sophomore album, Gemini Rights. The track "Bad Habit," meanwhile, has surged at Spotify, among other DSPs, hitting new peaks for the Compton native. Steve Lacy, RCA, Bad Habit, The Internet, soul, R&B, Gemini Rights |
|
| Date: 06/23/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Today’s R&B is hardly in thrall to the music of the past. The R&B landscape of 2022 scarcely needs defending. Miles Marshall Lewis’ survey of some of its greatest artists proves why. The Weeknd, SZA, H.E.R., Silk Sonic, Solange, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker |
|
| Date: 06/14/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Downtown Music Services is bolstering the expansion of its operations in Spanish-speaking Latin America with several hires and promotions. Downtown Music Services, Daniela Gutiérrez, Estefanía Parra, Martin Liviciche, Juan Nuñez |
|
|
|
| Byline: Keith Murphy Date: 06/08/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Stop! Read Part One first, if you haven't already. Wow, you're a fast reader. OK, click the link to continue Keith Murphy's fascinating history. Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Styles P, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Prodigy, The Lox, Wu-Tang Clan, Wreckage Manner, Rakim, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Bobby Shmurda, Lil Yachty, Georgette Cline, Benny the Butcher, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Tjay |
|
| Date: 05/26/2022 Section: Rumor Mill The Prince estate and Legacy Recordings have released a video of a 1985 live rendition of “Little Red Corvette” in the lead-up to a bevy of Prince-related activities in June, the month of His Purple Highness' birth. Prince, The Revolution, Sony Legacy |
|
| Date: 04/28/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Spotify users grew to 422m and premium subscribers rose 15% to 182m in the quarter that ended 3/31, a period affected by the streamer’s disconnection from Russia. Spotify, Daniel Ek, quarterly results |
|
| Date: 04/26/2022 Section: Rumor Mill Anticipation is building for roots sensation Zach Bryan, who will release his 34-track Warner debut, American Heartbreak, on 5/20. His new song, “Something in the Orange,” follows “From Austin” as one of the top debuts on DSPs its opening week... Zach Bryan, Warner, American Heartbreak, Something in the Orange, From Austin, roots, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Apple Music, Spotify, DSPs, Morgan Wallen |
|
Matches: 1006 Page 1 of 11 [Next] |
|