1 OLIVIA RODRIGO: Geffen has the story of the new year as “drivers license” speeds to the stratosphere. Janick, Riback, L’Heureux, Bilzerian and team keep their feet on the gas. | |
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2 MARK PITTS: RCA exec moves up to Prez as Edge adjusts for a new era (with Fleck as COO). Meanwhile, SZA previews “Good” times ahead. Also, the Victrola’s being upgraded. | |
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3 REPUBLIC: House Lipman having an unimpeachable hot streak, as Wallen joins Tay’s two, Pop, Ari, Weeknd, more on the charts. This Republic stands strong. | |
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4 RON LAFFITTE: Mega-manager salutes client Ryan Tedder’s massive catalog deal with investment house KKR. He’s a true Patriot. | |
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5 SCOOTER BRAUN: Piloting Bieber to new heights with multiple-track strategy that powered Ari’s rule—while Def Jam’s Nicki Farag stays very busy at radio. He does this better than “Anyone.” | |
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6 THE KID LAROI: Columbia doubles down on the heat as “Without You” follows “So Done” up the streaming charts. The Kid slays in the picture. | |
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7 LAURIE SORIANO: Hot attorney is the real deal as major ink flows across the biz. Also, she’s informed us that this mention counts as a billable hour. | |
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8 SETH ENGLAND: Morgan Wallen is both Big and Loud, and manager/label owner is set for a Dangerously large score. He’s #1 with a mullet. | |
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9 NATALIA NASTASKIN: Agency veteran and legal eagle lands at Mestel’s place as Partner/Chief Content Officer. Further evidence of a Wave election. | |
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10 FALL CONCERTS: Dr. Fauci predicts an autumn serenade with return of live performance—will there be enough vaccine to move the needle? | |