THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/25a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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UMPG is enjoying a banner week, with writers on seven of the Top 10 singles, including Halsey on #1 smash “Closer” (Disruptor/Columbia) by The Chainsmokers. Meanwhile, Team Jody’s Justin Bieber co-wrote and sings on DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” (Interscope/Def Jam) and Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” (Mad Decent); Philip Lawrence contributed to Bruno Mars’ new “24k Magic” (WMG); Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj co-penned “Side to Side” (Republic); they’ve got all of Maroon 5, whose “Don’t Wanna Know” (Mosley/Interscope) blew up out of the gate, and Shawn Mendes, whose “Treat You Better” (Island) is showing mondo stamina. You'll note the star acts listed above were inked by and/or under Gerson, seen here with Bieber; to celebrate, the pubco chief suggested a row of tequila shots, but Justin recommended a nice cup of chamomile tea.