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Rob Stringer Sony hails a meaty 10% revenue jump and record fiscal Q2 income, with forecasts revised upward as recorded music (+19.5%) romps and publishing (+12.2%) percolates, thanks to Ella, MJ, Bunny, more. The Dems aren’t the only ones kvelling about “Texas.”
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AARON BAY-SCHUCK Warner boss outlines his 2027 campaign as heavyweight exec Jim Roppo prepares to take the field—and rumors fly of a Tunji play. After tightening up the team, ABS is empowering his young A&R crew to drill more oil wells.
3Sienna Spiro & ADÉLA Two towering pop success stories surpass “Expectation” for Lillia and Tom’s Capitol, which is redefining artist development in 2026. It’s safe to say they’re in the pink.
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Ashe Atlantic sophisticate catches the bouquet as her “Wedding” hitches up a Top 5 altar on Spotify’s global chart. Now that’s new and developing.
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Live Nation Rapino’s live juggernaut rocks the stadiums like never before, with massive treks in every genre. Arthur Fogel, Omar Al-joulani and team are loud in the mix.
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Roc Nation It’s game on as Des Perez, Jay Brown and JAY-Z suit up for Hova’s long-awaited Super Bowl spot—and continue putting points on the board as a cultural force. Expect some major Nation-building in ’27.
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HYBE Bang, Isaac and crew are ready to K-pop the corks as global giant notches $1b in Q3 after stans turn BTS tour into a cash machine. Next up: Lil Baby and Team QC get Fresh.
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MORGAN WALLEN Chart perennial and country crossover megastar kicks up more than a little Sand as his ’Bama beach bash cues up Ella Langley, Kings of Leon, Nelly, Flo Rida, more. AEG’s Rich Schaefer is looking for Boots that match his sweatpants.
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Coachella With SZA rounding out the desert fest’s headliners—joining Tame Impala and Dua Lipa, wonderers wonder who’s on first—and if the Playa might see another big playa.
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Blue Tsunami Dems run the table in the biggest midterm blowout since the Watergate era, with staggering results including 116 women added to the House, seven new women senators and nine new women governors. RIP, MAGA.
