While it's too early to call, scoring the #1 and #2 albums, or at least two of the top three would provide a much-needed psychological boost for the Warner Music Group, whose long-running cold streak isn’t exactly what the doctor ordered as IPO judgment day approaches.
And now for something completely different. Italian “popera” quartet Il Divo is poised to notch a tally well over 100k, possibly as much as 120k or even 130k, on its
In the feel-good department, the debut album by 20-year-old singer-songwriter Anna Nalick may break 30k, bolstered by TV appearances like today’s Regis and airplay on her track “Breathe (2 AM).” That’s quite impressive for a previously unknown artist. And whaddaya know—Nalick is on
Did we mention these numbers could change a little—or a lot—before all is said and done next Tuesday?
And now for the not-so-feel-good department. Retail moved 9.8 million shiny round things this week, 135k more than a week ago, which comes out to…let’s see…a 1.4% increase. On the other hand, the week’s total was down 25.5%, or a shocking 3.4 million units, versus the comparable week of last year. That’s not really fair, since the comparable week in 2004 was Easter week, but it’s a sobering figure nonetheless. Here’s another one: for the year, business is off 10.4%, or 19 million units, on a total of 164.7 million.
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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