THE “HARLEM SHAKE” SHUFFLE: Speaking of “Harlem Shake,” as we’ve been doing incessantly for the last week or so, a furious signing derby is taking place, unsurprisingly, with Capitol, Republic and Warner Music all in it, according to insiders. David Rappaport, one of the Davis Shapiro Lewit’s guns, has had a Mad Decent week handling the negotiations on Baauer’s behalf. Which brings up a pressing question: Who owns those samples? (2/21a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
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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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