ARI AND RIRI ACTION

Spotify just posted a photo with an emoji waving to Rihanna, along with a Story on Instagram teasing "where have you been?," reigniting speculation that Rihanna season is upon us. As we've been chronicling all year long, RiRi has fans and the biz waiting for new music to drop via Roc Nation/Westbury Road.

Another pop giant, Ariana Grande, confirmed this morning that a new video for an upcoming single, "Boyfriend," will arrive Friday. The heavy-streaming, YouTube-record-breaking diva hasn't dropped new material since February's thank u, next (Republic), which also broke records on DSPs at the time.

Could either of these superstars be the contender that finally takes down Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" atop the Hot 100? Do Nas and Ron Perry have another remix in the vault? Stay tuned.

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
London calling (5/2a)
TOP 20: IT’S STILL TAYLOR’S WORLD
Large and in charge (5/2a)
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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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