RUMOR MILL
Tuesday, May 2, 2000
SHAPIRO WINS "MOST POPULAR EXEC OF THE WEEK"
Atlantic Records Exec VP/GM Has Dance Card Full With Offers From Atlantic, Arista
Already rumored to be one of the men in contention for the "top spot" at Arista Records under incoming head Antonio "L.A." Reid, Atlantic Records Executive VP/GM Ron Shapiro is apparently actively engaged in contract renegotiation at Atlantic. Shapiro's contract with the label is nearly up.
This news comes within days of Shapiro receiving a formal offer from Arista, according to sources.
It has been speculated that Shapiro may be in line for the post of president, a slot that has been vacant since val azzoli',390,400);">val azzoli',390,400);">Val Azzoli stepped up to Co-chairman/Co-CEO of the Atlantic Group.
Representatives from Atlantic and Arista offered no comment.
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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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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