Speculation began to swirl concurrent with Thyret’s departure that Klein would exit the label, despite the two years remaining on his contract. That talk heated up when WB President Phil Quartararo was put in charge of the Warner and Reprise labels—at least until the 2002 arrival of incoming chief Tom Whalley (hitsdailydouble.com, 2/28). Klein, a Thyret loyalist, had told anyone willing to listen that he thought Quartararo had the wrong skills for running the company.
Specifics of Klein’s departure were not available at press time.
NEAR TRUTHS:
CENTERS OF GRAVITY Eilish enters a powerful new creative chapter. (5/6a)
LATEST SCORES: KENDRICK VS. DRAKE
Multiple lead changes in this playoff game. (5/6a)
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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